Dr. Zandevakili is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in dental implantology, full-arch implant rehabilitation, complex dentoalveolar surgery including dental extractions and bone grafting, facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, and head and neck pathology.

After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California San Diego (UCSD), Dr. Zandevakili attended dental school at the University of the Pacific (UOP) Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. He graduated dental school with the highest honors, including membership to the prestigious Tau Kappa Omega and Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor societies. 

Following his graduation from dental school, Dr. Zandevakili completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, which is one of the leading research universities and a top-ranking hospital in the United States. Throughout his training, Dr. Zandevakili received extensive experience in the treatment and management of complex craniomaxillofacial trauma while working at Atlanta’s Level I trauma center, Grady Memorial Hospital. 

Dr. Zandevakili is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABOMS). He is an active member of many professional organizations including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS), American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS). During his spare time, Dr. Zandevakili enjoys volunteering with the UCSD Pre-Dental Society Student-Run Free Clinic Project to provide free dental treatment to the underserved community of San Diego including those who are low income, uninsured, and/or homeless. 

Dr. Zandevakili is a proud San Diego native. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, working out, travelling, and discovering San Diego’s best restaurants. His passion for helping patients achieve a bright and healthy smile is evident in his gentle and meticulous approach to oral surgery. He takes pride in staying up to date with the latest surgical techniques and technology to operate in the most predictable and minimally invasive manner possible. Dr. Zandevakili works closely with each patient and their restorative dentist to create an individualized treatment plan and achieve his patients’ oral health and esthetic goals.