Patient Reviews & Success Stories
Lakeside Oral & Facial Surgery Institute
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I’ve never had a better or easier experience with an oral surgeon.
- Darlene P
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I have had a number of implants performed by Dr. Harvey over the last few years. Each has been successful and done efficiently to accommodate my schedule and needs. He is a pleasure to work with and truly cares about his patients. I am pleased to recommend him to anyone seeking sophisticated oral care. GAA
- Gerald A
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I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Dr. Alan Harvey. From the very first consultation, it was clear that he is not only highly skilled and experienced, but also deeply committed to truly understanding and solving complex problems. After seeing multiple doctors who were unable to resolve my serious dental issues that resulted from radiation treatments for head and neck cancer, I was beginning to lose hope. Dr. Harvey approached my case with fresh eyes and an open mind. His ability to think outside the box and apply his extensive knowledge in innovative ways made all the difference. He clearly identified the problems and developed a comprehensive treatment plan that finally brought real results. Beyond his technical expertise, what truly sets him apart is his professionalism, compassion, and kindness. He took the time to listen carefully, explain everything clearly, and ensure I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. His calm and reassuring demeanor made a very stressful situation much easier to handle. It is rare to find a doctor who combines such high-level skill with genuine care for patients. I am incredibly grateful for his vision, dedication, and persistence in solving a serious problem that others could not. I would highly recommend him without hesitation to anyone in need of an exceptional oral surgeon, particularly if that need is related to cancer treatment. Dr, Harvey's ground-breaking work at the University of Chicago and other educational institutions provides him with a perspective and experience that is unmatched.
- Anthony O
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Dr Harvey is a good listener as well as a skilled oral surgeon. He answers questions fully without any hesitation and engenders confidence in his judgment and abilities. The treatments I received turned out very well. I recommend Dr. Harvey and his staff highly.
- Thomas C
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Wonderful experience! The staff was absolutely incredible and helpful - they were able to get me in within a 24 hour notice for my wisdom tooth removal. Healing process was incredibly easy and feeling much better! Cannot recommend enough!
- Lauren H
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Have never had a problem with previous implants completed by Dr. Harvey
- Patricia H
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Two weeks ago, Dr. Harvey performed removal of a silastic implant, TMJ replacement, bilateral Coronoidectomy, sliding osteo of my mandible, lefort ostomy procedure. I had a car accident in 1986 and had daily headaches, neck pain, eye drooping, and worst of all, unable to open my mouth more the 3-5mm for almost 3 years, Going into the 12 hour surgical procedure at my age of 59, was scary for our entire family, but my only option to eating and regaining enjoyment in life. I went into the procedure with alot of prayer, full trust, and complete confidence because of his level of surgical experience, his honest desire to help, and the team's high regard for Dr. Harvey's talent. Since surgery, I am 100% pain free, I can open my mouth, my eye no longer droops, and my head no longer hurts! It is a miracle that I found Dr. Harvey, his golden hands, his surgical team, and clinic team! They are all truly is a gift from God to me! Thank you, Dr. Harvey, and everyone that has touched my life throughout this journey!
- Lori H
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I came in to have a wisdom tooth removed. My first time at this office. It went perfectly, and much smoother than expected. Thanks again!
- Eric W
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Choosing to do jaw surgery was a really big decision, full of many steps that can be scary because mistakes can be huge financially, physically and mentally. After speaking with a couple different surgeons, no one made me feel as comfortable and at ease as Dr. Harvey did. The whole process with him was great! From the development for a course of action on what my particular case was, to how easily he worked and coordinated with other doctors that were part of my journey, and of course we cannot forget to mention how much he and Cecelia made the insurance approval process far less stressful than it could have been (thank you, Cecelia!). Dr. Harvey is an expert in this surgery for a reason and there is no person you could be in better hands with. I love my smile and my face now and have absolutely no regrets! Thank you so much to the entire team!
- Brianna W
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Both of my daughters had their wisdom teeth procedures with Dr Harvey with the last 12 months. One was more involved than the other, but both were handled exceptionally well. The entire office staff, nurses and Dr Harvey made us very comfortable with what was going to happen, when, recovery, billing; just everything associated with the visits. Very professional and compassionate office.
- Colleen R
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Both of my sons had difficult wisdom teeth extractions, bony impacted and growing sideways along the nerve so I was thrilled to have a knowledge and skilled surgeon to put me at ease. I am also very happy that Dr. Harvey uses nerve blocks for his extractions so that my boys did not have to use narcotics or opiates after the surgery just over the counter pain medications and lots of icing. In a world of narcotic addictions, I was happy that the boys did not have to have any heavy narcotics to make it through the surgery or the recovery.
- Mary S
I developed a misaligned jaw as a young kid, and I knew ever since those early years that corrective surgery was most likely the only solution to my problem. My jaw misalignment caused me to have difficulty with biting and chewing, as well as breathing problems, all of which got worse as I grew older. Once I reached an age where I could undergo surgery and began looking into the procedure, I quickly found out how complex and involved the surgery was and learned that the surgical process would entail many months of preparation and an extensive recovery period. With this in mind, my decision to undergo the surgery was undoubtedly a major one. The procedure would not only be a significant part of the next 12-24 months of my life, but it would have a tremendous impact on the rest of my life as well. Having gone through the surgery and recovery now, I can say with certainty that this was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. I can also say with certainty that another decision I made during this process was critical to my success: choosing my surgeon, Dr. Alan Harvey.
I could tell after my very first consultation with Dr. Harvey that he was not just a surgeon with tremendous experience and knowledge of complex oral surgery procedures like mine, but he was also someone who genuinely cared about me as a patient. His attention to detail was evident in everything from his initial examination of my jaw to his beautiful, recently constructed office in Winnetka. In addition, as he walked me through three-dimensional models of my jaw, facial x-rays, and computer-aided surgical techniques, I knew that he had an impressive array of advanced technology and equipment supporting him.
After several months of orthodontic preparation, my surgery day finally arrived. I was nervous, but I knew that I was in the best of hands with Dr. Harvey and his team. The surgery went fantastically well, and I had no complications. After spending a couple of nights in the hospital, I went home and continued my recovery. The first few days were certainly tough, but just like Dr. Harvey had told me in the hospital, I improved every day, slowly but surely. From going into his office for weekly check-ups after surgery to answering any question or concern that arose in the following days and weeks, Dr. Harvey and his team were always there for me to ensure that I had a comfortable and successful recovery.
My jaw surgery has undoubtedly changed my life, and I am very grateful for the outstanding care that I received from Dr. Harvey and the team at Lakeside Oral and Facial Surgery Institute. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Harvey to anyone considering oral or facial surgery, from simple procedures to complex surgeries like my own.
– Alec M
