Greenwich Village Oral Surgery

Expert Care in an Attentive Environment
Our practice is dedicated to providing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures in a comfortable and caring environment. Our five oral surgeons in NYC, Dr. Bobby Zargari, Dr. Keith Lustman, Dr. Leo Paige, and Dr. Irwin Levy have a combined experience of over 25 years caring for patients. We are committed to providing the safest and most effective oral & maxillofacial surgical procedures available which include the finest dental implants in NYC. We strive to stay in the forefront of technology by optimizing the use of state-of-the-art equipment and performing new and improved procedures.

Capability and Collaboration
We practice the full scope of our specialty, including the removal of wisdom teeth, reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, TMJ, orthognathic surgery and dental implants. NYC doctors Zargari, Lustman, and Paige are members of the Attending Staff at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where they play an active role in the training of residents. NYC Dr. Irwin Levy is an attending physician at New York Presbyterian/Columbia.

Our Facility
Our office is located just steps from Broadway at 70 East 10th Street in the renowned Stuart House building.

Dr. Bobby Zargari is a respected Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon in NYC with extensive clinical and academic credentials. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology from St. Johns University and graduated in the top three in his class at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine to earn his DMD.

Dr. Zargari is an Assistant Professor at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and takes an active role in training the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and the New York Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Dr. Zargari is passionate about dentistry and believes in a team approach. He takes great pride in his work and developing relationships with his patients and referring doctors. He continues to expand his knowledge and expertise in oral surgery by attending continuing education seminars and reviewing new publications.

Bobby grew up in Great Neck, New York and resides there with his wife, Melissa and their children, Tyler, Victoria, and Mason. When he is not working or spending time with his family, Bobby enjoys swimming, racquetball, and lacrosse.

Dr. Keith Lustman is a well-trained and highly regarded Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon in NYC recruited to our practice after he completed his Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Campus. Before his career in oral surgery, Keith graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Yeshiva University and with Honors from the University of Toronto, School of Dental Medicine to earn his DDS.

Keith completed a General Dental Practice Residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He studied all aspects of dentistry including periodontal surgery, implant restoration, and endodontic therapy at the post-graduate level. This experience has given him a unique perspective in communicating with both restorative dentists and other dental specialists on caring for patients and optimizing treatment plans. He was then offered a grant to continue the research he had begun at these centers as a Clinical Research Fellow at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, where he participated in several projects and papers that have been submitted for peer review and publication.

Upon completing his OMS training, he received the Distinguished House Staff Award from NYPH/WCMC, an honor given to only a few select physicians in the hospital.

Keith is a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology and a candidate for board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

In addition to his work on the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Keith has established a niche as the “kids’ oral surgeon” as well.

Dr. Lustman grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and now resides in Manhattan. He enjoys traveling, writing, basketball, squash, and spinning.

Dr. Leo Paige has joined the WSOS team and New York City after practicing in New Jersey. He received his dental degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, graduating with high honors and an award for excellence in Oral Surgery. He then completed his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, in Newark, NJ,.

Dr. Paige has experience in a full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with extensive training in maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, third molar surgery, pediatric and adult anesthesia, pathology and reconstruction. He has also focused on dental implant surgery including CT guided implant placement, sinus grafting, and alveolar ridge grafting.

Leo has held responsibilities in educating dental students and postgraduate students of all dental specialties on an academic and clinical level. This has allowed him to have a better understanding of all aspects of dentistry, specifically in the prosthodontics of implant dentistry. Dr. Paige also traveled to Bangladesh to perform Cleft Lip and Palate surgery serving the under-privileged and educating local surgeons.

Leo is a candidate for board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Dr. Paige grew up in Deal, New Jersey, and currently lives in Manhattan. He enjoys theater, traveling and charity work.

Dr. Levy was born in New York City. He attended college at The City University of New York and dental school at New York University. Following dental school, he completed residency training in both anesthesiology and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

He is a past president of the New York State Dental Society of Anesthesiology, a fellow of The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a diplomate of The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Levy is a founding partner of Greenwich Village Oral Surgery, which began at its present location as Drs. Carness and Levy in 1977. He operates at New York Presbyterian Hospital where he is an active member of the oral and maxillofacial surgery teaching staff. He maintains an active full time, full scope practice with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of oral pathology.