Welcome to West Coast Oral Surgery, a well established practice with roots tracing back to the 1960s, when three esteemed oral surgeons established a legacy of excellence in the Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, and North Vancouver communities.
Today, Dr. Sadeghi and Dr. Barr proudly carry forward this cherished tradition, infusing it with the latest advancements in technology and medical advancements. With a commitment to innovation and a passion for enhancing patient experiences, we continue to set the standard for exceptional oral surgical care.
At West Coast Oral Surgery, our mission is not only to meet but to exceed expectations, providing personalized treatments that prioritize your comfort and well-being.
Join us on a journey where expertise meets empathy, and where your smile is our greatest reward.
Dr. Ali M. M. Sadeghi
D.M.D., M.D., F.R.C.D.(C)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Sadeghi received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of British Columbia in 2000 and his Doctor of Medicine from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City in 2005. He completed his internship, residency, and chief residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Sadeghi’s surgical skills encompass the entire scope of treatment options for patients with congenital, acquired, or traumatic problems of the oral cavity, maxillofacial skeleton, and associated structures. His skills include the repair of all facial fractures, orthognathic jaw surgery, dental and craniofacial implants and associated bone grafting, maxillofacial pathology, and temporomandibular joint disorders.
Dr. Sadeghi is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of the B.C. and Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. An enthusiastic educator, he is an associate clinical professor in the dentistry program at UBC, where he was awarded the part-time teaching award in 2010. He is the Department Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Lions Gate Hospital. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and fishing.
Dr. Torin Barr
D.D.S., M.SC., F.R.C.D.(C)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Barr earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Western Ontario and completed his four-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Toronto. He received extensive training in multiple aspects of surgery with a special emphasis on dental implants, advanced bone grafting, and orthognathic surgery. Dr. Barr has written several articles and his master’s thesis on bone biology and the use of bone morphogenic proteins to induce bone formation.
Following his residency, Dr. Barr was a partner in a well-established OMFS group practice in Kingston, Ontario. He maintained a busy schedule at several local hospitals and taught as an adjunct professor in the Queen’s University Faculty of Medicine.
In 2015, Dr. Barr joined West Coast Oral Surgery. He and his wife, Deborah, have three busy children. Together they enjoy everything Vancouver and its surrounding mountains have to offer, spending their free time skiing, biking, and hiking.
Dr. Amro Foda
BSc, DMD, FRCD(C)
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Foda grew up in Edmonton, AB, where he completed his undergraduate studies at the
University of Alberta. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in the areas of biological and physical sciences. He then attended the University of British Columbia, where he obtained his dental degree. During his dental school education, he decided to pursue subspecialty training in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, leading him to New York City, where he spent four years developing his skills at the Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
At Montefiore, Dr. Foda practiced a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery (dental extractions, biopsies, alveoloplasty, etc.), orthognathic surgery, dental implant reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, TMJ surgery, pre-prosthetic surgery, bone graft reconstruction, and management of severe odontogenic infections. He also participated in various off-service rotations including internal medicine, general surgery, anesthesia, surgical intensive care, emergency medicine, otorhinolaryngology, and plastic surgery. He is proficient in the safe delivery of outpatient intravenous deep sedation.
After completing his residency, Dr. Foda subsequently completed the National Dental Specialty Examination of Canada in his field. Although he greatly enjoyed his time in New York City, his love for Canada brought him back to the West Coast. Joining the West Coast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery team, he maintains part-time affiliations with UBCH/VGH as a surgical assistant. In his spare time, Dr. Foda enjoys travelling, playing the guitar and drums, playing soccer, snowboarding and trail biking.
Dr. Navraj Sandhu
BSc, DMD, FRCD(C), Dip. ABOMS
Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Sandhu is a Double Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. His journey into the field began with a strong academic foundation, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Sandhu continued his education at the same institution to earn his dental degree.
Driven by a passion for surgery, Dr. Sandhu completed a rigorous one-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery internship at Lincoln Medical Center, a level one trauma center in New York City. There, he honed his skills in a high-pressure environment, gaining experience in trauma care and dentoalveolar surgery. He then continued his training with a four year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of Rochester in New York. Throughout his residency, Dr. Sandhu received comprehensive training across all aspects of the specialty, with a special emphasis on orthognathic surgery, reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery, head and neck cancer, benign pathology, temporomandibular joint surgery (TMJ), dentoalveolar surgery, placement of dental implants, and anesthesia. During his training, he scored above the 90th percentile in the National Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery examination (OMSITE) every year.
Dr. Sandhu is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has also successfully passed the National Dental Specialty Examination, earning him Board-Certification in Canada in addition to the United States.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Sandhu is deeply passionate about education and is currently a clinical instructor for dental students at the University of British Columbia. He finds fulfillment in sharing his knowledge and mentoring the next generation of oral health professionals. Outside of work, Dr. Sandhu is a car enthusiast, enjoys travel and stays active through workouts. Being born and raised in the Metro Vancouver area, Dr. Sandhu feels grateful for the opportunity to provide Oral & Maxillofacial care to the community that raised him.
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