Juan-Pablo Porte, DDS, MSD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
713-489-6984
Alfi Oral, Dental Implant & Facial Surgery
Phone:
832-822-3202
Texas Children's Hospital - Medical Center
Languages: English, Spanish
Office locations:
6624 Fannin Street
Suite 1710
Houston, TX 77030
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Juan-Pablo Porte, DDS, MSD
Dr. Juan-Pablo Porte is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon specializing in custom orthognathic (jaw corrective) surgery. Throughout his education and training, he pursued a deeper understanding of dental science and has published numerous scientific articles. He practices full-scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital on Mondays and at his private practice in the Texas Medical Center throughout the rest of the week. His areas of expertise include wisdom teeth removal, pathology, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, sleep apnea, and complex jaw surgery.
Personal Statement
I am dedicated to connecting with my patients by taking the time to listen and understand their unique needs. My goal is to ensure that each patient feels comfortable and confident throughout their treatment journey.
Clinical Interests
Wisdom teeth, jaw surgery, pathology
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | Residency | Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery | 2023 |
| Tecnologico De Monterrey | Dental School | Doctor of Dental Surgery | 2017 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Member |
| American Dental Association | Member |
| Greater Houston Dental Society | Member |
| International Team for Implantology | Member |
| Texas Dental Association | Member |
| Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | Member |
Board Certification
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Diplomate |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Wiscovitch, A., Sifuentes-Cervantes, J. S., Porte, JP, Castro-Núñez, J., Bustillo, J., Moreno-Rodríguez, P., & Guerrero, L. M. (2021). Potential Role of Active Decompression and Distraction Sugosteogenesis for the Management of Ameloblastomas: Report of Two Cases and Review of the literature. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, doi:10.1016/j.oooo.2021.09.014
Porte, JP, Guerrero, L. M., Rivera, B., Wiscovitch, A., & Castro-Núñez, J. (2021). Odontogenic Keratocyst: A Clinical Entity With Favorable Response to Active Decompression and Distraction Sugosteogenesis. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, doi:10.1177/19433875211035237
Castro-Núñez, J., Wiscovitch, A. G., Porte, JP, Wiscovitch, J., Rivera, B., & Guerrero, L. M. (2021). Does active decompression of odontogenic keratocyst change the histologic diagnosis? Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, doi:10.1007/s10006-021-00994-4