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Dr. Helaman Paul Erickson, MD

Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Permian Basin Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Center 8101 Dorado Dr, Odessa, TX 79765
(432) 333-6585

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Helaman Erickson specializes in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a particular interest in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant surgery, corrective jaw (orthognathic) procedures, facial cosmetic procedures, and maxillofacial trauma. Dr. Erickson is dual trained in both dentistry and medicine. Originally from Arizona, he received his bachelor of science from Arizona State University graduating cum laude. Dr. Erickson then received his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. His medical degree was obtained from the prestigious UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. Following medical school, he completed an internship in General Surgery. Dr. Erickson also received extensive training in anesthesiology through the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Erickson completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at UT Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital â€” internationally known as one of the premier training programs in the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. As part of his training, Dr. Erickson has treated patients at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, The Veterans Affairs Hospital of Dallas, UT Southwestern University Hospitals, John Peter Smith Hospital, and Cook Children's Medical Center. He also has numerous publications on various topics in oral and maxillofacial surgery. With extensive training in dentistry, medicine, anesthesiology, and surgery, Dr. Erickson is uniquely qualified to treat a broad spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgical issues for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and senior patients alike.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Parkland Memorial Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Columbia U

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School - 2011

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Permian Basin Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Center
8101 Dorado Dr, Odessa, TX 79765
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentistry

Procedures Performed

Skull/Facial Bone Fractures and Dislocations
Skull/Facial Bone Fractures and Dislocations

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60