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Dr. Makoto Saigusa, MD

Dr. Makoto Saigusa, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Makoto Saigusa, MD is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Tyler, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama At Birmingham / School of Dentistry in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

805 Turtle Creek Dr Tyler, TX 75701

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Saigusa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saigusa

4.0

12 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Dr. Joycelyne Fadojutimi – Apr 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Carissa Brown in Longview Texas – Jun 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Tyler, TX – Feb 06, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Our Care Philosophy is to provide comprehensive treatment for diseases, injuries, and defects involving functional and aesthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial region. 

To provide the safest and highest level of quality...
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biography

Dr. Saigusa was born in Tokyo, Japan and came to the United States while still a teenager. He finished his senior year of high school as an exchange student in the small farming community of Makesan, Wisconsin. He received his Bachelor of...read more
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Oral Surgery

  • Dentistry

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  • Samford University

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham / School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1991
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  • English

  • Japanese

Locations

Practice

Tyler Oral & Facial Surgery Inc.805 Turtle Creek Dr Tyler, TX 75701
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
  • Directions
Center for Facial Oral & Implant Surgery PA705 E Marshall Ave Ste 4003 Longview, TX 75601
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office6 Doctor Cir Longview, TX 75605
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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