Mark L Banakis, DDS, OMSOral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Schaumburg, IL

Mark L. Banakis, DDS, OMS, is a board-certified, independent oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Schaumburg, IL near Chicago. He diagnoses and treats adults with injuries, malformations and diseases of the face, jaw, head and neck. Dr. Banakis specializes in advanced surgical care for craniofacial conditions, cleft lip and cleft palate, TMJ disorders, removing wisdom teeth, correcting an abnormal bite, treating oral diseases, and more.

Dr. Banakis provides a thorough evaluation of your mouth, jaw, and head, including advanced imaging. Then, he creates a care plan that helps restore the look and function of your face, jaw or mouth. If your condition is complex, Dr. Banakis collaborates with a multispecialty team of specialists at Ascension Illinois to provide the comprehensive care you need.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Banakis has a proven reputation for being among the best in the field. He received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University, and then continued his education at the University of Illinois Medical Center where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Following dental school he completed a one-year internship at Evanston Hospital.

Dr. Banakis then had the unique opportunity to attend the University of Chicago Medical Center for his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery where he was chief resident for 2 years. He has held teaching positions as Associate Clinical Professor in both the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Banakis is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition, he has received clinical and academic awards for his dedication to excellence in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

For several years, Dr. Banakis has continuously received the honor of being named one of the Top Doctors in the Chicago area, and has been featured in issues of Chicago Magazine.