Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center · Bethlehem & Stroudsburg, PA
Credentials & Recognition

Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry, DDS, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonHarvard-TrainedBethlehem & Stroudsburg, PA

A Harvard-trained, MD-degreed oral & maxillofacial surgeon and former Chief Resident — with more than 1,000 dental implants placed, peer-reviewed research to his name, and a decade of global surgical missions.

Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry, DDS, MD
DDS·MDHarvard-TrainedOral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Harvard
DDS, with Honors
MD
SUNY Stony Brook
1,000+
Implants Placed
Chief
Resident, OMS
Distinctions & Honors

Credentials that set him apart

Every distinction below is drawn from Dr. Chaudhry’s published biography and professional record — nothing invented.

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Harvard-Trained

Doctor of Dental Surgery, Harvard

Earned his DDS with Honors from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine — elected Graduation Class Speaker and awarded the prestigious Samuel & Ida Gelfand Scholarship.

MD
Dual Degree

Medical Degree, SUNY Stony Brook

Completed his MD at the State University of New York at Stony Brook as part of a dual-degree oral & maxillofacial surgery program.

CR
Surgical Leadership

Chief Resident in OMS

Completed a six-year Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center & SUNY Stony Brook, rising to Chief Resident.

SCL
Highest Honors

Summa Cum Laude

Graduated undergrad at East Stroudsburg University Summa Cum Laude on a full academic scholarship, with vaccine research at Connaught Laboratories (Sanofi Pasteur).

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Published Author

Peer-Reviewed Research

Has published in peer-reviewed oral surgery journals on facial pain and the effects of certain medicines on jaw bones, and conducted international research funded by Harvard Medical School.

1K
Surgical Volume

1,000+ Implants Placed

Has placed over 1,000 dental implants and performed hundreds of bone-grafting procedures over a career in oral & maxillofacial surgery.

Education · Training · Scholarship

A foundation built on real credentials

Harvard, SUNY Stony Brook and a six-year surgical residency — the training behind every procedure.

The foundation

Education

  • DDS, Harvard School of Dental Medicine — with Honors
  • MD, State University of New York at Stony Brook
  • B.S., East Stroudsburg University — Summa Cum Laude, full scholarship
  • Among the first classes to graduate Harvard’s Problem-Based curriculum
Six-year residency

Surgical Training

  • 6-year OMS residency — Long Island Jewish Medical Center & SUNY Stony Brook
  • Chief Resident in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • General surgery internship & anesthesia training
  • Trained in IV sedation for anxiety-free surgical care
Distinctions

Academic Honors

  • Samuel & Ida Gelfand Scholarship — Harvard
  • Graduation Class Speaker — Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • International research grant from Harvard Medical School
  • Vaccine research intern, Connaught Laboratories (now Sanofi Pasteur)
Beyond the practice

Scholarship & Service

  • Published in peer-reviewed journals; leads a dental implant study club
  • Lectures and regularly attends conferences
  • Member, Donated Dental Services program
  • Volunteers with Humanity First USA on global surgical missions
Global Impact

Surgical care, without borders

Beyond the operatory, Dr. Chaudhry partners with Humanity First USA to bring surgical and dental care to underserved communities around the world.

About Humanity First
2008

Ecuador

Provided surgical and dental care on an international mission to Ecuador.

2009

Ghana

Served on a surgical mission to Ghana with Humanity First USA.

2013

Guatemala

Delivered free dental care and taught local students during a mission to Guatemala.

Ongoing

Humanity First USA

Works closely with Humanity First USA — and edits and narrates videos supporting its humanitarian work.

About

Meet Dr. Chaudhry

Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry, DDS, MD

A Harvard-trained oral & maxillofacial surgeon

Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery with Honors from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where he was elected Graduation Class Speaker and awarded the prestigious Samuel & Ida Gelfand Scholarship. He went on to complete his MD at SUNY Stony Brook and a six-year Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and SUNY Stony Brook, where he served as Chief Resident.

Before Harvard, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Stroudsburg University on a full academic scholarship, researching vaccines at Connaught Laboratories (now Sanofi Pasteur). Over his career he has placed more than 1,000 dental implants, performed hundreds of bone-grafting procedures, and published in peer-reviewed journals on facial pain and the effects of medications on jaw bone.

“Excellent surgical care, delivered with comfort, precision and a fair price.”

A surgeon who gives back

Dr. Chaudhry works closely with Humanity First USA, traveling on surgical and dental missions to Ghana, Guatemala and Ecuador to care for underserved communities, and was an active member of the Donated Dental Services program. He leads a dental implant study club, lectures to fellow clinicians, and brings Harvard-caliber training to patients across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos — now practicing at Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center.

Affiliations & Expertise

Training, affiliations & services

Harvard School of Dental MedicineICOIAmerican Academy of Implant DentistryDonated Dental ServicesHumanity First USA
Dental ImplantsAll-On-4 / Teeth In a DayBone GraftingSinus LiftWisdom Teeth RemovalCuspid ExposureIV & Sedation DentistryOral Cancer Screening & BiopsyCBCT Guided SurgeryEXPARELTMJ TreatmentEmergency Oral Surgery
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry?+

Dr. Ahmad Chaudhry is a Harvard-trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center in Bethlehem and Stroudsburg, PA. He holds a DDS from Harvard and an MD from SUNY Stony Brook, and served as Chief Resident during his six-year surgical residency.

What is Dr. Chaudhry's training and background?+

He earned his DDS with Honors from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and his MD from SUNY Stony Brook, then completed a six-year Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and SUNY Stony Brook, where he was Chief Resident. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Stroudsburg University.

What are Dr. Chaudhry's honors and recognitions?+

He was elected Graduation Class Speaker at Harvard, awarded the Samuel & Ida Gelfand Scholarship, received an international research grant from Harvard Medical School, and graduated Summa Cum Laude as an undergraduate. He has also published in peer-reviewed oral surgery journals.

What procedures does Dr. Chaudhry perform?+

He specializes in dental implants and has placed over 1,000 implants, along with bone grafting, sinus lifts, All-On-4 / Teeth In a Day, wisdom teeth removal, cuspid exposure, oral cancer screening, IV sedation and CBCT computer-guided surgery.

Is Dr. Chaudhry involved in humanitarian work?+

Yes. He works closely with Humanity First USA and has served on surgical and dental missions to Ghana (2009), Guatemala (2013) and Ecuador (2008), and was an active member of the Donated Dental Services program.

Where is the practice and how do I book?+

Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center has offices at 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B23, Bethlehem, PA 18020 and 102 Skinner Hill Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Call 484-821-1357 to request a consultation.

Get in Touch

Consult a Harvard-trained surgeon

Request a consultation at Lehigh Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center — new patients welcome at both the Bethlehem and Stroudsburg offices.

Bethlehem

Address2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B23
Bethlehem, PA 18020

Stroudsburg

Address102 Skinner Hill Rd
Stroudsburg, PA 18360