Northshore Center for Oral & Facial Surgery and Implantology Reviews
4.9 out of 5 stars based on 677 reviews on Google.
Nina Lalova-Toncheva · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
I had a complex oral surgery with Dr. Taras Martyniouk in December 2025, and I can honestly say it was the smoothest and most reassuring experience I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, I felt safe, supported, and genuinely cared for — not just during the procedure, but throughout the entire recovery process.
Dr. Martyniouk’s professionalism, calm demeanor, and surgical skills made a potentially stressful situation feel completely manageable. The surgery itself went flawlessly, and the recovery was unbelievably fast — truly the best I’ve ever had after any oral procedure.
I’ll be returning soon for an implant, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with it. Dr. Martyniouk is exceptional, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking expert oral care.
Michele Shoemaker · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
I haven’t had any teeth problems since wisdom teeth removed when I was 18yrs. I was very nervous but Dr. Martyniouk showed me scans of cracked molar, explained the extraction, bone graft, implant, and bridge, it was a conversation answering my questions, not rushing me. He is patient and has a calming voice, very kind throughout the consultation and during extraction he noticed I was nervous and often said that I was doing great. His assistants were great too, taking the scans, prepping for extraction, recovery explains what to do next days ahead. The facility was clean, beautiful, and the equipment new technology to do their jobs. I highly recommend if you need an oral surgeon!
Steven Humphreys · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
First time patient and was so impressed. Dr Martyniouk and his staff were excellent!! Very professional, courteous and caring. Additionally the doctor was so accommodating to help me out the same day as my visit, I explained an out of town conflict and he made room in his schedule to help me out immediately! I will definitely return if further dental needs occur.
Darlene Spiker · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago
I had an excellent care with Dr Tatch and his team. They are so knowledgeable, professional, kind and attentive to deliver patient care. I truly appreciated their care I received during my teeth extraction. Thank you so much. Highly recommended.
Lisa Ni · 5 out of 5 stars · 8 months ago
Dr. Tatch and team were extremely kind and professional during my wisdom tooth removal procedure. The office team is efficient and caring. Dr. Tatch makes one feel comfortable and is very patient while answering questions and doubts. A special shout out to Mai for her kindness and care when she assisted in my surgery. I am truly glad I came here for my care and I am thankful to the Dr. Tatch and his team for their excellent work.
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About Northshore Center for Oral & Facial Surgery and Implantology
NorthShore Center for Oral & Facial Surgery and Implantology is an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice with offices in Gurnee, Libertyville, and Deerfield, Illinois. The Gurnee office is located at 310 S. Greenleaf Avenue, Suite 203. The practice describes its surgeons as board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and it offers the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including dental implants, full arch restoration, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, connective tissue grafting, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma care, treatment for jaw joint disorders, minimally invasive sleep apnea surgery, and same-day smile procedures. Intravenous sedation and general anesthesia are available for patient comfort.
For patients considering dental implants, the practice offers dental implant placement and full arch restoration for people who need to replace all of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. The practice describes its approach as personalized treatment supported by advanced surgical skills and current technology, and the same team follows patients from the first consultation through long-term follow-up. Second opinion consultations, online registration in English and Spanish, and insurance and financing information are also available.
Meet the Doctors
The practice's clinical team includes Dr. Walter Tatch, Dr. Yost T. Smith, and Dr. Taras Martyniouk, all oral and maxillofacial surgeons who are board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Tatch is a board-certified oral and facial surgeon with over 20 years of private practice experience who earned his dental degree from the University of California, San Francisco and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He focuses on complex hard and soft tissue reconstruction for dental implant placement and full arch reconstruction. Dr. Smith, known to patients as Dr. Yost, is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, earned his dental degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency with the United States Air Force. His areas of expertise include full arch and immediate dental implant placement, bone grafting, jaw surgery, and sleep apnea surgery. Dr. Martyniouk is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
