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Dr. Luke Soletic is a New York City native who grew up in Douglaston, Queens. He earned his dental degree from Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine, where he developed an early interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He was drawn to the specialty’s intricate procedures and the opportunity to deliver often immediate quality of life improvements for patients. He also found reward in leveraging his background in engineering into surgical problem solving.

Dr. Soletic completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at NYU Langone Medical Center, an intensive six-year program, during which he also earned a medical degree and a one year certificate in general surgery. In his final year, he served as chief resident. His training encompassed a broad surgical scope, including dentoalveolar surgery, bone augmentation, dental implantology, benign and malignant pathology, TMJ disorders, facial trauma, corrective jaw surgery, pediatric oral surgery, and cosmetic treatments. He also received extensive training in the administration of ambulatory anesthesia and IV sedation.

During residency training, Dr. Soletic was selected by the Osteo Science Foundation for an elective rotation with one of the world’s leading experts in bone augmentation and dental implantology, further refining his surgical expertise. He also presented research at multiple professional conferences, was published in peer-reviewed journals, and attended a multitude of academic symposia.

After residency, Dr. Soletic earned board certification and the designation of Diplomate from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) during his first year in practice. Committed to life-long learning, he regularly attends continuing education courses and seminars to stay at the forefront of new techniques and evidence-based care. He also contributes to resident education in his part-time faculty role at the Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital.

In recognition of his professional excellence, integrity, and service, Dr. Soletic was inducted asa Fellow of the International College of Dentists, an honor bestowed upon 4% of dentists.

Dr. Soletic provides care with a personalized approach, emphasizing compassion, attentiveness, and patient comfort. He believes in strong collaboration with referring dentists to ensure the highest quality of care and optimal outcomes.

He is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including: the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (NYSSOMS), the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Hellenic Medical Society of New York. He holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Outside of his surgical practice, Dr. Soletic enjoys cheering on the New York Islanders and Mets, as well as fishing, skiing, and spending time with his wife and two young children.

After completing his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Dr. Goldstein earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the same institution. He then completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York City.

Following his residency, Dr. Goldstein opened an oral surgery practice in the Bayside area of Queens, where he was born and raised. Over the course of his career, he served the Queens community as a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Dr. Goldstein became a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1984 and was a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Throughout his career, he remained active in professional organizations and stayed current with advances in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

He was licensed in New York to provide general anesthesia and IV sedation and was affiliated with New York Hospital Queens and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

After many years of dedicated service to his patients and community, Dr. Goldstein has retired from clinical practice. We are grateful for his many years of commitment to exceptional patient care and wish him all the best in retirement.