“Carmel Valley’s Trusted Oral Surgeon for Wisdom Teeth Removal”
Elevated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery


Worried About Pain, Cost, or the Procedure? You're Not Alone.
Sedation Options for a Pain-Free Experience
Transparent Pricing and Financing Available
Same-Day Appointments and Emergency Care
Trusted by Hundreds of Carmel Valley Families
Real Patients. Real Results.
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My experience at Dr. Macdowells offices was fabulous. Him and his staff are the upmost professional and caring. From the moment I walked in I felt like a top priority... read more and cared for. Overall a 10 out of 10 experience would recommend! Karol Sarratt
Audrey Kristine
July 16, 2024My daughter had a great experience with Dr. MacDowell and his team. From the receptionist Nancy being super helpful and nice to his surgical team Jose and... read more Michael guiding her through the process of the surgery. We highly recommend. Thank you very much Elevated Oral Team!
Silda Montaño
November 16, 2024My experience was great….very helpful and made me feel comfortable….id recommend this dentist to all my friends
Danny Rivas
July 16, 2024 -
Dr. James MacDowell and his staff provided me excellent service with my teeth extractions. He’s a very patient Doctor who answered all my questions. I highly recommend him👍
Ty Peasley
July 16, 2024Dr. Macdowell and his team were fantastic! Getting my wisdom teeth removed was quick and the process was very easy. I surprisingly had no pain afterward and felt well taken... read more care of from the staff from start to finish. Big thanks to Nancy at the front desk for being so helpful with follow-up care!!
Natalie
June 25, 2025An efficient service with minimal fuss
Stephen Revell
November 16, 2024 -
Going to the dentist to get your wisdom teeth out is usually not a great experience but I got outstanding service from Dr. MacDowell at Elevated oral surgery. He was... read more very knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and explained what he was doing. His office manager Nancy was very friendly, responsive, and helpful. No trying to upsell for services I didn’t need. They made dealing with insurance easy and they have a beautiful new office on El Camino Real. I highly recommend this office!!!
Laura Streichert
July 16, 2024Dr. MacDowell is excellent! I felt at ease the moment he started speaking because not only was he kind, he was clearly passionate about this work. My healing process for... read more my wisdom teeth removal has been smooth and easy and overall I had a great experience.
Alyssa Ysabela Flores
August 16, 2024Who knew getting an implant extraction could be such a breeze!? I recently visited Dr. MacDowell's office, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Nancy at the... read more front desk was super friendly and made me feel like a VIP. Michael, Jose, and Oleysa, the amazing technicians, did a great job making sure I was comfortable. The sedation was like magic—I felt no pain and was as calm as a cucumber. Dr. MacDowell's skills are top-notch, and he even followed up with me to make sure I was healing like a champ. Plus, their state-of-the-art facility and shiny equipment made me feel like I was in a sci-fi movie. If you need dental work, this is the place to go. Five stars, hands down!
Natasha Gonen
July 16, 2024
Welcome to Elevated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
At Elevated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we specialize in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, emergency oral surgery, and full-scope oral surgery services in Carmel Valley, San Diego, and Torrey Pines. Our mission is to provide exceptional care with a personalized, patient-first approach.
Led by Dr. James MacDowell, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with advanced training from UCLA, UCSF, and Naval Medical Center San Diego, our practice combines compassionate care with state-of-the-art dental technology to ensure safe, precise, and comfortable outcomes.
Meet Our Team

Dr. James H. MacDowell, DDS

Jaw Pain? Wisdom Teeth Issues? We Can Help!
Struggling with jaw pain, swelling, or discomfort while chewing? It could be your wisdom teeth. Don’t ignore the signs—early treatment prevents bigger problems.
👨⚕️ At Elevated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, our board-certified oral surgeon in San Diego specializes in safe, gentle extractions and pain relief with sedation options available.
- ✅ Advanced Surgical Techniques
- ✅ Comfortable, Stress-Free Care
- ✅ Trusted by San Diego Patients
Call now to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward lasting relief!
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The Proof is in Our Patients

Conveniently Located
- 11710 El Camino Real Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130
- Mo - Fri: 8AM - 5PM

Ready to Feel Better? Let’s Get You Scheduled.