“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 was great….very helpful and made me feel comfortable….id recommend this dentist to all my friends
Danny Rivas
July 16, 2024An efficient service with minimal fuss
Stephen Revell
November 16, 2024I got my wisdom teeth taken out and I am the most nervous and anxious person on the planet and Dr. Macdowell and his staff made this experience so easy... read more and calming. First let me start of by saying Dr Macdowell is one of the kindest and patient doctors I’ve ever met, he answered absolutely all of my questions( and I had a lot!) His nurses were also extremely patient and nice as I was so scared to go under but honestly it was a breeze. Minimal pain afrer the surgery as well! Which was also a fear of mine but so far so great , 10/10 I would definitely recommend for ur oral surgical needs. Also shout out to Nancy at the front desk she’s been really helpful with any post care questions 💕💕💕
Seher Amad
February 16, 2025 -
Great atmosphere and service. Dr. MacDowell has been very attentive, curios and review before giving a recommendation. The team working with Dr. MacDowell is friendly and super professional. I feel... read more in great hands and love their empathy, honesty and transparency.
digna kolar
January 1, 1970Amazing wisdom tooth surgery experience. Dr MacDowell was super informative and the team there is super kind and supportive. Post op recovery was super smooth thanks to their excellent work!
Noura Enaya
January 16, 2025Fast, friendly, efficient. Explained procedure clearly, also made recommendations for implants.
Clay Kordahl
December 16, 2024 -
From my initial contact with Fancy Nancy, to Alissa's diligence to Dr. James' patient explanation of the procedure to Mike's endearing compassion during the extraction, this is THE spot in... read more town for all your dental extraction needs 🌟😁 Nancy was incredibly resourceful and helpful in prepping me for my visit. The rest of the process was very seamless at this pristine and spacious facility.⭐ The real treat was during the extraction. I'm being incredibly sarcastic but also honest 😂 The nitrous was a complete life-saver (which Dr. James generously included without cost). Getting high on laughing gas is great and all, but it is absolutely ESSENTIAL considering the excruciation contained in 🦷 extraction. 😵 The aid, Mike, was incredibly reassuring and compassionate throughout the entire process. In fact, his affirming demeanor was second only to the Laughing Gas in calming me. 🤣😂 When all was said and done, I left the facility numb but delighted that I chose Elevated. Shall be returning next week for a checkup! 🙏
Amsal Wajihuddin
October 16, 2024I went in for life altering TMJ issues and Dr. MacDowell was completely understanding and I could tell he genuinely wanted to help.
Roxanne Salinas
July 16, 2024Super super happy with this place! Nancy was extremely helpful. She even reached out to me over the weekend after I left a message with some concerns and questions. She... read more assisted my bf in getting the best care possible and helped so much with the price as he had to pay out of pocket for this emergency expense. Nancy worked really hard for us to get us a great deal and even made it possible so he could have TWO teeth extracted. He severely needed one removed immediately and the other could wait but she made it possible for us to get it all done at once. Everyone on staff was very professional and kind and we are so grateful to have this awful tooth infection behind us thanks to the elevated oral team and Nancy!!
sabrina salvatierra
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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Conveniently Located
- 11710 El Camino Real Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92130
- Mo - Fri: 8AM - 5PM

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