M. Kinon Lecholop
james island | mount pleasant | north charleston
DMD
Medical University of South Carolina
Surgical Residency
Medical University of South Carolina
M. Kinon Lecholop, native of South Carolina, obtained his undergraduate degree in biology from the Honors College at The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. He then went on to pursue his DMD from the College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Upon graduating, he remained at MUSC for his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery followed by a year long fellowship in craniofacial and facial trauma reconstruction.
Dr. Lecholop joins Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery after spending the past 9 years as an Associate Professor at MUSC with the past 6 years as the Residency Program Director.
He is trained in all areas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with emphasis in corrective jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint reconstruction, dentoalveolar surgery, office-based anesthesia, dental implants and related bone grafting, facial trauma, and cleft lip and palate.
He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS). He is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (FAACS). He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the American Dental Association (ADA), South Carolina Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (SCSOMS), South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA), American Cleft Palate Association (ACPA), and the Palmetto Society.
Dr. Lecholop has been published multiple times in peer-reviewed journals. He is currently a co-investigator on a R01 Grant involving the temporomandibular joint at MUSC.
Dr. Lecholop enjoys fishing, snow skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife, two children, and his dog.
The Ultimate
Patient Experience
with Dr. Lecholop
Our mission at COAFS is to provide our clients with state-of-the-art oral and maxillofacial treatment through the use of cutting-edge technology, integrative medical practices, ongoing education and compassionate care.
Our team of highly trained, board-certified providers offers the most advanced surgical techniques and integrative medical procedures, providing the ultimate patient experience-every single time.
marissa hoebee
Patient Care Coordinator
Patient Care Coordinators are dedicated to planning, managing, and overseeing the successful outcomes of larger cases for a single surgeon. By ensuring that the care team is consistent from the first consultation through to the final follow-up appointment, patients are more likely to have better outcomes, feel better supported throughout the treatment process, and have a known point of contact for any questions that come up along the way. Each surgeon has a Patient Care Coordinator who is responsible for treatment planning, financial coordination, case planning and preparation, referring provider communication, follow-up calls, etc.
