Medical conditions arising in your mouth or jaws can be painful and frightening.  You may be concerned about oral cancer or suffer pain or difficulty eating due to mouth sores.  You may have seen multiple health care providers without receiving a clear understanding of what is wrong or the best treatment for your condition.  Perhaps you you don’t have a current oral complaint, but are interested in preventative care that comes from a regular oral cancer screening examination by a specialist.

For any symptom or finding inside your mouth, referral to an oral and maxillofacial pathologist may be recommended.  While most dentists provide routine care for the teeth and gums, our advanced training provides the knowledge and experience necessary to diagnose and treat many other uncommon, sometimes serious, oral conditions.  For example, just as your family physician might refer you to a dermatologist for a skin condition, referral to an oral pathologist is useful for diseases of the oral cavity and jaws.

Our doctors are certified as diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.  Their primary concern is to provide each patient with the most accurate diagnosis possible, followed by non-surgical treatment customized to your needs.

Importantly, our faculty do not typically evaluate or treat patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), headaches, or facial/tooth pain.

Become a Patient

Schedule an appointment

Please call (502) 852-5401 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Shumway appoints patients on Tuesday from 8:00am-12:00pm

Note: If you have an acute problem or a condition that is only occasionally bothersome, we can often accommodate you within 24 hours on any weekday.

Clinical Facility

Our faculty are members of University of Louisville Dental Associates located at:

501 South Preston St., Ste 148
Louisville, KY 40202

Billing and Insurance

For most oral conditions that are not directly related to teeth (cavities, gum disease) we bill your medical insurance as a courtesy.  We are in-network with most insurance plans for the following medical providers:

• Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Humana
• Aetna
• TriCare

We also accept Medicare and Passport Health Plan. If you have KY Medicaid, you can be seen through the University of Louisville School of Dentistry oral pathology clinic by calling 502-852-5096.

Notes

• If we are out-of-network with your insurance plan, you are responsible for the unpaid balance.
• Your insurance plan may require a referral from your dentist or physician prior to being seen in our clinic.  Please carefully read you’re your benefits plan or contact your insurance administrator to verify the need for a referral prior to scheduling an appointment.

Additional information about Oral Diseases

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (AAOMP) website offers information about a select number of oral diseases that you may find helpful.  Go to the following link: https://aaomp.org/information-on-oral-diseases/