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Kevin Arce, M.D., D.M.D.

  1. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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Kevin Arce, M.D., D.M.D., is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a special interest in head and neck cancer and maxillofacial trauma and reconstructive surgery. He is the chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His approach to care is person-centered.

His clinical focus includes:

  • Head and neck cancer
  • Maxillofacial trauma and reconstructive surgery
  • Facial fracture repair, flap surgery, free muscle transfer and microvascular reconstruction
  • Cancer treatment and rehabilitation

Dr. Arce earned his medical degree from the Mayo Medical School in Rochester, MN. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and his head and neck surgery fellowship at Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Dr. Arce earned his Master of Clinical Research at Oregon Health and Science University Medical Center and his Master of Academic Medicine at Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Arce is an active leader in research and education. He is widely published and has been awarded Teacher of the Year by the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science on multiple occasions.

  1. Acinic cell carcinoma
  2. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
  3. Ameloblastoma
  4. Basal cell carcinoma
  5. Cancer
  6. Central giant cell granuloma
  7. Chondrosarcoma
  8. Facial deformity
  9. Facial fracture
  10. Facial injury
  11. Facial skin cancer
  12. Fibrous dysplasia
  13. Floor of the mouth cancer
  14. Gum cancer
  15. Head and neck cancer
  16. Inner cheek cancer
  17. Jaw cancer
  18. Jaw tumors and cysts
  19. Lip cancer
  20. Mouth cancer
  21. Mouth tumor
  22. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
  23. Nasal and paranasal tumors
  24. Nasal cancer
  25. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
  26. Neck metastasis
  27. Oral and throat cancer
  28. Osteoblastoma
  29. Osteomyelitis
  30. Osteoradionecrosis
  31. Osteosarcoma
  32. Parotid gland tumor
  33. Radiation injury
  34. Roof of mouth cancer
  35. Salivary gland tumor
  36. Sarcoma
  37. Skin cancer
  38. Soft palate cancer
  39. Soft tissue sarcoma
  40. Tongue cancer
  41. Warthin's tumor
  1. Buccal fat pad flap
  2. Cancer rehabilitation
  3. Cancer treatment
  4. Craniofacial surgery
  5. Dental implant surgery
  6. Facial fracture repair
  7. Facial reconstruction
  8. Fibula free flap
  9. Flap surgery
  10. Free muscle transfer
  11. Glossectomy
  12. Head and neck cancer surgery
  13. Head and neck reconstruction
  14. Iliac crest bone graft
  15. Jaw surgery
  16. Mandibular reconstruction
  17. Maxillary reconstruction
  18. Microvascular reconstruction
  19. Microvascular surgery
  20. Minimally invasive cancer surgery
  21. Neck dissection
  22. Neck surgery
  23. Nerve graft
  24. Nonunion surgery
  25. Nonvascularized bone graft
  26. Oral biopsy
  27. Oral cancer screening
  28. Orbital reconstruction
  29. Parotid gland surgery
  30. Parotidectomy
  31. Radial forearm free flap
  32. Reconstructive surgery
  33. Skin biopsy
  34. Skin cancer excision
  35. Skin cancer reconstruction
  36. Skin cyst removal
  37. Submandibular gland removal
  38. Temporalis flap
  39. Tracheostomy
  40. Trauma care
  41. Vascularized bone grafting
  42. Vermilionectomy
  • Maxillofacial benign and malignant pathology
  • Maxillofacial reconstruction
  • Maxillofacial trauma
  • Outpatient anesthesia
  • Implant surgery
  1. 2013
    Masters - Masters of Academic MedicineKeck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
  2. 2010
    Masters of Clinical ResearchOregon Health and Science University Medical Center
  3. 2005
    Fellow - Head and Neck SurgeryLegacy Emanuel Hospital
  4. 2002
    Resident - Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2002
    ResidentOral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2001
    InternshipMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2000
    MDMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 1996
    DMD - DentistryTemple University School of Dentistry
  9.  
    PhD - Health Professions EducationMassachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions

Certifications

  1. 2017
    Cert of Added Qualif Head & Neck Onc & Reconstructive Surgery OMSAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  2. 2004
    Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2014
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2013
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 2012
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2009
    Faculty Educator Development Award 2009American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  5. 1996
    Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor SocietyTemple University School of Dentistry

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    Committee MemberMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  3. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Head and Neck Society
  4. 2014 - 2019
    Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Graduate School Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  5. 2014 - 2016
    Education Committee, Department of Surgery
  6. 2011 - present
    Research Committee, Department of Surgery
  7. 2011 - 2018
    Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Surgery
  8. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  9. 2011 - present
    MemberAssociation for Academic Surgery
  10. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
  11. 2011 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association
  12. 2011 - present
    MemberMinnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  13. 2006 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  14. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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