Conveniently located in St. Louis Park—right on the border of Minneapolis—we proudly serve patients from across the Twin Cities. Led by Dr. Julie Chavez and Dr. David Basi, our talented team is dedicated to delivering technically advanced care while maintaining a personal, approachable experience.
Northern Star Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery LLC is intentionally a small, boutique-style practice. We focus on personalized care and long-term relationships. Each of our surgeons brings more than 20 years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, allowing us to manage both routine and complex procedures with confidence and thoughtful judgment. Patients benefit from continuity of care, direct access to their surgeon, and treatment plans tailored to their individual needs—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
We specialize in services such as dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, oral pathology, and corrective jaw surgery, providing care for both adults and children. Because we understand that oral surgery can cause anxiety, our office is designed to make every visit as comfortable and reassuring as possible. To support your comfort and safety, we offer a full range of anesthesia options—from nitrous oxide and IV sedation to general anesthesia—delivered with the highest standards of care.
Before establishing her own practice in 2009, Dr. Chavez worked in a group practice from 2000 to 2008. She enjoys all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery and treats patients of all ages.
She has a special interest in orthognathic (reconstructive jaw) surgery, cleft palate rehabilitation, and dental implant surgery. She served as a member of the Cleft Palate Team at Children’s Hospital and Clinics in Minneapolis from 2003-2024. She has also developed a keen interest in surgeon ergonomics and physical wellness, and lectures locally and nationally on this topic. She is delighted that her husband, Dr. David Basi, has rejoined the Northern Star OMS family.
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Dr. Basi grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1990 and his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree in 1994.
He went on to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Minnesota, where he also earned a Ph.D. in Oral Biology in 2002. Following his training, Dr. Basi served for nine years as an Associate Professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Minnesota.
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