Rachel A. Bishop, DDS, MD

Specialties

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Languages Spoken:

English

Rachel A. Bishop, M.D., D.D.S., is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in cleft and craniofacial surgery at Shriners Children’s Shreveport. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Texas A&M University. She attended dental school at The University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston, where she was inducted into the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

Dr. Bishop obtained her medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine (McGovern Medical) in Houston, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. She completed two years of training in general surgery and an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Bishop’s passion for treating patients with facial differences led her to pursue specialized fellowship training in pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Bishop is skilled in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and has particular interest in pediatric cleft and craniofacial surgery. Dr. Bishop treats her patients like family, and parents feel secure knowing their children will be treated with the utmost care and compassion.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Bishop participates in international philanthropic efforts to deliver surgical care to patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions. Her hobbies include wakeboarding, fishing, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs.

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Pediatric Care

Specialty

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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More About Me

Board Certifications

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - General

Education and Training

Medical Education|UT Houston Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency|Houston|TX||06/30/2020

Academic Positions and Locations

LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department
Clinical Assistant Professor

UT Health Houston - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor

Awards and Honors

2020-Present: AOA: Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
2019-2020: Served as Chief Resident of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at UT Health Science Center at Houston
2019: Shock Trauma ICU General Surgery Award at Memorial Hermann Hospital TMC
2014-Present: Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society