Meet The Surgical Team - Excelsior & Minnetonka, MN

Let Our Family Care For Yours

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OVER 200 Years Of Experience

Our friendly and experienced team is excited to meet you! We are dedicated to providing you with comfortable, high-quality care, and you can rely on us to give you our full attention throughout your visit and to communicate openly and honestly with you to help you understand your treatment options. Call Facial Designs, P.A. today to set up an appointment with Dr. Roderick VanSurksum, our Board Certified oral surgeon in Minnetonka or Excelsior, Minnesota, and learn more. The staff at Facial Designs has something of which to be very proud! We now have 100% of our surgical staff “DAANCE” qualified! “DAANCE” stands for the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination and is a program designed to educate staff in the essentials of office-based ambulatory anesthesia and emergency protocols. So now, in addition to meeting all requirements for licensure to provide office-based anesthesia here in Minnesota, the nurses and assistants at Facial Designs have taken the extra step to ensure the safety of all our patients and completed this six-month program to strengthen their skills and knowledge. Congratulations Lisa, Michelle and Tammy and thank you for your hard work!
Dr. Rod VanSurksum

Oral Surgeon

Dr. Roderick D. VanSurksum

Prosthodontist

Dr. Zane
Clark-Gold

Michelle

Licensed Dental Assistant & Dental Implant, Total Design!™ & Media Coordinator Team PhysEd Coach — or at least our inspiration! 37 years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery!

Carol

Meet Carol, the Director of Operations at Facials Designs. Carol is a seasoned healthcare professional with over twenty years of experience in dental practice management.

Carol is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our practice, ensuring we run efficiently and effectively. With a keen eye for detail and her knack for problem-solving, you will find her working diligently to develope a course of action to assure continuous improvement and growth.

“I am honored to be working with such an awesome Team and look forward to our future!”

Amy

Amy has been working with Dr. Van for over 20 years. She can practically finish his sentences by now! She began her career at Facial Designs in accounts payable and marketing and has since transitioned into the Treatment Coordinator role at our practice. This means Amy helps our new patients find a treatment plan that best suits their wants and needs.

Amy loves connecting with our patients and genuinely cares about each and everyone. Her favorite part is watching patients leave with a happy, healthy and beautiful smile!

Lisa

Registered Nurse, Presurgery Medical Coordinator & Advanced Cardiac Life Support Team Member Voice of reason for the entire office. 21 years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery!

Denise

With over 30 years of experience in the dental field, Denise brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to patient care. Starting her career as a dental assistant, she has developed a deep understanding of clinical and patient needs. Now focused on building meaningful relationships, Denise ensures every patient feels welcomed, valued, and at ease throughout their dental journey.
Outside of work, Denise enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new travel destinations, and discovering unique local spots. Her warm personality and commitment to excellence make her an integral part of our team.

Anna

Anna recently graduated in 2023 and had an opportunity to extern at Facial Designs just before her graduation and has been a Licensed Dental Assistant with Facial Designs ever since! In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with her daughter finding outdoor activities, going to breweries, and playing with her gecko! 

Natalie

Natalie comes to us with a background in special education. She took time away from this career to help raise her children, and when it was time to rejoin the work force, she was excited to start a new career as a licensed dental assistant. You are likely to see her during some of your initial appointments as these encompass some of her favorite aspects of patient care. You can more than likely thank Natalie for your beautiful teeth as she spends much of her time in the lab fabricating them for our patients. She loves staying active outside of work and raising her 3 children with her husband Cole. She helps keep everyone at the office upbeat and positive with her home baked cookies that she frequently brings to the office for everyone.

Sarah

Sarah has been working with Facial Designs since the beginning of 2023. She works as our Assistant Manager running the front desk. From the moment our patients call us to schedule, to the day they check-in to their appointment, she will be sure to help them with any questions they have along the way!  In her spare time Sarah enjoys photography and traveling!

Julie

With over 25 years of experience in the dental field, Julie is an accomplished and dedicated dental office manager known for her exceptional organizational skills, strong leadership, and commitment to providing the best patient care. Julie began her career as a Dental Assistant and brings a blend of clinical knowledge and administrative expertise to her role, ensuring that the dental office operates seamlessly on a day-to-day basis. Her commitment to delivering exceptional customer service has earned her a reputation for being a friendly, approachable, and highly effective office leader. In her spare time Julie enjoys spending time with family and friends, live music, happy hours and traveling!

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