Meet Jose Ravelo, DDSInnovative Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | International Speaker | Humanitarian Advocate | Committed to Transforming LivesDr. Ravelo is a highly accomplished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a global perspective, having trained and practiced across Venezuela, Mexico, and the United States. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Ravelo was inspired by his father, an accomplished oral surgeon and the first Venezuelan fellow at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. After earning his dental degree from Santa María University in 2003, he completed advanced cleft lip and palate training at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and further honed his skills in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ravelo has performed hundreds of life-changing surgeries for underserved communities through charitable initiatives across Mexico, Palestine, and beyond. His humanitarian work includes providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries to children in need, often completing up to 100 surgeries in just three days as part of mission trips. Since moving to Charleston, West Virginia, Dr. Ravelo became a partner at P3 Partners and Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery. He is committed to providing ethical care, always treating patients like family and prioritizing the highest standards of care over financial concerns. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Ravelo is an international speaker and thought leader. He has presented at prestigious conferences such as ALACIBU (Latin American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Dr. Ravelo combines technical expertise with genuine care, dedicating himself to improving lives—whether through complex surgeries, mentoring, or international collaboration. Specialties:
PersonalDr. Ravelo lives in Charleston, West Virginia, with his wife, Johana, and their two children, Samuel (10) and Samantha (7). Outside of work, he enjoys family time, contributing to his community, and scuba diving and spearfishing—adventures he hopes to share with his son. |
