Dr. Eric Lewis was raised in Magnolia, Mississippi, (Pike County). He graduated high school from Parklane Academy in neighboring McComb and attended and graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, May 1985 with his Bachelor of Science degree.
He then continued his education at the University Of Mississippi School Of Dentistry in Jackson with his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in May 1989 graduating Cum Laude. Following dental school, entered a four year Oral and Maxillofacial surgery residency program at the University of Cincinnati which included advanced training in anesthesia, orthognathic surgery, and facial trauma and dental implants, while treating the conditions, defects, injuries to the mouth, teeth, jaws and face. He completed his Cincinnati residency in June 1993. Throughout his educational path, Dr. Lewis has been the recipient of many honors.
Dr. Lewis returned home to Pike County, Mississippi, after completing his residency. He and his wife, Lisa, later opened that same year, Southwest Center for Facial and Oral Surgery, the only oral and maxillofacial surgery center in South Mississippi. Not only does Dr. Lewis perform the above mentioned services but he has received specialized educational training in dental implant surgery. He works closely with the patient’s restorative dentist, to ensure each patient receives the best possible result.
Dr. Lewis is a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and a diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Mississippi Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. His leadership has consisted of Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center and President of the Mississippi Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Lewis and Lisa, his wife of 36 years, have 3 children, Erica (Hebert) and grandson Lex, Regan (Theresa) and Seth. Dr. Lewis and Lisa love traveling, spending as much time as possible with family and friends, and of course salt water.
The talented and highly trained team at Southwest Center, Oral and Facial Surgery is excited to provide excellent, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art environment