Dr. Cornell McCullom III

Dr. Cornell McCullom is a graduate of Yale University. He earned his dental degree from Howard University and his medical degree from Northwestern University. Dr. McCullom is a former assistant professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois. He also completed a yearlong general anesthesia fellowship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. McCullom is one of only five African-American oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the country with a medical degree. He has extensive experience in implant surgery. Dr. McCullom has been featured in the Chicago N’Digo newspaper and on ABC News’ “Someone You Should Know.” He has assisted in live videotaped surgeries for continuing education seminars and is in the process of starting his own teaching institute in Chicago. In addition to being a graduate of the world-renowned Misch International Implant Institute, Dr. McCullom is a member of numerous professional dental organizations. He believes strongly in staying up-to-date with the newest procedures, and does so by regularly attending lectures and continuing education seminars in his field. Dr. McCullom is a sport enthusiast. He was Captain of the Yale track team in college and continues with his running today. In his spare time, he regularly exercises and coaches youth soccer teams. He also practices Aikido, a Japanese martial art. In 2003, he spent two weeks traveling throughout Japan studying Aikido at a variety of Dojos. Dr. McCullom and his wife, Yetta, have three children: Kristyn, Cornell IV, and Noelle. They all practice Aikido.