
Shelly Abramowicz, DMD, MPH, FACS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
- Hebrew
- French
About Shelly Abramowicz
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Associate Professor
Associate Chief Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Year Started Practicing
2008
About the Provider
Shelly Abramowicz obtained her dental degree and her MPH in 2002 from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed her oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the University of Florida in 2008. After completing her training, she joined Boston Children's Hospital as a full time attending surgeon and became a faculty member of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
In 2009, Abramowicz received a three-year Faculty Educator Development Award from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation. The award funded her investigation of temporomandibular joints in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. In 2016, she received a research support grant from the American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation. She was a first place poster winner at the 98th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and awarded the first Elaine A. Stuebner Scholarship by the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Most recently, she was awarded the Osteo Science Foundation Research Grant.
Abramowicz provides care to children with oral and maxillofacial surgery concerns at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory Clinic.
Her clinical and research specialties include pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery, TMJ dysfunction in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma, benign maxillofacial pathology, and impacted teeth.
Professional Memberships
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Cleft Palate Association
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons
Interpretive Services
Awards
- Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh, 2002
- Quintessence Award for Achievement in Research, University of Pittsburgh, 2002
- Outstanding Achievement in Public Health Dentistry, University of Pittsburgh, 2002
- Physician Customer Service Key Award, Shands Hospital, University of Florida, 2005
- Faculty Educator Development Award, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons & the American Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, 2009
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation Research Grant, 2016
- First Place Poster Award, 98th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2016
- First Recipient, Elaine A. Stuebner Scholarship, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2016
- Osteo Science Foundation Research Grant, 2018
Academic Profile
Locations
- Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-4500
- Center for Advanced Pediatrics (CAP)
- 1400 Tullie Road Northeast, Fl 1, Atlanta, GA 30329
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-4500
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Florida, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery, 2008
- Dental School: University of Pittsburgh, DMD, 2002
Board Certifications
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2012
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 out of 5
342 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
You all rocks the pre op team is so outstanding
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Keep up the great work to the doctors/nurse and staff.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
The meeting with Dr. A felt more casual than informative. She focused more on my son's sports and activities than on explaining the necessary steps for the procedure, such as whether he would need to be put to sleep during the extraction. We also learned that, despite having dental coverage, our insurance would be considered out of network because the clinic is affiliated with the hospital. As a result, we are currently seeking another oral surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
I was very happy with the nurses and staff. They were very communicative, they explained everything clearly. When I felt like my daughter's pain level was high, they took care of it immediately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Doctors are also top notch at this facility
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
We saw the doctor for maybe 5 minutes after waiting 2 hours.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Terrible experience. Will most definitely be getting another opinion. She failed to acknowledge my son's diagnosis from CHOA, and seemed very disinterested in hearing his or my concerns. She came in the room explaining g that she thought wisdom teeth were the problem - my son had his removed years ago. She did not come into that room to diagnose; she came in to either plan for surgery or get us out. Terrible experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Good experience
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
The resident did most of the work and took the information. She had it wrong so the after-visit notes were wrong. I had to message to get them corrected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
Good
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
The provider did not examine the child but relied only on the examination by the resident/assistant. They did not seem concerned about our Childs problem. We left feeling underrated. The child is young, we were not told of any possible complications or what to do if the symptoms persist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Very clear explanations. Offered opportunities for asking questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
I met doctor in ER on Monday. ER didn't seem to have all that was needed to help me, but dental clinic did. I would highly recommend Emory dental clinic for emergency situations like I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Doctors made her feel safe and was very nice to her.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2025
The resident that we saw was absolutely amazing and kind, but Dr. Abramowitz was awful. Her bedside manner was terrible. She made us feel like we had wasted her time even though we had been sent based on a referral. I myself am a nurse and also in the medical field and so I get it that people are tired, but I would never bring my child back to this practice.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Didn't seem like she cared that her wisdom teeth are clearly pressing up against her back molars. Causing pain
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
Doctor was very gruff and off-putting. While she probably Is a skilled physician, her interpersonal skills are highly lacking. She seemed more interested in displaying her superior intellect than caring. I left this appointment feeling shaken and upset by the interaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
So happy our orthodontist recommended Dr Abramowicz and her staff for this procedure. We are at ease as we go into this upcoming surgery!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2025
Very friendly and efficient
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
Dr. Abramawicz was very disappointing. The doctor stopped in for only a minute and was rude and insulting to my daughter, not even a patient. She didn't even talk about my son's procedure. Only the resident talked to us about it and explain how it would proceed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Very professional while also friendly and understanding. Very good with children.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Great dr! Fast and thorough! Couldn't have gone any better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
They are good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
Dr. Abramowich was friendly and explained the procedure. She also had a residd by with her that was also helpful.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
All very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
We had two physicians dedicated to his Hx , Dx and Px.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2024
Very smooth process
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Despite telling the nurses and the resident and having the resident look at her tooth in question that chipped out they STILL removed an adult tooth . Very unhappy about that and not sure how it's going to impact her Louth later in life .
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Very little information was given about the procedure and since there was no pre authorization, when I asked about insurance, I was told they didn't know anything about that and then they wanted to proceed with imaging and molds for a surgery that wouldn't be happening for at least 9 months on a growing child. The imaging would have needed to be redone before surgery and we received no assurance that it would be covered by insurance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr. Abramowitz was outstanding in every way for an oral surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
I I Ku sawThe fellow never did she see the attending on the visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2024
Very good experience
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
My visit with the doctor lasted about two minutes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2024
Very understanding
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
The provider did not do very well with my 2 year old on his follow up. Starting off the appointment the provider came in making a comment "I like your pants" because my son had leaked and I had to take off his shorts. She had expectations that a 2 year old would just stick out his tongue on command for a complete stranger. She told me she could not tell me if everything looked okay because he would not stick out his tongue. I am not even sure why I can for a follow up to be billed for if the provider had no means to looks at a 2 year olds tongue. She then asked me If I wanted her to stop. She then made comments to me about taking him to the dentist in the morning because of how upset he was because he had to skip a nap to come to the appointment. I took the first appointment available to be from the clinic so had no choice to bring him. She was not kind or gentle to him whatsoever. He was upset to a point I've never seen where he's gasping to catch his breathe. I was then left in the room not being told if I needed to wait or if we could leave. The appointment was a complete disappointment especially from a Children's facility that I am employed at. This person should NEVER see 2 year olds in my opinion. I'm experience was awful with this provider and would never recommend.
