Meet Dr. Tatch

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Walter Tatch

Dr. Walter Tatch is a board-certified oral and facial surgeon with over 20 years of private practice experience. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and both the American and International Associations of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Dental Association.

“The main focus of our practice is on our patients and their experience. We want them all to be our raving fans!” – Dr. Tatch

Areas of Expertise

  • Esthetic zone implants & full arch reconstruction
  • Extractions & complex bone grafting
  • Hard and soft tissue reconstruction
  • Facial cosmetic surgery (including implants & contouring)
  • Orthognathic/jaw surgery

“One of the greatest joys of being in practice for over 20 years is seeing second and even third generations of patients come through our doors.” – Dr. Tatch

Beyond the Practice

Dr. Tatch lives in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and three children.

Education & Training

Raised in the Chicago suburbs, Dr. Tatch earned his dental degree from the University of California, San Francisco, graduating at the top of his class and receiving awards in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and has pursued extensive externships and continuing education in all areas of oral and facial surgery.

“My commitment is to bring cutting-edge technology and proven innovations to enhance patient care and outcomes.” – Dr. Tatch

Clinical Practice

Dr. Tatch has lectured widely and published in leading journals such as the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Journal of the American Association of Cosmetic Surgery. He specializes in complex hard and soft tissue reconstruction for dental implant placement and has successfully performed thousands of “All-on-4/5/6” immediate-load cases. His training extends to both surgical and non-surgical facial cosmetic procedures, including laser treatments, where he strives to deliver natural, lasting results with advanced technology.

Education & Training

Raised in the Chicago suburbs, Dr. Tatch earned his dental degree from the University of California, San Francisco, graduating at the top of his class and receiving awards in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and has pursued extensive externships and continuing education in all areas of oral and facial surgery.

“My commitment is to bring cutting-edge technology and proven innovations to enhance patient care and outcomes.” – Dr. Tatch

Clinical Practice

Dr. Tatch has lectured widely and published in leading journals such as the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Journal of the American Association of Cosmetic Surgery. He specializes in complex hard and soft tissue reconstruction for dental implant placement and has successfully performed thousands of “All-on-4/5/6” immediate-load cases. His training extends to both surgical and non-surgical facial cosmetic procedures, including laser treatments, where he strives to deliver natural, lasting results with advanced technology.

Beyond the Practice

Dr. Tatch lives in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and three children.