Our Surgeons

Our Surgeons

Dr. Stephen DeMarco

Dr. Stephen DeMarco

Dr. DeMarco is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon offering expert specialty care and all phases of dental anesthesia to children, teens, and adults. After graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry, he attended Rutgers University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and University Hospital Newark, New Jersey, where he earned is oral and maxillofacial degree. As a distinguished specialist, Dr. DeMarco is renowned for his skills in all phases of oral surgery and implant surgical care. He is an esteemed member of PEERS of North America and one of less than 100 North American dentists recognized for his commitment and devotion to advancing the field of implant dentistry.

Active in multiple prestigious dental societies and organizations, Dr. DeMarco is proud to maintain the following professional affiliations:

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry
  • Diplomate and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
  • Fellow of the American College of Dentists
  • Board Examiner for the American Board of Oral Implantology
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • New York State Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American Dental Association
  • Dental Society of the State of New York
  • ITI International Team of Oral Implantology
  • Third District Dental Society of the State of New York
  • American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists
  • American Association of Hospital Dentists
  • Special Care Dentistry Association
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society

Dr. DeMarco utilizes his extensive experience and specialized skill in oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures and has served his patients in this capacity in a number of hospital settings. He currently is the Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Department of Dentistry at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY and also maintains hospital privileges with Suton Health System in Troy, NY. Dr. DeMarco has enjoyed applying his vast expertise as the Director of the General Practice Residency Program at St. Peter's for more than 15 years and treating patients with varying needs as an attending staff member at several area medical facilities. Appointments can be scheduled with Dr. DeMarco Monday - Friday at the Albany, NY practice location.

Dr. Diego Miron

Dr. Diego Miron

Dr. Miron is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon serving the Albany, NY community for over 15 years. Born and raised in Queens, NY, he left the area to attend Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN where he received his dental degree. Dr. Miron then went on to earn his post-graduate degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., which allows him to offer specialized oral and implant surgical care to his patients. During his rigorous training and residency program, he completed rotations at the VA Medical Center and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. and St. Barnabus Hospital in Bronx, NY.

Dedicated to bringing the highest quality care to patients and remaining current in his field, Dr. Miron maintains professional associations with several esteemed organizations, including:

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • American Dental Association
  • Dental Society of the State of New York
  • Third District Dental Society of the State of New York
  • ITI International Team of Implantology
  • New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

As an exceptionally skilled oral surgeon, Dr. Miron has acquired immense experience in several areas of specialized care. He is dedicated to educating dental students who have followed in his footsteps and serves as a lecturer and instructor in the dental residency program at St. Peter’s Hospital. Dr. Miron also keeps hospital privileges as an attending staff member at St. Peter’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Suton Health System. He is distinguished within his profession as a highly proficient and skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Dr. Diego holds office hours Monday - Thursday at the Albany, NY surgical center location.

Dr. Luis Delgado

Dr. Luis Delgado

Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Delgado is pleased to provide comprehensive oral, implant, and reconstructive services to patients in the Greater Albany, NY area. He earned both his doctorate in dental medicine and oral and maxillofacial certificate from the University of Puerto Rico, which is accredited by the United States Commission on Dental Accreditation. Dr. Delgado then completed a rigorous one-year fellowship in orthognathic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, under the direction of Dr. Stuart Super. Dedicated to lifelong learning, he has completed numerous continuing education courses to fortify his knowledge base in a wide range of areas, from complex implant dentistry to sleep medicine.

Dr. Delgado exercises his commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to his patients by actively participating in professional associations and remaining current with a number of certifications, including:

  • Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology (Board Certified)
  • Fellow of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Active Member of: ADA, NYSSOMS, AAOMS, NYSDA, Third District Dental Society
  • Past Vice President, President-Elect, and President of the Third District Dental Society
  • Hospital Privileges at SPHP-Samaritan Hospital
  • Member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support/Basic Life Support Provider Certified
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
  • Dental General Anesthesia Certified

Since moving to New York, Dr. Delgado has enjoyed the privilege of treating patients of all ages with a variety of surgical needs to enjoy improved oral health and quality of life. He has utilized his advanced skill and training in advanced surgical procedures while working at Lenox Hill Hospital, LIJ Hospital, and as an associate professor at Elmhurst Hospital Center, along with serving as a clinical practice manager for Woodside Dental Care. He is a well-regarded lecturer and has presented on a wide range of topics for a number of esteemed continuing educations programs, including Greater New York Dental Meetings, OMS training programs, and Dental CME meetings. Dr. Delgado has also presented as a noted speaker for Trauman and Neurological Surgery Rotation and Gran Round-School of Dental Medicine. Appointments with Dr. Delgado can be scheduled on Tuesdays at the Albany, NY practice and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the Latham, NY location.

Dr. Peter Chen

Dr. Peter Chen

Dr. Peter Chen is a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in wisdom teeth extractions, dental implant surgery, and sedation dentistry. With a calm, patient-centered approach, Dr. Chen is committed to delivering exceptional surgical care and ensuring a smooth, comfortable recovery for every patient.

Dr. Chen earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He then completed a General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital/Bronx Veterans Affairs Hospital, followed by advanced 4-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at NYU Langone’s NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull program. His surgical rotations included intensive training in anesthesia, ICU, general surgery, ENT, and plastic surgery.

After residency, Dr. Chen became a full-time assistant attending and professor at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. There, he performed complex oral and maxillofacial procedures and played a key role in educating and mentoring dental and surgical residents. He continues to give back to the next generation of clinicians as a part-time volunteer attending at NewYork-Presbyterian.

Today, Dr. Chen brings his extensive academic and surgical experience into the private practice setting, where he is focused on providing compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Professional Affiliations & Certifications:

  • Member, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, New York State Dental Association
  • Certified in Dental General Anesthesia
  • Certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Dr. Charles Dermody

Dr. Charles Dermody

With more than 40 years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Charles Dermody brings deep expertise, compassion, and a calming presence to every patient he treats. Known for his technical skill and warm bedside manner, Dr. Dermody takes pride in building trust through thoughtful communication and personalized care.

Dr. Dermody earned both his dental degrees from Columbia University, followed by an internship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at New York Medical College. He is a proud member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, American Society of Dental Anesthesia, NYS Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

After more than two and a half decades in private practice in Orange County, NY, Dr. Dermody continued his passion for care through volunteer work in Ecuador and traveled to serve patients across New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. He also has performed oral surgery at North Boston Oral Surgery Group. He is now excited to continue his surgical journey as part of the team at Capital District Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Outside of the office, Dr. Dermody is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, having completed over 50 one-hundred-mile races. He and his wife live on Nantucket with their two dogs and often host visits from their four daughters and six (and counting!) grandchildren.