Our Doctors

Practice Founder

Before establishing her own practice in 2009, Dr. Chavez worked in a group practice from 2000 to 2008. She enjoys all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery and treats patients of all ages.

She has a special interest in orthognathic (reconstructive jaw) surgery, cleft palate rehabilitation, and dental implant surgery. She served as a member of the Cleft Palate Team at Children’s Hospital and Clinics in Minneapolis from 2003-2024. She has also developed a keen interest in surgeon ergonomics and physical wellness, and lectures locally and nationally on this topic. She is delighted that her husband, Dr. David Basi, has rejoined the Northern Star OMS family.

Dr. Basi grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1990 and his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree in 1994.

He went on to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Minnesota, where he also earned a Ph.D. in Oral Biology in 2002. Following his training, Dr. Basi served for nine years as an Associate Professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Minnesota.