Anthony Morlandt, MD, DDS
Microvascular Plastic SurgeryHead and Neck SurgeryHead and Neck Surgical OncologyOral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About Anthony Morlandt
Biography
Dr. Morlandt was born and raised in Floresville, Texas and graduated from Baylor University. He completed his DDS magna cum laude at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, Texas, and received his MD and internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Dr. Morlandt then went on to complete a fellowship in head and neck oncology and microsurgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. He returned to Birmingham where he currently serves as Chief of the Section of Oral Oncology within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UAB Medicine and is a full time academic head and neck surgeon. He is Director of the Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship program at UAB. Dr. Morlandt is an Associate Scientist in the Cancer Chemoprevention Program with the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. In 2015, Dr. Morlandt received the AAOMS Faculty Educator Development Award and has been inducted into the American Head and Neck Society and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Morlandt specializes in oral oncology, head and neck microvascular surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. He has authored several peer-reviewed scientific articles and textbook chapters on head and neck ablative and reconstructive surgery. He is particularly interested in helping doctors and their staff identify head and neck cancers and in optimizing patient outcomes following major head and neck surgery.
Faculty Appointment
Professor
Research Interests
1. Malignant Transformation of Oral Premalignant Lesions (OPMD) into Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Using AI to assess risk of disease progression. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment for head and neck cancer.
-Clinical Trial: Evaluating the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of SBS-101 in Patients With Oral Premalignant Lesions. ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT03939364
2. Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction Outcomes: Regional Block for Postoperative Free Flap Care. ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT04080739
-Minimally invasive head and neck cancer surgery using 3D-planning
3. Multi-center Clinical Trial: Adjunctive Pentoxifylline and tocopherol (PENTO) in the treatment of related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ): a prospective, randomized trial to evaluate a novel non-surgical treatment. (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03040778).
OMS Foundation Research Support Grant: IR-Labeled Cetuximab for Optical Imaging of Odontogenic Neoplasms
UAB -X080416005 – “Protein Expression in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Craniofacial Complex”
Awards & Recognition
Scientist, UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
AAOMS 2015 Faculty Educator Development Award
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation Research Support Grant 2014
OMS Foundation Milam Award, 2016
Faculty, Strasburg Osteosynthesis Research Group of North America (SORG)
Memberships
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Board Certified)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Head and Neck Society
Fellow, American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons
Video
Locations
- Oral Surgery Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 1, Birmingham, AL 35233
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- phone: 205-801-7703
- ORAL SURGERY INVERNESS
- 1 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 200, Hoover, AL 35242
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- phone: 205-801-7703
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, 2014
- Residency: University of Alabama Hospital, 2012
- Internship: University of Alabama Hospital, 2011
- Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2010
- Internship: University of Alabama Hospital, 2008
- Dental School: University of Texas Health Science Center, 2007
Board Certifications
- -: ABOMS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2016
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
106 ratings, 35 reviewsThe 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 2/24/2026
Dr. Morlandt explained everything to me. And he told me what my option were and then I asked one last question and followed his recommendation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Everyone from start to finish has been excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Efficient, timely, pleasant, knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Excellent care from doctors and staff ! Absolutely the best experience I have had with UAB Dental!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Professional Staff, Patient, Answered Questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Morlandt and his staff are The Best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Very positive experience ☺️
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Friendly staff who spent adequate time to make sure that I received excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
The nurse Grace was very kind and professional providing me with a warm blanket. The resident Maegan was also very professional and kind, making sure of answering my questions, and Dr Morlandt and his nurse Jill [ ] are always great!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr and staff were so nice and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Everyone is always very helpful and very pleasant. Makes the stressful visit ( just me) much easier. 🙂
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Everything we're good... Thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr M and staff are extremely nice people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Very friendly professional staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Wonderful experience. Dr. Morlandt is excellent with knowledgeable staff. Such a kind place. I am grateful. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Incredibly professional ! Thank you Dr Anthony Morlandt & your team for your care and your skill in my surgery! Praise Jesus for you all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
We love Dr Morlandt and entire staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Fabulous and caring doctor & staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Such a wonderful experience such a positive team atmosphere to patients, nurses & Dr's sincere, concerned about my health. A Blessing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Just that from the beginning of this process walking out of parking garage it was fantastic. Everyone treated us with gracious respect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Morelandt and his team were very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
UAB medicine is amazing. Everybody that i have came into contact there has been amazing. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and it's been a major blessing throughout my whole encounter there. Could not have been at a better place. Not only do they take such very care of you there, they care about your needs and health. Very professional establishment. Thank everyone there for all that you have done for me and my family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Everyone was very sharp, and competently analyzed my condition. Then they provided a surgical remedy. We were very pleased with their willingness to follow through with the remedy and schedule the surgery to resolve the problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Received the best possible care available in the US for my problem from the best team in the US. Very professional and caring Dr's and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Very caring & attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
There a team and treat and take care of you very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Kind Drs, PA and nurses
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Very caring woring together helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Best!!! Highly recommend!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Best bedside manner from a provider I've ever seen!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
It was all good and everything went well thank God and the people that helped me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
It is a world class clinic.