About James Surdilla, DDS
Dr. Surdilla was born and raised in northern California. The eldest of three brothers, he credits his initial interest in dentistry to the kindness and patience of his childhood dentist. Dr. Surdilla completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in Physiological Science. After working a few years as a laboratory technician, Dr. Surdilla returned to the Bay Area to attend the University of California at San Francisco, where he obtained his DDS degree in 1999. Interestingly, UCSF is where he met his wife, who also is a dentist. In 2007, Dr. Surdilla was appointed by the state of California as Qualified Medical Evaluator. As a QME, Dr Surdilla serves as an expert witness in dental-related medical-legal matters. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Harbor Dental Society.
