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Past Featured Providers

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October 2024

Dr. Brian Krost

Dr. Brian Krost Featured Provider Headshot

Quotation: “Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey was our choice due to their unwavering focus on quality patient care and exceptional support. Their broad network and innovative solutions align with our goal of delivering superior, accessible services. Horizon’s reliable coverage and responsive customer service allow us to concentrate on achieving the best results for our patients, ensuring they receive seamless and effective care. This partnership greatly enhances our practice’s ability to make a positive impact in the community.”

Bio: Dr. Brian Krost is a graduate of Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship at University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, and a four-year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Nassau County Medical Center in Long Island.

Affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center, Dr. Krost practices a full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery with particular interest in the management of facial pain (TMD) treatment, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, laser surgery and dental implants.

His professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Monmouth-Ocean Dental Society.

Dr. Krost is married to Gayle Elbaum Krost, an Endodontist practicing in Ocean Township, Freehold and Middletown. The couple has four children: Daniel, Jacqueline, Sammy and Sarah. Daniel joined his father and Uncle, Dr. Jeffrey Elbaum, as a third generation oral and maxillofacial surgeon last year in 2023.

September 2024

Dr. Jeffrey Elbaum

Dr. Elbaum- Horizon September Featured Provider

Quotation: “We chose Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey because of their commitment to comprehensive patient care and exceptional customer service. Their robust network and innovative solutions align with our practice's dedication to providing high-quality, accessible care. Horizon's support and reliable coverage options help us focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients, ensuring that they receive the care they need without additional stress. It’s a partnership that enhances our ability to serve the community effectively.”

Bio: At the Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, we pride ourselves on a commitment to patient care and satisfaction. Few people exemplify this commitment more than Dr. Jeffrey C. Elbaum. Dr. Elbaum joined his father at the practice in 1995. Since then, he has spent nearly 28 years caring for the local community and their dental needs. If there is one thing to know about Dr. Jeffery Elbaum, it is that he is passionate about patients receiving first-rate care at Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Elbaum studied at the New York University College of Dentistry. He then completed a four-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

In addition to his time at the Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Elbaum also serves on the staff of Monmouth Medical Center. Throughout his career, he has performed a complete spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgeries, specializing in dentoalveolar surgery and implant reconstruction.

When not tending to his patients, Dr. Elbaum enjoys spending time with his wife and four children: Samuel, Danielle, Morris and Karen. He is also a proud grandparent to two grandchildren. Dr. Elbaum likes to travel, play golf, and appreciate the arts in his free time.