Dr. Atassi has more than twenty years of experience in the field of periodontics and dental implants. He earned his dental degree from Tufts University and his specialty training from Louisiana State University. He has two master degrees, and he is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

He has several publications in refereed and in peer-reviewed journals. While most of his time is devoted to private practice, he also lectured on Esthetics and Dental Implants as an invited speaker at both national and international meetings.

Amer lives in Burr Ridge with his wife and two children; Aya and Nure-Dean. He is interested in world history and anthropology and he is also a Calligraphy Artist.