10/06/2026
🦷✨ MEET DR. SETZKE! ✨🦷
It’s hard to believe Dr. Setzke is the newest member of the Southwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants family because it feels like he’s been part of our team all along! From day one, he has fit right in and has quickly become a favorite among both our team and our patients. 💙
Dr. Setzke completed his undergraduate studies at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, before earning his dental degree from Southern Illinois University. He then completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois.
Dr. Setzke sees patients at all three of our St. Louis area offices and is known for his warm, personable approach and the time he takes with every patient. We regularly hear from patients about how kind and welcoming he is, how comfortable he makes them feel, and how much they appreciate the care and attention he gives to each visit.
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Setzke enjoys hiking, working out, and cheering on his hometown Chicago sports teams. We’re doing our best to introduce him to the St. Louis way of life and turn him into a Cardinals and Blues fan! ⚾️🏒😉 We’re still working on him!
And, of course, we can’t forget about the newest addition to his family, Murphy! Dr. Setzke is the proud new dog dad to this adorable English Bulldog, and we’re pretty sure Murphy has already stolen the spotlight!
We feel very lucky to have Dr. Setzke as part of our Southwest family. His genuine personality, dedication to his patients, and the relationships he builds with each person he cares for make him such a wonderful addition to our team!
