DR JAEWON HEO
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
BDS (Distinction), MBChB, FRACDS (OMS)
Dr. Jaewon Heo is a qualified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, with extensive experience across Australia and New Zealand. Born in South Korea and raised in Wellington, New Zealand, he has completed both his Medical and Dental degrees at the University of Otago, beginning his career as a doctor in 2015.
His residency spans multiple surgical disciplines, including ENT, Plastic Surgery, and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, giving him a broad and comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy and surgical techniques. Subsequently, Dr. Heo completed Oral & Maxillofacial specialist training in Melbourne, Victoria. Driven by a commitment to continual learning, he undertook further fellowship training in Orthognathic Surgery (corrective jaw surgery) and Facial Trauma, two areas he is passionate about. His specialized expertise enables him to manage complex cases, ensuring optimal functional and aesthetic results for his patients.
Dr. Heo values a collaborative, team-based approach, recognizing that shared knowledge leads to the best patient outcomes. He thrives in challenging surgical environments and is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care to his patients. Thus, very excited to join a group practice with great surgeons.
Currently, Dr. Heo holds a public appointment at Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Services (STARS) Hospital and Logan Hospital, where he continues to apply his expertise to complex surgical cases.
Dr Jaewon is fluent in Korean.
What is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?
An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of conditions affecting the mouth, face and jaws. They are highly trained experts in both medicine and dentistry, and are specialists in the removal of teeth, impacted teeth, dental surgery, dental implants and jaw reconstruction, treatment of jaw fractures, diagnosis and management of pathology affecting the mouth and jaws, orthognathic (orthodontic) surgery and temporomandibular (jaw joint) disorders.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have obtained both dentistry and medical degrees, and completed general medical and surgical training as interns and then residents, before applying for selection into the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program. This speciality training takes a further four years. They are therefore medical and dental experts in the management of conditions of the face, jaws, mouth, and teeth.