Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah BDS (Hons), MBChB, FDSRCPS (Glasg), MRCS (Glasg), FRCSGlasg (OMFS), MSc(MedSci) (Hons), MSc (Hons), PhD                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Consultant in Oral &Maxillofacial, Head and  Neck and  Reconstructive Surgery        

Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Auckland                                                                                           

Background

I followed a unique training pathway in Oral and Maxillofacial Head and Neck Surgery, combining broad extensive clinical training and sound scientific grounding to support clinical practice. As a result I am fortunate to be one of the most qualified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Western Europe and Australasia.

 Qualifications and training

1. Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Surgery fellowship – Manchester, UK
2. Specialist Surgical Training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – Oxford , UK
3. Clinical Medicine (MBChB) – Glasgow, UK
4. Clinical Dentistry (BDS) – Amman, Jordan
5. Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Tissue Bioengineering and Facial Reconstruction, Glasgow, UK
6. Masters in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery MSc (MedSci), Glasgow, UK
7. Masters in Healthcare Management and Service Improvement, Glasgow, UK

Commitment to patients

1. Holistic patient care
2. Evidence based practice
3. Partnership with patients and their families
4. Reflective practice and feedback
5. Transparency and outcome reporting

Commitment to colleagues in Primary Dental and Medical Care

1. Effective and timely communication (within 24 to 48 hours)
2. Access to advice and support within 24 hours

Areas of interest

1. Head and neck cancer, reconstructive surgery including microsurgery
2. Facial deformity and orthognathic surgery.
3. TMJ surgery (including arthrocentesis, and joint replacement)
4. Facial Trauma
5. Skin cancer
6. Salivary surgery including endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery
7. Oral rehabilitation surgery (dental and zygomatic, craniofacial implants to hold prostheses (teeth, artificial eyes, ear, nose) following ablative surgery
8. Dentoalveolar, cystic lesions and tumours of the jaws

Where to refer?

Private: Auckland Head & Neck Specialists, MercyAscot, 100 Mountain Road Epsom. E-mail: info@ahns.co.nz

Greville Dental (Visiting Surgeon), 18 Hauraki Crescent, Pinehill. E-mail: info@grevilledental.co.nz

Working with all insurance companies including: