James Jeong, MD, DMD

Background

James Jeong, MD, DMD, is assistant professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Department of Surgery with a secondary appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck at Emory University School of Medicine. A board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Jeong's primary clinical focus is oral/head and neck pathology and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Jeong is the first surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia, who has successfully performed the "Jaw in a Day" procedure. This innovative technique involves reconstructing the jaw using free tissue transfer, accompanied by the immediate placement of dental implants and teeth.

Dr. Jeong completed his DMD degree at the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He received his Medical Degree and OMFS residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his microvascular fellowship at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Titles & Roles

• Assistant Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery

  Emory University School of Medicine

Education & Training

Education

• Fellowship, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023

  University of Michigan Ann Arbor
• Residency, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2022

  Emory University School of Medicine
• Residency, General Surgery, 2020

  Emory University School of Medicine
• Medical Education, MD, 2019

  Emory University School of Medicine
• Dental School, DMD, 2016

  Nova Southeastern University

Board Certifications

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023

Publications

Dr. Jeong's articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction.

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