Dr. Leslie B Heffez, DMD, MS, FRCD
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1609950740
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Dr. Leslie Heffez is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Highland Park, IL, with over 20 years of experience helping patients with complex jaw and facial issues. She specializes in jaw reconstruction, TMJ surgery, dental implants, and advanced techniques like bone grafting and bone growing procedures. Dr. Heffez is board certified by both American and Canadian dental organizations and completed specialized training in cancer and reconstructive surgery at New England Medical Center. She has trained the next generation of surgeons as a professor and program director at the University of Illinois at Chicago, earning multiple Golden Apple Awards for her teaching. Dr. Heffez is accepting new patients.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
Education & Training
- Tufts University Cancer and Reconstructive Jaw Fellowship, New England Medical Center, 1980-1981
- University of Montreal, Dentistry, 1975-1979
- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1979-1983
Board Certifications
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (1984)
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1985)
- American Board of Dental Anesthesia (1984)
Credential: DMD, MS, FRCD
NPI registered: 10/25/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Awards & Recognition
- Golden Apple Award, American Dental Association, 2008
- Golden Apple Award, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Class of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
- Golden Apple Award, International Dental Class of 2008
- Guest Alumni Speaker, 125th Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1993
Beyond the Office
Professor and Department Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago (1993-2006)
Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago (2006-2012)
Program Director of OMFS Residency Program, University of Illinois at Chicago (1989-1996)
Director of The TMJ and Facial Pain Center
President, Illinois Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (2012-2013)
Board Examiner, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (2005-2010)
Attending, John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County
Consultant, Craniofacial Center, University of Illinois at Chicago (2000-2012)
International cleft lip and palate team collaboration with Mexico
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