Dr. Mirwais Hussainy has years of expertise in changing the lives of countless people. His goal at Pacifica Center for Oral & Facial Surgery is to recover form and function to your mouth and face utilizing the latest cutting-edge technological innovation. When you visit our office, quality of care, safety, and comfort are our highest priority.

Education

  • 2003-2007: Harbor UCLA Medical Center – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
  • 1999-2003: University of California, San Francisco – Doctor of Dental Surgery
  • 1994-1998: University of California, San Diego – Major: Biochemistry and Cell Biology: B.S.

Brief Professional Experience

Dr. Hussainy has successfully completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He completed his six-month medicine rotation at King Drew Medical Center, his four-month anesthesia rotation at UCLA Harbor, and finally his four-month rotation in general surgery also at UCLA Harbor. While working as a senior and chief resident at King Drew Medical Center, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente, his surgical rotations offered extensive experience in the following: 

  • Dento-alveolar surgery
  • Dental implants
  • Outpatient general anesthesia
  • Maxillofacial trauma
  • Maxillofacial pathology and reconstruction
  • Orthognathic
  • TMJ surgery
  • Plastics.

Hospital Affiliations

He is currently working full-time as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in San Diego and on staff at the following hospitals:

  • Tri-City Medical Center - Oceanside, CA
  • UC San Diego Health East Campus Medical Center - San Diego, CA

He practices full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Hussainy is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Professional Memberships

  • 2010-present: Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 2010-present: Fellow of California Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 2006-present: Fellow, Southern California Society of Oral Pathology
  • 2003-present: Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • 2003-present: Fellow, Southern California Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • 2003-present: Member, Southern California Orofacial Academy
  • 1999-present: Member, American Dental Association
  • 1999-present: Member, California Dental Association

Awards Received

  • 2003 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon’s Dental Implant Student Award
  • 2001-2002 Exceptional Clinical Performance Recognition University of California, San Francisco
  • 2001 Dean’s Honor List, University of California, San Francisco
  • 1999-2001 Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Achievement, University of California, San Francisco
  • 1996-1998 National Honors Society Award for Excellent Achievement in Academics1995-1997 Provost Honors Award for Academic Excellence, University of California, San Diego

Research

  • 1997-1998 University of California, San Diego Department Biochemistry
  • Principal Investigator: Dr. Schmid Schobein
  • Isolate and identify producers of oxygen-free radicals in the blood.

Professional Activities

  • 2006 Case presenter for Southern California Association of Oral Pathology
  • 2006 Annual Implant Conference
  • 2005-2006 AAOS Annual Meeting
  • 2005-2006 AO/ASIF Maxillofacial Trauma/ Reconstruction Course
  • 2004 AO/ASIF Maxillofacial Course