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