ANDREW P. HEISE, DMD MD
Dr. Andrew Heise — Lancaster, PA — Conestoga Oral Surgery

ANDREW P. HEISE, DMD, MD

Meet Dr. Heise

Dr. Andrew Heise was raised in Erie, PA. He received his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Dental Medicine degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society recognizing the top graduates of each dental class. Dr. Heise completed a seven year dual degree residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA. His residency involved advanced standing in MCV’s medical school earning him an M.D. upon completion. A General Surgery internship and four years of training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery completed his education.
Dr. Heise then completed a one year fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh concentrating on corrective jaw surgery and facial trauma management. He completed a second one year fellowship in Seattle, Washington focusing on facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Heise is a Board Certified Surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He retains current dental, medical and unrestricted anesthesia licenses in the State of Pennsylvania. Dr. Heise is trained in all aspects of his surgical specialty which includes removal of impacted wisdom teeth, placement of dental implants, reconstructive bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma management and delivery of in-office IV sedation and general anesthesia.

Dr. Heise has been involved in the dental and medical community since arriving in Lancaster at the completion of his training in 1997. He has maintained hospital privileges Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health where he actively participates in ER call. He has served on numerous boards at LGH to include the Executive Board, Chairman of the Department of Dentistry, and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Heise continues to be an active member of the Lancaster County Dental Society.

Dr. Heise moved to Lancaster in 1997 to join Conestoga Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He and his wife Leesa have six children who they raised and educated in Lancaster County. Their children are fine products of St. Anne’s Elementary School and Lancaster Catholic High School. They have all pursued degrees in higher education. He and his family are active parishioners of St. John Neumann Church. They have served on many committees at both St. Anne’s School and Lancaster Catholic High School. They enjoy Lancaster County and gain deep satisfaction in being involved and giving back to their community.

Organizations:

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Diplomate
  • Past President, Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Examiner, Pennsylvania Office Anesthesia Evaluation Program
  • President, Central Pennsylvania Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Board Member, Middle Atlantic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Member, American Dental Association
  • Member, Pennsylvania Dental Association
  • Member, Lancaster County Dental Society

Hospital Affiliations:

  • Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
  • UPMC Pinnacle - Lititz
Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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