Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Flushing, Queens NY
Dr. Yijiao Fan (范一蛟) graduated with distinction from The University of Toronto (UofT), where he earned his Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc Hon) degree in Neuroscience. His studies at UofT also consisted of a minor in Psychology, and he was named to the Dean’s List for his academic excellence.
Dr. Fan then attended New York University College of Dentistry (NYU) where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Dr. Fan graduated in the top 3% of his class and was inducted into the prestigious Dental Honor Society Omicron Kappa Upsilon. On top of his regular studies at NYU, Dr. Fan completed an Honors program in Head and Neck Anatomy, an Honors program in Research, and an Honors program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Fan was awarded the Rahmsdorf Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
Dr. Fan started his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery career at Lincoln Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center in The Bronx, NY, where he completed a year-long internship. He then completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Fan’s residency experience was uniquely comprehensive in that he served at a large number of hospitals across multiple states, including Bronx Lebanon Hospital in The Bronx, NY, St. Barnabas Hospital in The Bronx, NY, Brooklyn VA Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Wilkes Barre, PA, Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA, Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY. In the final year of his training, Dr. Fan served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Fan is interested in all manner of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, implantology, facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, TMJ disorders, and oral pathology.
Dr. Fan is especially interested in treating patients with painful teeth and/or diseased teeth and treating patients who need oral reconstruction with bone grafting and dental implants.
Dr. Fan speaks English and Mandarin Chinese.
Formal Education:
- The University of Toronto (UofT), Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience
- New York University College of Dentistry (NYU), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons