How is Dr. Niamtus training unique?
As stated above, there are numerous pathways for doctors to be qualified in cosmetic facial surgery. After college and a year of graduate school in neuroanatomy, Dr. Niamtu graduated from dental school, although he never practiced general dentistry. He next performed an internship at Charlotte Memorial Hospital (now Carolinas Medical Center) then performed a 4 year hospital residency in maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Niamtu credits much of his artistic ability, manual dexterity and mastery of head and neck anatomy to his early dental training. His medical and surgical training occurred over his 5 years of internship and residency. Training intensively in the head and neck region for 9 years after college has provided Dr. Niamtu with a very unique ability to perform cosmetic facial surgery. In addition, Dr. Niamtu holds a cosmetic procedures certification from the Virginia Department of Health professions.
