Meet Dr. Jay Vandervort, Board Certified Oral Surgeon
Dr. Gene Vandervort is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who brings with him two decades of experience from the U.S. Navy, where he retired as a Captain. He is fellowship-trained in facial cosmetic surgery, and his comprehensive expertise extends to facial trauma, jaw surgery, and implantology.
Dr. Gene A. “Jay” Vandervort, DDS, MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Credentials
Education & Training
Academic Background
A highly respected surgeon, Dr. Vandervort earned his DDS from the University of Illinois and his MD from Georgetown University.
Education & Professional Affiliations
Doctorate of Dental Surgery
Doctor of Medicine
Captain (Retired)
Residency & Fellowship
His degrees were followed by a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery and a fellowship in facial cosmetic surgery. His comprehensive expertise extends to facial trauma, jaw surgery, and implantology.
- Facial trauma
- Jaw surgery
- Implantology
- Facial cosmetic surgery
Experience
Naval Career & Service
Two Decades in the U.S. Navy
During his naval career, Dr. Vandervort served as an oral surgeon on missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Southern Watch, treating service members onboard USS Kitty Hawk and USS George Washington. He later directed residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA.
Volunteer Surgical Care
Since joining Loudoun Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Vandervort has volunteered his surgical skills to Northern Virginia Dental Clinic and Chesapeake Care Clinic.
Family & Community
Dr. Vandervort is dedicated to his community and is a proud father of three. He and his wife, Lisa, have been together since high school, and he enjoys spending his free time with family, gardening, and playing guitar.
Career Highlights
Board certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Retired U.S. Navy Captain
DDS, University of Illinois
MD, Georgetown University
Fellowship in facial cosmetic surgery
Directed OMS residency training, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Next Step
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