Meet Our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Dr. Roland Hernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He attended the University of California in San Francisco and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Concurrently, Dr. Hernandez was the student body president of the International Dentist Program.

During his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Hernandez was the chief resident and received the Outstanding Surgical Skills Award.

His committed involvement with several professional organizations includes the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fort Lauderdale Dental Study Club, Seattle Study Club and Fort Lauderdale Surgical Society. He is also chief of the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Broward Health Medical Center, a Level One Trauma Center.

Dr. Hernandez has worked in a multi-group practice, where he has gained his expertise in the field of contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgery. Now, he is very happy being in a boutique office setting, where he continues to help build a practice based on his personal assurance that each patient is treated with the highest level of professionalism, respect and kindness, just as he would expect for himself and his family. It is this idea that exemplifies the mission statement of this practice. He gains immense satisfaction knowing he helps his patients regain their personal health while improving their quality of life. He is always striving to achieve excellence in providing compassionate care and delivering an optimal outcome to each and every patient who enters his office.

Dr. Hernandez has surgical privileges at Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health North hospital.

Dr. Neal A. Zabiegalski is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with an extensive background in advanced surgical techniques and clinical instruction. A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Life Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, he has built a distinguished career that spans private practice, hospital appointments and academic roles. Dr. Zabiegalski earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and completed his surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a prestigious fellowship in Temporomandibular Joint Arthroscopy and Reconstruction at Baptist Hospital of Miami.

Throughout his career, Dr. Zabiegalski has been deeply involved in professional leadership, having served in various executive roles within the Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, including President. His commitment to excellence extends to his role as an educator, having served as a clinical professor at Nova Southeastern University and the University of Maryland, where he trained future generations of surgeons. He has also contributed significantly to his field through lectures, publications and innovative research in TMJ arthroscopy and surgical techniques.

Dr. Zabiegalski’s practice philosophy emphasizes precision, patient care and the integration of cutting-edge techniques. With licensure in Florida, Virginia and Maryland, he has held several clinical and academic positions, including his most recent role as a facial trauma attending at HCA Ocean Park Hospital. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Zabiegalski enjoys water sports, cycling, golfing and traveling. His lifelong dedication to both surgical advancement and patient care continues to define his respected reputation in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Yordy was born in Cuba and moved to Fort Lauderdale in 2001.

Yordy has worked in the medical field for over 14 years, making her more than qualified to help patients with treatment plans, insurance benefits and surgical coordination. She will be the first person you will meet when you visit our office, making her the face of our practice. Her warm, compassionate personality makes her the perfect fit for Fort Lauderdale OMS team.

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