Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Helen Giannakopoulos, MD DMD

Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs

Helen Giannakopoulos, DDS, MD, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon serving as Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs at UPMC. She treats a broad spectrum of conditions including facial trauma, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, pediatric jaw tumors, and performs full-scope TMJ surgery encompassing arthroscopy, arthroplasty, TMJ stock and custom joint replacem

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

Education & Training

Undergraduate: The Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Biology, 1992)
Dental School: University of Illinois College of Dentistry (D.D.S., 1996)
Residency: Allegheny General Hospital (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1999)
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (General Surgery, 2001)
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2002)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dentoalveolar Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Facial Trauma and Fracture ManagementTMJ DisordersFacial PainJaw Deformity CorrectionCraniofacial Surgery

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Mercy
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
UPMC Shadyside

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Giannakopoulos treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Giannakopoulos accept Aetna insurance?

Helen Giannakopoulos's public profile lists Aetna, Amerihealth, and Ameritas plus 18 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Giannakopoulos practice?

Helen Giannakopoulos practices in Pittsburgh, PA with hospital affiliations including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

What does Dr. Giannakopoulos specialize in?

Helen Giannakopoulos is a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist with focus areas in Dentoalveolar Surgery.

How long has Dr. Giannakopoulos been practicing?

Helen Giannakopoulos has 27+ years of clinical experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery.

What is Dr. Giannakopoulos's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Undergraduate: The Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Biology, 1992); Dental School: University of Illinois College of Dentistry (D.D.S., 1996); Residency: Allegheny General Hospital (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1999).