Jaw Surgery in Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sergio Calleja, DDS, MPH — Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 2026-06-18
If you are searching for an orthognathic surgeon — a corrective jaw surgery specialist — in the DMV, you do not need to travel to a distant academic center. Dr. Sergio Calleja evaluates and treats jaw surgery patients from across Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia at the practice's Southern Maryland offices, with the same 3D virtual surgical planning and hospital-based care found at major university programs.
This page covers the practical side of having jaw surgery in our region: where consultations and surgery happen, how we coordinate with your orthodontist wherever they practice, and what patients traveling from around the DMV should expect.
One Surgeon, Two Offices, the Whole DMV
Consultations, records, virtual surgical planning reviews, and all follow-up visits happen at the practice's two offices: Waldorf, Maryland — roughly 45 minutes from downtown Washington DC and convenient to Prince George's County and Northern Virginia via the Capital Beltway and US-301 — and California, Maryland, serving St. Mary's and Calvert County and the Patuxent River area.
The operation itself is performed in a hospital operating room under general anesthesia, with an overnight stay for most patients. Dr. Calleja maintains hospital privileges within the Inova Health System, and surgical facility selection is discussed at your consultation based on your insurance and where you live.
Patients Come to Us From
Our orthognathic patients travel from across the region, including:
- Maryland: Waldorf, La Plata, Clinton, St. Charles, Lexington Park, Leonardtown, Annapolis, Upper Marlboro, Silver Spring, and the greater Baltimore area
- Washington DC: all quadrants — the Waldorf office is a straight run down Branch Avenue (MD-5) from the Beltway
- Virginia: Alexandria, Arlington, Woodbridge, Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Northern Virginia communities via the Harry Nice Bridge (US-301) or I-95
- Traveling from further away? See our out-of-state patient logistics on the Traveling Patients page.
We Work With Your Orthodontist, Wherever They Are
Jaw surgery is a partnership between surgeon and orthodontist, and your orthodontist does not need to be near the offices. Dr. Calleja coordinates records, virtual surgical planning, and timing directly with orthodontic practices throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia — many of our patients keep their hometown orthodontist for the entire journey and see us only for the surgical phases.
If you do not yet have an orthodontist, we are happy to recommend experienced surgical-orthodontic practices near you anywhere in the region.
Insurance
We will work with your insurance and check your benefits for your specific plan. Orthognathic surgery for documented functional problems is typically billed to medical insurance — bring your insurance information to the consultation and our team will verify your benefits and map out the pre-authorization pathway before any scheduling decisions.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Calleja for Jaw Surgery in the DMV
Dr. Calleja is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and fellowship-trained in cleft and craniomaxillofacial surgery — the most complex end of jaw and facial reconstruction. Every case is planned with 3D CT imaging and computer-guided virtual surgical planning, and consultations are available in English or Spanish. Atención completa en español para familias hispanohablantes de Maryland, DC y Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs jaw surgery in Maryland?
Orthognathic surgery in Maryland is performed by oral & maxillofacial surgeons — dental-medical specialists with four to six years of hospital-based surgical residency. Dr. Sergio Calleja is a board-certified, fellowship-trained oral & maxillofacial surgeon seeing jaw surgery patients at offices in Waldorf and California, Maryland.
How far are the offices from Washington DC?
The Waldorf office is about 25 miles from downtown Washington DC — typically 45 minutes by car via Branch Avenue (MD-5) or Suitland Parkway. Most DC and Northern Virginia patients find it an easy trip for consultations and follow-up visits.
Can I have jaw surgery with you if my orthodontist is in Virginia or DC?
Yes — this is very common. Dr. Calleja coordinates planning and timing directly with your orthodontist regardless of where they practice in the region. You keep your orthodontist; we handle the surgical phases.
Where is the surgery itself performed?
In a hospital operating room under general anesthesia, typically with an overnight stay. Dr. Calleja holds hospital privileges within the Inova Health System; the specific facility for your case is confirmed at consultation based on your insurance and location.
Do you work with my insurance?
We will work with your insurance and check your benefits for your specific plan. Orthognathic surgery for documented functional problems is typically covered by medical insurance with pre-authorization, which our team manages. Bring your plan details to the consultation for a specific answer.
Do you see patients from outside the DMV?
Yes — patients travel to us from across the United States and abroad. We offer virtual consultations for out-of-area patients and help coordinate travel and lodging; see our Traveling Patients page for the full process.
Have Questions About Jaw Surgery?
Dr. Calleja evaluates every case personally at the Waldorf and California, MD offices — consultations in English or Spanish.
This page is general patient education, not personal medical advice. Every patient's anatomy and health history are different — treatment details, risks, and recovery vary case by case and are reviewed with you during your consultation. For emergencies, call 911.