Sleep Apnea Surgery in Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sergio Calleja, DDS, MPH — Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 2026-04-21
If you are looking for sleep Apnea Surgery — maxillomandibular advancement (mma) — in Maryland, Washington DC, or Virginia, Dr. Sergio Calleja provides this care for patients across the DMV from two Southern Maryland offices. He is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, fellowship-trained in cleft and craniomaxillofacial surgery, and sees patients in English or Spanish.
This page covers the regional practicalities — where your care happens, how we coordinate with your providers around the DMV, and how insurance works — so you know exactly what to expect before you call.
Where Your Care Happens
Consultations, imaging, planning, and every follow-up visit happen at the Waldorf and California, Maryland offices; the surgery itself is performed in a hospital operating room under general anesthesia, confirmed at your consultation based on your case.
The Waldorf office sits about 25 miles from downtown Washington DC — typically 45 minutes via Branch Avenue (MD-5) — and serves Charles and Prince George's County and Northern Virginia. The California, Maryland office serves St. Mary's, Calvert, and the Patuxent River communities.
Patients Come to Us From
Patients travel to us for this care 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 the out-of-state process on our Traveling Patients page.
Coordinated Care Across the Region
Sleep apnea surgery patients usually arrive through sleep medicine physicians, ENTs, and dentists across the DMV — often after struggling with CPAP. A sleep study is required before surgical evaluation; we coordinate directly with your sleep physician wherever they practice in the region.
Insurance
We will work with your insurance and check your benefits for your specific plan. Whether your coverage is dental, medical, or both, our team verifies your benefits before treatment and provides a clear written estimate — so you know exactly where you stand before anything is scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs sleep Apnea Surgery in Maryland?
Sleep Apnea Surgery is performed by oral & maxillofacial surgeons — specialists with four to six years of hospital-based surgical residency after dental school. Dr. Sergio Calleja is a board-certified, fellowship-trained oral & maxillofacial surgeon seeing 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 a 45-minute drive via Branch Avenue (MD-5) or Suitland Parkway. Most DC and Northern Virginia patients find it an easy trip.
Where is sleep Apnea Surgery performed — office or hospital?
Consultations, imaging, planning, and every follow-up visit happen at the Waldorf and California, Maryland offices; the surgery itself is performed in a hospital operating room under general anesthesia, confirmed at your consultation based on your case.
Can my dentist or specialist in Virginia or DC refer me to you?
Yes — we receive and coordinate referrals from providers across Maryland, DC, and Virginia, and we report back to your referring provider at every stage.
Do you work with my insurance?
We will work with your insurance and check your benefits for your specific plan. Whether your coverage is dental, medical, or both, our team verifies your benefits before treatment and provides a clear written estimate — so you know exactly where you stand before anything is scheduled.
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 Sleep Apnea 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.