Dr. Nierzwicki is a proud Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, European Board of Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, as well as the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is currently a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Dr. Nierzwickihas been in practice since 1998 andmaintains medical privileges at the Advocate Christ Medical Centerand Advocate Childrens Hospital.
Dr. Nierzwicki holds active certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support. His scope of practice is broad due to comprehensive training in maxillofacial surgical procedures, which encompasses all areas of oral and cranio-maxillofacial surgery. Dr Nierzwickis dental practice involves dental implants, oral pathology, pediatric oral surgery, bone graft reconstruction in preparation for implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation, and removal of third molar teeth (under local and/or general anesthesia). His medical practice focuses on head and neck pathology and oncology, corrective, reconstructive and orthognathic jaw surgery, maxillofacial trauma, management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ, jaw joint) disorders, salivary gland diseases, surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea, and anesthesiology.He has lectured nationally and internationally, and has published papers on a variety of topics related to his areas of surgical interest.
Dr. Nierzwicki received his dental degree with high honors from Boston University, and his medical degree cum laude from University of Missouri Kansas City. His oral and maxillofacial surgery residency, as well as a general surgery residency (PGY-1), were also completed at the University of Missouri. In addition, he was educated in the European tradition of maxillofacial surgery, and Dr. Nierzwicki holds a doctorate in medical sciences, with emphasis on radiation oncology of the head and neck. He also accomplished a sub-specialty fellowship in plastic and craniofacial surgery at Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.
Dr Nierzwicki was fortunate to begin his academic surgery career at the University of Missouri immediately following his fellowship training. He served 3 valuable years of service as an Assistant Professor at University of Missouri Kansas City, Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as a Residency Program Director involved in clinical and didactic instruction of oral and maxillofacial surgery residents.
Dr. Nierzwicki is available to accommodate all Polish and Spanish referrals, as he speaks these languages fluently. He loves to talk about his family, and enjoys spending time with them as much as possible. In his spare time, headventurously takes time off to go snow skiingand snowboarding. Dr. Nierzwickiis also a certifiedscuba divingPADI Divemaster.
'I got 4 wisdom teeth pulled at Dr. Nierzwickis office the other day, I am still in the healing process and they are very helpfull with calling to check in everyday and giving me the option to call them anytime if I have questions. I was very scared for the surgery but they were very nice and caring, surgery was painless, and even recovery is going better than I had thought! Office is very professional and clean, as well as the staff is kind. Will definitely reccomend to anyone!'