Waimea Oral Surgery: Dr. Joan Greco DDS

Waimea Oral Surgery: Dr. Joan Greco DDS - Oral surgeon in Kamuela, HI
65-1230 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd Suite # C12, Waimea, HI 96743
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Waimea Oral Surgery: Dr. Joan Greco DDS - Oral surgeon in Kamuela, HI

Dr. Greco is an oral and facial cosmetic surgeon shes known as the surgeon with a delicate touch. She loves what she does, and hopes to be doing it long beyond retirement age. Dr. Greco was inspired by her father, Dr. Victor Greco, one of the surgeons who invented and developed the first heart/lung machine, allowing the bypass of blood from the heart during surgery, which then allows safe surgery on the heart and vessels. Her father was not only an outstanding surgeon, he was also an amazing businessman. She says she always wanted to be a surgeon just like her dad.

Dr. Greco started out as a nurse (neo natal and pediatric ICU), which helped her work her way through dental school. She also graduated from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, with a triple major. She did her undergraduate prerequisites at Texas A&M University then Dental School at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. By the time she finished dental school she had published 11 papers in their referred journals and had given as many presentations at the national and international meetings. She wanted to specialize in children with facial deformities. One of the routes was through dentistry with a specialization in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Oral surgery education programs only take the top one to two percent in the class, and being a woman made it statistically even more difficult to qualify. (Of the practicing 6,500+ oral surgeons, less than 150 are female.) She graduated from the top ranked program in the country for OMFS Louisiana State University at New Orleans.

Her training was in the Charity Hospital system, and she says, It was amazing! Every day was an amazing challenge with little sleep and so much surgery to do. I realized I had a finite time to learn everything I would need to know to prepare myself to be successful in private practice. In my chief residency year, I realized facial cosmetic surgery was a real part of the specialty and I began finding my patients and doing the surgeries. I came out of my program completing more cosmetic cases than my plastic surgery counterparts. I was well equipped the day I started my practice here in Kona in July, 1994.

Dr. Greco has three offices on Hawaii Island. I have patients who are referred from all over the island. I thought it was wiser to have two cars (mine and Julios, my nurse of 22 years) on the road than many cars with patients having to come see me. Besides, it clears my mind at the start and end of my days to drive back and forth. Dr. Greco specializes in helping anyone that she can make feel better from the neck up. She enjoys being able to serve the residents of Hawaii Island. She says, I love what I do and I dont see that changing.

In regards to managing her staff, she says shes friendly, firm, and fair. I offer lots of education and try to get my employees to a much better place than where they start. I send staff, and myself, for continuing education. I generously bonus my staff and I give back to the community. It is not unusual for me to do free services for patients in need all I ask in return is for them to pay it forward with random acts of kindness.

Our Cosmetic Laser Staff assist Dr. Greco in all of our Laser Skin Treatments and have been fully trained on the Syneronelos Emax Laser equipment and procedures. This lasertechnology has set the new standard in safety and efficacy for medical aesthetic procedures, and were proud to offer our services using this equipment.

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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 132 reviews

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Marley Cash
a year ago
DrGreco really does an amazing job! I never leave reviews for anything but I felt after quite a few visits that I needed too!


cas vanderwoude
2 years ago
Went here for a complicated extraction made even more complicated by a paperwork snafu out of anyone's control. I was very impressed by the helpfulness of the reception staff and even more so by the skill of the dentist and technician. High Quality dental surgeries are hard to find and I don't believe there is better anywhere. Definitely a 5 star surgery. I'll be back!


Josiah Akiona
2 years ago
Excellent and professional team. I went in to have 4 of my wisdoms removed and from the front desk to leaving the clinic the experience was overall very positive. I would definitely recommend . Dr. Greco to anyone who requires any sort of oral surgery.


Marco Mangelsdorf
2 years ago
I had a molar pulled by Dr. Greco. I found her and her staff to be and well-oiled and caring team. As well, Dr. Greco check in with me the next day. I'd unreservedly recommend her highly. (And she has quite the eye for interior design!)


kenneth embree
2 years ago
Had a bottom rear tooth extracted. No pain, after effects were minimal, and extraction was done quickly. Had an implant done 6 years ago with the same results. Dr Greco is number 1 in my book.


Nai San
2 years ago
Doctor helped removed one of my wisdom teeth. I was quite satisfied with the teeth extraction. Now I have no problem. Thank you Dr.Joan Greco.


Gregg Roberts
2 years ago
Superb staff and state of the art office. Dr. Greco removed my tooth swiftly and without pain. I have had teeth removed before and this was the best experience!


Diane and Fred Holschuh
2 years ago
Everyone from the front desk to the terrific staff in the treatment area were very friendly, caring and very helpful. Dr. Greco was excellent in communicating with me and her treatment was superb! As a 30 + year Big Island ER doctor who is always a friend of dentists I'm pleased to give the 5 stars. Fred Holschuh, M.D.


Taylor Herbert
2 years ago
Doctor gurko's office very unprofessional staff Is the worst you can find somebody else go do that don't waste your time


Kimberly Lincoln
2 years ago
Dr. Greco is very professional and thorough. She took the time to answer questions which made my son very comfortable. He was nervous about his wisdom teeth extraction and she was able to calm him . The office staff was very efficient and friendly. I'm still amazed at how nice and easy the appointment went.


linda randle
2 years ago
This is the third tome I have been a patient. Can't say enough nice things. They are efficient, nice and fast. Never had any problems afterward. Highly recommend them.


John C Jick Mebane Jr
2 years ago
I like going to their office because it's so comfortable.


Yvonne Bailey
2 years ago
Best oral surgeon. Can always count on her to do the best.


Elizabeth Terlep
2 years ago
I had to have a couple extractions recently and I HATE going to the dentist. Not anymore! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. They made me comfortable and answered all my questions. Dr Sayah preformed my procedure and she was awesome. So gentle! She took her time but also didn't dilly dally. I was in and out in no time. I will definitely use her again if I need oral surgery again. Thanks for an amazing job ladies!!


Gail Hand
2 years ago
92 yr old Mom had 2 extractions. Dr Greco was excellent! She was prompt, careful and considerate. Chair side assistant was very professional and thoughtful. Can't say enough about her soothing manner.


Jon Clark
2 years ago
Awesome staff, they are the best. Thank you so much..


Cynthia McKay
2 years ago
Awesome service for extractions done. Sedation was perfect. Best experience ever.


Cindy Dunn
2 years ago
Very good experience. Staff and surgical dentist very good at what they do. Have nothing but good things to say about them. Great job!!!!!!!!!


Rick Scott
2 years ago
Excellent staff and the doctor wasawsome she listened to me when I told her that I had hard to deaden teeth. The injections of pain relief medd was as painless as it could be. The doctor was very informative answered all my questions and kept me informed of everything she was doing. I would recommend her to anyone needing oral surgery, great people, great PAINLESS work very comfortable setting.


Amy Mirabal
2 years ago
Very professional and compassionate. Thank you .


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