About Dr. Dourmas
Dr. Maria Dourmas is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the primary surgeon at Queensboro Oral Surgery in Fresh Meadows, NY. She holds both a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Columbia University, providing her with a unique dual perspective that bridges dentistry and medicine.
Dr. Dourmas offers a comprehensive range of oral surgery services, including dental implants, All-on-X full-arch restoration, wisdom teeth extraction, corrective jaw surgery, and bone grafting. Her dual-degree training allows her to evaluate surgical cases from both a dental and medical perspective, which is particularly valuable for patients with complex health histories.
Education and Training
After completing her dental degree at Columbia University in 1995, Dr. Dourmas began a six-year program that allowed her to achieve a dual degree in both dental surgery and medicine. She completed both her residency and fellowship in oral and maxillofacial surgery through Columbia University in 2001.
This combined DDS/MD pathway is one of the most rigorous training tracks in the surgical professions. It gave Dr. Dourmas years of experience managing patients in hospital operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency departments, in addition to outpatient surgical settings. Her training covered advanced techniques in anesthesia administration, airway management, and the treatment of patients with cardiovascular, endocrine, and other systemic conditions.
- DDS, Columbia University
- MD, Columbia University
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, Columbia University
- Fellowship, Columbia University
- Attending Oral Surgeon, Columbia University
- Attending Oral Surgeon, Brookdale Hospital
Teaching and Academic Appointments
Dr. Dourmas currently splits her time between Queensboro Oral Surgery and training oral and maxillofacial surgery residents at Brookdale Hospital. She also serves as an attending oral surgeon at Columbia University, where she mentors residents, supervises complex surgical cases, and contributes to the surgical training curriculum.
Her involvement in academic medicine means she stays at the forefront of advances in implant design, biomaterials, digital surgical planning, and minimally invasive techniques. Patients at Queensboro Oral Surgery benefit directly from her connection to the latest research and evidence-based protocols.
Patient-Centered Philosophy
Dr. Dourmas takes a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every case. She invests time in understanding each patient's concerns, explaining diagnoses in clear language, and developing treatment plans that reflect the patient's goals, health, and comfort level. Patients consistently note her warmth, attentiveness, and willingness to answer questions.
She places particular emphasis on conservative treatment planning, recommending surgical intervention only when it is clearly the best path forward. When less invasive alternatives exist, she presents them alongside surgical options so the patient can make a fully informed decision. This philosophy has earned her the trust and loyalty of patients and referring dentists throughout the Queens community.
Dr. Dourmas welcomes new patients and accepts referrals from general dentists, orthodontists, endodontists, and other specialists throughout Fresh Meadows and the greater Queens area. To schedule a consultation, call 718-263-7400.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Dourmas
Contact Queensboro Oral Surgery in Fresh Meadows, NY to schedule your appointment.