Oral Surgeon in Lancaster
Get to Know Andrew P. Heise, DMD, MD

Dr. Andrew Heise was raised in Erie, PA. He received his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Dental Medicine degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society which only accepts the top graduates of each dental class. Dr. Heise completed a seven-year dual degree residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Virginia. His residency involved advanced standing in MCV’s medical school, earning him an M.D. upon completion. A general surgery internship and four years of training in oral and maxillofacial surgery completed his education.
Dr. Heise then completed a one-year fellowship in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, concentrating on corrective jaw surgery and facial trauma management. He completed a second one-year fellowship in Seattle, Washington focusing on facial cosmetic surgery. Dr. Heise is a board-certified oral surgeon and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He retains current dental, medical, and unrestricted anesthesia licenses in the State of Pennsylvania. Dr. Heise is trained in all aspects of his surgical specialty, which includes removal of impacted wisdom teeth, placement of dental implants, reconstructive bone grafting, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma management, and delivery of in-office IV sedation and general anesthesia.
Dr. Heise has been involved in the dental and medical community since arriving in Lancaster after his training in 1997. He has maintained hospital privileges at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health where he actively participates in ER calls. He has served on numerous boards at LGH, including the Executive Board, Chairman of the Department of Dentistry, and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Heise continues to be an active member of the Lancaster County Dental Society.
Dr. Heise moved to Lancaster in 1997 to join Conestoga Oral Surgery. He and his wife, Leesa, have six children who they raised and educated in Lancaster County. Their children are fine products of St. Anne’s Elementary School and Lancaster Catholic High School. They have all pursued degrees in higher education. He and his family are active parishioners of St. John Neumann Church. They have served on many committees at both St. Anne’s School and Lancaster Catholic High School. They enjoy Lancaster County and gain deep satisfaction in being involved and giving back to their community.Organizations







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- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support