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Geoff Chiu

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

A distinguished Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with over 20 years of invaluable experience.

Geoff Chiu

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Mr Geoff Chiu is a distinguished Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with over 20 years of invaluable experience. Mr Chiu specialises in a range of areas including wisdom teeth, oral surgery, facial deformity & reconstruction, benign salivary gland surgery, facial aesthetics, and facial pain.

Mr Chiu currently practises privately at leading clinics in East Lancashire. He has also served as a consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the NHS for over 10 years based at East Lancashire Teaching NHS Trust and Royal Bolton Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust. His expertise covers a spectrum of sub-specialities, including facial deformity, facial trauma, and cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Mr Chiu’s academic journey reflects his commitment to excellence in the field. He holds an MSc in Surgical Science and Practice from the University of Oxford (2014) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England with a specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FRCS(OMFS)) obtained in 2012. His educational foundation includes a PGCertMedEd from the University of Dundee (2011), MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2005), MB ChB in Medicine from the University of Leeds (2003), MFD from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2000), and a BDS in Dentistry from the University of Manchester (1997). With a wealth of academic achievements, Mr Chiu has cultivated a profound understanding of surgical science and practice. He is currently Clinical Director for Theatres at East Lancashire NHS Trust.

Beyond his clinical duties, Mr Chiu has made significant contributions to research and academia. He represented the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as a member of the working group that published the latest 2020 Third Molar Guidelines.  He serves as the chief investigator at Saving Faces, a prominent research charity, showcasing his dedication to advancing the field. He is also member of the core group that runs  Quality and Outcomes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (QOMS) Project.   Additionally, his insights have been sought as an Associate Editor for the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Mr Chiu’s commitment to education is evident through his completion of a PGCertMedEd, and he has actively participated in conferences, presenting his research findings.  He is an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Mr Chiu  organises the regional Head and Neck reconstruction course with local skin flaps. He serves  on the “Global Mercy” Hospital Ship providing treatment facial surgery to the population of  West Africa www.mercyships.org

Geoff Chiu

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Mr Geoff Chiu is a distinguished Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with over 20 years of invaluable experience. Mr Chiu specialises in a range of areas including wisdom teeth, oral surgery, facial deformity & reconstruction, benign salivary gland surgery, facial aesthetics, and facial pain.

Mr Chiu currently practises privately at leading clinics in East Lancashire. He has also served as a consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the NHS for over 10 years based at East Lancashire Teaching NHS Trust and Royal Bolton Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust. His expertise covers a spectrum of sub-specialities, including facial deformity, facial trauma, and cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Mr Chiu’s academic journey reflects his commitment to excellence in the field. He holds an MSc in Surgical Science and Practice from the University of Oxford (2014) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England with a specialty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FRCS(OMFS)) obtained in 2012. His educational foundation includes a PGCertMedEd from the University of Dundee (2011), MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2005), MB ChB in Medicine from the University of Leeds (2003), MFD from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2000), and a BDS in Dentistry from the University of Manchester (1997). With a wealth of academic achievements, Mr Chiu has cultivated a profound understanding of surgical science and practice. He is currently Clinical Director for Theatres at East Lancashire NHS Trust.

Beyond his clinical duties, Mr Chiu has made significant contributions to research and academia. He represented the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as a member of the working group that published the latest 2020 Third Molar Guidelines.  He serves as the chief investigator at Saving Faces, a prominent research charity, showcasing his dedication to advancing the field. He is also member of the core group that runs  Quality and Outcomes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (QOMS) Project.   Additionally, his insights have been sought as an Associate Editor for the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Mr Chiu’s commitment to education is evident through his completion of a PGCertMedEd, and he has actively participated in conferences, presenting his research findings.  He is an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Mr Chiu  organises the regional Head and Neck reconstruction course with local skin flaps. He serves  on the “Global Mercy” Hospital Ship providing treatment facial surgery to the population of  West Africa www.mercyships.org

Specialities

Chin and facial implants

Dental implants

Orthognathic surgery (Facial Discrepancy)

Investigation and treatment for mouth ulcers

Oral medicine

Oral lesion excision

Salivary gland lumps & removal

TMJ (temporomandibular joint)
disorders and treatment

Wisdom teeth removal

    Removing teeth

    Jaw cyst removal

    Sleep apnoea

    Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery

    Eyebag removal

    Scar revision/scar treatment

    Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

    Excessive Sweating

    Tongue Tie

    Chin & Facial Implants

    Wisdom Teeth Management

    Professional experience

    More than 20 years of experience

    Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon,
    Colne Dental Care, Colne, Lancashire (present)

    Consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon,
    East Lancashire Hospitals
    NHS Trust

    Royal Bolton Foundation Trust Hospitals

    Sub-specialties

    Facial deformity

    Facial trauma

    Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery

    Benign Salivary Surgery

    Positions in public associations

    Chief investigator, Saving Faces
    (research charity)

    Associate Editor, British Journal of
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Core member of Quality and Outcomes in
    Oral and Maxillofacial surgery project

    Education

    MSc in Surgical Science and Practice,
    University of Oxford (2014)

    FRCS(OMFS), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2012)

    PGCertMedEd, University of Dundee (2011)

    MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2005)

    MB ChB, Medicine, University of Leeds (2003)

    MFD, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2000)

    BDS, Dentistry, University of Manchester (1997)

    Clinics at

    Colne Dental Care

    45 Albert Road
    Colne, Lancashire BB8 0BP

    Phone: 01282 863505
    Email:  enquiries@colnedentalcare.co.uk

    The Beardwood Hospital

    Preston New Rd
    Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 7AE

    Phone: 01254 507607