Jacksonville’s Leading Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for Orthognathic and Revision Procedures: Dr. Richard W. Joseph, a Jacksonville native and Emory University alumnus, offers over 30 years of specialized experience as a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. His comprehensive training includes a four-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory University School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals, encompassing rotations in general surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, internal medicine, pathology, and a year of anesthesiology. This extensive surgical background equips him to handle complex cases, including orthognathic surgery and intricate revision orthognathic surgery for patients seeking optimal outcomes.
As an assistant professor at the University of Florida and a former Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Dr. Joseph is a respected figure in the surgical community. His commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by his past presidency of the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, numerous professional publications, and national and international lectures and volunteering in medical missionary trips to several countries.
Patients seeking a highly skilled oral surgeon for primary or revision orthognathic surgery in Jacksonville can trust Dr. Joseph’s extensive experience and dedication to achieving functional and aesthetic harmony.

Artistic Approach
Artistic Precision in Orthognathic Surgery: Dr. Richard W. Joseph, a highly rated oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Jacksonville, FL, uniquely combines his surgical expertise with a refined artistic vision. Known for his meticulous approach and skill in facial cosmetic surgery and orthognathic surgery, including complex revision orthognathic surgery, Dr. Joseph is deeply sensitive to the aesthetic concerns of each patient.
His recent Fine Arts degree in painting and sculpture from the University of North Florida underscores his commitment to achieving exceptional aesthetic outcomes. As a figurative and portrait artist with a strong understanding of anatomy and classical art, Dr. Joseph brings an unparalleled artistic eye to every procedure. Explore his artistry at his Online Gallery.
Education
- BS Biology – Emory University – Atlanta, GA
- DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine – Emory University – Atlanta, GA
- Anesthesiology Internship –University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency – Emory University School of Medicine and Grady Memorial Hospital – Atlanta, GA
- BFA – University of North Florida – Jacksonville, FL
Hospital Staff Affiliations
- Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL
- Baptist Medical Center South, Jacksonville, FL
- Wolfson's Children's Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
- Shands UF, Jacksonville, FL
Faculty Appointments
- Clinical Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida
Professional Affiliations
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — Diplomate — Board Certified
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — Fellow
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — Fellow
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery — Fellow
- American Dental Association
- American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association
- International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons








