Meet Dr Kristian van Mourik
BBioMed (Monash), BDSHons (USyd), MBBS (USyd), FRACDS OMS
Dr Kristian van Mourik is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specialises in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the teeth, jaws, head and neck.
He has the highest level of training and skills in oral surgery, having qualified as a surgeon, a doctor and a dentist.
Dr van Mourik’s 16 years of study and training have been matched by over 10 years of surgical practice.
He gained his dental and medical degrees at the University of Sydney where he was awarded 3 university medals:
- Dux of dentistry
- Dean’s list of high achievers
- Doctor of Medicine post graduate scholarship
Dr van Mourik was selected to complete his 4-year postgraduate oral and maxillofacial surgical training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, one of the two craniofacial centres of excellence in the world.
Dr van Mourik is a natural technician and has gained a reputation for performing complex surgery to the highest technical standard. His meticulous results are often used as case studies in hospital teaching forums.
A surgeon who listens…and follows through.
Dr van Mourik is an approachable surgeon who explains things clearly. He’s a good listener and wants you to feel comfortable, so don’t hesitate to ask him questions and tell him about any worries you may have — he will take the time to answer and manage your concerns sensitively.
Follow-up during your recovery is pivotal to Dr van Mourik’s practice. He is scrupulous in monitoring your surgery outcome and wants to make sure you are happy with the result.
Dr van Mourik has lectured and published locally and internationally. He keeps abreast of the latest surgical techniques and attends medical conferences regularly.
Subspecialty interests include: orthognathic (jaw) surgery, complex wisdom tooth removal, dental implantology and bone grafting.
Dr van Mourik looks forward to meeting you and giving you confidence to know that you’re in the most caring, capable and safe hands.
What are all those letters after his name?
FRACDS (OMS)
Once oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete their training, they are awarded the letters FRACDS (OMS). FRACDS stands for Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. OMS stands for Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon.
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (The University of Sydney)
BDSHons
Bachelor of Dentistry Honours (The University of Sydney)
BBioSci
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Monash University)
Dr van Mourik’s specialist medical registration with AHPRA can be seen by clicking here.
Dr van Mourik’s specialist dental registration with AHPRA can be seen by clicking here.
Current appointments
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Northern Beaches Hospital.
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Castlecrag Hospital.
- Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Sydney Adventist Hospital.
- Clinical Educator, The University of Sydney.
(02) 9416 4809
admin@kristianvanmourik.com.au
Suite 5, 12 Tryon Rd, Lindfield 2070, NSW
Suite 104, 568 Oxford St, Bondi Junction 2022, NSW