Dr Etienne Raffner

Dr Etienne Raffner is one of the Directors at The Oving Medical Clinic and a dual-qualified specialist in Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery. With extensive surgical expertise and a passion for patient-centred care, he brings both skill and compassion to every aspect of his work.

Dr Raffner completed his dental degree in 2008 and his medical degree in 2013, both at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in South Africa. His comprehensive higher surgical training includes experience in Trauma Surgery, General Surgery, A&E, Orthopaedics, and Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery—laying the foundation for his broad clinical knowledge and surgical expertise.

Since moving to the UK in 2017, he has developed specialist interests in:

• Facial trauma
• Skin cancer surgery (with over 10 years of experience)
• Orthognathic (jaw corrective) surgery
• Facial aesthetics and non-surgical treatments

He also plays an active role as a core OMFS member of the Kent & Sussex Dermatology (Skin Cancer) Multidisciplinary Team.

Professional memberships include:

• The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS)
• The Royal College of Surgeons
• Save Face – the UK's national register of accredited non-surgical aesthetic practitioners

Dr Raffner ensures that he is up to date with the highest standards of safety, ethics, evidence-based medicine and clinical excellence. His warm, honest approach helps patients feel supported and informed at every stage of their journey.

Outside the clinic, Dr Raffner is a proud husband and father to three beautiful children. A lifelong sports fanatic, he enjoys rugby, running, and golf—always embracing life with energy and enthusiasm.