Clinic Directors
Dr Etienne Raffner
Clinic Director | Specialist Grade Maxillofacial & Oral Surgeon
BDS (Wits), MBBCh (Wits), Primaries FCS OMFS (CMSA)
Dr Etienne Raffner is one of the Directors at The Oving Medical Clinic and a Specialist Grade Maxillofacial & Oral Surgeon. 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.
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, and 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, and 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.
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