Dr. Rigo Cornejo

Dr. Cornejo is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. It can be said that Dr. Rigo Cornejo was destined to become a dentist. Both of Dr. Cornejo’s parents, Dr. Rigoberto Cornejo and Dr. Martha Cornejo maintained practices in dentistry for over thirty five years. Dr. Cornejo attended New Hyde Park Memorial High School, in New York and excelled in both academic and athletic pursuits. After high school, he attended the University of Pennsylvania where he received his bachelor’s degree. He then continued his training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he obtained his dental degree. In 1994, Dr. Cornejo was accepted to the very competitive six year program at Charity Hospital, Louisiana State University in New Orleans. There he obtained his medical degree, did one year internship in general surgery, extensive training in anesthesia and completed his training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In 2000, Dr. Cornejo joined Dr. David Neal in private practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Since then he has been very active in the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and was elected president for the year 2012. His main professional interests include oral-facial reconstruction with bone grafting and dental implants. He also treats oral-facial trauma and is a member of the Winter Haven Hospital Staff. Dr. Cornejo enjoys living in Winter Haven and is very active in supporting local organizations. He spends countless hours coaching and mentoring local youth. Dr. Cornejo is married to Dr. Stephanie Cornejo who is an orthodontist in Winter Haven. They have three children and numerous pets. They enjoy outside activities and sports such as soccer, fishing, boating and gardening. Dr. Cornejo is involved in coaching competitive soccer and enjoys playing sports.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

Winter Haven Oral Surgery Oral and maxillofacial surgeons Rigo Cornejo, DMD, MD, Jose Leon Ramirez, DMD, MD, and David C. Neal, DDS,, Winter Haven, Florida practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal. We can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and TMJ disorders, and performs a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures. Dr. Drs. Cornejo, Ramirez, and Neal’s staff is trained in assisting with I.V. sedation within our state of the art office setting.