Dr. Christopher Duplaga is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS), and a proud Wheeling native. Born and raised in the Ohio Valley, Dr. Duplaga earned his undergraduate degree from Marshall University before receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from West Virginia University in 2019. Following dental school, Dr. Duplaga completed his specialty residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. During his residency, he received extensive training in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, developing the surgical expertise necessary to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Dr. Duplaga's passion for oral surgery began at a young age, ultimately inspiring him to pursue advanced specialty training at Vanderbilt. Despite leaving West Virginia to further his education, his goal was always to return home and serve the community that helped shape him. Today, Dr. Duplaga is proud to practice in his hometown of Wheeling, where he combines advanced surgical training with a commitment to patient safety, comfort, and individualized treatment. He is dedicated to helping patients throughout the Ohio Valley improve their oral health, function, and quality of life.