Dr. Gary Koterwas is a board certified Oral and Maxilofacial Surgeon and a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.He attended Morgan State University where he played Division I basketball and received Academic All-American honors. After undergraduate, he attended the University of Maryland Dental School. There he was involve in both basic science and clinical research receiving numerous awards upon graduation.
After dental school, he wanted to serve his country , and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy. While serving, he furthered his education by completing a general practice in dentistry at Portsmouth Naval Hospital and courses such as Advanced Trauma Life Support. Upon completion of his service, he completed his residency training at the University of Maryland Medical Systems and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.Dr. Koterwas enjoys all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support as well as Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He is on staff at Chambersburg, Waynesboro and Washington County hospitals. He is an active member of the community, as well as a member of Cumberland Valley and Washington County dental societies.