Dr. Steven Halepas is a Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with advanced fellowship training in facial cosmetic surgery. Born and raised in Connecticut, he began his academic journey at the University of Connecticut (UCONN), earning his bachelor’s degree before continuing to the UCONN School of Dental Medicine, where he completed a rigorous curriculum alongside medical students during the first two years. It was here that he discovered his passion for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

In his final year, Dr. Halepas was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), a prestigious honor society recognizing the top graduates in the field. He then obtained his medical degree from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, one of the world’s most distinguished medical institutions.

Dr. Halepas completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, a hospital system consistently ranked among the top 10 in the United States. Here, he gained extensive experience in anesthesia, complex reconstructive surgery, and developed a particular interest in orthognathic (jaw) surgery for facial harmony and airway health. During his residency, he trained alongside Dr. AJ Salcines, his co-resident, and collaborated with Dr. David Alfi, a respected alumnus of the same program who shared a passion for jaw surgery. United by a shared mission to advance airway, aesthetic, and orofacial surgery, the three of them came together to establish AOS Miami. 

To offer patients comprehensive care that balances function with aesthetics, Dr. Halepas completed an American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery fellowship, training under a renowned facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon in advanced procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelifts, and full facial rejuvenation. This additional expertise allows him to integrate jaw surgery with facial refinement, creating results that are both natural and transformative.

As co-founder of AOS—Airway, Aesthetic & Orofacial Surgery, Dr. Halepas is dedicated to the mission of providing luxury, patient-centered surgical care that combines innovation, artistry, and uncompromising safety. AOS has become a premier destination for patients seeking advanced facial surgery, orthognathic correction, and cutting-edge aesthetic procedures.