8a Doctor Bios
Written by Andrew Maldonado
Updated at September 5th, 2025
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Adam J. Verrett, DDS
Dr. Verrett is a San Antonio native and received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. He went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio before entering the United States Air Force and completing his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center in 2012. Following residency, Dr. Verrett served as the Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he instructed Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residents from 2012-2016.
Dr. Verrett is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2015) and a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Verrett has presented at multiple local & national venues on topics including maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, dental implants and dentoalveolar surgery. He practices at the Methodist Plaza & Methodist Boerne offices. Outside of the office, Dr. Verrett’s interests include fishing, cycling & attending Texas Longhorn football games.
Andrew E. Hanna, DDS, MD
Dr. Andrew Hanna is a dual Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon and Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon providing care to patients of San Antonio and the Southwest Texas Region. As a highly trained surgeon who has completed extensive residency and fellowship training, Dr. Hanna has the knowledge and skills to meet his patient’s expectations, while making sure that they are informed and at ease.
As a third generation physician, following in his father’s footsteps to become an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, he received both his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) and graduated with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Hanna then went on to complete his General Surgery Internship and Maxillofacial Surgery residency training at the UT Health Science Center and its affiliated hospitals in San Antonio, TX. His passion for cosmetic surgery led him to further advance his training beyond residency. He completed a prestigious General Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
During his fellowship training, Dr. Hanna has performed more than 700 cosmetic surgery cases of the face, breast and body. He was mentored by well recognized surgeons in the field of cosmetic surgery. Dr. Hanna’s understanding of the intricate anatomy of the head and neck, his extensive training in complex reconstructive surgeries of the face and neck has bolstered his acumen for naturally looking facial, breast and body aesthetics.
Dr. Hanna’s facial cosmetic surgery scope of practice includes Face and Neck lift, Rhinoplasty, Brow lift and Eyelid surgery as well as Skin resurfacing and Hair Restoration procedures. His breast and body practice include Breast augmentation, Corrective breast surgeries, Breast lift and Reduction, Tummy tuck, Brachioplasty, Brazilian Butt lift and Liposuction. Dr. Hanna’s Maxillofacial surgery scope includes wisdom teeth extraction, Corrective jaw surgery, Facial trauma, TMJ reconstruction, Dental implants and Bone grafting.
Dr. Hanna maintains admitting and operating privileges at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital in the Medical Center and Stone Oak Methodist Hospital. Dr. Hanna has publications in both Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as the Cosmetic Surgery literature. He regularly presents on cutting edge topics in the field of Cosmetic Surgery at the regional and national meetings.
Dr. Hanna’s love for his family is nothing less than his profession. He is married to his wife Sandra who is a dentist in private practice and blessed with his son Luke. When not operating, Dr. Hanna enjoys traveling, swimming, playing soccer and spending time with the most valuable people in his life. He also serves his local church community on the weekends.
When you meet Dr. Hanna at any of our offices, he will passionately address all your aesthetic concerns; explain all surgical and non-surgical options that are available to achieve the outcome that you’re looking for. You can schedule your appointment online or call us at 210-614-3915 to be seen at any of our locations. Looking forward to helping you achieve your best natural look!
James E. Franco, DDS, MD
Dr. Franco’s practice is all encompassing and he is well versed in all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery including facial reconstructive surgery, dental implants, oral pathology, TMJ disorders and the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea. He has authored several publications in the professional literature. He has full admitting and operating privileges at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital in the South Texas Medical Center and Stone Oak Methodist Hospital. Dr. Franco lives in San Antonio with his wife and son where he has been in private practice since 1989.Dr. Franco received his undergraduate degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in 1981. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) in 1985. While at UTHSCSA, he completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1989. In 1992, he received his Doctor of Medicine from UTHSCSA. Dr. Franco went on to complete an Anesthesiology Internship in 1993 and, throughout his medical and dental training, he worked in private practice in San Antonio. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1992) and a Fellow in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to national organizations, he is an active member of the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and The Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
James W. Rominger, DDS, MD
James W. Rominger, DDS, MDA graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. Rominger went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1986 and his Doctor of Medicine in 1991, both at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). His post-graduate training includes a Fellowship in Anesthesiology at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas in 1987, and a General Surgery Internship at UTHSCSA in 1992. He completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UTHSCSA in 1993.
He is a (1995), a Fellow in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. In addition to national organizations, he is an active member of the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and The Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Rominger has been a member of the Methodist Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Team since 1995.
He has authored and co-authored several clinical publications. Dr. Rominger’s practice encompasses all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery including facial cosmetic surgery, reconstructive jaw surgery, dental implant surgery, and the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea. He maintains staff privileges in the Methodist Hospital System, including Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital in the South Texas Medical Center and The Stone Oak Methodist Hospital. He has been in private practice in San Antonio since 1993. Outside of the office, Dr. Rominger maintains a busy and fulfilled life with his wife and eight children.
Steven B. Buckley, DDS, MD
A graduate of Rice University, Dr. Buckley received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1981. While at UTHSCSA, he went on to complete an Anesthesiology Internship in 1982 and his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1985. Dr. Buckley received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1988.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1990) and a Fellow in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to his national professional organizations, he is a member of the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and The Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Buckley has lectured both locally and nationally.
He has authored and co-authored several clinical publications and is well versed in all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Buckley’s practice encompasses all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery including dental implants, reconstructive surgery and the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. He maintains staff privileges at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital. He has been in private practice since 1988 in the San Antonio area. Dr. Buckley’s outside interests include family activities, golf and physical fitness.
MatthewR. Torres, MD, DDS
Dr. Matthew Torres is a Texas native and spent his childhood in Houston, TX. He spent his formative years in the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle. He then completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and pursued a minor in Art History from Baylor University in 2010. From there he went on to UT Southwestern for medical school where he met a group of oral maxillofacial surgery residents. It was at this point he decided to alter his career path and pursue OMFS training. He completed medical school and a year of general surgery residency. He was the vice-President of his class at University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine where he completed his dental degree. After this, Dr. Torres returned to Houston, TX for his OMFS residency where he met his wife.
Dr. Matthew Torres is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. His practice consists of all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant surgery, including full-arch (All-on-4), bone grafting, reconstructive jaw surgery, and surgical pathology. He maintains staff privileges in the Methodist Hospital System.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Torres’ interests include cooking, art, and film. He enjoys spending time outdoors, whether hiking, camping or a trip to the beach. He and his wife, Karen, have a one-year-old daughter and are expecting a son soon. He spends his weekends chasing around a toddler and enjoying time with his family.