Dr. Ian Healy | Kingwood Orthodontics
Dr. Ian Healy, Kingwood Orthodontist

Dr. Ian Healy

Dr. Ian Healy, a native Houstonian, attended Stratford High School where he played football, baseball and rugby. Dr. Healy then received a full academic scholarship to Tulane University where he graduated in the Honors Program. He was then accepted into the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston.

Orthodontic Education

After graduating in the top of his dental class,Dr. Healy was selected to be one of only four residents in the University of Tennessee Orthodontics Department. This three-year orthodontic residency is known for its intensive clinical training and for being one of the oldest orthodontic programs in the South.

Dr. Healy was selected as Chief Resident during his final year at the University of Tennessee and graduated with a Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Dental Science. After graduating, he completed the exams necessary to become a Board Certified Orthodontist, a distinction held by only one in three orthodontists in the United States.

Honors and Awards

During his orthodontic career Dr. Healy was honored to receive the following awards:

  • Chief Resident, University of Tennessee Orthodontics Department
  • Recipient of the Alliance of the Texas Dental Association Scholarship
  • Distinguished Scholar Award at Tulane University
  • Scored among top 1-2% in the country on National Dental Boards, Part I

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Healy is an active member of the following organizations:

  • The American Association of Orthodontics
  • Diplomate; The American Board of Orthodontics
  • The University of Tennessee Orthodontic Alumni Association
  • Southwest Society of Orthodontics
  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association

Outside the Office

In his free time Dr. Healy still likes to play sports and workout, as well as explore the Houston area, attend church, and spend time with his wife, Cindy, and their son Lucas and daughter Evelyn. Cindy is an OB/GYN at Care for Women here in Kingwood. As they both live and work here in Kingwood, they are fully committed to being a part of the community. You may see them shopping at H-E-B or grabbing lunch at Chelsea’s, so make sure you say hello (and wear those rubber bands)!

There are many exciting life changes to come in the near future, and he is so thrilled to get to share them with our orthodontic family at Kingwood Orthodontics!