Meet The Doctors

Dr. Sergio Pausa, D.M.D.


Dr. Sergio Joseph Pausa, D.M.D., M.S. is a native of Atlanta, GA, where he attended Woodward Academy High School. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia and his graduate degree at The Medical College of Georgia in 1989. He completed a 2-year residency in Hospital Dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by a 4-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Medical College of Georgia in 1995.

Dr. Pausa has been in practice since 1995, associating in a two-surgeon practice in Birmingham, AL for three years before returning to his home state in 1998. Dr. Pausa provides a wide range of Oral and Maxillofacial services with emphasis in dentoalveolar surgery, wisdom teeth removal, implants, bone and soft tissue reconstruction, facial trauma, oral pathology, general anesthesia and IV sedation. He and his staff are certified in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support to assure preparedness and safety to all patients.

He attends lectures, seminars, and continuing education throughout the year to stay abreast of developing trends and advancements in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.  Presently residing in Cumming, GA, his other interests include spending time with his wife, Angela, and their 5 children, and serving the needs of their church and childrens' school.

Board Certifications:
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Hospital Affiliations:
North Fulton Regional Hospital

Professional Memberships:
Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
International Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery


Dr. Monicka Arora, M.D., D.D.S.


Dr. Monicka Arora, M.D., D.D.S., joined Pausa Oral Surgery in August of 2024. Dr. Arora completed her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University, earned her dental degree from Columbia University, and completed her residency and medical degree at Boston Medical Center/Boston University where she trained in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Her expertise includes dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, facial trauma, head and neck pathology, orthognathic surgery, and facial cosmetics. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Arora is thrilled to have moved back to the South with her fiancée, Lucas. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, baking, and is always looking for a new restaurant to try in the Atlanta area. Her enthusiasm and dedication to patient care make her a wonderful addition to the Pausa Oral Surgery team. Pausa Oral Surgery practices a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery services in a comfortable, compassionate, and efficient office. We maintain the highest level of professionalism and training among our doctors and staff. Our practice is equipped with the technology and staff to put the patient's needs first, every time.