Directory of top Surgeons (Oral & Maxillofacial) in Berwyn, Illinois, USA
Taxonomy Code 204E00000X
The directory of Surgeons (Oral & Maxillofacial) in Berwyn, Illinois was last updated 6/30/2024
David H Vanthiel3245 GROVE AVE, BERWYN, IL Telephone Number: (414)-236-7224 Gastroenterologist |
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Date NPI Record created: 8/24/2006 |
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Allen C. Bernthal6827 STANLEY AVE, BERWYN, IL Telephone Number: (708)-749-4617 Gastroenterologist |
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Date NPI Record created: 1/22/2006 |
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Manuel E. Alva6832 OGDEN AVE, BERWYN, IL Telephone Number: (708)-795-0890 Gastroenterologist |
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Date NPI Record created: 11/20/2006 |
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Surgeons (Oral & Maxillofacial)
Taxonomy Code 204E00000X
Classification: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Description
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
Notes
Source: American College of Surgeons, 2013. www.facs.org [7/1/2013: definition added, source added, additional resources added]
Additional Resources: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
While this is generally considered a specialty of dentistry, physicians can also be board certified as oral and maxillofacial surgeons through the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
