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Dr. Leonard R. Hoffman D.D.S
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
134 Mineola Blvd 3rd Floor Mineola NY, 11501About
Dr. Leonard Hoffman is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Mineola, NY. Dr. Hoffman specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Hoffman is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Hoffman are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Education and Training
New York University School of Medicine 1968
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Nearby Providers
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1000 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY 11570