Dr. Katherine A Keeley M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
2649 Wigwam Pkwy Suite 102 Henderson NV, 89074About
Dr. Katherine Keeley is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Henderson, NV. Dr. Keeley specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Keeley 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. Keeley 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1994
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1991
Harvard Medical School 1994
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