
Dr. Alan Afshin Esla DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
5060 California Ave Suite# 202 Bakersfield CA, 93309About
Dr. Alan Esla is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Esla specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Esla 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. Esla 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
University of California 1995
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