Dr. Gregory Paul Thomas DDS MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
676 N Saint Clair St Suite 2280 Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Gregory Thomas is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Thomas specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1999
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