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Dr. Joseph Frederick Kern M.D., D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
230 N Broad St. Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Joseph Kern is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kern specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Kern 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. Kern 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 Maryland School of Medicine 2004
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26 S Bryn Mawr Ave -Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Get Direction
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