Dr. Tinerfe J Tejera M.D., D.M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
5285 Summerlin Rd Suite 101 Fort Myers FL, 33919About
Dr. Tinerfe Tejera is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Tejera specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Tejera 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. Tejera 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1994
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1996
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