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Dr. Mark Alexander Pitts DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
6550 Mercantile Dr E Suite 101 Frederick MD, 21703About
Dr. Mark Pitts is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Frederick, MD. Dr. Pitts specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Pitts 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. Pitts 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.
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- Cyrus Mistry915 Toll House Ave Frederick Maryland 21701
- Dr. Mark S. Hoffrichter D.D.S.6550 Mercantile Drive E Frederick MD 21703
- Dr. Michael J Will M.D., D.D.S.3280 Urbana Pike Ijamsville MD 21754
- Dr. Richard M Williams DDS19531 DOCTORS DR GERMANTOWN MD 20874
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