
Dr. Francis T. Piliero
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2333 N Triphammer Rd Suite 402 Ithaca NY, 14850About
Dr. Francis Piliero is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Piliero specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Piliero 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. Piliero 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Scott Noren DDS1301 Trumansburg Rd Ithaca NY 14850
- Dr. Jeffrey Scott Lewis M.D., D.M.D.200 East Buffalo Street Ithaca NY 14850
- Dr. Timothy D Bonniwell DMD2377 N TRIPHAMMER RD ITHACA NY 14850
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