Dr. Sang Yoon Kim DMD, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Sang Kim is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Kim specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Kim 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. Kim 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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- Dr. Shibly D Malouf DDS366 Broadway Somerville MA 02145
- Dr. Gerald Stephen Fine DDS1223 Beacon Street Brookline MA 02446
- Bruce E. Sullivan D.M.D.145 Railroad Ave Norwood MA 02062