Dr. Lyle Wilfred Nelson M.D.,D.M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3215 Se 192nd Ave Suite 112 Vancouver WA, 98683About
Dr. Lyle Nelson is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Vancouver, WA. Dr. Nelson specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson 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
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1983
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1987
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