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Dr. Alex R Mcdonald PHD, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3300 Webster St. , 810 Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Alex Mcdonald is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Mcdonald specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Mcdonald 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. Mcdonald 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. Martin Chin D.D.S.2100 Webster St San Francisco CA 94115
- Payam Afzali DDS, MD1411 E 31st St Oakland CA 94602
- Dr. Ali Alijanian DDS1150 Civic Dr Walnut Creek CA 94596
- Dr. Nestor D Karas D.D.S., M.D.1800 San Miguel Dr Walnut Creek CA 94596
- Dr. James Bum-suk Han D.D.S, M.D.3749 Noriega Street San Francisco CA 94122
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747 52ND STREET OAKLAND CA 94609