Rafael Alcalde D.D.S. PA
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
5150 Mason Corbin Ct Suite #2 Fort Myers FL, 33907About
Dr. Rafael Alcalde is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Alcalde specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Alcalde 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. Alcalde 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
Universidad Central De Venezuela Caracas DDS
Central University Of Venezuela, Luis Razetti School Of Medicine Dentistry
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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