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Mr. John W Torchia DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
75 Van Deene Ave Suite 201 West Springfield MA, 01089About
Dr. John Torchia is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in West Springfield, MA. Dr. Torchia specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Torchia 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. Torchia 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
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Practice At 75 Van Deene Ave Suite 201
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jonathan C Sudol DMD75 Van Deene Ave West Springfield MA 01089
- Dr. Brett Culver Denhart D.M.D., M.D.75 Van Deene Ave West Springfield MA 01089
- Anthony P Laudano DMD75 Van Deene Ave West Springfield MA 01089
- Dr. Christopher Robert Desesa D.M.D.75 Van Deene Ave West Springfield MA 01089
- Dr. Robert J Weinstock D.D.S.75 VAN DEENE AVE WEST SPRINGFIELD MA 01089
- Dr. Gerard E Winn DDS75 Van Deene Ave West Springfield MA 01089
Nearest Hospitals
MERCY MEDICAL CTRl
271 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1104BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTERl
759 CHESTNUT STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1199SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN (THE)l
516 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 1104