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Dr. Abed Alkhatib DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
4747 Main St Bridgeport CT, 06606About
Dr. Abed Alkhatib is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Bridgeport, CT. Dr. Alkhatib specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Alkhatib 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. Alkhatib 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
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2008
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- Dr. Dilshan Gunawardena MD, DMD, FACS982 E Main St Bridgeport CT 06608
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- Dr. Alan Rissolo M.D10 Mott Ave Norwalk CT 06850
- Dr. John Patrick washington Kelly M.D., D.M.D.1450 Chapel St New Haven CT 06511
- Dr. Jeffrey Scott Berkley DDS323 MAIN STREET WEST HAVEN CT 06516
Nearest Hospitals
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITALl
267 GRANT STREET BRIDGEPORT CT 6610MILFORD HOSPITAL, INCl
300 SEASIDE AVENUE MILFORD CT 6460