Dr. Stone Rangarajan Thayer DMD, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Stone Thayer is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Thayer specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Thayer 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. Thayer 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
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Dental 2001
University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Hospital Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2004
Washington University’s John M. Olin School of Business Finance and Management
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Craniofacial Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Fellowships
- Charleston Area Medical Center in West Virginia Craniofacial and Reconstructive surgery 2010
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