Dr. Michael John Foran D.M.D., OMFS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
401 Carpenter Rd Building 525 Fort Myer VA, 22211About
Dr. Michael Foran is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Fort Myer, VA. Dr. Foran specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Foran 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. Foran 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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