
Dr. Herman Kao DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1625 SAINT LOUIS AVE. FORT WORTH TX, 76104About
Dr. Herman Kao is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in FORT WORTH, TX. Dr. Kao specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Kao 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. Kao 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 Michigan Medical School 2003
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 2006
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