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Dr. Karl Cuddy MD, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVE PORTLAND OR, 97227About
Dr. Karl Cuddy is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Cuddy specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Cuddy 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. Cuddy 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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LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTERl
2801 N GANTENBEIN AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97227LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210PROVIDENCE PORTLAND MEDICAL CENTERl
4805 NE GLISAN STREET PORTLAND OR 97213