Dr. Rodney Nakano Nishimoto MD, DMD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Rodney Nakano Nishimoto MD, DMD

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

University Of Washington Oms 1959 Ne Pacific Stre Seattle WA, 98195
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Dr. Rodney Nishimoto is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Nishimoto specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Nishimoto 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. Nishimoto 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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Practice At University Of Washington Oms 1959 Ne Pacific Street Box 357134

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Seattle, WA 98195
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