Dr. John Wesley Emison M.D., D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
2516 Samaritan Dr Suite H San Jose CA, 95124About
Dr. John Emison is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. Emison specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Emison 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. Emison 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1987
University of California 1980
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1987
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