Dr. Walter Steven Michajlenko M.D., D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2780 State St Suite 9 Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. Walter Michajlenko is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Michajlenko specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Michajlenko 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. Michajlenko 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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University of California 1994
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