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Dr. Kenneth Lee Tankersley D.D.S AND M.D, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Kenneth Lee Tankersley D.D.S AND M.D

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

716 Denbigh Blvd Newport News VA, 23608

About

Dr. Kenneth Tankersley is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Tankersley specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Tankersley 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. Tankersley 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 Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2001

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1997

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2001

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Lee Tankersley D.D.S AND M.D's Practice location

Practice At 716 Denbigh Blvd

716 Denbigh Blvd -
Newport News, VA 23608
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MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITALl

2 BERNARDINE DRIVE NEWPORT NEWS VA 23602

Head northeast on Denbigh Boulevard (SR 173) 2054 ft
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RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601

Head northeast on Denbigh Boulevard (SR 173) 51 ft
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SENTARA CAREPLEX HOSPITALl

3000 COLISEUM DRIVE HAMPTON VA 23666

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