Dr. Stephen Yallourakis MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
105 W Stone Dr Suite 1a Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Stephen Yallourakis is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Yallourakis specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Yallourakis 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. Yallourakis 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1989
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1987
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