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Dr. George Fred Atwell DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. George Fred Atwell DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

901 Leighton Avenue Suite 401 Anniston AL, 36207

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Dr. George Atwell is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Anniston, AL. Dr. Atwell specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Atwell 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. Atwell 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

Emory University School Of Medicine 1972

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Dr. George Atwell, DDS

901 Leighton Avenue Suite 401 -
Anniston, AL 36207
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