Dr. Alexander Hoghooghi D.D.S., M.D.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
900 Welch Rd Suite 100 Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Alexander Hoghooghi is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Hoghooghi specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Hoghooghi 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. Hoghooghi 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny MD
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1999
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