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Dr. Robert Whittaker D.M.D., M.D., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Robert Whittaker D.M.D., M.D.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

5/5(30)
10 W 3rd St Sterling IL, 61081
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Robert Whittaker is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Sterling, IL. Dr. Whittaker specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Whittaker 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. Whittaker 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 Illinois College of Medicine 1994

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Dr. Robert Whittaker D.M.D., M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 10 W 3rd St

10 W 3rd St -
Sterling, IL 61081
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New patients: 815-625-4790
Fax: 815-625-4809

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Patient Experience with Dr. Whittaker


5.0

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Dr. Robert Whittaker D.M.D., M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 30 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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