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Dr. Scott Delano Whitaker DMD MD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Dr. Scott Delano Whitaker DMD MD

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

2886 S Lamar Blvd Oxford MS, 38655

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Dr. Scott Whitaker is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Oxford, MS. Dr. Whitaker specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Whitaker 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. Whitaker 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1993

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Dr. Scott Delano Whitaker DMD MD's Practice location

Practice At 2886 S Lamar Blvd

2886 S Lamar Blvd -
Oxford, MS 38655
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New patients: 662-236-7888
Fax: 662-236-2025

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BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH MSl

2301 SOUTH LAMAR OXFORD MS 38655

Head north on South Lamar Boulevard 4528 ft
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YALOBUSHA GENERAL HOSPITALl

630 SOUTH MAIN STREET WATER VALLEY MS 38965

Head south on South Lamar Boulevard 2406 ft
Turn left onto Veterans Drive 1145 ft
Take the ramp 178 ft
Merge left onto MS 7 4.5 mi
Keep right at the fork onto MS 7 13.1 mi
Turn left onto Frostland Drive (MS 32) 3063 ft
Turn right onto Frostland Drive (MS 32) 1087 ft
Turn right 557 ft
Make a slight right 353 ft
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MERIT HEALTH BATESVILLEl

303 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BATESVILLE MS 38606

Head north on South Lamar Boulevard 1.2 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Lamar Boulevard 693 ft
Keep left at the fork onto South Lamar Boulevard 96 ft
Take the ramp 1044 ft
Merge left onto US 278 22.8 mi
Turn left onto Medical Center Drive 2801 ft
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