Dr. Thomas Patrick Rooney DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1703 Polaris Cir Ottawa IL, 61350About
Dr. Thomas Rooney is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Ottawa, IL. Dr. Rooney specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Rooney 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. Rooney 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
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
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