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Dr. Derek J Eaton D.D.S.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

4/5(10)
15 Buck Island Rd Bluffton SC, 29910
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Dr. Derek Eaton is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Bluffton, SC. Dr. Eaton specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Eaton 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. Eaton 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.

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Dr. Derek J Eaton D.D.S.'s Practice location

Practice At 15 Buck Island Rd

15 Buck Island Rd -
Bluffton, SC 29910
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New patients: 843-706-2146
Fax: 843-706-2149
http://www.mdadental.com

Practice At 660 Summit Crossing Pl Suite 303

660 Summit Crossing Pl Suite 303 -
Gastonia, NC 28054
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New patients: 704-865-0081
Fax: 704-865-6004

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Dr. Derek J Eaton D.D.S. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 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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HILTON HEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

25 HOSPITAL CENTER BLVD HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC 29925

Head northeast on Buck Island Road 670 ft
Turn right onto Fording Island Road (US 278) 5.1 mi
Continue straight onto William Hilton Parkway (US 278) 3.8 mi
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COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITALl

1000 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE HARDEEVILLE SC 29927

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BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

955 RIBAUT RD BEAUFORT SC 29902

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CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

2525 COURT DR GASTONIA NC 28052

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CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM KINGS MOUNTAINl

706 W KING ST KINGS MOUNTAIN NC 28086

Head north on Summit Crossing Place 198 ft
Turn left onto Court Drive 1175 ft
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Take the ramp on the right 1147 ft
Merge left onto Sen Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway (I 85) 9.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right 3425 ft
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433 MCALISTER RD LINCOLNTON NC 28092

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