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Dr. James Mitsuo Osaki DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
4212 N 16th St Phoenix AZ, 85016About
Dr. James Osaki is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Osaki specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Osaki 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. Osaki 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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1919 EAST THOMAS ROAD PHOENIX AZ 85016LOS NINOS HOSPITAL, INC.l
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350 WEST THOMAS ROAD PHOENIX AZ 85013