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Dr. Poorna Phaltankar DMD
Dentist | General Practice
2391 BRANDERMILL BLVD GAMBRILLS MD, 21054About
Dr. Poorna Phaltankar is a Dentist practicing in GAMBRILLS, MD. Dr. Phaltankar specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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