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Yasmil Descalzo-alfonso DDS
Dentist
1035 14TH AVE N NASHVILLE TN, 37208About
Dr. Yasmil Descalzo-alfonso is a Dentist practicing in NASHVILLE, TN. Dr. Descalzo-alfonso 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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1818 ALBION STREET NASHVILLE TN 37208SAINT THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITALl
2000 CHURCH ST NASHVILLE TN 37236SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPECIALTY SURGERYl
2011 MURPHY AVENUE NASHVILLE TN 37203