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Dr. Leonardo Rios-Andersen

Dentist | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

5955 Zeamer Ave Elmendorf Air Force Unknown -, 99999
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Dr. Leonardo Rios-Andersen is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Unknown, -. Dr. Rios-Andersen specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Rios-Andersen 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. Rios-Andersen 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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Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Dental Association, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

What do you attribute your success to?

  • G-d, wonderful support of family and dedication of co-workers. Prides himself by doing right by patients.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • 13 years active duty military United States Air ForceChief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Misawa Air Base, Japan and then at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Faculty for the Advanced Education General Dentistry and Triage Team Chief for the 35th Med Group, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska from 2008-2011. MILITARY AWARDS & DECORATIONS: 2005 Pacific Air Forces Dental Junior Officer of the Year 2005 Squadron & Medical Group Company Grade Officer of the Year December 2005 Rock Award, MDG Award for Providing Consistent Sustained Rock-Solid Performance 2006 Pacific Air Forces Outstanding Dental Officer of the Year 2006 35th Dental Squadron FGO of the year 2008 Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service December 2004-June 2008 2011 Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service June 2004-November 2011 Individual = collective achievements; Air Force training Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol), AF longevity Service, AF Overseas Ribbon Long, Global War in Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award.

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Leonardo Rios-Andersen

5955 Zeamer Ave Elmendorf Air Force -
Unknown, - 99999
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New patients: 907-580-5010
Fax: 907-580-5022

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12641 Old Glenn Hwy #103 -
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
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