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Peoria Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

2 Doctors Found
Of the 2 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Peoria shown on this page:
  • 1 Award winners
  • 14 Reviews
  • Average rating is 4 stars
  • Average wait time is 10 minutes

Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Peoria, IL

John J Otten, MD
2807 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • General Dentistry
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • 17 years experience
  • 4 star medical school
Nizar N Merheb, MD, DDS

Nizar N Merheb, MD, DDS

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(14) (8)
Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
3303 Griffin Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • 9 years experience
  • Patients' Choice Award
  • Completed fellowship
  • 3 star hospital
What are Oral Surgery Specialists?

An oral & maxillofacial surgeon is a physician who surgically corrects conditions of the mouth and surrounding facial structures including the head, neck and jaws. These doctors usually start out as dentists before undertaking extensive surgical and medical training.

Some common procedures performed by oral & maxillofacial surgeons are:

  • Cleft lip and palate diagnosis and surgical correction
  • Removal of impacted teeth
  • Bone grafting or pre-prosthetic surgery for implants and dentures
  • Diagnosis and removal of cysts and tumors
  • Diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous malignancy (skin cancer) and lip reconstruction
  • Diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders (temporomandibular joint)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of fractures of the eye socket, cheek bone, nose, jaw and skull
  • Treatment of sleep apnea
  • Cosmetic surgery of the head and neck, such as facelifts, browlifts, rhinoplasty and lip enhancement

The area of Peoria, IL has a population of approximately 136,042 people. There are 2 oral & maxillofacial surgeons near Peoria, which gives it a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 68,021 residents or a ratio of 1 oral & maxillofacial surgeon per 27,977 households. There are 55,953 households in Peoria.