
Darren Alexander
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
6284 US Hwy 98 Hattiesburg MS, 39402About
Dr. Darren Alexander is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Alexander specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander 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.
Education and Training
University of Mississippi BS - Biology 1999
UMMC DMD 2004
Idaho State University AEGD 2007
UMMC OMFS 2018
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- American Dental Association
- Mississippi Dental Association
- South Mississippi Dental Society
Darren Alexander's Practice location
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- Dr. Darren Keith Alexander DMD6284 U S HIGHWAY 98 HATTIESBURG MS 39402
- Dr. Griffin Harold West D.M.D.1421 S 28TH AVE HATTIESBURG MS 39402
- Dr. Clay Barton Thames D.D.S.6284 U S Highway 98 Hattiesburg MS 39402
- Dr. Bennett Van York D.D.S.1421 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39402
- Dr. John Stephen Cockerham D.D.S.1421 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS 39402
- Dr. John Boone Roberson Other811 South 28th Avenue Hattiesburg MS 39402
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