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Samuel J. McKenna MD, DDS

Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

About Samuel J. McKenna

Areas of Expertise

  • Dental Implant Reconstruction
  • Facial Trauma
  • Facial and Jaw Reconstruction
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Skeletal Facial Deformities/Orthognathic Surgery

Locations

Vanderbilt Oral Health
2111 Belcourt Avenue, Suite 201
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery - University of California Los Angeles, 1980
  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 1983
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1984
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1987

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Will definitely recommend this team.
February 10, 2025
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Dr. McKenna and Jonathan Borg have been excellent from the consultation to the surgery to the follow up. They answered all my questions and made me feel very at ease every step of the way.
February 7, 2025
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Dr. McKenna is outstanding!
January 30, 2025
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So helpful to speak with a provider today and decide on best course of treatment rather than being told what treatment would be given.
January 28, 2025
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Dr. McKenna is the best doctor I know. His bedside manner is top notch, the care he shows for his patients is obvious, and I'll never trust anyone as much as I do him. He saved my life and I will forever be grateful for him
January 15, 2025
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All good
December 18, 2024
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Dr McKenna is fantastic. Took wonderful care of our son.
December 6, 2024
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All good
November 23, 2024
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Very thorough Explanations.
November 18, 2024
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