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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.
Dr. McKenna was honestly one of the best physician experiences I've had, and not just at Vanderbilt. He came in, showed interest in my problem, listened to my complaints and questions patiently, provided thorough explanations of my symptoms and the treatment options, made recommendations, and acted in a manner that seemed like he had nowhere else to be except in that room with me. I did not feel rushed in any way or like he was trying to get to his next patient. Although my issue is not necessarily easily solvable, unfortunately, I could not have been more pleased with my appointment and time with Dr. McKenna! Can we somehow get him to be my primary care doctor? ;)
January 18, 2024
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He was very professional!
January 12, 2024
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Dr. McKenna is EXCELLENT
January 8, 2024
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We where very Pleased with this doctor.
December 7, 2023
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Everyone was very kind and answered all my questions!
December 1, 2023
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Loved that he listened and understood my concerns that I had about the upcoming surgery
November 15, 2023
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Overall it was a positive experience, when one is sick there is always a degree of apprehension.
November 10, 2023
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This was an excellent experience. Every person who worked with me was dutiful, kind, and dedicated.
November 5, 2023
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I would recommend to anyone this is the best
November 1, 2023
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