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Samuel J. McKenna MD, DDS

Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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About Samuel J. McKenna

Areas of Expertise

  • Dental Implant Reconstruction
  • Facial Trauma
  • Facial and Jaw Reconstruction
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Skeletal Facial Deformities
  • Total TM Joint Replacement

Locations

Vanderbilt Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Program
2200 Children's Way, 7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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. Samuel McKenna is fantastic, caring and very knowledgeable. He's a keeper
September 18, 2023
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He was good.
August 30, 2023
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Complete satisfaction with Dr. McKenna
August 3, 2023
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All Positive
August 1, 2023
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They really listened to my concerns
July 28, 2023
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Dr McKenna is an amazing doctor. He is number 1 of all oral surgeons. Impossible to find a doctor with this skill level in Nashville area.
July 24, 2023
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Dr. McKenna is brilliant! We feel incredibly grateful that our daughter is in Dr. McKenna's care. We are not only in awe of his surgical skills, but we appreciate how he listens to our daughter and patiently answers her questions.
July 14, 2023
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Supra
June 20, 2023
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Dr. McKenna is the best!
June 19, 2023
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