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Samuel J. McKenna MD, DDS

Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

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

Conditions and Treatments

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

Services

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 is an exceptional Doctor. Wealth of knowledge and expertise. Wouldn't trust anyone other than Dr. McKenna for the purpose of my visit. He's amazing.
September 26, 2026
Dr. McKenna as well as his resident (?fellow) provided excellent care. Dr. McKenna is one of the best physicians ever.
September 20, 2026
Very good
September 16, 2026
Excellent, as always!
August 29, 2026
This was literally the worst experience I've ever had with a doctor at Vanderbilt. I asked for referrals and was blown off. Congrats that they snipped the stitch that was attaching the drain in from my ER visit. Other than that, it was completely apparent that my issues weren't their problem.
August 21, 2026
Dr McKenna always takes the time required to provide a clear picture of my status & explain the treatment options available to me.
August 21, 2026
Dr McKenna is a exceptional Dr.. Explained everything and saved me so much stress!
August 20, 2026
Very helpful guidance.
August 3, 2026
I would recommend Dr. McKenna to anyone and I would trust the care of my children to him, though I pray his services are never needed by my children:)
July 15, 2026