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In the summer of 1960, Dr. John L. Coker, Jr., having been in practice in Jacksonville for one year following his residency in Oral Surgery in Philadelphia, moved to Gainesville to set up practice. At that time, there were no dental specialists in Oral Surgery in the Gainesville area, and he was received with some trepidation as the local dentists had been doing most of their own surgery. They would have referred difficult cases to Jacksonville. Because of that, Dr. Coker felt there was a need for a good oral surgeon in Gainesville, Florida, and he was certainly ready to fill that need with great capability.
He practiced alone for 12 years until Dr. Randall B. Caton joined his practice in July of 1972. Drs. Coker and Caton practiced together for 11 years until Dr. Coker’s retirement in 1983. Just prior to his retirement, Dr. Cesar Keathley, a graduate at the University of Florida and Oral Surgery Residency at the University of Virginia in Richmond, joined the practice for one year. He left to open his practice in Clearwater, Florida. After being in solo practice for a number of years after that, Dr. Caton was joined by Dr. Robert Fox in 1989. Dr. Fox left to create his own practice in 1992. Dr. Caton practiced alone, opening a new office in the Crown Pointe office complex in 1996. In 1998, Dr. Glenn N. Taylor, Jr. (best known as JR) joined Randy Caton in the practice of surgery. Dr. Taylor brought a wealth of knowledge and experience from his very wonderful training at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In the late ’70s and early ’80s, the name of the specialty was changed from Oral Surgery to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This name change better describes the scope of our practice which includes the entire upper and lower jaw regions, jaw joints, and sinuses.
JR and Randy have been privileged to be partners together since 1998 and have been blessed to bring Oral Surgery services to the Gainesville and surrounding areas.
Taylor & Ratliff Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Patient Review
Very Impressed w Dr Taylor. He is sensitive to his patients’ needs, listens , and answers questions without you feeling rushed. I was extremely nervous about the oral surgery. The office staff , PA, and Dr T Carried soothing vibes . And for me I was impressed that Dr. has a strong interest in nutrition , and like myself , weary about big pharma. In my book that gets extra stars. Now it’s too early to know the outcome of this surgery - Dr T upfront about that. I’d appreciate prayer please. Thank You God Bless You and our country 😊
- Danielle Collette
Patient Review
Unbelievable. I went in with great apprehension because I had to have a bridge removed and two implants put in. I've had something done in the past that was a huge ordeal and painful. I was surprised at how quickly everything was done this morning and how smoothly, and I left feeling delighted I was in such professional hands with Dr. Taylor. I would recommend him to anyone
- Jennifer Webb
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Dr. Taylor and his staff were exceptionally professional and caring in taking care of me and my TMJ issues!
- Glenn
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Dr. Ratliff and staff are amazing. The caring personality of everyone I have dealt with has been overwhelming and not to mention their sense of humor to make you feel comfortable. I’ve hated dentist my entire life but being a patient of there’s is a blessing.
- Kim Bradley
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Without hesitation, I recommend Dr. Blumberg for any oral/maxillofacial needs. He is kind, relatable, and took the time to address all my questions/concerns. I never felt rushed during my visit and had clear options and a plan moving forward. The office is clean and everyone I encountered was welcoming and efficient. Very grateful to have established care with such a compassionate and clinically exceptional oral surgeon.
- Kristin Nobles