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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
I am literally 30 minutes post-extractions and writing this review. I cannot say enough about how positive my experience has been with Taylor & Ratliff, but specifically Dr. Blumberg and Nikki. I had 3 teeth removed and a bone graft done in under an hour. The process was explained to me before during and after. I went in knowing what to expect, and most importantly that my comfort was their top priority. We had to take a break after my first tooth, because I was a little overwhelmed. Everyone graciously gave me the time needed, and outlined all options including stopping right then. It wasn't only important but clearly the top priority that I was okay before moving forward. I felt so relieved with the reassurance that we completed the process. Truly a horrible thing to go through was made very bearable by this team. Thank you so much Dr. Blumberg and Nikki (and there was another wonderful woman whose name has escaped me)!
- Robert Stroh
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Dr. Taylor did an incredible job extracting my tooth and preparing my jaw for an implant.
- Rick Hammond
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The best place to go for wisdom teeth removal! All the staff here is very friendly and professional!
- Norma Hurtado
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The office is very nice, the support staff are helpful, and the surgical teams are great. This was my third procedure there, and all have been quick and virtually painless.
- Bruce Bowling
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Had to get 2 back molars pulled today on the same side of my mouth. Been very leary of dentists since my last dentis Dr. Slotten retired. I have to say I had the best experience despite the circumstances obviously lol I recommend Dr. Blumberg and his assistant (I apologize I forgot her name) at Taylor & Ratliff for any oral surgery needs! They were so great the whole staff is professional and communicates well with the fact my appointment had to be rescheduled and then on a hurricane day and they still made it happen and how they explain every step of the procedure from start to finish too.The billing was easy too ! Then afterwards a few hours later Dr. Blunberg did a follow up call himself to check on me and make sure everything was going well and if I had any questions come up.
- Sher McCormick