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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
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It was a great experience. The nurses took very good care of my child the Dr was great
- Madison Stein
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Amazing!! A wonderful staff who saw my 10 year old son. He was evaluated for severe tooth pain. And quickly brought back to have the tooth extracted the next morning. So thankful for Dr. Ratliff and the ladies at Taylor and Ratliff. So patient and kind.
- kristine silas
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Entire staff is totally focused on patient support and comfort.I was given pre- meds so I arrived relaxed. I was quickly shown to a procedure room and offered a blanket for comfort. Dr Taylor came in within 5 minutes and my procedure was over in what seemed like five minutes. I was told actual time 45 minutes. Dr Taylor is an exceptional oral surgeon.Grateful for such a positive experience.
- Cindie Whitehurst
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I will never let anyone else work on me besides Dr Ratliff and Dr Taylor. They listen and they understand ALL my sensitivity issues and do not try to diminish my needs, they just meet all of my needs and expectations going seriously above and beyond just for my comfort!! There is not a harder working team than this and they all truly care about each patient. They are family! ❤️
- Kimberly Meyer
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The staff was professional and caring. I would highly recommend this Taylor & Ratliff for oral surgery.. I had absolutely no complications or pain after surgery.
- Lisa Hicks