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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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Dr. Taylor, Hailey, Melissa, Mandy, and Zara were wonderful!!! The answered ALL of my questions and showed me everything they were using for my surgery because I needed to know. Their care, kindness, and humor made me glad to have a tooth removed and an implant put in!!! Thank you!!
- Nancy Dingus
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- Amy Hires
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Dr. Taylor & his amazing staff have taken care of me and then both my kids when they needed wisdom teeth removed. Dr. Taylor is a skilled oral surgeon who takes the time to get to know his patients. This made all the difference for my autistic son. Thanks to everyone at Taylor & Ratliff!
- Mary Benedict
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It was a great experience.
- Lisa Kelleher
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I want to praise Dr. Taylor, surgical assistant Lacie Wilson, and their whole staff. They have such empathy for their patients. I have been seeing Dr. Taylor since 2006 due to some dental side effects of chemo treatment. He has ALWAYS taken amazing care of my teeth while being very mindful snd accommodating to my anxiety. Today was no exception. Once I made Lacie aware of my apprehension for a surgical procedure, Dr. Taylor came in with a plan. A few days later, I had my surgery, which was today, and it went off without a hitch. I have hard to find veins and Doc was so gentle I barely felt anything. Then off to lala land! He sent me home with a few pain meds, but I’ve only had to take very small amounts. Another sign of a very good surgeon. I’m assuming he is just as gentle when you are put to sleep. This man has skills and hands from God! He is a true blessing! Thank you Dr. T, Lacie, and everyone that helped today! I appreciate all of your kindness! I recommend these folks with all my heart! They truly care❤️
- Patty K