Oral Surgery of Springfield is the Mom and Pop, private practice office of Frank A. Cornella DDS, MD who, with his wife/office manager, Gayle A. Cornella RN, BSN, are indebted to the people of the Ozarks for enabling him to provide oral and maxillofacial surgical care since 1998. Every one of us at Oral Surgery of Springfield views each day as an opportunity to demonstrate their gratitude to the community for the privilege to provide healthcare. Likewise, we appreciate our state-of-the-art local hospitals, Cox and Mercy, with whom Dr. Cornella works to provide emergency department and hospital-based services as a member of their respected Medical Staffs. We welcome all persons without exception, period. We consider it a privilege to to provide care.
Frank A. Cornella, DDS, MD Dr. Cornella graduated with honors from the University of California, Irvine with a four-year, bachelors of science degree in Biology in 1985. As an undergraduate he was awarded membership to the prestigious academic fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Cornella went on to receive his doctorate in dentistry (DDS) from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). During his four years at UCLA Dr. Cornella performed and published research centered on oral herpes virus. After completing the four years of dental training at UCLA, Dr. Cornella obtained his medical training and MD degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. His oral and maxillofacial surgery residency training took place from 1989 through 1995 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. During that period he also completed an internship in general surgery. Dr. Cornella went on to include an additional fellowship year of training at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. This fellowship in oral and maxillofacial surgical oncology focused on operative management of head and neck tumors and associated reconstructive treatment. After completing eleven years of graduate training, Dr. Cornella taught and worked as an assistant professor in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Emory University and The Emory Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1998, after receiving his American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certification, Dr. Cornella accepted a position with St. Johns Physicians & Clinics. After nearly five years of employment, he separated from the St. Johns (now Mercy) Clinic in January 2002 to pursue his vision of creating an autonomous, private practice oral and maxillofacial surgery office and created Oral Surgery of Springfield. Dr. Cornella is a Diplomat to the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons(ABOMS), a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons(AAOMS), a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), the Greater Springfield Dental Society, the Greene County Medical Society, the Missouri State Medical Association, and the Missouri Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Hospital Affiliations include Cox Health and Mercy
1. Oral Surgery of Springfield offers the benefits of eleven years of post-college training, teaching experience as an Associate Professor at Emory University and continuous oral-maxillofacial surgery clinical experience right here in Springfield since 1998, all concentrated in a single doctor.
3. You will benefit from appropriate use of technology. This includes electronic medical records, Criticare brand vital signs monitors, Tuttnauer large-capacity automatic sterilizers and low-dose digital radiographic imaging with three-dimensional capability.
7. With a clean, comfortable, coffee-house-feel waiting area complete with free Wi-fi, streaming Pandora music, an extensive library of coffee-table books and complimentary hot beverages (available upon request during COVID-19), you will not feel like you are waiting for the next Greyhound bus to depart.
8. Dr. Cornella's mission is to serve the entire community, not just those who have become his patients of record. He considers it not only an obligation, but a privilege to respond to after-hours calls even from people who have never visited his office.
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Rating 3.2 out of 5 based on 74 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestRowdy Owens
a year ago
Never made it past the phone call. Rudeness chuckling at my situation. It's not about helping anymore. No alternatives offered.
Osiris Ayise
2 years ago
Went in for a scary multiple extractions ordeal and Dr Cornella and his assistant made it pleasurable and easy. I kept my mouth open longer for a spanking i used to get. Great office will suggest.
Anthony Medici
2 years ago
Had a great experience. The Doc was able to fix the previous dentists mistake and pull two more teeth with no issues at all with little to no pain at all.
Sam & Linda McCown
2 years ago
Very courteous and professional. Very caring and made me feel very at ease under the circumstances. They even called later in the day to see how I was doing.
Sasha Kalman
2 years ago
Overall great experience! Dr. Cornella is very knowledgeable and a great doctor. Really knows what he's doing he has a very steady hand.
Traci Quinn (TJ)
2 years ago
We wont go back! Pianful and horrifying! Frank A. Cornella, DDS, MD removed 2 of my dad's teeth. He went back because there was a bone sticking out. We thought maybe it was a piece of the tooth coming up to the gum. Which we know from previous experience is pretty common. My dad asked to be numbed Connella did not numb him with anything, he just yanked it out and then said it wasn't the tooth but a piece of jaw bone. My dad was in tears and has a high pain tolerance! Please beware!
phoebe sutton
2 years ago
I arrived for a consult on 32 year old implants with one failing. Waiting room and staff were very pleasant and helpful. Doctor and his medical staff were kind, very well trained. Although my appointment was a noon emergency visit for a consult, they went the extra mile to resolve my dental problem.
Elisa Castillo
2 years ago
Had a very good first experience! From the receptionist to the dental assistants, everyone was super sweet and professional. The dental assistant was very friendly and helped be more at ease. The doctor was also professional, had a good sense of humor, and everything went well. I'm waiting to have my surgery later and feel much more confident about it. Recommend!
Ms. Carolyn "Bunny"
2 years ago
Veterans BEWARE !! My appointment with Dr. Cornella was supposed to be March 25th for my lengthy surgery. After receiving the WORST possible care from Trish and Jennifer who are both part of his office staff, I canceled the appointment. If you are a Veteran, DO NOT go to this doctor!! I was made to wait for 5 weeks for my surgery after my first appointment. Jennifer at the front office refused to work with my work schedule. I had an implant that was failing and causing me a tremendous amount of pain. The cap on the implant began to twist completely around which was even more painful. I called the office to see if the doc could help me and after being treated like I had a disease by Jennifer I then asked to speak to the doctor himself, who by the way is also an MD!! She refused to let me speak with him. That same evening the cap came completely out leaving a hole in my mouth that would have to be there and prone to infection for the next five weeks! I attempted another phone call to which I was told again, sorry and NO you cannot speak to the doctor about it. My first surgery was scheduled for Feb 25, 2022. I received a call on Monday, Feb 21, inquiring how we felt about driving in the forecasted snow. We drive 120+ miles one way, but we were prepared to make the journey after waiting for 5 weeks!! Trish informed me that no one was willing to risk their lives just for us. Needless to say, I was ok with that until she stated my next appointment would have to wait another 5 weeks !! When I asked to leave a message to speak with our doctor Trish screamed and said, "no no no you cannot talk with the doctor". Not one time did we ever hear anyone at that office apologize for my pain or the wait "I" would have to endure until my next appointment. I could not remain on the call because my time to go to work was upon me, so my husband took over the call. Now let me comment here, my husband is the most laid-back guy I have ever known; after 20 years of marriage, I still cannot get a rise out of him. Within 30 seconds of him speaking with Trish, she began screaming at him at the top of her lungs accusing him of wanting to "leave her children motherless" just to be there for our appointment!! It was either wait the 5 additional weeks or nothing !! Absurd behavior from a human being. I then called the VA Administration and spoke with the person in charge to express my husband's and my reservations about going to this surgery now. What kind of care could I possibly receive after being screamed at. They agreed and not only canceled my appointment but assured me NO OTHER VETERAN will be sent to this office. I did not serve my country to be screamed at by the office staff and violation of my rights to speak with my own doctor !!! This Dr. Cornella, DDS, MD needs to own up to the way his ENTIRE staff treats others, but I have my doubts that he has ever bothered to read any reviews about his practice. I hope this review helps everyone, NOT just Veterans! We are all important and do not deserve to be treated as nasty as these folks are. Let's NOT give them any more patients to abuse, please. Carolyn Snider
Shana Hanger
2 years ago
Excellent surgeon and staff. Tori removal completed with excellent results. Highly recommend!
KATHY David
2 years ago
Everyone treated me so wonderful. I had all my top teeth pull and one was impacted. They all were the best begaining to end. I was very scared these people are wonderful. Thank you all!
charles larremore
2 years ago
My wife went for sedation to get teeth pulled as she has dentophobia. They were more then understanding of her needs. She was well taken care of and they were amazing about following up to make sure she was ok. Will definitely be seeing them again next time we need a dentist! Thank you Dr. Cornella!
Christina Baker
2 years ago
I had a very dear friend visit this establishment. She was greeted with rudeness by the staffs and the Dr was even worse!! I recommend that NOONe visit this place of business. They would rather make a person feel bad about themselves as opposed to helping them WITH THEIR TEETH which is why my friend was theee to begin with. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU at Oral Surgery of Springfield!!!
Amy Mattingly
2 years ago
I normally do not leave many reviews. I understand everyone has an issue from time to time, but I felt I must provide some important information for future visitors. 1. If you are looking for a clean, organized facility that makes you feel comfortable, this is not the place for you. 2. If you do not like being treated like you have a disease, this place is not for you. 3. If you want a doctor with good bedside manners, this is not the place for you. 4. If you want a doctor that cares about your concerns and genuinely cares, not your place. 5. If you like professionalism and being treated like a valued customer, this is definitely not the place for you. 6. If the VA tries to send you here, please refuse! Can they get the job done, yes! BUT...if any of the above things are important to you, please reconsider. We were able to be seen at our normal dentist the next day and get the explanation for my husband's pain and a plan for future treatment (he was 6 days post-op). Our nurse was kind and understanding but the doctor knew my husband was in a lot of pain and was not gentle at all. I honestly think he overbooks himself to the point he is running from room to room then back to a room. He had to keep asking the same questions over and over again. My hope in leaving this review is the doctor changes the way he runs his business before something worse happens. Wanting to make a lot of money should not come at the cost of the quality of patient care.
Shawn Wells
2 years ago
the doctor did an outstanding job! had all my teeth removed(or cut out) only took an hour and a half under sedation. this was yeasterday. mouth is sore but no painful spots at all! would recommend to all friends and family. went to a different oral surgeon in springfield a few years ago only 6 teeth removed painful and not even close to the same results..
Ian McGee
2 years ago
I did not get a chance to meet with this doctor, but his staff is the worst. First, I had some work scheduled to do, and I wanted to change the appointment to a consult, before the work, to vet that I like the doctor (I've recently moved to Springfield). The secretary gave me a difficult time about this, but ultimately said okay. I arrived 5 minutes early for my appointment, and the office still has a mask mandate, even though the city has lifted it. To be clear, this is TOTALLY okay with me. I have no problem with wearing a mask at all, but because the mask mandate has been lifted I didn't have one with me. The secretary asked me, in poor manner, if she could help me and if I had a mask. I said that I did not. She said I would have to buy one for $1 cash. AGAIN I AM NOT AN ANTI-MASKER - BUT I don't normally carry cash on me, and when she asked if I had a dollar, I said I did not. She said I'd need a mask for the doctor to see me... At this point I just walked out and here's why: 1. Maybe I should have known to bring a mask to a hospital environment. But I honestly didn't think about it. Any hospital, UCLA, COX, MERCY, is going to provide a free mask (again I don't carry cash on me) Which leads me to the reason I personally decided to ditch this dentist. 2. Dentists and oral surgeons make a very decent living. If this guy is going to charge his customers $1 per mask, all he cares about is making a buck. He doesn't care about the health of his patients. And that is a major flaw in a dentist. I personally make a decent enough living where I'm not living paycheck to paycheck. I just think about maybe a younger single mother who is living paycheck to paycheck and having a big dental expense coming up, and then getting salt in wound with $1 mask. I'd give them 0 stars if I could. Very unimpressed with this establishment. I will not be going back.
Carrie Spoores
2 years ago
I read the reviews and decided to go with this oral surgeon not for personality or communication, but for his medical expertise. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Dr. Cornella was, too. Medically. I had two extractions. I was sedated. I have had zero issues. I opted to take the pain medication before bed but discovered I did not need it. There is no inflammation at the extraction site, no tenderness and feels as if it is already healing. I was seen just yesterday. If any further oral surgery is needed, I will definitely return to Dr. Cornella. FOLLOW UP: Almost 1 week later and zero issues. The area was never tender or sensitive. It is healing incredibly.
Private Fun
2 years ago
First time, office staff was so nice, helpful and professional. Back office and assistant's were fantastic as was Dr. Cornella. I highly recommend them, I had to have my back molar pulled, didn't even realize it was out and he was done. Talk about an easy experience!!
Kristen Lentz
2 years ago
Dr Cornella took care of me well today. I needed to have all 4 wisdom teeth out. I get so much anxiety when it comes to dental anything. His team allowed my husband to come into the room until the anesthesia kicked in to help comfort me. So far, I've been pretty lucky to have mild pain. Thank you Dr Cornella, & your team!
Elizabeth Blackwell
2 years ago
My mother had a horrible experience at this office. The staff is rude and short tempered. The surgeon's bedside manner was equally terrible.
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