Dr. Kelsey LaPorte, MD/DDS
Dr. Kelsey LaPorte enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin, and their son. She loves music, cooking, hiking, and being in nature.
Educational Background
• Graduated with a BS in Biology from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• Graduated with DDS from dental school at Creighton University with highest academic distinction
• Received a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Received licensure as a board-certified physician
• Completed residency training at Omaha Children’s Hospital in General Surgery with a special focus on head and neck, pediatric general, and cleft lip/palate, and Craniofacial surgical training
• Appointed chief resident in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division at Nebraska Medical Center (with the highest distinction)
Fun Facts About Dr. Kelsey LaPorte, MD/DDS
• Loves all kinds of cheese
• Is dual board-certified in the state of Tennessee as both a physician and an oral surgeon
• Currently has five pets
Why Oral Surgery
Dr. LaPorte ultimately chose Oral Surgery because she loved the scope of practice and the precision of the surgery. She loves being able to do a wide variety of procedures that require very high skill level and lots of attention to detail to be done not just well but exceptionally well.
Favorite Part of Practicing at Tennessee Valley Oral Surgery
Dr. LaPorte's favorite part of working at TVOS is feeling like she gets to work with her close friends every single day. She says, "We all align in our goals for outstanding patient care, we have mutual respect and we get to enjoy our time together at work every day."