Our Surgeons

Dr. McLaughlin is excited to be back home! Born and raised in Nashville, his education and training have taken him to both Alabama and Florida. He received his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in Exercise Science. He then followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. McLaughlin continued to Florida earning his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida and completing his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Florida, Jacksonville.

Dr. McLaughlin is excited to return to Nashville and join Midstate Oral Surgery! He practices the full scope of oral and facial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, corrective jaw surgery, noninvasive facial cosmetics, TMJ surgery,pathology and reconstructive surgery, and facial trauma surgery.

Dr. McLaughlin is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also an active member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Tennessee Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Tennessee Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

Dr. McLaughlin and his wife Lauren have two sons, Thomas and Daniel. They enjoy traveling and finding new outdoor adventures! Dr. McLaughlin enjoys mountain biking and golfing in his free time. He and Lauren also enjoy spending time on the lake with friends and returning to Auburn on weekends in the fall to enjoy college football.

Dr. DiLuzio was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida before his education and training took him to Alabama. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, and completed his surgical residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

During his residency Dr. DiLuzio completed research in facial trauma surgery as well as oral cavity reconstruction in pediatric pathology. After completing his residency training, Dr. DiLuzio moved to Nashville to join Midstate Oral Surgery! His clinical interests include dentoalveolar surgery, dental implantology, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma and reconstructive surgery, TMJ surgery, and head and neck pathology.

Dr. DiLuzio is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also an active member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, and the American Medical Association.

Dr. DiLuzio and his wife Abby are welcoming their first child in May. They enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors with their golden retriever, and attending as many concerts as time allows. They are excited to start their next chapter in Nashville and look forward to discovering all that Tennessee has to offer.

Dr. Duckworth was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and is happy to return to Nashville to begin practicing at Mid State Oral Surgery & Implant Center. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a minor in Korean at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. After completion, he then went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry where he was heavily involved in orofacial pain research as well as community service and leadership opportunities.

His education brought him to Nashville, Tennessee where he worked with Dr. Mckenzie prior to his matriculation into his Oral Maxillofacial residency training. At that time, he and his family fell in love with Southern hospitality, the people, the food and the rolling hills of Tennessee. After a short year, opportunity took him to Phoenix, Arizona where he completed his oral maxillofacial surgical training at Banner/University of Arizona’s OMFS program. There he developed clinical interests in maxillofacial trauma, dentoalveolar surgery (dental extractions, bone grafting, implants), maxillofacial reconstruction, pathology, jaw corrective surgery, and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery. He also completed research on temporomandibular joint surgery and technological advancements for safe anesthesia delivery.

Dr. Duckworth is board eligible with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also an active member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, and the Tennessee Dental Association. He is passionate about education, active involvement within the specialty, and innovation.

He is thrilled to be back in “Music City” to provide services for the community. He and his wife, Tori have four beautiful children and are anxious to plan their southern roots. As a family, they are actively engaged in their community schools, athletics, and their faith. Dr. Duckworth is often found on some adventure with his children, spending time with his wife, running, or enjoying the outdoors. Given his love of snow skiing, giving up the slopes of Utah was a hard sale for Dr. Duckworth, but joining the strong values and incredible team of Mid-State Oral Surgery was well worth the sacrifice.

Dr. Mills is a deeply committed and experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a rich family history in dentistry spanning over a century. Born and raised in Enterprise, Alabama, Dr. Mills hails from a long line of dedicated dentists, with his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all having served the community as general dentists. This family tradition of oral healthcare delivery has been ingrained in him from an early age, driving his passion for dental excellence.

Dr. Mills attended college at the University of Alabama, where he nurtured his academic prowess while cheering for the Crimson Tide. He then furthered his passion for oral health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry.
Seeking to expand his horizons and delve deeper into the medical field, Dr. Mills then pursued his medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, subsequently completing a rigorous residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Today, Dr. Mills specializes in extractions, dental implants including zygomatic implants, and orthognathic (jaw) surgery.

Dr. Kim is board eligible by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He holds hospital privileges at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.

Dr. Kim was born in Chicago and raised in Seattle, Washington. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. He completed his Oral Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in upstate New York. He is currently an MBA candidate at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Dr. Kim’s clinical interests include dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery, facial trauma surgery.

During his free time, you will find Dr. Kim exploring Chicago and Nashville. Dr. Kim is thrilled and honored to serve our patients in Tennessee.