Anthony Massaro, DMD

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Get to know Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Anthony Massaro, who serves patients in Florida.

Dr. Massaro is a skilled oral & maxillofacial surgeon working alongside his partner, Dr. Andrew L. Skigen, at First Coast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. They have three convenient locations in Jacksonville, Lake City, and Amelia Island, Florida.

The dental duo have knowledge and expertise that uniquely qualifies them to manage a wide variety of problems relating to the bone, muscle and skin of the mouth, jaw and face.  They practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. They also treat facial injuries, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, and perform a full range of dental implant and bone grafting procedures. 

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Massaro graduated from the University of Pittsburgh before moving to Florida in 2007 to pursue his Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University. Upon completion of his master’s degree, he went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2012 where he was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honors society.

He then matched and promptly enrolled in a 6-year OMFS residency program at the University of Florida -Jacksonville. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida in 2016 and completed his comprehensive training in all phases and aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery in 2018. 

In good standing with a number of professional dental organizations, Dr. Massaro is an active member of the Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the Northeast District Dental Association.

In addition, he is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, a Delegate of the Northeast District Dental Association to the Florida Dental Association, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

His hospital affiliations include: Baptist Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Jacksonville and is a certified provider for Veteran’s Affairs.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializes in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaws. It is an internationally recognized surgical specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries, and esthetic aspects of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. Their training involves a four-year graduate degree in dentistry and the completion of a minimum four-year hospital surgical residency program.

Among Dr. Massaro’s volunteer work includes: treatment of dental needs in rural communities; I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless Dental Clinic; and “Give Kids A Smile” American Dental Association initiative to reach underserved dental needs for children.

In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, Amelia, working on his home in San Marco, golfing, playing soccer, and cheering on his hometown Pittsburgh sports teams.

Additional Information

In addition to his medical degree, he holds an undergraduate degree acquired at the University of Pittsburgh (2007) and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biomedical Science earned at Barry University. 



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