Dr. Brian R. Carkner was born and raised in Saratoga Springs. He attended Stony Brook University for his undergraduate studies, graduating with honors. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, where he was ranked number one in his class and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society in 2012.

Dr. Carkner was accepted into the Northwell Health Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program, a six-year residency where Dr. Carkner also obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. As part of his training, he completed a one-year general surgery internship at a Level 1 trauma center and served as the chief resident of oral and maxillofacial surgery for his final year.

Following the completion of his training, Dr. Carkner returned to Saratoga Springs, and having known Dr. Kelling and Dr. Condry for many years was thrilled to join Northeast Surgical Specialists, a practice that he has always admired.

Dr. Carkner is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He is proficient in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery and taking a special interest in dental implant surgery, dentoalveolar surgery and orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery). He prides himself on giving each patient the time and quality of care they deserve.

Dr. Carkner is married and when he is not working, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He looks forward to meeting you and taking care of all of your oral and maxillofacial surgical needs.