Our Team
Dr. John Stanford, DDS
Dr. John was raised and has lived most of his life here in Ripley, MS. He graduated Ripley High in 1980 and received his undergraduate degree from Ole Miss in 1984. Before starting dental school at University of Tennessee Memphis, he married Terri Stanford in May of 1984. While in dental school, they had two of their three boys- Stephen and Taylor. Adam arrived shortly after moving back to Ripley. Dr. John joined his dad, Dr. Clarence, in his practice in 1989 where he has been practicing since. This year we celebrated his 30th year of practice! Dr. John is on the board for Baptist Hospital and is involved at his church, First Baptist Ripley. In his free time he enjoys lots of fishing, grilling, playing music, and playing with his five grandchildren- Lucy, Olivia, Lily, Maggie and Clarence. We are so thankful for Dr. John! Come see him at the clinic, he is always accepting new patients.
Dr. Stephen Stanford, DDS
Dr. Stephen Stanford was raised in Ripley, MS and graduated Ripley High School in 2005. He went on to Ole Miss majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry and Spanish. While at Ole Miss, Stephen was an active member of Sigma Nu and spent a summer semester abroad in Ecuador to finish his Spanish minor. After graduating from Ole Miss in 2009, he went to Memphis to work at Baptist Hospital and Church Health Center. Dr. Stephen graduated from UT Dental in 2015. While in Memphis, he met and married Dr. Megan. During his time there, he was very involved with Baptist Collegiate Ministries, where he completed two mission trips to South America, and he commissioned into the United States Army. After graduating UT Dental, Dr. Stephen moved to San Antonio, TX to serve Active Duty as a dentist at Fort Sam Houston. While in San Antonio, Dr. Stephen and Megan welcomed their first baby girl, Lucy. He also completed a 9 month development in Kuwait and Qatar. The Stanfords moved back to North Mississippi spring of 2019 to complete Stanford Family Dental and Vision. Dr. Stephen currently serves as a Major in the United States Army Reserves and as President of Mississippi Dental Association District One. Shortly after, they welcomed their second baby girl, Lily, and they completed their family when Clarence was born in 2021. Dr. Stephen and Megan are loving being back home and serving Tippah County. Any free time Dr. Stephen has, he loves being on the lake, playing with their children, and serving with the Youth at their church, First Baptist Ripley.
Dr. Megan R. Stanford, OD
Now we would like you to meet our Optometrist, Dr. Megan. Dr. Megan Stanford was raised in Olive Branch, MS and graduated from Olive Branch High School in 2006 as Salutatorian of her class. She received a full scholarship to attend University of Memphis, where she was an active member in Phi Mu and the study abroad program. Dr. Megan completed a semester abroad in the United Kingdom, where her grandmother was born and raised. After completing a degree in Biology, Dr. Megan continued to achieve her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry. While at SCO, Dr. Megan was very active as President of the Lions Club and VP of Student Government Association. After graduating, she joined Dr. Stephen in San Antonio where she worked in a private practice with three locations. Dr. Megan is thankful to be back in North Mississippi and is very appreciative of the support Tippah County has shown of her practice! While you’re in the office you might see some or all of their children running around- Lucy, Lily, and Clarence. She loves her young patients, and she can do eye exams on babies, toddlers, kids of all ages. Some of her favorite patients while practicing in Texas were children! It is a common misunderstanding that children cannot have an eye exam until they know their letters, but there are other means we can check their prescription and the health of their eyes.
