His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars. In his practice, Dr. Ames focuses on dental implant surgery and reconstructive surgery. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). He honors several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).