Our Amazing Team
At Tower Dental Associates, we value our patient relationships and make it a priority to deliver the gentle, compassionate care you deserve from a dentist in Gainesville. We always strive to develop lifelong relationships with our clients and work hard to provide exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere for you.
“I enjoy being a cosmetic and family dentist because it provides me the opportunity to interact closely with patients and their families while improving their dental health. I am committed to making every patient feel comfortable and educated about their dental needs.”
Dr. John A. Samarkos,
DMD
Education
Dr. John A. Samarkos graduated from the University of Florida with Honors BS in Zoology in 1987. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 1991 from UF. He started a private practice with his wife Dr. Maria E.Rodriguez- Samarkos in 1993. Today, they have a successful dental practice in Gainesville, Florida.
Continuing Education
Dr. John A. Samarkos graduated from the University of Florida with Honors BS in Zoology in 1987. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 1991 from UF. He started a private practice with his wife Dr. Maria E.Rodriguez- Samarkos in 1993. Today, they have a successful dental practice in Gainesville, Florida.
“My primary goal is to provide every patient exceptional and individualized care and have them enjoy every visit to our office. Everyone in our team makes the journey to a new beautiful smile a positive and fun experience.
Dr. Maria Rodriquez-Samarkos,
DMD
Speaks Fluent Spanish
Education
Dr. Maria E. Samarkos graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Microbiology in 1986. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 1991 from UF. She continued her dental education completing a General Practice Residency at the University of Maryland Hospital and the University of Maryland Dental School in 1991. She started working in private practice in 1991 in Dunnellon, Florida and started her private practice with her husband, John A. Samarkos, in 1993. Today, they have a successful dental practice in Gainesville, Florida.
Continuing Education
Keri Carlton,
Dental Hygienist When Keri's not in the office serving patients, you can find her spending time outdoors, hiking, wakeboarding, boating and watching her kids play sports!
Tricia Ferris,
Dental Hygienist There are two keys to Tricia's heart: Disney and candy. Don't expect her to limit either of those in her daily life.
Cindy Tapp-Albrecht,
Office Manager When Cindy isn't being a ray of sunshine to everyone in the office, she's loving on her fur babies, Daisy (her dog) and Bella (her cat).
Erica Riddle,
Patient Coordinator Outside of the office, you may find Erica at the nearest Starbucks, heading to her favorite concert, or spending time with her kids.
Katlynn Vaughn,
Dental Assistant Katlynn's favorite dental joke: "What does the Dentist of the year receive? A little Plaque!"
Mickie Parker,
Dental Assistant Mickie will always greet you with a big smile! If she is not a work ,you will find her crafting and singing Bon Jovi.
Our Mission
