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105 NW 75th St, Gainesville

Call Us: (352) 331-4558

105 NW 75th St, Gainesville

Call Us:(352) 331-4558

"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 patients feel comfortable and educated about their dental needs."

-John A. Samarkos, DMD

Meet the doctor

John A. Samarkos, DMD

Dr. Samarkos and his wife, Dr. Maria Rodriguez-Samarkos, have two children, Andres and Nicolas, and a beautiful white Bichon named Rocco. In addition to staying busy with their children's activities, such as baseball and golf tournaments, they enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family in Tarpon Springs and Puerto Rico. A Tarpon Spring native, Dr. Samarkos moved to Gainesville for his undergraduate studies and liked it so much he decided to stay. He and his wife, Dr. Rodriguez-Samarkos, started their dental practice together in 1993.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine

University of Florida College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor of Science

University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida

"My goal is to provide each patient with exceptional and individualized care and have them enjoy every visit to our office. Everyone on our team makes the journey to a beautiful smile a positive and fun experience."

-Maria E. Rodriguez, DMD

Meet the doctor

Maria E. Rodriguez, DMD

Dr. Rodriguez-Samarkos and her husband, Dr. John Samarkos, have two children, Andres and Nicolas, and a beautiful white Bichon named Rocco. In addition to staying busy with their children's activities, such as baseball and golf tournaments, they enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family in Tarpon Springs and Puerto Rico. Dr. Rodriguez-Samarkos also enjoys cooking, reading, and water aerobics. Dr. Rodriguez-Samarkos moved to Gainesville for her undergraduate studies and liked it so much that she decided to make it her family home. She is bilingual, speaking fluent Spanish and English. She and her husband started their dental practice in 1993.

Experience

Dr. Rodriguez-Samarkos completed an advanced education general practice residency at the University of Maryland Hospital and the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore, Maryland. She has also completed advanced training in cosmetic, general, orthodontic, neuromuscular, and restorative dentistry. Dr. Rodriguez-Samarkos is an active member of the Alachua Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Florida Dental Association.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine

University of Florida College of Dentistry – Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor of Science

University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida

“My mission is to provide the best possible care for my patients in a comfortable, welcoming environment. I treat all my patients with compassion and warmth, and I believe in treating people with kindness.”

-Maliha Fatima, DMD, MS

Meet the doctor

Maliha Fatima, DMD, MS

Born in India, Dr. Fatima moved to the United States when she was 10 years old and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In her free time, she loves spending time with her son and husband, reading, traveling, hiking, working out at the gym, and riding her Peloton bike. She enjoys teaching, and during her undergraduate education, she was a lab assistant for organic chemistry and a tutor for math and science classes.

Experience

After working as a general dentist for several years, Dr. Fatima returned to the University of Florida's College of Dentistry to specialize in periodontics. As a periodontist, Dr. Fatima firmly believes in treating periodontal disease and achieving a healthy oral environment.