Dr. RodolfoVargasis a Pediatric Specialist who has practiced dentistry for over 30 years. He completed his dental and pediatric dental studies at the esteemed Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York in 1984 and 1986, respectively.
Over the next 15 years or so, Dr.Vargaslogged several accomplishments, including becoming an Assistant Professor and then Chairman of the Pediatric Departmentat the University of San Carlos in his hometown of Guatemala City. He also started his own private practice and worked for several years in Chicago, before moving to Harlingen, Texas, where he has been living and working for the past 14 years.
When hes not in the office, Dr.Vargasenjoys spending time with his wife and their dog, Duke. He's also a big sports fan and enjoys watching football, baseball, tennis and soccer. He loves the beach and makes an effort to visit South Padre Island whenever he can!
Dr. Vanesa Guerra Clements was born in Harlingen and grew up in the Rio Grande Valley area. After graduating from Baylor University, Dr. Clements attended the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston andearned her degree in Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS).Dr. Clements began practicing general dentistry in Dallas, Texas. In the summer of 2011,sheopened her private practice - Legacy Dental -in Brownsville, fulfillinga lifelong dream of returning home and serving those in her community. In 2019, she joined forces with Dr. Rodolfo Vargas and Dr. Maritza Chavez to open up Harlingen Heights Dental!
Dr. Clements is committedto providing the best care possible for her patientsand strives to stay up-to-date on the latest in dental health care. She has participated in numerous continuing education courses and attends several dental conferences throughout the country every year. She also is a member of the Rio Grande Valley Dental Association,the Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Clements enjoyseducating her patients on the benefits of oral hygiene and hasattended a multitude of Career Day events at localschools.
Family time is important to Dr. Clements and she enjoys chasing after her two young kiddos. Her husband, Joseph, is the Vice President of Operations at both Legacy Dental and Harlingen Heights Dental. Dr. Clements also enjoys shopping, baking, listening to music and exercising. She is an avid runner who has participated(and won trophies) in several marathons, half marathons, and 5K events!
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
