If there is one thing that Dr. Pitarra and her team care more about than anything else, its listening to the needs and wants of our patients. Building patient relationships is key to making your visits comfortable, comprehensive and family-friendly, so we hope that you will enjoy getting to know our team. We always take the time to explain treatments in more detail, making the overall experience even more comfortable.
Dr. Pitarra is incredibly proud of the many patients shes gotten to know over the years. To her and her team, every patient is a part of one big family. Whenever you need a treatment completed, you can expect us to treat you like we would any of our family members. That means taking the time to explain treatments thoroughly, making sure that you feel comfortable about all your options for care, and following up with you after treatment to make sure everything is going smoothly.
Dr. Pitarra and Dr. Vela are united in their mission to provide excellent dental care that not only helps a patient feel better while they are in the chair, but is designed to benefit them for a lifetime to come. They enjoy getting to know each patient on a personal level so they can tailor their approach based on a persons unique needs, guaranteeing premium comfort as well as a gorgeous result. To learn a little more about them ahead of your first visit, click on the images below!
Dr. Pitarra chose dentistry as her career because the combination of art and science keeps the work interesting every day! She also really enjoys the strong work/life balance, which allows her to spend lots of time with her loved ones while also giving patients the attention they deserve.
Dr. Pitarra and her husband Jason have three children named Sam, Preston, and Camilla! Outside of the dental office, you can usually find her hanging out with her family, hunting, fishing, going on long runs, and practicing yoga.
Dr. Amy Vela has been practicing dentistry for over 12 years, and she says that her favorite part of her job is interacting with her patients and helping them change their lives for the better. For her, nothing is more fulfilling than seeing someone radiate with renewed confidence after she has given them a beautiful smile. To start getting to know Dr. Vela before you come to see us, keep reading below!
Dr. Vela was drawn to dentistry because she saw that it would give her the opportunity to truly help people and make her community a healthier place. She also loves to educate people to make a lasting, positive impact on their lives. Plus, dentistry is unique within the healthcare field, as it allows for a good balance between work, family, and social life.
Dr. Vela received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and then she earned her dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Following graduation, she dedicated herself to being a lifelong learner so she could always offer her patients the best and most up-to-date care. So, every year, she completes several hours of continuing education and attends numerous conferences, meetings, and lectures to grow and refine her skillset. To date, she has trained to offer minimal sedation, Invisalign, and soft tissue laser therapy. She also maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Nueces Valley District Dental Society.
Dr. Vela has been married to Eric for 12 years, and they have 3 beautiful children, Mia, Matthew, and Maddie. Most of her weekends are dedicated to keeping up with her kids and attending their sporting events, but sometimes, they all enjoy getting away and visiting the beach or their ranch.