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Dr. Alex Podaru, DMD

Dr. Alex Podaru, DMD

Sedation Dentistry
10+ years of experience

Dr. Alex Podaru, DMD is a sedation dentistry practitioner in Gainesville, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Montreal / Faculte De Medecine Dentaire in 2010. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 5 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

1395 Center Dr Rm D10-6 Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 273-8360

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Podaru's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Podaru

5.0

29 ratings, 17 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pam – Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Apr 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Renee R – May 21, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gregory P – Aug 22, 2019
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Apr 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DT in Lakeland – May 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lakeland – Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John primeau in Lakeland Florida – Feb 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Denise – Jan 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bailey – Jan 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leah in Lakeland Fl – Jan 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Raymond Belcher in Orlando, FL – Dec 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Orlando, FL – Dec 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Michele in Zephyrhills, FL – Nov 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jomalys Vazquez in Winter Haven, FL – May 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

One of our guiding principles is that patients come first. We do our utmost to provide gentle, quality-oriented periodontal care in a warm, caring, and comfortable environment.

Our goal is to work closely with your general dentist to help you maintain your natural teeth for a lifetime.

biography

Before graduating from the University of Florida's Periodontology program, Dr. Podaru's dental training began at the University of Montreal where he graduated top of his class. Dr. Podaru then followed up with a 12-month General Practice Residency...read more

  • Sedation Dentistry

  • Dentistry

  • Cosmetic Dentistry

  • Laser Dentistry

  • Neuromuscular Dentistry

  • Orofacial Pain Dentistry

  • University Of Florida / College Of Dentistry

    Residency Hospital, 2015

  • Jewish General Hosp-mcgill University

    Residency Hospital, 2011

  • University Of Montreal / Faculte De Medecine Dentaire

    Medical School, 2010

  • Marianopolis College

    Undergraduate School, 2005

  • English

  • French

  • Romanian

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Office1395 Center Dr Rm D10-6 Gainesville, FL 32610
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Office330 E Bloomingdale Ave Brandon, FL 33511
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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