Leslie Nevarez is a general and cosmetic dentist serving the community of Tampa Bay with her practice location in Riverview, FL. Originally from Lake Worth, FL, Dr. Nevarez attended the University of Florida, where she received her dental degree in 2013 and proceeded to make Tampa Bay home. She is a member of the Tampa Bay Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association. Dr. Nevarez is married to a physician, Ricardo, and has three wonderful children (Max, Leo and Maia) and two beloved dogs (Link and Zelda). Dr. Nevarez strives for excellence, honesty, kindness and transparency with her patients while dedicating the time needed for masterful dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Nevarez finds solace through the art of quilting, reading and tending to her orchid garden, as well as adventure through traveling, watching sunsets on the beach, building LEGOs with her kids and hiking through our national parks. Family holds a special place in Dr. Nevarez’s heart, and she values every moment spent with her loved ones. She has participated in many volunteer activities, including volunteering for medical and dental outreach trips in Florida and Latin America. Dr. Nevarez believes in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to maintain and improve lifelong health.
She welcomes patients and families of all ages from babies to seniors.
“Dentistry is more than performing procedures on a patient, it’s about making long-lasting personal connections, while striving to make a visible and beautiful change to someone’s life.”
-Dr. Leslie Nevarez
Dr. Rodriguez looks forward to becoming a trusted part of your family’s dental care in Riverview Florida.
Dr. Mary Rodriguez is proud to serve the community as a general dentist dedicated to
providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients of all ages. With a lifelong
passion for dentistry and helping others, she strives to ensure that every patient feels
valued, understood, and well cared for.
Originally from Wesley Chapel, Florida, Dr. Rodriguez grew up in a large, loving Puerto
Rican family that instilled in her the values of kindness, integrity, and hard work. She
earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and went on to
receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Alabama at
Birmingham. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the
Florida Dental Association.
Dr. Rodriguez now calls Riverview her home and is passionate about building
meaningful connections with her patients while giving back to the community she
serves. Her approach to dentistry is thoughtful, evidence-based, transparent, and
tailored to each individual’s needs.
Outside the office, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys spending quality time with her high school
sweetheart, Ryan, and their two beloved fur babies, Joey and Chai. She also finds joy in
fitness training, baking sweet treats, traveling, and crafting.
At Guava Dental, dentistry goes beyond treatment—it’s about creating a space where patients feel cared for like family. Located in Riverview, Florida, Guava Dental was founded by Dr. Leslie Nevarez, a proud Florida native who blends clinical excellence with a passion for community, artistry, and compassion.
Drs. Leslie Nevarez & Mary Rodriguez | Guava Dental
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