Dr. Andrés Lázaro was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and spent his early childhood in Guaynabo before relocating to Clearwater, Florida prior to high school. Growing up with both Hispanic and American roots—his mother originally from Quakertown, Pennsylvania—Dr. Lázaro developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, family values, and the importance of community. Florida quickly became home, and it is where he ultimately chose to build both his career and life.
Dr. Lázaro earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Florida in Gainesville before going on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He then completed advanced postdoctoral training through a highly competitive Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Orlando Health Medical Center. During his residency, Dr. Lázaro trained in a comprehensive clinical environment alongside a multidisciplinary team of dental specialists, including periodontists, prosthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons and endodontists, allowing him to develop advanced skills in implant dentistry, complex restorative treatments and comprehensive patient care.
Dentistry has long been a meaningful part of Dr. Lázaro’s life. Inspired early on by his father, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon actively practicing in Saint Petersburg, he developed a passion for the profession and for the meaningful impact dentistry can have on a patient’s confidence, health, and quality of life.
With several years of clinical experience, Dr. Lázaro is dedicated to providing modern, comprehensive dental care through a compassionate and patient-centered approach. He believes dentistry is not only about treating teeth, but about building trust, educating patients, and creating a comfortable environment where individuals feel confident in their care. Dr. Lázaro also strongly believes that oral health is a fundamental component of overall health. A core part of his philosophy is helping patients create and maintain a healthy oral environment that supports long-term wellness throughout the body. By combining advanced techniques, high-quality materials, and thoughtful treatment planning, he strives to deliver long-lasting, natural-looking results that improve both oral health and quality of life.
Dr. Lázaro is excited to be returning to BayView Dental and continuing to serve the community he cares deeply about. After previously practicing with the organization in Bradenton, he recently relocated to the St. Petersburg area to be closer to family and the professional roots that first inspired his interest in dentistry. He looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients and helping them achieve healthy, confident smiles for years to come.