Dental

Tatyana Vakhlakova, APDH

Education
Rio Salado College

Clinic
Glendale

I’ve always known I wanted to work in healthcare. Since I was six years old, I dreamed of becoming a doctor, inspired by my mom who was a physician. Dentistry gives me a unique opportunity to help people achieve better oral health, which plays such an important role in overall wellness.

I joined Mountain Park Health Center after it was recommended to me by a friend, and I was immediately drawn to the integrated approach to care. I appreciate the focus on both treatment and prevention, and the commitment to caring for the whole patient.

When you come in for a visit, you can expect to be treated with compassion and respect. I take the time to listen and make sure my patients feel heard, and I enjoy helping them understand their oral health so they can feel confident in their care.

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in healthcare is to treat every patient like family. I believe everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and respected.

Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, gardening, staying active at the gym, and swimming. I also love to travel and go on cruises with my husband. If I weren’t in healthcare, I would probably be a marine biologist as I’ve always loved the ocean. A fun fact about me is that I love to snorkel.