Dr. John Batlle received his undergraduate education at the University of Florida where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1979. He then attended the UF College of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1983. After graduating, he worked for the State of Florida and received his commission in the Navy Reserve Dental Corps. He was deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 2002 where he served as the dentist for Detainee Operations and Navy Hospital GTMO. Some of Dr. Batlles many other interesting Navy assignments include humanitarian operations in Kodiak Island, Alaska, and Horn of Africas Kenya. Dr. Batlle is a skilled photographer whose office is adorned with images from these adventures. He recently retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve after 26 years of service.
Dr. Batlle is married to his wife, Laura. She is a dental hygienist who teaches in the dental programs at Sante Fe College and is an aerobics instructor at Gainesville Health and Fitness. They have two sons, Jonathan and Dylan, who graduated from the University of Florida and are now Dental Students at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. When not serving his patients in Lake City, Dr. Batlle typically volunteers on dental mission trips annually and donates his time at the Sante Fe Colleges WeCare Program or on the Florida Baptist Association Mobile Dental Bus.He works through this through Trinity United Methodist Church or the UF College of Dentistry, where he teaches oral surgery to the dental students. He enjoys workouts at the gym, running half marathons, fishing, hunting, scuba diving, surfing and golf.
Jill has been with us for 12 years. She is our go-to person! If you have a question, she has the answer. Her ability to transition from assisting Dr. Batlle to working the front office is flawless. She has a heart of gold, helping wherever needed without anyone having to ask. All the patients know and love her and that southern accent! Thank you Jill, we could not do it without you!f.
Tabatha has been with us for 6 years. She has such an eye for the aesthetic appearance of your smile! She pursues perfection for all of our patients cases. Not only is Tabatha awesome at what she does here for us, but she is also raising 4 boys and attending college; all with that beautiful smile of hers! We are so thankful for you Tabatha and could not do it without you!
Penny has been with us for 11 years. She does not meet a stranger and knows all of our patients so well! Her dedication and loving personality make her a great asset to our team. She proves dental assisting is more than just technical, its creating a lasting friendship with the patient as well. Thank you Penny for all of your hard work!
Igraduated from Sante Fe Colleges Hygiene Program and have 10years experience. I love being a hygienist, because it is rewarding to see the improvement in my patients dental health. My patients have come to realize over time how important it is, and how dental health makes a difference in their overall health. I really appreciate Dr. Batlle, because he does quality work and stands behind it.
