OUR TEAM
Meet our Patient Care and Management Teams:
Director of Patient Services
Dr. Clyde Waggoner
Dr. Clyde guides and directs the Goodness Dental Patient Coordination and Patient Services team, responsible for serving the needs of international patients seeking affordable, world-class dental care in Costa Rica.
Meet Dr. Clyde
Patient Coordination
Dr. Karen Yurell
Dr. Karen has dedicated the past 25 years to become one of the most highly qualified practitioners in the field of General Dentistry in Costa Rica.
Meet Dr. Karen
Patient Coordination
Dr. Carlos Fiorito
Dr. Carlos Fiorito works with our international patients, coordinating treatment plans and patient care.
Meet Dr. Carlos
Patient Coordinator
Milena Chaves
Milena had several years of experience in the dental field before she joined us and was a perfect fit when she came to us as a patient coordinator in 2019.
She handles patient care scheduling, coordination and can even assist you with hotel accomodations. You can usually find her at the front desk where she takes pride in ensuring every patient has a comfortable, pleasant experience.
Patient Coordinator
Sara Rossi
Sara has always taken a healthy and balanced approach to living – and dental care is part of that.
Sara lives in the US with her husband, Jeff, and daughter, Emma. Born in Italy and raised in Costa Rica, Sara travels widely with her family and offers personalized care. She is tri-lingual — English, Italian & Spanish — and uses all these languages on a daily basis for work, life, love and sharing.
Clinic Assistant Manager
Diego Mora
Diego brings his wonderful smile and joyful personality to work every day. As a clinic assistant manager, Diego attends to the needs of the clinic and more importantly to the needs of our patients.
Meet Diego Mora
Hospitality Coordinator
Sue Hallstrom
For more than 25 years, this Minnesota native and long-term resident of Idaho has called Costa Rica home.
Meet Sue Hallstrom
Logistics Specialist
Alejandra Fernández
When our patients arrive in the clinic reception area, the first person they are likely to see is Alejandra.
Meet Alejandra Fernández
Business Manager
Vayolla Quirós
It takes a skilled professional to keep a busy dental practice running smoothly. Vayolla manages many of the operational units at Goodness Dental, including staffing and clinic finances.
Meet Vayolla Quirós
CEO
Patrick Goodness
Patrick is an entrepreneur with heart. He saw the need for a compassionate dental clinic to care for the needs of Americans that need a high-quality alternative to high-priced dental care in the USA.
Meet Patrick Goodness
