Meet Dr. Jimmy Vellis - St Petersburg, FL

Meet Dr. Jimmy Vellis

Dr. Jimmy Vellis

Dr. Jimmy Vellis was born in Maryland, raised in Virginia and currently lives in the Tampa – St. Petersburg area with his two sons. He attended the University of Virginia on a full NROTC scholarship and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. After graduation, he attended Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, and received his doctorate.

After graduating from dental school, he moved to Tampa, FL, and practiced general dentistry for eight years. Dr. Vellis thoroughly enjoys dental surgery, and his passion for surgery led him to apply and gain acceptance to a three-year postgraduate residency program specializing in Periodontics and Dental Implants at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in Lexington, KY. Dr. Vellis served as chief resident during his residency and graduated #1 in his class. His additional surgical training has increased his gravitation toward the surgical aspect of dentistry. Dr. Vellis is an extensively trained dental surgeon who has placed thousands of dental implants. He has a passion for placing dental implants, doing full arch reconstructions, and improving the quality of his patients’ lives. Dr. Vellis believes in providing compassionate, quality dental care with a patient-centric attitude.

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Dr. Vellis’s commitment to his patients’ comfort and safety is unwavering. He holds certifications for the administration of intravenous conscious sedation and has been trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ensuring that his patients receive the highest standard of care during dental surgery.

Dr. Vellis’s dedication to improving dental health extends beyond his practice. He has traveled to Ghana, Africa, and Bolivia on pro bono mission trips, providing much-needed dental care to some of the world’s neediest populations. When he’s not perfecting his patients’ smiles, Dr. Vellis enjoys spending time with his family and giving back to his community through various activities, including coaching youth baseball and volunteering with his church.

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