Dr. Nuñez is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2014. He was born and raised in Cuba, where he began his dental career. He graduated from The University of Habana in 2006 and has been to numerous countries on mission trips providing dental care. He was awarded a certificate of recognition for the Pursuit of Excellence in Dental Implants and was awarded the Dental Implant Student Award by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He also received special recognition for the Pursuit of Excellence in Handicapped and Special Needs Patients. Dr. Nuñez recently became an Associate Master of the Academy of General Practitioner Orthodontics and a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Rio Grande Valley Dental Society, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and Academy of General Dentistry. His extensive training from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry allows him to deliver same-day implant placement on an extraction site. In his free time, he enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering. Dr. Nunez met Dr. Crystal in a continuing education course where they were both learning Orthodontics. They were married a few months later and opened Westlake Family Dentistry! Together they share a beautiful 3 year old daughter, Elle.
Dr. Crystal Villarreal was born and raised in Brownsville and graduated from Los Fresnos High School. After high school she attended UTSA and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and went on to Texas A&M Health Science Center–Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. She decided to return back to Brownsville to serve her community and bring the most up to date dentistry to the lower RGV. She has lately received extensive continuing education in orthodontics, occlusion (your bite), full mouth rehabilitation, and cosmetic dentistry. She is an Associate Fellow of the Academy of General Practitioner Orthodontics, a scholar and Ambassador of the prestigious Dawson Academy, and a member of the International Dental Implant Association, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, Crown Council, Texas Dental Society, and Rio Grande Valley Dental Society. In her free time, she loves to read, spend time with her fur babies, travel the world, and visit South Padre Island.
“Every smile tells a story, and it’s my privilege to be a part of that story. I am committed to constantly learning and growing so that I can provide patients with the highest quality of care. I can’t wait to get to know you and be part of your journey to oral health!” Dr. Adrian Perez was born in Miami, Florida and currently resides in Texas. He received his Bachelor of Biology from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, TX, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. On his free time, Dr. Perez enjoys spending time with his family and staying active outdoors.
Dr. Ian Castell recently graduated from University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, with a certificate in Endodontics, he is originally from the Rio Grande Valley where he plans to open his practice in 2024. He is excited to be back home and help his fellow colleagues in the field of endodontics.
"Dr. Nunez and Dr. Villarreal are AMAZING! I have been a patient for a few years now and I have never been disappointed. I recently moved my daughter here as well and she LOVED it! Staff is always so nice and respectful! Definitely recommend!"
