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Carus Dental San Marcos

Dental practice · San Marcos, Texas · Part of Heartland Dental LLC
✓ License verified — TX State Board, Jul 17, 2026 ★ 4.6 · 417 Google reviews Accepting new patients
Address301 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Phone(737) 340-5792

What patients ask about Carus Dental San Marcos

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Do they take my insurance?

Carus Dental San Marcos lists these plans as accepted: Aetna, Aflac, Ameritas, Assurant, SunLife, BCBS, Careington, Cigna, Delta, Dentegra, DNOA, Express Dental (+10 more). Confirm your specific plan with the office.

Source: practice website · Jul 2026
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Are they accepting new patients?

Carus Dental San Marcos is accepting new patients as of Jul 2026.

Source: practice website · Jul 2026
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Can they help anxious patients (sedation)?

1 state-verified sedation permit holder(s) on staff (TX State Board, Jul 17, 2026).

Source: TSBDE · Jul 2026
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Can I afford it without insurance?

Carus Dental San Marcos: payment options include CareCredit, VantageOne, dental savings plans.

Source: practice website · Jul 2026
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Do they treat kids?

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Do they speak my language?

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Are they gentle? Do they explain, or upsell?

In the 5 most relevant Google reviews (of 417, ★4.6 average): patients mention friendly staff (3×), comfort/gentle (2×), great with kids (1×), explains clearly (1×); “Ortiz was very friendly, and truly seemed to care about my visit.” — Stormy Pineda; raised as concerns: pain/rough (1×), rude/dismissive (1×).

Source: Google reviews (5 most relevant) · Jul 2026
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Aimee Garcia, DDS

Utsa, 2001
✓ TX License #20541 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Alfredo Ortiz Jr, DDS

Dr. Ortiz leads a team dedicated to providing patient-focused care and has created a positive atmosphere for dental visits.

Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026

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