Divakar Karanth, BDS, MDS, MS, MOrth RCS

Gainesville’s medical corridors feel quieter than the bustle of Archer Road, with low-rise buildings tucked between live oaks and student housing. On the second floor of one such building, Divakar Karanth, BDS, MDS, MS, MOrth RCS offers specialized dental care that goes beyond routine cleanings.

Pediatric orthodontics sits at the core of the practice, though they also handle interceptive treatments, space maintainers, and early-phase braces. Parents often seek them out for growth modification appliances, which can steer developing jaws before permanent teeth settle in. The office shares space within Pediatric Specialties at 1549 Gale Lemerand Dr, a spot that keeps appointments close to both UF Health Shands and the Innovation District.

While the field can feel intimidating for young patients, the team focuses on procedures that fit childhood timelines rather than adult schedules. Directions to the second-floor suite can be found on the map, where the building stands just off SW 16th Avenue near Depot Park.

Appointments are scheduled by phone at (352) 627-9326, a number that connects directly to the front desk rather than an automated system. The area around Gale Lemerand Drive blends clinical precision with the easy rhythm of a college town, where sidewalks fill with students between classes and medical professionals during shift changes.