Dr. Lester Gil

Dental care on the Overseas Highway doesn’t have to mean a long drive back to the mainland. Dr. Lester Gil keeps things simple for Marathon residents and anyone passing through the middle Keys. Routine cleanings, fillings, and emergency visits are all handled in the same office that’s been part of the local rhythm for years.

You’ll find the practice at 11399 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, sandwiched between the saltwater breeze and the steady hum of highway traffic. The stretch between mile markers 50 and 54 is where most of the town’s daily errands happen, so a stop here fits easily between the grocery run and the post office. Crowns, extractions, and even pediatric check-ups are part of the mix, giving families one less reason to leave the island.

Marathon’s pace is slower than Key West, but emergencies don’t wait for ferry schedules. When a filling fails or a tooth cracks, having a dentist nearby matters. They handle everything from root canals to basic x-rays without sending patients up the road. The office doesn’t do billboards or flashy ads—just steady, no-frills care that’s been reliable enough to keep the same phone number for decades.

Call (305) 743-0401 when you need an appointment. For directions, pull up the map and plug in the address. Most days, you’ll be in and out before the next ferry docks.