Dr. Kara Whittington was born and raised in nearby Castroville, Texas. She received a bachelor of science degree in psychology at Texas A&M University, class of 2008. Gig ‘Em Aggies! She then moved back to San Antonio and completed her DDS at UTHSCSA. She practiced in San Antonio for the next 6 years where her passion for treating children grew until she decided to return to school to specialize in pediatrics, completing her residency at UT Health San Antonio-Laredo. Dr. Kara resides in the San Antonio area with her husband who is a firefighter for the city of Austin and their two daughters, Reed and River. She looks forward to meeting your children and their families to provide child-friendly dental care in a positive and welcoming environment.