Our Doctors
Dr. Claudia Moricz and Dr. Karen Varone are both trained specialists in orthodontics and are certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Both doctors believe in quality, patient centered care. At Orthodontists at Lakewood Ranch our patients receive the distinct advantage of seeing both doctors on a regular basis. This allows two specialists to evaluate and treat your concerns while allowing greater flexibility in scheduling.
Dr. Moricz graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School in 1998. She completed her orthodontic residency at the 
University of Michigan in 2001. Dr. Moricz did extensive research on two-phase and early orthodontic treatment. She left her partnership in Michigan in 2003 to move to Florida. She now lives in Lakewood Ranch with her two boys.
Dr. Varone graduated dental school in 2000 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Her orthodontic residency was completed at The Ohio State University, graduating in 2003. Dr. Varone's research concentrated on patient satisfaction with orthodontic treatment. She practiced in the Washington DC area before moving to Florida. She now resides in Sarasota with her husband and new baby.
