Dr. Diego Maldonado is a caring, confident practitioner, with a goal of providing comfortable patient care. He grew up in Miami, Florida with a passion for athletics, playing football and lacrosse in high school. Following graduation with an IB diploma from Coral Reef High School, he went on to study biology at the University of Florida.  

Dr. Maldonado received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He completed an oral surgery clerkship with advanced training in complex extractions and was a member of the Prosthodontic Honor Society. In his third year, he was given the unique opportunity to provide treatment to underserved communities in Honduras on a dental mission trip. Dr. Maldonado was awarded The Maryland Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons Award for excellence in surgical aspects of dental implants.

Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Maldonado completed an additional year of training at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Completion of this optional residency program allowed continued development as a competent practitioner and widened his scope of practice. Dr. Maldonado strongly values continuing education and is currently a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Maryland State Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He is also fluent in Spanish and French, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients of various cultures. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, sports, exploring the outdoors and traveling. Dr. Maldonado is excited to meet the needs of his patients at Kopit Dental Care.