Ten Questions with....Dr. Ed Staggs.

Welcome back to our blog, friends! We hope that you have enjoyed reading about our team! We have enjoyed putting them all on spotlight, because they are all so amazing! Today we are going to visit with our associate Doctor, Ed Staggs! After selling his practice in the Houston area, Dr. Staggs began practicing with us in September of 2016. He has been an incredible asset to our practice and our patients love him! Let's find out more about what makes Dr. Staggs so great!

1. Where were you raised and where did you go to school?

"I am from Texas City, TX and I went to undergraduate school at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, TX and to Dental school at UT Houston."

2. What was your childhood like?

"I had a wonderful childhood! I was the 3rd of 4 children- my father sold insurance and coached football and my mother was a homemaker. I grew up in the good ol days!"

3. You can only have one meal for the rest of your life. What is it?

"I'd go to James Coney Island and get me a cheese coney all the way, a large chili -straight, a bag of Frito chips, and a Biggo Ice Cold Delaware punch!"

4. You're stuck on a deserted island. What three things would you want to have with you?

"A mask, a snorkel, and some fins!"

5. What is your favorite quote?

“If you believe in yourself, have dedication and pride and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards.” - Paul “Bear” Bryant
 
6. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
 
"1969 I was 12 years old. My dad asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. My father told me that all of the doctors in town are jealous of the dentists because they get to go fishing so much! I knew I wanted to help people and I liked to fish...so I guess it worked out for me!"
 
7. Tell us about your family.
 
"My daughter Jamie is 20 years old and studying accounting at Texas A&M College in College Station. I also have two dogs, Patches and Rascal."
 
8. What is your favorite way to pass time?
 
"I like to fish. Throwing a hula popper at sunrise drinking a hot cup of coffee. There's nothing better than that!"
 
9. What is your favorite movie or book?
 
"Lonsome Dove. I love the sense of adventure and freedom."
 
10. What do you love most about your job at Eagle Dental Center?
 
"I really enjoy helping people. I also enjoy getting to know all of the nice people that have come through the office. I had hundreds of patients that knew me really well back home, and it's been nice getting to know a whole new set of patients. Everyone is so kind in this town. Also, the team at Eagle Dental is exemplary. Dr. Looney has done a remarkable job at curating such an amazing group. I am very fortunate to have such a great team to work with.
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