Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Emeri Beeler, DDS
I was Born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, and moved to the United States in 2014–first to Kentucky to pursue my Master’s, then to Puerto Rico. Finally, I found what I like to call home here in the peninsula, where I plan to start and raise our family with my husband Michael. I enjoy living and working in such a close-knit community.
My first round of dental education resulted in earning a DDS from UANL (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León), after which I worked for a year in Monterrey, Mexico as a dentist and as a Junior Faculty at the university. Because I am passionate about research and wanted to do some of my own to contribute to the dental field, I then earned my Master’s in Oral Biology at the University of Louisville.
For my second round of dental school (which was necessary to get my license when I moved to the states), I earned a DMD from the University of Puerto Rico.
When not caring for patients, I love baking and cake decorating. The combination of diverse activities and scenery this area has to offer has converted me into an outdoorsy person, so I also enjoy moderate hiking, kayaking, and exploring the Peninsula with my husband.
The Laurel Dental Clinic team has become my family away from home, and we hope you feel just as welcome here. We look forward to seeing you!
Why did you choose dentistry?
In a way, it feels like dentistry chose me. I was blessed to be born into a family of dentists; my father is an Orthodontist and my mother is a general dentist, and I spent a significant part of my childhood in their dental office. I loved to sneak into the waiting room and just start conversations with some of the regular patients, and to this day they still ask about me when they come in.
As I grew up I saw how rewarding it could be to provide quality care and to give people their oral health and smiles back, and since then I’ve known that dentistry was the path I wanted to take.
Who is your hero, and why?
My hero is my Mother, Cris Flores. She is an exceptional mother and wife who, while working as a full-time dentist, also ran our house and raised 3 kids. You’ll always find her with a big smile and her heart of gold taking care of someone who is sick, running fundraisers, volunteering, listening with compassion, praying for someone in need, or simply going out of her way to make someone’s day better.
No matter how full her plate already is, she always makes time and has extra energy to help her loved ones and her community. For those and many reasons more, even as an adult I can say that my hero is still my Mom.
Dr. Danyelle Walker, DDS
Dr. Danyelle Walker is originally from Juneau, Alaska where she spent 28 years. Her interest in dentistry started in 2008 working as a dental assistant before pursuing further education to become a dentist. She holds a Master’s in Human Biology from the University of Nebraska and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Walker is passionate about providing high-quality dental care to her patients, with a focus on patient education and preventative care. She takes a holistic approach to dentistry, considering the overall health and well-being of her patients in addition to their oral health.
When she’s not practicing dentistry, Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband have two wonderful boys aged 10 and 14 who have been busy exploring and enjoying the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. They love to fish, camp, and play together.
In addition to her love for the outdoors, Dr. Walker is also a music enthusiast and enjoys singing in her spare time. Whether she’s listening to music while working or singing along to her favorite songs, Dr. Walker finds joy in the power of music to uplift and inspire. She is proud to call Port Angeles her home and is dedicated to serving her local community through her work at Laurel Dental Clinic.
