Dr. Philip V. Gastinel is a native of Baton Rouge and a 2nd generation dentist. Dr. Gastinel graduated from Louisiana State University in 1975 with a B.S. in General Studies, and from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1979. He began practice that year with his father Dr. Victor Gastinel and Dr. Frank Bacot. Dr. Gastinel and his wife Valerie have four children and six grandchildren. Dr. Gastinel enjoys hunting, golf and salt-water fishing when he is away from the office. Dr. Gastinel’s professional membership includes the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.