He started a private practice from scratch, Rolling Oaks Dental, with his wife Ana Paula Ferraz-Dougherty in 2011. A 2008 graduate of Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Dr. Dougherty is a board member of the San Antonio District Dental Society, has been on several committees with the Texas Dental Association, and is an American Dental Association Success speaker. Dr. Dougherty is an Eagle Scout. He enjoys writing, playing music, and cycling. Contact him on Twitter @LarryDougherty.