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Jennifer Ngo

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DDS

General Dentist

Dr. Jennifer Ngo grew up in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. Later on, she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Dr. Ngo believes in quality dental care and provides a welcoming and comfortable environment to help each patient feel at ease. She is passionate about the overall well-being  and oral health of her patients to improve their smile and confidence.  

During her spare time, Dr. Ngo enjoys traveling with friends and family and trying new restaurants. Her favorite activities include hiking, baking, and cheering on Texas Longhorns (Hook ‘Em).

Dr. Jennifer Ngo is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Jennifer Ngo is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Emily Mejia

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DDS

General Dentist

Dr. Mejia entered the dental field because of her passion to provide dental treatment to those who need it the most. Her favorite aspect of dentistry is aesthetic dentistry. Outside of the office, Dr. Mejia enjoys going on hikes, working in her garden and finding new places to eat.

Dr. Emily Mejia is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Emily Mejia is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Jerry Chiu

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DDS

Oral Surgeon

Dr. Jerry Chiu was born and raised in New Jersey, but is proud to call himself an Austinite. As a child, he dreaded going to the dentist, but the saving grace was the comfort and compassion he felt in the chair by his dental professional. Years later, as a practicing oral surgeon, Dr. Chiu continues to emphasize the importance of providing compassionate care, yet maintaining professionalism and delivering safe and outstanding surgical expertise. Dr. Chiu obtained his doctor of dental surgery degree at Columbia University, where he was involved in international mission trips to Cambodia. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the competitive Medstar Washington Hospital Center, serving as chief resident in the final year. His training also included working at esteemed affiliated hospitals, such as the John Hopkins Hospital, DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Children’s National Hospital, and the National Institute of Health.

Dr. Chiu practices the full scope of oral surgery with special emphasis on outpatient sedation and anesthesia, dentoalveolar surgery, implantology, oral pathology, and soft and hard tissue reconstruction.

Outside of work, Dr. Chiu is an avid tennis player, scuba diver, foodie, and cyclist. You can find him cruising along Lady Bird Lake or eating his way through Austin in his spare time. He is also the proud father of a French bulldog named Cooper. Dr. Chiu enjoys traveling internationally and has backpacked in over 18 countries with even more trips in mind.

Dr. Jerry Chiu is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Jerry Chiu is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Dip Desai

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DDS

Orthodontist

Dr. Dip Desai graduated from Birmingham University where he then transferred to New York University to complete dental school. Dr. Desai’s love for dentistry stemmed from the desire to help people by changing their smiles because that is the first thing others notice. The relationships that he builds with patients over the course of their orthodontic treatment is very important to him.

In Dr. Desai’s spare time, his hobbies are exercising, swimming, biking and cooking. His main goal is to spend time with his family and their dog, Hazel.

Dr. Dip Desai is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Dip Desai is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Varun Kulkarni

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Periodontist

Dr. Varun Kulkarni has served as a Faculty for Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Midwestern University. Currently a full-time private practitioner, Dr. Kulkarni combines his teaching abilities and clinical skills to deliver exceptional patient care. Additionally, Dr. Kulkarni has published over 50 articles in Immunology, Periodontology, Implant surgery, Oral Surgery, Esthetic, and Plastics surgery and has presented numerous lectures and surgical demonstrations. He has also lectured nationally and internationally on dental implants and periodontal procedures. He also serves on the Editorial Boards of many peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kulkarni is the recipient of the Distinguished Nobel Biocare Fellowship and Straumann Implant Fellowship.

Dr. Varun Kulkarni is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Varun Kulkarni is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.
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