Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Karina Zaygermakher, DMD, views good dental health as a pillar of overall health and prioritizes her professional development. Trained in general dentistry, she continually expands her knowledge. She pursued biology at the University of Massachusetts and obtained her dental medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Dr.Zaygermakher further honed her skills during her residency at the Department of Corrections in Rhode Island.
Dr. Zaygermakher offers common dental procedures and stays at the forefront of dental innovations. She has mastered the CEREC crown procedure, a cutting-edge technique that allows her to complete a crown restoration in less than an hour. Her services also include personalized dental and sports night guards and laser treatments such as diode lasers, all designed to provide efficient and effective care.
Dr.Zaygermakher recognizes the significance of dental aesthetics and a radiant smile. As a licensed provider of Phillips® Zoom in-office whitening procedures and Invisalign®, the clear alternative to metal braces, she is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their desired smiles, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction.
The American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society accredit Dr.Zaygermakher. She is licensed to practice in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois and provides her services in English and Russian for the convenience of all her patients.
Past President of the New Jersey Orofacial Pain society.
Associate Clinical Professor NYU College of Dentistry.
Director of Orofacial Pain Service, Department of Rheumatology Hospital for Joint Diseases, NY, NY.
Program Director, Advanced Education in Orofacial Pain Residency Program at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn NY.
Director of Orofacial Pain Service, NYU Langone-Brooklyn.
Invited speaker at national and international conferences.
“I have been Dr suarez patient for over 10 years and he has truly changed and saved my life. When i first came to Dr Suarez i had a locked jaw for some time and i could barely open my mouth. By then i saw few specialists who couldn’t help me. From the very beginning Dr Suarez showed extraordinary medical expertise and unmatched level of compassion Over years he helped me through ups and downs of my severe tmj condition with great care and decision making. He is the best in his field!! ”
Robert G. Veligdan, DMD, is a nationally recognized general and restorative dentist that embodies a Holistic approach to treatment. He has specialized in minimally invasive care and in creating beautiful smiles for over 39 years in Manhattan, New York City. His list of accomplishment rivals the number of happy patients he’s helped over the years. Becoming the first dentist worldwide to perfect porcelain laminate veneers is one of the many crowning achievements in his dentistry career.
Now commonplace, in the 1980s, the use of porcelain laminate veneers was considered a radical dental treatment because it was entirely new and it was a conservative alternative to full crowns. Dr. Veligdan is one of the first dentists to have perfected the technique and help develop the cement used to bond veneers to teeth. He introduced Porcelain Veneers to a national audience as part of a Smile Makeover on the ABC TV program "Good Morning America."
The first video explaining the techniques for porcelain laminate veneers was written, directed, and produced by Dr. Veligdan. It's been shown to hundreds of dentists by Columbia University’s School of Dental and Oral Surgery Continuing Education Department, where he has served as a clinical professor for over 20 years.
Dr. Veligdan’s journey started at a young age when his passion for dentistry first blossomed. In 1975, he graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental and Oral Surgery. This achievement marked the beginning of his outstanding career in cosmetic dentistry. Over the decades, he’s made several appearances on CBS, FOX, CNN, and CNBC, and has been featured in GQ magazine.
Helping restore beautiful smiles to the people of New York City has been an incredible experience for him and his wife, Rosa, a world renowned concert pianist. Because of his expertise, passion, and devotion to implementing the latest trends in cosmetic surgery, it’s easy to make Dr. Veligdan your first choice for any cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Veligdan is ready to help you gain confidence with customized treatment plans. Call or book your appointment online to get started today.
Andrew Boyd, DDS, is a skilled restorative and implant dentist practicing at Drs. Boyd P.C. in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
Dr. Andrew graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 with a BA in Psychology. He received his DDS degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2011, where he was awarded many clinical and academic honors and was also Student Government President. After dental school, he completed a one-year general practice residency at the Midtown Manhattan VA Hospital, followed by three years of advanced specialty training in prosthodontics. In his final year, he was elected chief resident by his professors and peers.
Dr. Andrew is an expert in the latest in digital, cosmetic, and reconstructive dentistry. He also enjoys teaching prosthodontic and reconstructive dentistry at Touro College of Dental Medicine in Hawthorne, New York. At Touro, he is one of few dental specialists who help patients with complex dental needs smile again.
Dr. Andrew lives in Westchester County with his wife, Stephanie, who works as a Marketing Director in New York City.
“Dr. Alvin” graduated from Lafayette College in 1967 with a degree in biology. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1971 with numerous honors. He completed a mixed dental internship in general dentistry, general anesthesia and oral surgery at Philadelphia General Hospital, where he was selected as Intern of the Year. He has been in private practice in midtown Manhattan since then and has taught at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in the Division of Operative Dentistry for over 25 years. Dr. Alvin takes pride in passing along his honed dental skills and expertise to the next generation of Boyd dentists.
Dr. Alvin and his wife, Anne, live in Chappaqua, New York, and have four children named Justin, Allison, Evan and Andrew. Anne is a volunteer EMT in Chappaqua.
“Dr. Justin” graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Dartmouth College in 1996, where he was captain of the varsity Men’s Lacrosse team. Before dental school, he spent a year working in this office as a dental laboratory technician. He graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2001, attaining many clinical and academic honors. After dental school, he completed a one-year General Practice Residency at the midtown Manhattan Veteran Affairs Hospital. Since then, he has been practicing full-time at Drs. Boyd P.C. and taught operative dentistry at Columbia. Dr. Justin is committed to learning the latest dental techniques, and his passion for dentistry shows in how well he treats his patients.
Dr. Justin lives in Chatham, New Jersey, with his wife, Jess, and he loves coaching his four sons in lacrosse and running after his young daughter in his free time. Jess is an advertising creative producer in New York City.
Dr. Kiumehr is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry where he received his degree of doctor of dental surgery. Dr. Kiumehr completed two years of general practice residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital Center where he served as the chief resident.
Dr. Kiumehr loves what he does and his passion for dentistry is evident in his work and the relationships he builds with his patients. He is looking forward to taking care of your dental and overall health.
When not working, Dr. Kiumehr enjoys reading, playing sports, and trying different ethnic cuisines in New York City.
Alexander Kirzhner, DDS, of Serenity Laser Dental PC, is a dentist with over 30 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. Located in the Bay Ridge, Canarsie, and Marine Park areas of Brooklyn in New York City, he and his team offer attentive and compassionate care and modern dental services for men and women.
Dr. Kirzhner began his formal dental education at Mogi das Cruzes University in São Paulo, Brazil, where he received a degree in dentistry. Until 1983, he taught operative dentistry and prosthodontics, before continuing his education in the United States. He has been in private practice since graduating from New York University College of Dentistry in New York City in 1985.
Dr. Kirzhner specializes in using up-to-date technologies and advanced techniques for creating beautiful smiles for men and women in the New York City area. To stay on the cutting edge of technology, Dr. Kirzhner has taken over 100 continuing education courses and teaches advanced dental techniques to students in his field.
Dr. Kirzhher is multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Italian, and more. He and his team offer a range of general and cosmetic dentistry services, including laser dentistry, crowns, ceramic veneers, teeth whitening, root canal procedures, and more. They strive to meet the dental needs of every patient, with the utmost care and quality treatment options.
For advanced, modern dental care, call or schedule an appointment online with Serenity Laser Dental PC, today.
Smile Design Manhattan founder Lee Gause, DDS, has established himself as a clinical leader in cosmetic dentistry techniques, a level of expertise he brings to the Midtown West practice in New York City.
Dr. Gause began his professional education as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, graduating in 1998 with a bachelor of science in biology.
Inspired to pursue a career in dentistry after earning his undergraduate degree, Dr. Gause enrolled at the Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, where he earned his doctor of dental surgery in 2004.
A year later, Dr. Gause relocated to New York and founded Smile Design Manhattan. Over the next decade, Dr. Gause worked incredibly hard, honing his craft in cosmetic dentistry techniques such as porcelain veneers, Invisalign®, and dental implants.
Dr. Gause’s years of experience, attention to detail, and approachable, friendly demeanor have helped him establish a boutique family of patients including celebrities and professional athletes.
When Dr. Gause isn’t spending time with patients, you can find him dedicating his time and energy to Smile Design Gallery, a charity he founded that uses art sales to fund dental care for low-income children and seniors, as well as men and women who are being rehabilitated from homelessness.
On a personal level, Dr. Gause enjoys contemporary visual art, physical fitness, and helping develop public dental health systems in emerging nations. Professionally, Dr. Gause is a fellow of the International College of Oral Implantologists.
“I consulted with Dr Gause on January 10, 2025 which also happened to be my birthday. I was a tourist visiting New York and I was in serious pain as my implant was loose and my gum was hurting. Dr Lee Gause was amazing and provided me an appointment within a short notice. The staff of the clinic was incredible from the receptionist who was welcoming and made me and my daughter feel welcome.
Dr Lee Gause expertly dealt with my problem and removed the implant and worked on the problematic area with such expertise. I am thankful for his attention to detail and guidance on the recovery process. I feel a world better and cannot thank him enough for the brilliant work.
Much appreciated Doctor
From Thabang Phatela”
Patrick Ng-a-fook, DDS, or “Dr. Pat,” at Smile Design Manhattan in Midtown West, New York City, began his education as an undergraduate at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York. In June 2002, he graduated with a bachelor of arts in economics, a minor in business, and a concentration in biology. This trio of interests encouraged him to further explore science and anatomy, as well as a career in dentistry.
In 2003, Dr. Pat enrolled at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia. There, he earned his doctor of dental surgery.
Following graduation, Dr. Pat enrolled in an advanced education in general dentistry residency at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, through Lutheran Medical Center. This experience helped Dr. Pat discover his passion for working with patients and presented him with the opportunity to train dental residents, something he always wanted to do.
Never one to slow down, Dr. Pat has also pursued an education in endodontics and earned a certificate from Lutheran Medical Center with a focus on surgical and nonsurgical endodontic treatment. His extensive knowledge and expertise in these areas established him as Smile Design Manhattan’s resident endodontic expert.
Dr. Pat is board eligible from the American Association of Endodontics. He’s also a proud member of the American Dental Association, the New York Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontists.
When he isn’t working to save or restore his patients’ teeth, you can find Dr. Pat traveling, trying out new cuisine, or spending time with his family.
“As always, I had an amazing experience at Smile Design Manhattan. My hygienist was amazing, the dentist was great, the staff was professional and the entire experience was super efficient.”
Nancy Jiyoung Ahn, DMD, at Smile Design Manhattan in Midtown West, New York City, began her undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, in Stony Brook, New York. In 2011, she received her bachelor of science in biology, which ignited her passion for oral health and dentistry.
Dr. Ahn was accepted to the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. She spent the next four years working under the guidance of renowned professors and specialists, earning her doctor of dental medicine in 2016.
The following year, Dr. Ahn completed her general practice residency at Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, New York, which exposed her to complex cases that allowed her to enhance her skill set and provide comprehensive oral care.
Professionally, Dr. Ahn is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
She uses her training and expertise to help patients of all ages to reach and maintain good oral health, and create beautiful confident smiles. Outside of providing preventive and surgical care, Dr. Ahn also regularly contributes her dentistry expertise to medical and scientific journals.
In her spare time, Dr. Ahn enjoys practicing yoga, traveling, and spending time with friends and family members.
Igor Ilyabayev, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist at Central Avenue Dental in Valley Stream in New York City.
Dr. Ilyabayev graduated from St. John’s University in Queens, New York, with his undergraduate degree and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry. He then completed a general practice residency at Mount Sinai Queens, which gave him an extensive year of training in general dentistry.
In his efforts to continuously further his knowledge in the evolving and progressive field of dentistry, Dr. Ilyabayev takes numerous courses to provide his patients with the latest treatment modalities available to date. Some of the courses include completion of advanced mini-residency in dental implantology, Invisalign® treatment, and advanced training in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
Raised in a family of dentists, Dr. Ilyabayev was brought up with a love for the dental profession, teaching him to pursue excellence in all of his work and treating patients ethically and with compassion.
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