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Cheng H. Tai, DDS, of Cheng H. Tai, DDS, MS, PC, New York City, came to the United States from his native Taiwan to pursue his education. He earned a Master's degree in Material Science from New York University while concurrently studying at the school’s University of Dentistry, where he earned his dental doctorate degree and specialty certificate in prosthodontics. After serving as a clinical assistant professor at NYU for four years, Dr. Tai began a private practice in 1992, which continues to operate from its Midtown Manhattan location at the corner of Madison Avenue and 57th Street.

Dr. Tai views dentistry as a fine art, requiring knowledge, skill, and patience to perform at the highest levels. He breathes this passion into his work and, with his prosthodontics training, applies an artistic touch to make every cosmetic procedure as natural as possible. Dr. Tai personally cares for every patient who comes through his door.

Dr. Tai lives with his wife Jen-Hui and their two boys; Jen-Hui works as the practice’s office manager. When he's not at the office, Dr. Tai enjoys jogging, traveling, and visiting local museums.

Dr. Fatima Kazmi is a passionate general dentist from New York with a strong foundation in both science and the arts. 

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with minors in Art and Anthropology, from Adelphi University. She went on to complete a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at Rutgers University before obtaining her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University College of Dentistry, graduating with Honors in Aesthetics. She later completed a General Practice Residency at Lincoln Medical Center, where she further advanced her skills in oral surgery, endodontics, restorative and comprehensive dental care.

As part of the Honors Aesthetics program at NYUCD and as a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Kazmi has gained advanced techniques, while combining her artistic background, to create natural and confident smiles to her patients—all while maintaining the highest standards of care. 

Dr. Kazmi’s dedication to bring a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to dentistry, goes beyond the dental chair. She is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on people’s health and lives, not just through clinical excellence, but also by empowering patients with knowledge about their oral health, and tailoring each treatment plan to one’s individual needs and goals. 

Dr. Ria Hossain is a general dentist from Queens, New York. She believes that building trust and ensuring patients feel comfortable are the key to delivering exceptional dental care. Dr. Hossain earned her undergraduate degree from Stony Brook University before completing her dental education at NYU College of Dentistry. She went on to complete a General Practice Residency at WyckoH Heights Medical Center, where she received advanced training in all aspects of general dentistry, including restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery.

Dr. Hossain believes oral health is a collaborative partnership between patient and dentist. She takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, goals and needs while guiding them through their oral health journey. Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Hossain regularly pursues continuing education courses to stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Hossain enjoys doing pottery and ceramics. She likes staying active through yoga and dance. She also loves trying out new restaurants and cafes throughout the city.

Igor Ilyabayev, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist at Central Avenue Dental in Valley Steam and Manhattan, NY.

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.

Dr. Louis Franzetti has built his reputation based on clinical excellence, meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled personalized commitment to each patient.

The scope of his practice includes a full range of Periodontal and Implant services:

• Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment planning
• Dental Implant Surgery
• Bone Regeneration
• Sinus Elevation
• Soft Tissue Grafting
• Management of advanced cases

Dr. Franzetti received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Georgetown University in 1987. He completed his specialty training in Periodontics and Oral Diagnosis at Farleigh Dickinson University in 1990. Dr. Franzetti served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Periodontics at New York University, School of Dentistry from 1991-1999.

Born and raised in Brooklyn and now residing in Manhattan, Dr. Franzetti initially worked alongside his father, Dr. Joseph Franzetti, in his practice at One Hanson Place.

Dr. Franzetti opened his Manhattan practice in 1994, now located on East 61th St at Park Avenue to serve his growing patient base in Manhattan.

Dr. Fatima Kazmi is a passionate general dentist from New York with a strong foundation in both science and the arts. 

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with minors in Art and Anthropology, from Adelphi University. She went on to complete a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at Rutgers University before obtaining her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University College of Dentistry, graduating with Honors in Aesthetics. She later completed a General Practice Residency at Lincoln Medical Center, where she further advanced her skills in oral surgery, endodontics, restorative and comprehensive dental care.

As part of the Honors Aesthetics program at NYUCD and as a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Kazmi has gained advanced techniques, while combining her artistic background, to create natural and confident smiles to her patients—all while maintaining the highest standards of care. 

Dr. Kazmi’s dedication to bring a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to dentistry, goes beyond the dental chair. She is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on people’s health and lives, not just through clinical excellence, but also by empowering patients with knowledge about their oral health, and tailoring each treatment plan to one’s individual needs and goals. 

Dr. Ria Hossain is a general dentist from Queens, New York. She believes that building trust and ensuring patients feel comfortable are the key to delivering exceptional dental care. Dr. Hossain earned her undergraduate degree from Stony Brook University before completing her dental education at NYU College of Dentistry. She went on to complete a General Practice Residency at WyckoH Heights Medical Center, where she received advanced training in all aspects of general dentistry, including restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery.

Dr. Hossain believes oral health is a collaborative partnership between patient and dentist. She takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, goals and needs while guiding them through their oral health journey. Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Hossain regularly pursues continuing education courses to stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Hossain enjoys doing pottery and ceramics. She likes staying active through yoga and dance. She also loves trying out new restaurants and cafes throughout the city.

Meet Dr. Doris Giraldo, Serving New York Metro Area for over 30 Years

Doris Giraldo, DDS, is a compassionate cosmetic, family, and general dentist at New Dimension Dentistry in Midtown East, Manhattan. Dr. Giraldo has been practicing dentistry in New York City for nearly three decades and is deeply passionate about her profession, and caring for her patients.

Dr. Giraldo graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1989 and started serving as a clinical instructor in their Operative Department from 1989 to 1991. At the same time, she opened her own private practice in 1989, and have been practicing at New Dimension Dentistry’s current location since 1995.

Dr. Giraldo loves going to work each day and interacting with her patients. She also volunteers her services in her free time both in the United States and abroad. Most recently, she went to the Dominican Republic in 2018 to donate her dental services there. She is well-known by her patients to be friendly and enthusiastic, and believes in building strong relationships based on trust and communication. She pledges to always listen to her patients and answer their questions as a dedicated partner in their dental care.

Dedicated to continuing her education, Dr. Giraldo stays abreast of developments in her field to offer her patients the best treatment possible. She has completed an advanced two-year program in both surgical and restorative phases of implant dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry, underwent Invisalign training in 1996, and has completed the Aesthetic Advantage program at New York University College of Dentistry.

Dr. Giraldo’s certifications include a Master level in aesthetic dentistry at Rosenthal Institute New York University, a Master level in CAD/CAM dentistry. She also completed a residency in cone beam CT scans, and is an Invisalign Silver Provider. She is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, World Clinical Laser Institute, Academy of Laser Dentistry, New York State Dental Association, and New York County Dental Association.

In her spare time, Dr. Giraldo enjoys being with her wonderful family. She and her husband, John, have been married for over 23 wonderful years, and they have two amazing daughters. They all enjoy running and biking in Central Park, and Dr. Giraldo has been a member of New York Road Runners since 2006. She also participated in a NYC triathlon. Dr. Giraldo enjoys road racing and has participated in over 16 half-marathons and four New York City Marathons, breaking her personal record in 2018 with a time of 4:09:19.

Dr. Agilina offers a wide range of services, including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments.
Dr. Agilina earned her doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Anthony Cirillo, DDS, is a skilled general dentist at Tottenville Dental, providing high-quality preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry to teens and adults in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City. 

Dr. Cirillo earned his bachelors degree from Farmingdale State College with a major in Bioscience and minor in Chemistry. Then, he enrolled in a dual degree program at New York University’s College of Dentistry in Manhattan and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree along with an Advanced Certificate of Public Health.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Cirillo trained at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. There, he received training in various aspects of preventive and general dentistry, including complex surgical and full mouth rehabilitaiton cases.

At Tottenville Dental, Dr. Cirillo provides full-service, comprehensive dentistry. He loves getting to know the people in his care and develops personalized treatment plans that reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other common oral health problems.

Dr. Cirillo enjoys honing his professional skills. He regularly participates in continuing education and research and is active in the community; he enjoys providing charitable dental work to New York’s underserved communities.

Dr. Cirillo welcomes everyone to Tottenville Dental and looks forward to buiding long standing relationships with his patients.

Rimma Sheshelovskaya, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist with extensive experience in all aspects of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. Located in the Upper East Side of New York City in Manhattan as well as Brooklyn, near Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach, Dr. Sheshelovskaya is one of the leading providers at Revitta. She has over 22 years of experience helping the residents of New York manage and maintain their oral health.

Dr. Sheshelovskaya graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in New York City where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery. Throughout her career, Dr. Sheshelovskaya has received training in several complex areas including endodontics, wireless orthodontics, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Originally trained as a plastic surgeon at Moscow Medical Stomatological University in Russia, Dr. Sheshelovskaya has a unique eye towards facial proportion and cosmetics.

As a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sheshelovskaya has successfully completed several procedures, including smile restorations and cosmetic smile makeovers. As a member of the team of physicians at Revitta, Dr. Sheshelovskaya specializes in comprehensive, personalized dental care. Dr. Sheshelovskaya speaks English, Spanish, and Russian.

Manuela Krahn, DMD, is a leading provider of dental services at Revitta, located in the Upper East Side of New York City in Manhattan and Brooklyn, near Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach. Specializing in a comprehensive approach, Dr. Krahn combines aspects of general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to help patients achieve their desired outcomes. With a passion for preventive dentistry, Dr. Krahn specializes in creating and maintaining beautiful smiles for her patients.

Dr. Krahn attended Florida International University in Miami, where she graduated with honors. After completing her undergraduate studies, she then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Krahn began her career with a residency at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.

As a general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Krahn has experience in all aspects of comprehensive dentistry, including veneers, ceramic crowns, restorative treatments, root canals, and extractions. Outside the office, Dr. Krahn continues to pursue the latest advances in the field of dentistry. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics as well as the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Farha Zibak received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from NYU College of Dentistry, after which she completed her General Dentistry residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.

Dr. Zibak was born and raised in Brooklyn. Her passion for dentistry started when she pursued her bachelor's degree in biology at Stern College for Women.

Dr. Zibak is always eager to learn and is involved in continuing education courses. She loves to care and attend to her patients with the ultimate respect, dignity, and care they deserve.

LaSante Health Center in Brooklyn is a multispecialty health care practice providing family medicine, adult care, and pediatric treatment to the community. The New York City practice consists of experienced, board-certified physicians offering a range of services including primary and preventive care, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, women’s health, and behavioral health programs. 

The practice values exceptional communication, with multilingual physicians and staff who are fluent in Spanish, English, Haitian, Hebrew and happy to serve the Haitian and Caribbean immigrant patient community and beyond. 

LaSante Health Center offers multiple services at one location and expert adult internal medicine care including cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory and circulatory treatments, as well as pain, medication, and chronic illness management. 

To ensure the entire family feels comfortable and informed, they offer pediatric care for newborns to adolescents. LaSante Health Center provides annual wellness checkups, wound care, and even developmental pediatrics.

In addition, LaSante Health Center offers comprehensive optometry care for all ages, including eye exams and contact lenses or glasses management. The practice also treats podiatry needs, including foot and ankle pain or sprains, athlete’s foot, arthritis, and geriatric and diabetic foot care.

The practice makes optimizing your oral health convenient, offering exams and dental cleanings for all ages, as well as cosmetic dentistry or emergency dental services for tooth pain. LaSante Health Center is also proud to offer mental health care as well. This includes individual and group therapies, and treatment plus medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety and depression. 

Our team offers preventive and sick care, along with various specialties following current guidelines. Our primary goal is to keep you healthy, educated, and equipped to prevent, treat, and manage any conditions you may have.

If you are looking for expert health care for yourself or your family, reach out by phone or book an appointment online at LaSante Health Center today.

After Hours Coverage

• After hours, for all medical emergencies, please call 911 or go to the closest emergency room. To reach the covering provider, please call our main number 718-246-5700 for instructions on how to reach the provider on call.
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Compliance 

At LaSante Health Center, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance in every aspect of care. Our dedicated team follows strict protocols to ensure that all services meet or exceed state and federal regulations. From patient safety to data security, we maintain a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. By prioritizing transparency and ethical practices, we strive to deliver care that our patients and partners can trust.

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Sliding Fee Scale

LaSante Health Center provides quality medical and dental services to everyone, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. We accept Medicare, Medicaid and various commercial insurance plans. Insured and uninsured patients may be eligible for discounted rates on a sliding fee scale, based on annual income and family size. Staff are available to assist patients in determining eligibility for participating in the sliding fee scale discount program. Most importantly, no one is denied care due to lack of insurance or inability to pay for services.

Kaveh Abedini, DMD, is a passionate general dentist serving patients living in and around the Upper East Side of Manhattan and throughout New York City at The Center for High Tech Dentistry.

Growing up in Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Abedini cultivated a deep appreciation for dentistry, leading to a biology degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. While studying, hands-on experience as a dental assistant in Silver Spring solidified this commitment and passion for the profession.

To further deepen his expertise, Dr. Abedini pursued a master's degree in biomedical sciences—clinical studies at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois, followed by dental school at the same institution. Here, engagement with esteemed organizations like the Chicago Dental Society and the Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity enriched the educational journey.

After relocating to New York City, Dr. Abedini completed a residency in general practice at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, refining clinical skills across various specialties. Since finishing the residency in 2018, Dr. Abedini has successfully practiced in the NYC metro area, offering a comprehensive range of dental services, including aesthetic dentistry, oral surgery, implants, and Invisalign.

At the core of Dr. Abedini's practice is a dedication to patient care. Creating a welcoming environment is essential to ensuring every patient feels valued and at ease.

Cosmetic dentist Simon W. Rosenberg, DMD, of The Center for High Tech Dentistry on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, offers comprehensive care to patients living in and around New York City. 

Dr. Rosenberg received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Medicine (DMD) degree in June 1975 from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation, he completed a general practice residency in dentistry at Boston City Hospital (BCH), where he was one of two general dentistry residents, among fifteen oral surgery residents. 

Having obtained a solid foundation in both general dentistry and oral surgery, he was appointed as a staff dentist at Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center (HSNHC) and as an Assistant Visiting Dentist at Boston City Hospital. At the HSNHC, he practiced general dentistry for two years, dividing his practice between adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients. He was part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Training Program for pediatric and internal medicine residents and a pilot Adolescent Medicine Clinic at Harvard Street NHC. At BCH, Dr. Rosenberg supervised and taught the general practice residents in the program he had completed. 

Dr. Rosenberg then returned to New York City, to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) to start a two-year postgraduate specialty training residency in general prosthodontics followed by a one-year fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics. The 1978-1980 residency program emphasized crowns, bridges, partial and complete dentures, and the 1980-1981 fellowship focused on advanced techniques to reconstruct patients after head and neck cancer surgery. During those three years, Dr. Rosenberg also completed the requirements and successfully passed the American Board of Oral Medicine examination and was awarded Diplomate status. Oral medicine achieved recognition as a dental specialty by the American Board of Dental Specialties in 2015. The military, the dental schools, and numerous hospitals have training programs and active research programs in this area. 

Dr. Rosenberg’s interest in this area includes treating the oral complications of head and neck cancer therapy by surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy and the treatment of numerous non-malignant oral conditions that present with mouth sores, ulcers, dryness, etc. In the second year of his residency, Dr. Rosenberg was awarded support from the American Cancer Society. In the third year at MSKCC, he was supported by the Samuel and Hannah Holtzman Trust Fellowship for advanced training in maxillofacial prosthetics. From 1981 to 1983, Dr. Rosenberg was appointed as a “Special Fellow” in the dental service at MSKCC and combined clinical care with teaching and research. His research emphasized the oral complications of chemotherapy, including altered dental development in children treated with chemotherapy for cancer. In 1983, Dr. Rosenberg was appointed to the full-time staff at Memorial Hospital (MSKCC) as an Assistant Attending. He continued on staff at MSKCC until leaving after eleven years to set up a full-time private practice in September 1989. 

In 1985, Dr. Rosenberg passed Phase I, Part 1 of the American Board of Prosthodontics, and became board-eligible in prosthodontics. Dr. Rosenberg’s research support included a junior clinical faculty grant from the American Cancer Society from 1983-1985, a Leukemia Society of America Fellow grant from 1984-1986, two institutional research grants from the ACS, and a three-year clinical investigator grant from the American Cancer Society. 

Over the years, Dr. Rosenberg has published over twenty articles in dental and medical journals, two chapters in recent Dental Clinics of North America, the Care of the Mouth chapter in a cancer textbook (Manual of Oncologic Therapeutics), and co-edited The Clinician’s Guide to the Treatment of Oral Conditions. He has lectured numerous times throughout the United States, Canada, and Colombia, South America. 

Dr. Rosenberg was born in Manhattan in 1950 and raised in Brooklyn. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Currently, he lives with his wife and three children in the New York City area.