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.
Richard Rausch, DDS, is dedicated to providing the highest quality cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry to patients at Rockefeller Dentistry in Midtown Manhattan. He is passionate about caring for our family of patients and making their dental experience comfortable and pain-free.
Dr. Rausch is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, and the New York County Dental Society. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American College of Dentistry, the International College of Dentistry, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He formerly served as the General Chairman of the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the Chairman of New York County’s Peer Review Committee, and the Chairman of New York State’s Council on Peer Review and Quality Assurance.
Dr. Rausch’s community involvement includes being an honorary Police Surgeon with the NYPD and a member of the New York Society of Forensic Dentistry.
Dr. Rausch’s hobbies include sculpting, automotive collecting, boating, and motorcycling.
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 then completed his specialty training in Periodontics and Oral Diagnosis at Farleigh Dickinson University in 1990. Dr. Franzetti then 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.
“My experience with Dr. Franzetti’s office and staff was excellent. The staff was polite was and caring; always asking how I was doing and could they get me something. Dr Franzetti was skillful and also concerned for my welfare. All in all, a positive experience.”
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. Susan Zec is a general dentist practicing in New York City. Dr. Zec received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Physics and Biology. She received her dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Zec pursued further training in the General Practice Residency program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Dr. Zec is passionate about creating a positive experience for every patient. She places an emphasis on prevention and patient education. Dr. Zec is here to guide you in your oral health. She is committed to excellence and is proficient in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics. In her free time, Dr. Zec enjoys traveling, running, cooking, and spending time with friends and family
“Dr. Siddiqui was amazing. Best teeth cleaning I’ve ever had. I had a lot of questions about my teeth and she was very patient and answered them all. ”
Dr. Pallas started her dental journey at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine where she received her DDS degree. Following dental school, she completed a one year residency in general dentistry at the Manhattan VA Hospital. She practices dentistry with a holistic, patient-centered approach built on trust and empathy. Her areas of expertise include fixed and removable prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics and periodontics. Outside of the dental office, she enjoys playing guitar, supporting Michigan Football (Go Blue!), and considers herself to be quite the “foodie.”
“Dr. Siddiqui was amazing. Best teeth cleaning I’ve ever had. I had a lot of questions about my teeth and she was very patient and answered them all. ”
With expert training and a dedication to continually improving her practice, Shebani Pahwa Arora, DDS, is well-loved by colleagues and patients alike. In her role as lead general dentist at SPA Dental Group, Dr. Pahwa, affectionately known as Dr. SPA, is proud to deliver the highest level of general dentistry care to her patients in Midtown East Manhattan, New York City.
Board certified in general dentistry, Dr. SPA attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery. During her studies, she participated in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clerkship, gaining valuable maxillofacial surgery skills.
Dr. SPA believes in the importance of consistently staying current with the latest dental procedures and techniques by regularly enrolling in continuing education courses, and is certified in Invisalign® treatments. Dr. SPA spent a year training in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clerkship and was the sole recipient of The Maryland Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons Award in 2015.
Dr. SPA is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Throughout her time as a dentist, Dr. SPA has embraced the philosophy that the best patient outcomes are achieved when the patient is educated and involved in their own treatment.
“Dr. Siddiqui was amazing. Best teeth cleaning I’ve ever had. I had a lot of questions about my teeth and she was very patient and answered them all. ”
“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. 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.
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. Susan Zec is a general dentist practicing in New York City. Dr. Zec received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Physics and Biology. She received her dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Zec pursued further training in the General Practice Residency program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Dr. Zec is passionate about creating a positive experience for every patient. She places an emphasis on prevention and patient education. Dr. Zec is here to guide you in your oral health. She is committed to excellence and is proficient in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and endodontics. In her free time, Dr. Zec enjoys traveling, running, cooking, and spending time with friends and family
“Dr. Siddiqui was amazing. Best teeth cleaning I’ve ever had. I had a lot of questions about my teeth and she was very patient and answered them all. ”
Dr. Pallas started her dental journey at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine where she received her DDS degree. Following dental school, she completed a one year residency in general dentistry at the Manhattan VA Hospital. She practices dentistry with a holistic, patient-centered approach built on trust and empathy. Her areas of expertise include fixed and removable prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics and periodontics. Outside of the dental office, she enjoys playing guitar, supporting Michigan Football (Go Blue!), and considers herself to be quite the “foodie.”
“Dr. Siddiqui was amazing. Best teeth cleaning I’ve ever had. I had a lot of questions about my teeth and she was very patient and answered them all. ”
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.
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.
Through her practice in the Midtown area of New York City, New York, and Miami, Florida, Shara Miller, DDS, is proud to play a role in enhancing the dental health and wellness of those in her care. She finds her work deeply rewarding and enjoys getting to know her patients as they navigate their dental health needs.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Miller began her studies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and Public Policy.
She went on to complete her dental degree at the New York College of Dentistry (NYU College of Dentistry) in New York City and remained in the city to complete her residency at NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn, formerly known as Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn.
Now in private practice, Dr. Miller continues to seek out opportunities to learn more about the ever-changing field of dentistry, including continuing education on procedures and platforms. She also spends a considerable amount of time researching the latest technology to bring to her practice.
Preventive dentistry is the heart and soul of Dr. Miller’s practice. She believes that by enhancing each patient’s dental hygiene habits, they can prevent dental decay and gum disease. When patients need restoration work, Dr. Miller provides top quality fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns.
Cosmetic dentistry is also an area of focus. From teeth whitening to dental veneers and Invisalign®, patients have access to the very best services and treatments available. There’s never pressure to choose one path over another, and patients are encouraged to play an active role in shaping their cosmetic dentistry treatment plan.
She strives to make each and every patient feel comfortable throughout their time at the practice. From scheduling treatment and providing follow-up care, patients are warmly welcomed and thoroughly cared for.
For those searching for outstanding dental care, make time to sit down and meet with Dr. Miller. Visits can be booked online or over the phone today.
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.
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.