Meet Our Doctors

Our doctors and their team strive to have patients receive
finest dental treatment at a fun pleasant environment.

From different backgrounds and interests, our doctors united together with their meritable friendly staff members to build a dental practice (with a common mission) – to have kids and adults receive dental care in a pleasant, joyful, and relaxing environment. Our team recognizes that many children and adults do not have positive associations with the idea of “going to the dentist”. As stressful and worrisome it can be, our primary goal is to make every visit for our patients as friendly as possible – making sure children and their parents feel at ease in our office, where children can play video games, read books and have some fun in the play area, also ensuring our patients get convenient appointments, acquire knowledge in oral hygiene and issues for prevention of dental disease and home care, receive well thorough explanation of treatment plans, get informed and answered to any questions about the clinic, dental concerns, treatment techniques, insurance or financial options, and more over. Let us help you and guide you through the process of receiving quality dental care for your children, your family, and yourself!

Dr Min Lee, DDS

Dr. Min Lee grew up in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from the UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology with exceptional grades which led him to continue his education to a higher level. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University where he developed his career goals concentrating on both adults and children dental care. With a desire to master his training on pediatric dental treatment, he carried on to boost and build up knowledge and experience with children in dentistry.

His main focus is to provide each patient with a fun environment to enjoy the visit at his office. He gives personal attention to each patient and the highest standard of care using the latest techniques and technology. His communicative personality makes sure patient understands each patient’s need and condition. It is his top priority to provide a comprehensive high-quality dental care to each individual patient respecting their individual condition and needs.

Dr John Yoo, DDS

Dr. John Yoo is a Southern California native whose career goal was always to pursue and achieve the highest standard of education to serve the community. Dr. Yoo received his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Occidental College with outstanding grades. Straightaway, he then proceeded to pursue a higher education in dental school in NYU where his hard work earned him an admirable placement on Honors in Prosthodontics – field of dentistry in restoring function, appearance, and replacement of missing teeth.

Dr. Yoo knows that dentistry is constantly changing, he spends numerous hours each year taking continuing education courses to stay ahead of the curve. He is a certified provider of Invisilign (clear braces) and pursued additional training in Tip-Edge Orthodontics (brackets).

Beyond his clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Yoo’s friendly personality welcomes patients from different backgrounds and knowledge. He is known to be eloquent to his patients when it comes to explaining treatment plans. He cares about each patient and provides with the most up-to-date treatment, latest equipment, brands, and materials so that patient can receive top-of-the-line service.

Dr. Natalia Elizabeth Lee, DDS

Dr. Natalia Elizabeth Lee was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and came to Los Angeles about two decades ago. She graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. Natively fluent in Spanish, she is able to not only communicate with patients from Latin American origin but also connect with patients from diverse ethnicity, culture and backgrounds.

Dr. Natalia is known for her soft and caring nature that can make even the most tense of dental patients relax while in the chair. Dr. Lee speaks fluent English, Spanish, Korean, and is currently learning Italian. She is affiliated with American Dental Association, Los Angeles Dental Association, and California Dental Association.

Dr. Jihee Won, DDS

Dr. Jihee Won was born and raised in South Korea and then moved to the States for further education. She graduated from DePaul University in Chicago with a Bachelor's degree in Biology with Magna Cum Laude. Her interests in public health and policy led her to Boston University where she received a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH). She then pursued dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Won is very involved in humanitarian outreach and mission work. She has served as a core member of mobile clinic at USC and traveled to Mexico and Guatemala to provide dental care for those in need. She is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), and Los Angeles Dental Society (LADS).

Dr. Won loves working in dentistry. She is passionate about working together with patients to build a unified and confident team that will empower a family to achieve a lifetime of oral health and well-being. She believes in evidence based dentistry and treating her patients with kindness and respect, and continues to strive to provide comprehensive, high-quality dental care in a fun and comfortable environment. Dr. Won delivers gentle pediatric dentistry and creates positive dental experiences in all ages.

Dr Jieun Park, DDS

Dr. Jieun Park, DDS

Dr. Jieun Park was raised in South Korea. After graduating from high School in Korea, she came to the states for college and attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas of Texas as a winner of full-tuition academic scholarship award for her undergraduate studies and nominated as a 2009 scholar since she found 20 new variable stars and published a journal with colleagues. She obtained a degree in Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with magna cum laude. She then continued a higher education at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School and noticed her keen interest in pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Park’s passion and love for pediatric dentistry motivates her to be up-to-date with the most current and advanced dental knowledge and technologies. She is a certified provider of conscious oral sedation and Invisalign (clear braces).

Dr Collin Lee, DDS

Dr. Collin Lee completed his Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (MIMG) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Later he received his Doctor’s degree in Dental Surgery at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC to fulfill his dream as a dentist. Dr. Collin finds it most meaningful in his life to help people who are suffering from pain. He actively provided free dental services to underserved children of local community in LA and, moreover, under serviced people in India with non-profit organization AYUDA international. Dr. Collin also participated in research projects to expand his scientific background and to stay close to up-to-date knowledge in his field.

At University of Michigan Medical School Department of Microbiology, he participated in humoral immune response initiation research for the purpose of shortening the duration of immune response against viral invasion. At Samsung Medical Center Department of Endocrinology in South Korea, he worked with other Korean researchers to analyze incretin and DDP-4 to improve the function of current diabetic medicines.

Born and raised in South Korea, but educated in the United States, Dr. Collin is interested in learning about different languages and cultures. However, a human being is always lying at the center of everything to him. He strongly believes that God resides in the words and behaviors of everyone he encounters today. Striving to provide the best treatment to every individual patient with evidence based dentistry is the utmost importance of Dr. Collin.

Dr Young Kim, DDS

Dr. Young Kim, DDS

Dr. Young Kim was born in South Korea and educated in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology and his passion in oral biology led him to continue his education. He has achieved the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Herman Ostrow USC School of Dentistry and holds the privilege of being in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Zeta Chapter Honor Alumni member that represents the top 12% of the graduating class of USC dental school.

Dr. Kim has volunteered in the underserved local communities with non-profit organizations such as Union Rescue Mission, USC mobile clinic, and AYUDA to provide exceptional dental care. The ongoing goal for Dr. Kim is to deliver high quality, high standards of evidence-based practice to all patients. His top priority is to have every patient leave with satisfaction and to develop and maintain excellent patient-doctor relationships.

Dr Jun Park, DDS

Dr. Jun Park, DDS

Dr. Jun Park was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and moved to the United States in 2009. He attended University of California, Los Angeles where he graduated in 2014 with a Biochemistry degree with Cum Laude. He was also actively involved in neuroscience researches at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and he published an article on Neurosurgery Clinics of North America about Central Neurocytoma. Then he went on to University of Southern California to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. When he was volunteering at mobile clinics, he felt especially compelled to the underserved children that are in need of treatment, and he decided to join our clinic to further pursue his career in pediatric dentistry.

In his free time, as a Christian, Dr. Jun Park often visits Ensenada, Mexico to volunteer at house constructions and summer bible camps to serve the people in need. He looks forward to visiting again in the near future to provide dental services to the residents who cannot afford or find the treatments.

Dr. Park’s ultimate goal with children is to provide excellent and timely care with respect and friendly welcoming so that every patient who is visiting the clinic can find the visit to be fun and comforting while getting the right treatment.

Dr. Nadia Fatahi, DDS

Born and raised in the city of Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Nadia Fatahi embarked on a journey that led to a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA, a Master's of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Mississippi College, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Touro College of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Nadia's dedication to oral surgery blossomed during an enriching Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship at the renowned Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Here, she actively participated in caring for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, seamlessly navigating the operating room, and skillfully covering emergency room calls. During this transformative experience, Dr. Nadia gained hands-on expertise in a spectrum of minor surgical procedures, including extractions, incision and drainage of oral abscesses, and laceration repairs.

Beyond the clinical realm, Dr. Nadia firmly believes that patients play an integral role in their oral health journey. Her commitment extends to providing patients with comprehensive information, empowering them to actively participate in achieving their optimal oral health.

Embark on a journey towards dental wellness with Dr. Nadia, where a fusion of professionalism, empathy converges to redefine the dental experience.

Dr. Richard Choi, DDS

Grew up in Virginia where he developed an early fasincation with the intricate details of healthcare and deep appreciation for the impact it leaves on peoples’ lives.

Motivated by a desire to merge his academic knowledge with practical skills, he enrolled in the “Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy” to pursue his DDS degree. There, he received his credentials where the curriculum of the first two years coincided with that of the medical school program. Rounding up his studies with a thesis with the department of prosthodontics, he was left wanting to learn more about real life dentistry and finding the best solutions for his patients.

He is a dedicated and passionate dentist committed to providing exceptional dental care and promoting oral health in his community. His journey in the field of dentistry has been a rewarding and fulfilling one, marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence and a genuine desire to improve the oral health of his patients

Dr. Candice Shahandeh-Rad, DDS

Dr. Candice Shahandeh-Rad, an esteemed graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology as well as a dental degree from the prestigious Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC. She is an esteemed member of both the American Dental Association® and the California Dental Association.

Dr.Candice admires kids and found her passion of working with kids during dental school when providing free dental care to underserved communities in the LA area. Her creativity and bubbly nature helps make her appointments be less nerve-wrecking and allows the patient to feel supported and comfortable. Dr. Candice loves to connect with her patients and find ways to help inspire her patients to prioritize oral health.

Dr. Fernando Choe, DMD

Dr. Choe was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He moved to Seoul, South Korea, when he was a baby and grew up there until he relocated to the United States in 2003. Spending his formative years in Koreatown, Los Angeles, he graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. He obtained his DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry) from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.During dental school, Dr. Choe served as a TA for prosthodontics and as vice president of the Tufts Korean American Dental Association. Understanding that dentistry requires physical stamina, he regularly works out and enjoys rock climbing.

During his downtime, he likes to explore new cafes and restaurants in Los Angeles. Additionally, he enjoys reading books to expand his knowledge and insights.

Dr. Choe expects more than just exceptional dentistry; anticipate a journey of care, compassion, and companionship, where every smile tells a story of trust, comfort, and lifelong well-being.