Dr. Michael Proothi grew up in Allentown, PA and completed his Bachelor of Science degree at The George Washington University, in Washington D.C. He completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the prestigious Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, in Boston, MA, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Proothi then continued his studies and obtained his Medical Degree at Stony Brook University School of Medicine where he also underwent his General Surgery training. He was the first oral and maxillofacial surgery resident to be granted the intern of the year award at this institution. His 6 year surgical residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery was completed at Stony Brook University and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Throughout his training and in private practice, Dr. Proothi has authored and co-authored articles and chapters in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. For the past 7 years, Dr. Proothi has taken his distinguished academic background and love for taking care of patients into private practice. His charismatic personality and rigorous work ethic has allowed him to work both as a clinical assistant professor at Stony Brook University, as well as a private practice surgeon. Dr. Proothi continues to use the most current and minimally invasive surgical techniques when it comes to taking care of his patients. When he is not in the office, at the hospital, giving a lecture, or learning at a conference, Dr. Proothi enjoys spending all of his time with his two children, Benjamin and Jackson. Together, they can be found at a tennis court or skiing a new mountain.
Dr. Mitchell Steinberg grew up in Great Neck, New York. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts and a Concentration in Biology and Biomedical Science. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine with an honors distinction in research.
He then pursued further education and obtained his Medical Degree from the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. He underwent a General Surgery Internship at Northshore University Hospital and completed his 6 year surgical residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Stony Brook University Hospital, and the Northport VA Medical Center. In his final year, he served as Chief Resident.
Throughout his training, Dr. Steinberg has taken a keen interest in research and pursued the most current techniques. His love for taking care of patients in both an academic and private practice setting has also carried him on multiple outreach missions. His volunteer work has taken him across the globe to countries such as Madagascar, Ecuador, and Guatemala. When he is not treating patients in the office, at the hospital, or participating at a conference, Dr. Steinberg can be found spending time with his wife, Jessica, and son, Benjamin. They love to travel, enjoy the outdoors, and sail the Long Island Sound.
