After earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in only three years from Queens College, Dr. Yelizar took a break from the books so that he could travel and explore his passion for photography. He soon returned and earned his Doctoral Degree from New York University College of Dentistry. During his residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, Dr. Yelizar learned to merge his love of science, art, and altruism in order to create gorgeous smiles like those he captured on film during his travels.

Tammy Yelizar moved to New York State at the age of fourteen and instantly fell in love with her new hometown. She knew this is where she wanted to start a career as well as a family. Dr. Yelizar attended St. Johns University majoring in Biology and Chemistry on a full scholarship. During her years there, she discovered her hidden love to make people smile and only naturally entered the field of dentistry.

She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Ivy League; Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Her education continued as a resident at Jamaica Hospital of New York where she was able to provide dental care to this underserved population. As the year was coming to an end, Dr. Yelizar wanted to continue her education in the field of dentistry by electing to complete a second year of dental residency at the James J. Peters VA Hospital, one of the best residency programs in the country. During this second year, she was able to advance her education of the dental arts into more complex procedures such as implants, cosmetic, and full mouth reconstruction; to better serve her future patients.

One of the main things Dr.Yelizar learned during her time at the VA was the importance of delivering comfort to patients during dental visits, especially when those visits are associated with anxiety and fear. Dr. Yelizar takes pride in offering her patients an incomparable experience by making comfort a priority. Her passion for dentistry shines through in her ability to relate to her patients and provide them with personalized care they need and deserve. When shes not in the office, Dr. Tammy Yelizar loves spending time with her husband, her daughter, dog, family, and friends. She enjoys reading a good book by the fire, crafting, and baking. She lives her life by her favorite quote, Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier.

Dr. Sobia Rafiuddin earned her Bachelors degree at Stony Brook University before attending Columbia University College of Dental Medicine where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. She then attended a general practice residency at Northwell LIJ. In her time at Northwell, Dr. Rafiuddin had the opportunity to directly train under top dental specialists in Long Island. She is proud of the training she received in an environment that focused on the highest standard of care and new innovative procedures.

From a young age, Dr. Rafiuddin knew she wanted to become a dentist. She was immediately drawn to the clinical and artistic aspects of dentistry. She also recognizes how vital good oral health is to a persons overall physical and mental health. To Dr. Rafiuddin, being a dentist means endless opportunity to make positive changes in her patients lives while educating and motivating them to take great care of themselves.

At SimpliSmiles, Dr. Sobia Rafiuddin is excited to work with an amazingly talented and positive team each day. She takes the time to get to know her patients needs and tries her best to make each patients experience as easy as possible. Come visit her at SimpliSmiles! She is ready to help you smile brighter and feel happier.

Outside of the dental office Dr. Rafiuddin prioritizes family, fitness and food! She was born and raised in New York in a tight knit family and tries to catch up with family and friends whenever possible. She prioritizes staying active and enjoys hiking, weight training and barre classes. She loves trying different places to eat, and is always looking for a new spot to dine so please come with food recommendations!