Dr. Charnas studied at the University of Pennsylvania, double majoring in Biology and Psychology. He proceeded with his dental studies at The University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. Once out of dental school, Dr. Charnas went onto complete his general practice residency at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City.
Dr. Charnas is committed to providing the highest quality of care to his patients. His gentle care and extensive knowledge are all reasons patients choose him. He has appeared on various television news programs and in numerous magazines. When not practicing dentistry, he enjoys cycling at the gym or playing tennis.
John K. Vargas, D.D.S. received his degree from the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery. After completing his training, Dr. Vargas pursued an additional year of study at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland where he received extensive training in restoring implants, cosmetics and other crown and bridge procedures.
Dr. Vargas has practiced in Washington, DC, Boston, and New York. He also was a clinical instructor at the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery where he had the opportunity to educate and guide the next generation of young dentists.
Dr. Vargas is an active member of the New York State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Academy of General Dentistry. He has also volunteered for Operation Smile in Hanoi and Hue, Vietnam, where he provided volunteer dental services to disadvantaged children. When hes not at the office, Dr. Vargas enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He loves to hike in Rockefeller State Park with his dog, try NYC restaurants, travel and play his guitar.
David Hirsch M.D., D.D.S is board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Hirsch graduated with honors from Cornell University and then again graduated with honors fromNew York University College of Dentistry in 1991. Following Dental School, he went on to complete medical school at the top of his class and a six-year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at Bellevue/NYU. Dr. Hirsch also completed an internship in general surgery at NYU and concluded his training with a Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship in Portland, Oregon.
Throughout his training, Dr. Hirsch had the privilege of traveling to Mexico, India, and The Dominican Republic to perform Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ranging from repairing congenital deformities to major head and neck reconstruction.
Dr. Hirsch is currently an Attending Physician in The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon / General Surgery Department at NYU/ Tisch Hospital as well as Bellevue Hospital Center. Dr. Hirsch is very passionate about his work and truly cares about his patients.
*In addition to his studies at Cornell, Dr. Hirsch won the 1994 NCAA Division 1 Championship in Wrestling, 126 lbs. He was a two-time All-American and a three-time Eastern champion and following his graduation, he joined Cornells staff as a wrestling coach.*