My name is Dr. Sara Go Sugishita, known as Dr. Go by my patients. I was born and raised in Long Island, New York, and received my Bachelors degree in Chemistry and Anthropology from New York University in 2001. After college, I worked for a year as a dental assistant for my family dentist and fell in love with dentistry for its incorporation of both art and science. I then attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston to receive my D.M.D. degree in 2006. Right after, I worked as an associate for two years in Boston at one of my dental instructors private practices. During that time, I met my soon to be husband who is from San Jose, and I made the decision to move out to California in 2009.
In Campbell, CA, I had the great fortune of meeting Dr. James Carter, who was retiring from his dental practice. I took over his partnership at Hughes Dental Group, where I had the greatest pleasure of caring for an amazing set of patients. It has been the best time meeting newly married couples, seeing their families expand, seeing kids grow and graduate and get jobs of their own, meeting the elderly of Campbell and San Jose who are so knowledgeable about the areas history, and the new young people who have come from out of state to achieve jobs in the high tech industry. After eight and a half years, I decided to move my location independently and form my current practice, Orchard City Dental Care.
Dr. Killough was born and raised in Virginia and received dual undergraduate degrees in Biology and Spanish from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She then continued her studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and was inducted into the National Dental Honor Society, the highest honor achievable by a graduating student recognizing both scholarship and character. Following dental school, she pursued additional training through a residency program at the Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center. It was a transformative experience and her true honor to support our nations veterans.
For the past several years, Dr. Killough has worked as a dentist in top-rated, family-oriented practices from the Washington DC Metro Area to the San Francisco Bay Area. She is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-focused care in a relaxed environment. Beyond that, she enjoys educating her patients on the best options available to address their unique dental needs.
Dr. Killough is married to her college sweetheart and together they share a young son. She enjoys watching sports, perusing local farmers markets, going on hikes, and trying out new coffee shops and restaurants. Feel free to share any local recommendations with her at your next dental visit! Dr. Killough is thrilled to be joining Orchard City Dental Care and looks forward to helping you achieve your oral health goals.
As Office Manager, it is Ralucas goal to help make dental treatment workable for every patient according to their financial situation. She works in depth with insurance companies to maximize benefits, while providing a clear understanding of each patients insurance and financial plan.
As a patient coordinator, Yelena takes great responsibility in taking care of our patients even before they step foot through the door. From answering any questions, to scheduling and handling payments, each patient is treated as a star! Yelenas main goal is to make sure the patient is happy and comfortable before they are seen by the doctor.
Aside from work, Yelena is a full-time student studying business and marketing. She enjoys dancing, traveling, hiking, working out and trying new food. When not reading a good book, she loves to watch the Warriors and the 49ers.
Laura has been Dr. Gos assistant for about 10 years. Patients always comment how well Laura and Dr. Go almost work telepathically together! Patients appreciate her encouragement and empathetic care. She loves getting to know patients and their lives.
Melissa enjoys being a dental assistant to both Dr. Go and Dr. Sun. She loves working with patients and making sure they are always comfortable. Outside of work, Melissa is a busy mom of 3 boys. She spends time with her family going camping, and snowboarding. Their favorite place to visit is Disneyland.
Christine enjoys working alongside Dr. Go as an assistant. She always has a positive attitude and is a light in the office. She puts her patients at ease with her warmth and friendliness. She is currently going to school to become a registered dental hygienist.
Crystal has lived in San Jose her whole life. She is a dedicated health care professional with a passion for promoting optimal oral health. She enjoys educating patients about personal dental care and hygiene. She also enjoys showing patients that getting a teeth cleaning at a dental office can be comfortable, and at the same time, thorough!
Trina was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii before moving to San Jose where she graduated from Foothill College with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene. She enjoys connecting with her patients and helping them achieve oral health.
Lori has worked with Dr. Go as a hygienist for about 10 years. She is meticulous about maintaining oral health for each patient. Lori loves to educate patients and thrives on making a difference in patients lives. One of the things Lori loves the most is getting to know patients and seeing them again on a periodic basis.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 177 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestRebecca Falsafi
a year ago
Dr Courtney Killough is an amazing compassionate dentist . She is very kind and professional . I highly recommend to choose her as your dentist , the staff are so accommodating . Excellent place for dentistry
G A
a year ago
Way over due review I went in for a cleaning 2 yrs ago and the team did x-ray on my teeth and more, The teeth cleaning team are beyond Gentle while dealing with your teeth, Dr Go advice me I needed 2 fillings and her work is still lasting Strong. I Recommended this place since quality work, cleanliness start at the door and are very gentle in there magical work!
Sean Woods
a year ago
The Orchard City Dental front office etiquette is impeccable. From scheduling, to billing, and all general inquiries for their members. The experience sitting in the hot seat is met with the highest grades of dental tech, safety, and comfort. My personal experience, I'm in the middle of Invisalign and going through some cosmetic dentistry on top of the routine check ups. Dr. Go has addresses my concerns and has worked with me to develop a strategic plan to achieve my goals of a happy mouth. Definitely recommended, I've struggled to find "the right fit" like most and my search has finally concluded. Hope this helps. Remember, stay classy out there folks!
Suju Thapa
a year ago
Nice and friendly doctor and staffs. Answered all my questions. Definitely recommend.
Lisa Garcia
a year ago
It's been a LONG time since I've been to the dentist. The staff is great!! Everyone is very friendly. The office is very clean and following Covid protocols which is very important to me
Jean marie
a year ago
The office staff is caring and work with great care. The dentist is very much informed with the new dental practices. Her expertise in dental restoration is outstanding.
Annie Sprague
a year ago
The doctors and hygienists are good. Front desk is different story. I sent email after a dental specialists appointment asking for a second opinion referral. At the time the dentist was out of office. I got the email saying they will check with her when she's back and get back to me. But I never heard from them. When I called again asking about the same matter, the front desk was short and rude. Update review 9/28/22: Dr. Go reached out and addressed the issue with the office. I appreciate the doctors' effort to run the business with great reputation. Hopefully I'll have better experience with the front desk in the future.
meowth
a year ago
Dr Go and Dr Killough are talented and detail-oriented dentists. They take pride in what they do and show a genuine interest in your well-being. The hygienist is efficient and provided me with helpful feedback after my cleaning. All staff here have been amazing and very competent. Even though appointments can be far out, they have been really good about calling me to book me in sooner when someone else cancels. I've yet to find a place that is as Covid-serious. I really respect that.
Lara Zientek
2 years ago
Friendly and professional staff
Alyne
2 years ago
Gentle and considerate dentist and team! Highly recommended.
Kelly Nicholson
2 years ago
Go the extra mile to accommodate our schedules.
SB ODR
2 years ago
Dr. Go and team were very comforting, knowledgeable, and patient. I didn't numb as much as I should have but they knew what to do and gently finished the work.
Al Kapla
2 years ago
I am here visiting my Son,Daughter In-Law and Grandson. I live in Michigan-I stared to have a lot of pain in my tooth-I called their office and they were able to get me in the next day! The staff are very professional and friendly and totally went out of their way to accommodate me! I appreciate it so much! I highly recommend this Dental office! Thank you, Melody Kapla
Evelyn Hoffenkamp
2 years ago
Everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. My hygienist took her time cleaning my teeth and recommending areas of improvement. The office is very clean and I look forward to my next visit
Ruth Donato
2 years ago
orchard city dental care is a great place to go!! i hadn't had my teeth cleaned in years after not having insurance, then not knowing what insurance i did have. everyone at orchard city was very welcoming and kind! they didn't lecture me about my long absence and actually complimented me on the condition of my teeth. they kept me informed on what they were doing throughout the cleaning and gave me some tips to further improve my dental health. a great experience overall! if you're uncomfortable or nervous about going to the dentist, go to orchard city!
Michal Glazer
2 years ago
The most amazing top of the art clinic with the best service that can be found. Coming from Sunnyvale and it's so worth the drive. Dr. Go and the whole staff is so professional. Highly recommended
Jodi Jarvis
2 years ago
Beautiful office space. Always makes me as comfortable as possible for my visit. The staff is both friendly and professional. Dr Go is very thorough and kind. I highly recommend orchard city! They are awesome!
Ashley Wright
2 years ago
Best Dentist office experience I have ever had! The office is beautiful, the ladies are all so nice and experienced, they are very efficient and have always been on time for me. Would highly recommend.
Hamza Rahman
2 years ago
Dr. Go and her staff are awesome. She is compassionate and makes sure that your dental needs are always resolved. I highly recommend them. Thank you so much.
Juliana "JuMoreno" Moreno
2 years ago
Thank you for the cleaning tips Crystal!
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