By choosing Orinda Orthodontics you are selecting to work with our collective of highly skilled doctors. You can choose to be treated directly by one doctor, or by multiple doctors within the practice. Take some time to meet our doctors.

Dr. Paul Kasrovi completed his doctoral and postdoctoral education at UCSF, receiving both a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Kasrovi is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Before making a career change to dentistry, he had received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from USC and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and worked as a systems engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories.

In addition to his commitment to the group practice, Dr. Kasrovi is a Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Dentistry, division of Orthodontics where he has been teaching since 1995. He is also an adjunct professor, in the Department of Orthodontics, at the UOP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Dr. Kasrovi has served as a Clinical Supervisor at the orthodontic teaching clinic at La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland.

Dr. Kasrovi is a published author of articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the Journal of the California Dental Association, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin. He has had his research presented at the meetings of the International Association of Dental Research and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. He has lectured on orthodontic care locally, nationally, and internationally.

Dr. Kasrovi and his wife, Leila, have two children, Dara and Kiana. Dr. Kasrovi enjoys spending time with his family and is passionate about traveling, skiing, soccer, Bay Area sports teams, and playing bass guitar in a local East Bay band.

Dr. Michael Meyer received his undergraduate degree from UC Orinda in 1966, his doctoral degree in 1970, and his orthodontic specialty degree in 1972 from UCSF. He is a Clinical Professor at UCSF, teaching growth and development and the treatment of young patients. He is the former co-founder and co-director of the orthodontic teaching clinic at La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland and the former Orthodontic Director of the Craniofacial Anomalies Panel at Childrens Hospital Medical Center in Oakland. Dr. Meyer has also served as a foreign journal editor for the premier orthodontic journal, the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He is the former Chairman of the Library Advisory Committee of the American Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Meyer is a published author of articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the Journal of the California Dental Association, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin. He has lectured on orthodontic care locally, nationally, and internationally.

Dr. Min-jeong Kim received her undergraduate and doctoral degree from Seoul National University in Seoul, Korea. She continued on to the University of California, San Francisco to obtain a specialty certificate in Orthodontics as well as a Masters degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Dr. Kim is a Clinical Supervisor at La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland, where she oversees the orthodontic residents from UCSF.

Dr. Kim and her husband, Eric, have two daughters, Jeannie and Abigail. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, skiing, and occasional golfing. She is very much involved in her daughters schools.

Dr. Nancy Ung earned her undergraduate degree at Stanford University in 1982 with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences with Honors. Following that, she received her Dental Degree from Harvard University in 1987 and graduated Summa Cum Laude.

While at Harvard, Dr. Ung was simultaneously a Public Health Fellow and received her Masters in Public Health with a specialty in Health Policy and Management / International Policy along with her Dental Degree. Subsequent to that, she returned to the West Coast and attended the University of Washington, where she completed both her Certificate and Masters Degree in 1989 in the specialty of Orthodontics. During her training, she was a U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officer, which allowed her to pursue her interest in research at the National Institute of Health.

Presently, Dr. Ung is a Clinical Professor at UCSF and has taught the UCSF orthodontic residents at La Clinica de la Raza in Oakland since 1990. She has served on the Editorial Board for both the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and the Angle Orthodontist.

Dr. Ung is a published author of numerous articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. She has had her research presented at the meetings of the American Dental Association, the International Association of Dental Research, the International Health Technology Assessment in Health Care Conference, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. She has received numerous awards, including international recognition for her research performed at Harvard, as well as her work at the University of Washington.

Dr. Ung is a Bay Area native who spends her free time with her joyful daughter, Natalie, who is a happy work in progress. The rest of her time is spent with her hobbies and activities, which keep her out of trouble.

Dr. Nga Hoang is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with Highest Honors at UC Davis. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCSF, where she stayed to continue three more years of specialization training, earning her both a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters of Science degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Outside of private practice, Dr. Hoang is a Volunteer Professor at the UCSF School of Dentistry, Division of Orthodontics, where she has been teaching the orthodontic residents since 2013. She also serves as an Attending Clinical Faculty at the orthodontic teaching clinic at La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland, where she teaches orthodontic treatment using removable appliances.

Dr. Hoang is the Editor-in- Chief of UCSFs OrthoNews. She has published her research in Progress in Orthodontics. She has also presented her research at the meetings of the American Association for Dental Research, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the American Association of Orthodontists. She was awarded the Joseph E. Johnson Clinical Award from the American Association of Orthodontists in May 2013.

Dr. Hoang is the youngest of five children and is a busy aunt of four nieces, seven nephews, and one great-nephew. She and her husband, Ravi, are avid hikers and lovers of the outdoors. She also loves salsa dancing!

Dr. Stephanie Ting is a proud double Trojan who graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She finished at the top of her class in dental school and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. After graduation, Dr Ting moved cross-country to specialize in orthodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she served as chief resident and graduated with a Masters of Medical Science and Certificate in Orthodontics. While in residency, Dr Ting was recognized for her accomplishments in the field of orthodontics with the Charley Schultz Resident Scholar Research Award, as a finalist in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Student of the Year Award and honorable mention in the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics resident case display.

After three years in Boston, Dr Ting is thrilled to be back in sunny California! Although she grew up a Los Angeleno, she now considers the Bay Area her home. On weekends, you can find her exploring San Francisco, checking out the food scene in the city and taking photos as a freelance photographer.

Here at Orinda Orthodontics, we believe that every member of our team is vital. There is no one job that is more important than any other. Below are the incredible clinical and administrative staff members you will be working with while in treatment.

Loris dental career began in 1983 at UCSF pediatric dentistry. She moved into orthodontics in 1987 and has been with Berkeley and Orinda Orthodontics ever since. Lori can always be found working diligently to arrange treatment for our patients. Her keen attention to detail ensures we can deliver the best possible care.

Elba is a graduate of San Francisco City College and Heald Business College. Elba has been in the orthodontic profession since 1980; with over 20 years with Berkeley and Orinda Orthodontics. She is our financial head and office hummingbird. She has a unwavering tenacity to meet and exceed patient expectations. She is always happy to find a solution to ensure treatment is accessible across the board.

Gina graduated from Western Career College in 1994. She assisted in General Dentistry for 11 years before she started her career at Berkeley and Orinda Orthodontics in 2004. Gina greatly enjoys working our patients and their families. She meets patients with a kind and relatable demeanor that puts the most anxious at ease.

Sergio has been with the Berkeley and Orinda Orthodontic practice since 2002. He has since developed a knack for providing a quick and easy x-ray process. Sergio loves his daily interaction with patients and looks to form genuine bonds throughout the course of their treatment.

Rowena has been a clinical assistant in orthodontics since 1997 and most of her career has been with Berkeley & Orinda Orthodontics. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and her two sweet dogs. Rowena enjoys going above and beyond to help her co-workers and takes a lead role in training new additions to our clinical team.

Vio is a graduate from the Victor Babe University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timioara, Romania. After working as an Orthodontic Dental Technician for 9 years in Waterloo (Ontario, Canada). He joined the Berkeley and Orinda Orthodontics team in 2014 as an Orthodontic Dental Technician. He is the hub and highly-skilled manufacturer of our in office dental appliances. His expertise shines brightly through his ever-growing body of work and creativity.

Ellie was born and raised in the East Bay. She is a second generation team player following in the footsteps of her mother Lori, who has been helping to coordinate smiles at Berkeley and Orinda Orthodontics since 1987. She enjoys helping patients reach their orthodontic goals and is always happy to help in any way she can.

Melissa is a Bay Area native who takes great pride in her friendly and helpful attitude. She has recently returned to the East Bay from Southern California where she earned her B.S. from the University of California, San Diego. While in school, Melissa became interested in the dental field, which led her to the exceptional team here at Berkeley Orthodontics. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys baking, reading, doing embroidery, and spending time with loved ones.

Becky has been a clinical assistant since 1993, and most of those years have been with Berkeley Orthodontics. Becky has a positive outlook that always shines through to her patients. When not working, Becky spends time with her husband and her son, Kevin, and loves being very active indoors and out.

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