Rishi Popat, DMD, DMSc. is a North Central Phoenix native and Ivy-League trained orthodontist. He received his specialty Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at Harvard University and concurrently received his second Doctoral degree in Oral Biology from Harvard Medical School located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Popat was the only American dentist accepted to Harvards internationally renowned orthodontic residency in a class of five. Prior to completing Harvards dual degree four-year orthodontic residency, Dr. Popat practiced general dentistry for two years where he provided comprehensive dental care to help the underserved population in downtown Phoenix. Throughout his professional career as a general dentist and then as an orthodontic specialist, Dr. Popat treats every patient as if they are his family.

A published researcher, lecturer, leader and inventor, Dr. Popat constantly thrives to raise the standards in the orthodontic and dental profession. He currently serves on the editorial review board of several journals and professional boards and is a faculty member at Lutheran Medical Center teaching orthodontics to pediatric dentists. Dr. Popat enjoys lecturing around the world, inventing various medical, dental and orthodontic devices and is currently a consultant for an innovative orthodontic technology company. Dr. Popat has been featured on the front cover of the Arizona Republic newspaper, numerous times in the North Central Phoenix News, National Public Radio (NPR) and publications by Harvard University Press. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontist (AAO), Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontist (PCSO), American Dental Association (ADA), Arizona Dental Association (AzDA), Central Arizona Dental Society (CADS), Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics (HSAO), and the Harvard University Alumni Association of Phoenix. Dr. Popat is proud to serve on the board of the Madison Education Foundation. Dr. Popat is truly committed to all of his patients. He is very passionate in developing and applying new technologies to deliver exceptional care and embracing the community. He is ingrained in his neighborhood and still resides in the same house he grew up in which is around the corner from Popat Orthodontics. In fact, Dr. Popat enjoys riding his bike to work which he proudly displays on the bicycle rack. In his spare time, Dr. Popat enjoys spending time with his wife Bansi, daughters Aashna & Aaria, parents (Bipin & Anila) and his brother and sister-in-law (Rimal & Kavita). He enjoys running on the Murphy Bridal Path, indulging at Churn ice cream to satisfy his sweet tooth, and trying new local restaurants along the Central Corridor.

Dr. Irma Iskanderis originally from the beachy state of Florida. She graduated with honors from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania with a bachelors degree in Philosophy and a minor in Biology. Despite how much she enjoyed quoting great philosophers of the past, however, Dr. Iskander knew her life calling was to serve others in the field of dentistry. Prior to attending dental school, she was involved in laboratory research investigating the possible links between periodontal disease and other illnesses such as heart disease. This experience, which led to a 1st place award in student research at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and to the 2006 Colgate Research Award for excellence in the field of research, solidified her passion for periodontics and for advocating gum health to the general public.

After obtaining her DMD degree, Dr. Iskander completed her periodontics training at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. It was there at her residency where she wrote and collaborated on research topics related to periodontics, leading to publications in academic journals such as in the esteemedJournal of Periodontology. She also became Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology. After her residency, Dr. Iskander started working in private practice in Washington State for a few years. Afterwards, she moved down to sunny and dry Arizona to be with her husband and has made this state her home ever since. Outside of work, Dr. Iskanders absolute favorite things to do are reading books (with an annual goal of finishing 100 books a year), bicycling, cooking Sunday dinner, and planning around-the-town adventures with her husband and their two young children.

After more than 50 years in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,Dr. Peter A. Bassettstill enjoys the rigorous demands of his profession and the necessity of keeping up with the newest technology. He approaches the technical challenges as an art, as well as his passion and profession. The advances in technology have made surgery more predictable and therefore increased patients awareness and acceptance of treatment. With the advent of the internet, social media has become more attuned to what is available in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery and, likewise, what the patient anticipate the results to be. Dr. Bassett attends as many seminars and training classes available in his specific areas of expertise especially those of implantology and bone grafting techniques to maintain his cutting edge understanding of the newest technology available.

As such, a team approach to many sophisticated treatment plans, utilizing multiple disciplines such as orthodontics, is necessary and leads to a total team effort in achieving the patients expectations. Dr. Bassett enjoys the camaraderie and the opportunity of working with Dr. Popat and the team at Popat Orthodontics & Madison Pediatric Dentistry. Outside the office, Dr. Bassett enjoys spending time with his family and friends and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, fishing and the occasional round of golf.