Strengthened by her work with children in dental school, she then pursued her Pediatric Dentistry residency at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York where she was honored with an Achievement Award for Patient Care and Teaching. During her residency she gained extensive experience in various sedation techniques while treating medically complex children. After receiving her certificate, she went into private practice in Rye, New York while remaining on staff at Montefiore as an assistant professor.
Dr. Stephanie loves her job so much because she is driven by the knowledge that she can make a difference in the health of children. Dr. Stephanie is active with the Washington State Dental Society and volunteers dental services for underprivileged children.
In her spare time, Dr. Stephanie and her family enjoy exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Dr. Stephanie is also a classically trained violinist and led the Bucknell University Orchestra as concertmaster. She looks forward to sharing her musical gifts with her children, Alex and Kira.
A former Miss India, Dr. Merchant graduated at the top of her class in dental school. She completed her Pediatric Dentistry residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey, from where she also received her Master of Science degree. She has attained Board certification with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, which represents the highest possible credential within the field. She also believes in continually staying updated with the advances within her profession in order to deliver the best possible care to her patients.
Besides English, Dr. Merchant is fluent in Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati, and is working on her command of French and Spanish. In 2007, she moved to the Seattle area to join her husband, and is enjoying the amazing outdoor lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest. When not at the office, she can be found kayaking the waters around Seattle, hiking the trails, traveling to distant lands, practicing her head-stand, scuba diving, painting, and living life to the fullest.
I have been with Redmond Kids Dentistry since March 2008 and I absolutely love working with kids and my awesome :) personality makes it easy for me to interact with our patients making their dental visits so much fun!
When I'm not in the office, I enjoy spending time with friends, hiking, going to the gym, and enjoying all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. I am married and have an English bulldog named Stella.
I have been in the dental field 13 years, with the last 7 being here, at Redmond Kids' Dentistry. I have worked with kids my entire life, so it is fun for me. I love how satisfying it is to watch them grow through the years and to build great relationships with them and the parents.
Being a Seattle native, it is always fun to share what the Pacific Northwest has to offer. I love traveling the world and exploring new areas, although I also enjoy staying local, and spending time with family and friends.
But the happiest day of my career was finding and being hired at RKD. I started here in 2009, then work in orthodontics for two years . But now, I'm so glad to have returned to my wonderful co-workers and two of the most excellent doctors I've ever worked with....Dr. S and Dr. M are the best there is.
All the great kids and their parents make this job so fun. Everyone has an interesting story to tell. It's very enjoyable for me, listening to what people have to say about their hobbies, travels and general opinions about things as we have the most wonderful mix of cultures in this area.
My family and I emigrated to the U.S. from England. We moved to WA in 1978, at 8 yrs old . I grew up in Marysville. Where I met my husband of now, 26 yrs together. We have a grown son (22) and daughter (21) who both plan to be RNs.
While at Redmond Kids' Dentistry, I gained experience both on the clinical and administrative sides. I throughly enjoyed knowing both sides of the practice. In 2016, after seven years here, I left to pursue other endeavors and also accomplish the best thing, having my son Enzo.
I later left Washington to attend college in Missouri, then returned here to continue my dental career. I now have 10 years of experience in orthodontics and over 20 years in general dentistry! My passion for dentistry includes not only the science behind dental health but also providing exceptional care for patients. Redmond Kids' Dentistry is my dream job. Every person on the RKD team is amazing, talented, and caring. I hope to retire here!
I am so proud to be a part of the RKD team! I love supporting the excellent care we provide for kids every day. My two boys have been patients here for years, and this office remains my gold standard for dental care.
I am an eastside native, born and raised in Bellevue. Playing tourist around the PNW, trying new restaurants, and attending local events are some things I enjoy the most. On the weekends you can find me spending lots of time with my big family, testing out different recipes, or wandering the aisles of Target and Whole Foods.
I grew up in Poulsbo, WA and moved to King County a few years ago with my husband. We recently welcomed our golden doodle (Wilson) home to join our family. In our free time we like to play board games, go to dog parks, camp, and visit family.
