An original Jersey Boy, Dr. Drew migrated north to complete his orthodontic residency at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine after graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University Dental School.
Dr. Drew feels extremely fortunate to have practiced in the great town West Hartford since 1985. His now adult children attended West Hartford schools and participated in many extracurricular activities. This offered Dr. Drew the opportunity to coach and serve as the Director of Safety for West Hartford Youth Hockey. When the weather warmed up, it was off to the ball fields to coach and assist with softball and baseball.
He is proud to have served as the Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and President of the Connecticut State Society of Orthodontists and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association and the Hartford Dental Society.
Dr. Drew loves to spend his free time taking walks and traveling with his lovely wife, Jane. When Jane needs a break from his jokes and antics, he turns his attention to music, writing songs and playing guitar and steel drum.
Dr. Menjivar was born to be an orthodontist. She set her sights on orthodontics after being an orthodontic patient herself and experiencing phase I treatment, phase II treatment, and even headgear. She followed in the footsteps of her orthodontist and long-time mentor Dr. Chu from Racine, Wisconsin.
Dr. Menjivar attended Vanderbilt University where she majored in Biology and Spanishand also met her husband Walter. After undergrad, Dr. Menjivar attended dental school at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine followed by the University of Minnesota orthodontic residency program where she received her Masters and certificate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Menjivar has a friendly and outgoing personality that lends itself well to meeting new people of all ages and backgrounds. She looks forward to treating all the members of your family as though you were her family. She has always prided herself on being able to communicate clearly with people and explain concepts that can often be challenging or confusing for patients. This means that you will have clear expectations every step of the way.
Dr. Menjivar lives with her husband and young daughter Sophia in West Hartford. Dr. Menjivar loves running, exercise, cooking for friends, and international travel. As a family, the threesome enjoys walking around WH center, visiting the Noah Webster Library, organizing brunch play datesand exploring the world through the eyes of their daughter.