Meet The Staff

Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.

Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.

 



Dr. Vikas Goel

Doctor


Dr. Jose Medina

Doctor

Jose Medina-Robles is a dedicated and accomplished dentist from Puerto Rico. Born and raised on the island, Jose pursued his passion for oral health and medical care by enrolling in the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, where he earned his degree in dentistry.
 
After completing his dental studies, he further honed his skills and expertise by undertaking a General Practice Residency at Faxton St. Luke’s, an experience that deepened his clinical knowledge and broadened his ability to provide comprehensive care to patients.
 
With a strong foundation in dentistry and a commitment to patient well-being, Jose Medina-Robles is a valued member of the healthcare community, constantly working to improve oral health in his practice and beyond


Sherry

Office Manager


Heather

Lead Administrative


Tamara

Administrative

Tamara grew up in Bronx, New York. In 2007 she moved to Utica, NY and attended SUNY IT where she  graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Tamara has been working in the dental industry for five years now. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and fur baby. 


Nicole

Administrative


Sammantha

Administrative

Sammantha grew up in the Brunswick Maine area and is a newer member of the New York community.  Sammantha decided to change career paths after 10 years in Early Childhood Education to pursue a new path in the Dental field as a patient care coordinator and has now been in the Dental Field 5 years. Sammantha’s goal is to archive and broaden her education as a Dental Assistant.
 In her free time she loves traveling, hiking and adventuring out doors.


Pallavi

Administrative


Sylva

Lead Registered Dental Hygienist

Sylva is the Lead Registered Dental Hygienist at Ellinwood Dental. Sylva graduated in 2013 with a degree in dental hygiene and applied sciences at Hudson Valley Community College. With a lifelong passion for travel, she dedicated years in the travel and tourism industry before entering dentistry. Throughout her career, Sylva has gained extensive experience in a wide range of dental procedures. Sylva is inspired daily by her husband and their two sons. Growing up in a multilingual household, she developed a deep appreciation for languages and culture. In her free time, Sylva enjoys traveling the world, learning new languages and reading books.




Kathleen

Registered Dental Hygienist


McKenna

Registered Dental Hygienist


Kimberly

Registered Dental Hygienist


Edina

Registered Dental Hygienist


Lisa

Lead Dental Assistant


Tatyana

Dental Assistant


Raqiya

Dental Assistant

Raqiya is a dental assistant, she previously worked with patients with special needs in maxillofacial surgery and is now working in general dentistry to gain more experience. She has been in the dental industry for the last four years now. In her free time, Raqiya enjoys horse back riding and designing fashion. 



Zoryana

Dental Assistant


Jessica

Dental Assistant