Meet our Staff
Meet Our Dental Staff at Northtown Dental Associates in North Edmonton
DEDICATED TO ENSURING YOUR COMFORT
Our staff at Northtown Dental Associates is dedicated to ensuring your comfort during your visit. Whether you’re visiting us for a routine check-up or a dental emergency, you can expect the same quality of care and respect from our caring team of professionals, from our front office team to our dental assistants, hygienists and dentists.
OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION
We also pride ourselves upon maintaining open lines of communication with our patients. You can rest assured our staff will work with you to devise treatment options that suit your lifestyle. If financial arrangements are necessary, we’d be happy to help you determine options that will put our dental treatments more within your financial reach. Should you ever have any questions about our procedures or flexible billing options, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Meet Our Family-Friendly Dentists
Meet our team of dentists who look forward to taking care of all your family’s dental needs:
DR. JOHN BIRZGALIS
Dentist
Dr. John Birzgalis graduated from the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta in 1974 and has been practicing general dentistry for over 40 years. After working at various clinics in the Edmonton area, John opened Northtown Dental Associates. During his leisure time, John enjoys spending time with his wife, four children and grandchildren, as well as participating in activities involving golfing, basketball and squash.
DR. JOSEPH RAIMONDI
Dentist
Dr. Joseph Raimondi graduated from the University of Alberta with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2000. He also completed a Bachelor of Science degree and started practicing at Northtown Dental Associates upon graduating. Joseph attends regular courses in continuing education in all aspects of general dentistry, but has a special interest in root canal therapy. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
DR. CHETANYA KUMAR
Dentist
Dr. Chetanya Kumar received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Alberta before attending NYU College of Dentistry to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, including root canal therapy and extractions and strives to provide a comfortable environment for all his patients. Dr. Kumar and his team take the time to educate their patients on oral health and treatment options and are committed to providing personalized care to patients of all ages.
DR. HIRAL SHAH
Dentist
Dr. Hiral Shah is a dedicated general dentist committed to delivering exceptional care to her patients. She earned her DDS degree from the University of Alberta, having previously completed her BDS in 2009 before specializing in Periodontics in 2014 at Gurjat University in Ahmedabad, India. She practiced for 5 years in India before moving to Canada. Dr. Shah enjoys all the aspects of general dentistry and loves to provide holistic care for her patients. Her passion for dentistry spans all age groups, and she values the opportunity it provides to interact closely with her patients. Dr. Shah approaches every interaction with a warm and welcoming demeanour, ensuring her patients feel comfortable at all times. Outside of her professional life, she is an avid dancer with 7 years of training. She enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and 2 lovely boys.