We are conveniently located on 19235 Katy Freeway Suite 300 B, Houston Tx 77094
Phone: 281-64 ROOTS (76687) Fax: 281-647-9997 Email: katy@ceteamendo.com
Dr. Wan and the team feel honored to provide modern, comprehensive dentistry for families in Katy. As an Endodontics specialist, we offer a wide range of services that will meet every need. We’re happy to be a resource for you and your loved ones when it comes to your oral health!
Dr. Hira Assad began her career in Dubai before being accepted into the highly competitive Endodontics Residency Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and is affiliated with the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Khyber College of Dentistry and later completed her advanced specialty training in endodontics at UCLA under the mentorship of internationally recognized professors and clinicians.
She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, a distinction recognizing her excellence in clinical expertise, and reflecting the highest level of advanced specialty training, academic rigor, and commitment to the highest standards of patient care.
Dr. Assad ensures her patients are fully informed about their treatment, focusing on clarity, comfort, and painless experience. Her practice emphasizes high standards of ethical and evidence-based care, specializing in root canal therapy, retreatments and microsurgical procedures.
Dr. Assad is an active member of the American Association of Endodontics and other professional bodies, through which she stays at the forefront of advancements in endodontic science and technology. She has co-authored scientific papers, presented research at national and international endodontic conferences, and has been recognized for her academic and professional contributions to the field.
She is married with a daughter and, outside of her professional life, enjoys spending time with her family, painting, fabric design, travelling, and cooking for friends and loved ones.
Dr. Gabriela Delgado was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela and attended Santa Maria University where she received her Doctor in Dental Surgery degree in 2010. Early in her career, Dr. Delgado developed her passion for endodontics by easing her patient’s pain, this drove her to pursue a career as a dental specialist in endodontics. She went on to complete her training in one of the most prestigious programs in Latin America at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogota, Colombia, where she graduated in 2014.
After a few years of practicing endodontics, Dr. Delgado moved to the United States of America. Loyal to her dreams and to her patients, she decided to re-earn her degree. She went on to complete her second endodontic specialty training at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, renowned for its strong clinical training, nationally/internationally acclaimed faculty, and cutting-edge technology. While attending the program, she volunteered at Philadelphia’s Project Home to provide specialty endodontic care to the underserved population.
Dr. Delgado understands that receiving a root canal might be a new and nervous experience for her patients and she is committed to providing the highest quality of care tailoring the treatment to individual’s specific needs while ensuring her patients are comfortable during their appointments. When Dr. Delgado is not in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and going to the beach.
Dr. David S. Wan grew up in Houston, Texas. He attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He matriculated into the University of Texas Houston Dental Branch and graduated in the top of his class. He continued his education at UTDB and was awarded his specialty certificate in Endodon¬tics and a Masters in Science.
Dr. Wan has received extensive specialty training in diagnosis, root canal treatment, and microsurgery. He utilizes cutting-edge technologies and advanced techniques in root canal therapy. His armamentarium includes the use of the surgical microscope, rotary instrumentation, ultrasonics, thermoplasticized obturation, and Cone-beam computed tomography.
Upon graduation from his endodontic training, Dr. Wan was an associate in private practice in Dallas, TX before returning back to his roots in Houston, TX where he started Contemporary Endodontics in the Fall of 2010. Dr. Wan understands patients’ anxiety associated with root canal therapy. He has extensive training in conscious sedation to help provide a comfortable experience for his patients. He has created a tranquil environment in the practice setting with the number one goal of maintaining patient comfort. He has per¬formed over 10,000 root canal procedures and surgeries to date and continues to remain very passionate in the field of endodontics.
Dr. Wan is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists, and he is also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife Angelina and two sons; Aiden and Ashton.
Dr. Joyce Nazzal moved to Texas in 1999 and obtained her B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas – Arlington in 2003. In 2007, Dr. Nazzal earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch in Houston, Texas. She completed a one-year hospital residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center and received a General Practice Residency certification where she concentrated on the management of the medically compromised patient, IV sedation, Implant placement and operating room dentistry. After practicing general dentistry in Houston for a few years, Dr. Nazzal pursued her passion for endodontics and was accepted to the Indiana University School of Dentistry fellowship program. She completed the two-year endodontics program in 2011, where she was awarded her specialty certificate in Endodontics and received a Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Nazzal received extensive specialty training in diagnosis, root canal treatment and root canal microsurgery.
Dr. Nazzal subsequently returned to Houston, where she has been in private practice for over ten years. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association and American Association of Endodontics, and she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.
Dr. Nazzal maintains a strong commitment to continued education in endodontics. In addition to growing her practice, she is married with two beautiful children and enjoys spending time with her family. She has a passion for the arts, especially oil painting, fitness, cooking and travel.
Dr. Mahzad Koochaki is from Michigan State. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn before pursuing her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Following her graduation, Dr. Koochaki completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. After practicing for a couple of years as a general dentist, Dr.Koochaki pursued her dream of becoming an Endodontist. Dr.Koochaki completed a two-year endodontic program at Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine, where she was awarded the Rae Gascoigne Changing Lives Scholarship for being an outstanding endodontic resident. Dr. Koochaki’s main objective as an Endodontist is to alleviate patients’ pain and provide comfort to those with dental anxiety.
Recently, she and her husband relocated to Houston, where they are excited to embark on a new chapter of their lives. In her free time, Dr. Koochaki indulges in outdoor activities like kayaking, zip-lining, and other adventures. She is also an avid animal lover and has a Maltipoo dog named Coco 🙂
Dr. Ghazaleh received her dental degree with honors. After practicing general dentistry for several years, she attended University of Texas to complete her three year program in Endodontics. She received her certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science in dentistry.
During her residency she was actively involved in research and obtained the resident’s award at the American Association of Endodontics Annual Sessions for her poster presentation. Her thesis research project “MMP-7 and TIMP-1, New targets in predicting poor wound healing in apical periodontitis” was published in the Journal of Endodontics in 2013.
Dr. Ghazaleh has been teaching at the University of Texas School of Dentistry since 2013 . She currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Endodontics where she is mostly involved with Endodontic residents training.
Dr. Ghazaleh is a member of American Association of Endodontists, Texas Dental Association, Greater Houston Dental Society and American Dental Association.
When not working, she enjoys traveling, reading, calligraphy, dancing and listening to the classic and pop music. However, her most wonderful time is spent with her friends and family, especially her husband and their two young children.
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At Contemporary Endodontics, we accept most major insurance providers. We understand that many patients’ choices are dictated by the type of insurance they have and we want to be able to offer the highest quality of care to everyone! We also process and manage the sometimes troublesome insurance claims for you. Our team is highly trained and will do everything in our power to make sure that you are taking advantage of your benefits.
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