Dr. Ken Markel
Founder and Dental Director
Dr. Ken Markel is our Pediatric Specialist. His thirty-eight year career encompasses each and every aspect of dentistry for children and children with special needs.
His concepts concerning health and patient education are the founding principles of the West Side Family Dental Group.
Dr. Ken says “happy and healthy children, along with thei
Dr. Ken Markel is our Pediatric Specialist. His thirty-eight year career encompasses each and every aspect of dentistry for children and children with special needs.
His concepts concerning health and patient education are the founding principles of the West Side Family Dental Group.
Dr. Ken says “happy and healthy children, along with their families, are our greatest professional joy”. He and his wife Rivka have eight wonderful children between them, and they have 5 grandchildren.
Please let us show you how a modern, caring, understanding and youthful attitude, along with a wonderful staff, can make all the difference in the dental experience of your child.
Dr. Robert From
General Dentistry
Dr. From has been a General and Cosmetic dentist for over 30 years. He was raised in Brighton Beeach, Brooklyn, and attended Abraham Lincoln High School and Brooklyn College. He graduated for NYU College of Dentistry in 1984, has owned his own practice, and gone on to work at several high end practices in the city.
Working with apprehensi
Dr. From has been a General and Cosmetic dentist for over 30 years. He was raised in Brighton Beeach, Brooklyn, and attended Abraham Lincoln High School and Brooklyn College. He graduated for NYU College of Dentistry in 1984, has owned his own practice, and gone on to work at several high end practices in the city.
Working with apprehensive patients is one of his specialties, and it gives him great joy and satisfaction to make people comfortable in his care.
He has two older boys who are off on their own, and a younger daughter who is attending college.
His hobbies are cycling, music, working out, cooking and hiking.
Dr. Jae Kim
Orthodontist
Dr Kim was born in Seoul, Korea. When he was 10 years old, he moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he grew up. After high school, he attended University of Toronto in Canada, where he studied Engineering Science and specialized in Biomedical Engineering. Between college and dental school, he worked at an engineering firm designing medical devi
Dr Kim was born in Seoul, Korea. When he was 10 years old, he moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he grew up. After high school, he attended University of Toronto in Canada, where he studied Engineering Science and specialized in Biomedical Engineering. Between college and dental school, he worked at an engineering firm designing medical devices for about two years. He then decided to go back to school for a Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering.
Dr Kim then moved to New York City where he attended the New York University College of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). He was in top 1% throughout 4 years of dental school and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Honor Society. He loved to design smiles that he trained for an additional three years to receive his Masters of Science degree in orthodontics at University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
After the residency, he voluntarily went through hundreds of additional hours of preparation to demonstrate his judgement, skills and knowledge required for providing the highest level of patient care and become ABO Board Certified orthodontist. Furthermore, Dr Kim is an active member in the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and various study clubs.
When Dr Kim is not working as a board certified orthodontist, he likes to exercise, play sports and spend time with his family and friend
Dr. Rebecca Goldman
Periodontist
Dr. Rebecca Goldman hails from Brooklyn, New York. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from her hometown school, Brooklyn College. She crossed the river to attend New York University’s College of Dentistry. There she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery, graduating in the top 4% of her class, recognized via induction into the Omicron K
Dr. Rebecca Goldman hails from Brooklyn, New York. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from her hometown school, Brooklyn College. She crossed the river to attend New York University’s College of Dentistry. There she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery, graduating in the top 4% of her class, recognized via induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society. To further her skills Dr. Goldman completed a 3-year post-graduate residency in Advanced Periodontics and Dental Implants at New York University’s College of Dentistry. During her residency, she received world-class training in the treatment of complex cases, patients with gum disease, implant placement and full mouth rehabilitation. Dr. Goldman has a true passion for dentistry and is committed to providing exceptional dental care; her top priority is improving the lives of her patients. During her free time, Dr. Goldman enjoys cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.
Our staff
Hygienists
Hygienists
Hygienists
Jasmine and Sijone
Frontdesk
Hygienists
Hygienists
Annmarie, Michelle and Yogesh
Assistants
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Assistants
Victor, Liz and Cheneline