Dr. Andrew
Education
Dr. Andrew attended Olympic Heights High School and, after graduating in 2001, continued his education at the University of Florida. He participated in UF’s prestigious seven-year dental program (Go GATORS!). After a lot of great memories and a couple of national championships, Dr. Andrew left Gainesville to complete his orthodontic residency training at Tufts University in Boston.
Outside The Office
Dr. Andrew is married to his beautiful wife Diana, an elementary school teacher. When he’s not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his adorable children Elliot and Lily, playing with his dogs, golfing, running, cheering on his favorite sports teams, and hanging out with friends.
- Favorite Food – Pizza
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Learn to woodwork
- Favorite Movie – It’s A Wonderful Life
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – Eagles
- Favorite Animal – Dog
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Jerry Seinfeld
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – My dad! He was a dentist and always said he wished he had gotten into Ortho
Dr. Justin
Education
Dr. Justin graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, Florida in 2002, and was awarded the Bright Futures scholarship to attend the University of Florida for his undergraduate education.
After graduating in just three years, Dr. Justin went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the prestigious Harvard University in Boston in 2009. As a co-founder and president of the Harvard Orthodontics Group, Dr. Justin found a true passion for the field of orthodontics.
In 2011, Dr. Justin received his orthodontics certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. He then moved to Georgia and practiced for several years throughout greater Atlanta. After meeting his beautiful wife, Taryn, they both decided to move to South Florida, joining their families and Cooper Orthodontics.
Outside The Office
When he is not in the office, Dr. Justin loves spending time with his amazing wife and their puppy, Crew. He is always looking to travel near and far and explore new restaurants and new music!
- Favorite Food – New York-style pizza
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Learn to sail
- Favorite Movie – Inception
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – E-A-G-L-E-S
- Favorite Animal – Giraffes
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – My Brother!
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – Dr. Andrew! He convinced me to switch from Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery while in Dental School.
Dr. Daniela
Education
Dr. Daniela attended the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science. She then attended dental school at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and was honored with induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Following dental school, Dr. Daniela ventured out west to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine to complete her orthodontic residency training and received her Master of Science in Dentistry.
Outside The Office
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Daniela enjoys going to the beach, skiing, cheering on the Miami Heat, and spending time with her family and friends. Her family is from Lima, Peru; she is fluent in Spanish and absolutely loves Peruvian cuisine!
- Favorite Food – Ice Cream
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – A trip to Southeast Asia
- Favorite Movie – Pirates of the Caribbean
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – I can’t pick just one! Michigan Wolverines and the Miami Heat
- Favorite Animal – Llamas
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Athena Karkanis
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – Having had braces myself!! I had 2 phases of treatment as a child and then had treatment again as an adult – I loved it so much I couldn’t stay away! Orthodontics is the perfect blend of art and science, and I feel lucky that I get to give the gift of a smile every day!
Dr. Ian
Education
Dr. Ian was raised here in South Florida and is a proud alumnus of Suncoast High School. After graduating from the University of Florida with degrees in Biology and Computer Science Engineering, he earned a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with the Chancellor’s Award at Nova Southeastern University and completed his Orthodontic Residency at the University of Colorado as Chief Resident.
Outside The Office
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Ian enjoys cooking, going to the beach, snowboarding, watching basketball or football (especially the gators), and spending time with his family and friends. When he’s not teaching his sons new things, he continues to work on his craft as well with continuing education outside of the office as a lifelong student and is always working on learning new languages as well.
- Favorite Food – Sausage, peppers, and onions
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef and snowboarding in Whistler
- Favorite Movie – Top Gun
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – The Gators!
- Favorite Animal – My dog Lucy
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Keanu Reeves
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – A combination of my grandfather who was a dentist and who I’m named after, Irvin Stein, along with my passion for engineering, technology, and caring for patients and improving their quality of life.
Dr. Jake
Education
After graduating from the University of Michigan with degrees in Biology and Spanish, Dr. Jake moved to Los Angeles to teach high school biology and chemistry as part of the Americorps program, Teach For America. In addition to teaching, Dr. Mann ran after-school tutoring, coached basketball and soccer, and earned his Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Loyola Marymount University. After completing his service commitment with Teach For America, Dr. Jake followed his original plan to make happier, healthier smiles by attending Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. With so much culture and diversity surrounding the Big Apple, and so many smiles to help, Dr. Jake stayed in New York for his advanced residency training and graduated from Montefiore Medical Center with his Certificate in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics.
Outside The Office
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Jake enjoys golfing, college sports, and spending quality time with family and friends.
- Favorite Food – Mediterranean, Italian, Indian, and amazing sandwiches
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Skydive
- Favorite Movie – Shawshank Redemption
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – Michigan Wolverines
- Favorite Animal – Cheetah
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Seth MacFarlane
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – I appreciate the transformation of our patients over 2 years of treatment. As the smile improves so does the patient’s confidence and happiness. It’s an awesome physics puzzle, dictated by biology, and perfected by art. The joy our patients share with us when the braces come off is the greatest feeling I have had the pleasure of witnessing and I hope to continue making smiles happen for many years to come.
Dr. Kevin
Education
Dr. Kevin attended the Michigan Technological University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. His capstone project was creating a low-cost prosthetic foot for rural amputees in India. He then attended dental school at the University of Detroit Mercy. Following dental school, Dr. Kevin came south to Jacksonville University to complete his orthodontic residency training and received his Master of Science in Dentistry.
Outside The Office
Dr. Kevin loves spending time with his wife Dr. Veronica Padron who he met during his orthodontic residency. His favorite things to do when he is not in the office are golfing and going to the gym. Most of his family still lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and he likes to get back there as much as he can. He is an avid Chicago Bears and Detroit Pistons fan.
- Favorite Food – Cake batter ice cream (Coldstones)
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – African Safari
- Favorite Movie – National Treasure
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – Chicago Bears
- Favorite Animal – Land – Gorillas; Air – Eagles; Sea – Orcas
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Steve-O, Bill Skarsgard
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – My parents. Both were in the medical field. My dad was a pharmacist, and my mom was a physical therapist. I always knew I wanted to help people become healthier and more confident.
Dr. Deanna
Education
Dr. Deanna attended the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. She continued her education at UPenn for Dental School where she received a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Degree with Honors in Treating Medically Complex Patients with Special Needs. She became a part of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry and the American Dental Education Association.
Through her training, Dr. Deanna has had the privilege of working with individuals with a diversity of needs. These experiences proved invaluable in her orthodontic residency training at Nova Southeastern University where she received her certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics as well as a Master of Science degree. She is a Board Certified orthodontist.
Outside The Office
In Dr. Deanna’s free time she enjoys traveling, boating, and volunteering in the community. You might see her snorkeling and exploring coral reefs.
- Favorite Food – Chicken Francese
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Travel to all the national parks
- Favorite Movie – Finding Nemo
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – Hockey and NY Rangers
- Favorite Animal – Dog
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Shawn Johnson the gymnast
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – Dr. Deanna is originally from Long Island, NY where her passion for creating smiles started. Having braces two times herself, she realized a smile becomes an essential means of communication and a critical way to connect emotionally with others. She looks forward to restoring smiles that will last a lifetime. She followed her passion for helping individuals find their best smile.
Dr. Debbie
Education
Dr. Debbie attended Barnard College of Columbia University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She then attended dental school at NYU College of Dentistry where she graduated top 5 in her class. Following dental school, Dr. Debbie attended a General Practice Residency at New York Hospital Queens. She then completed her orthodontic residency training at Nova Southeastern University, where she also received a Master of Science.
Outside The Office
Dr. Debbie is originally from Dallas Texas and enjoys being outdoors in sunny Florida. She is married with 4 kids, Adir, Gilad, Reva, and Micah. When she’s not making smiles at Cooper Orthodontics, she loves making her kids smile cooking together, going to the beach, and having dance parties!
- Favorite Food – Mac and cheese
- One Thing on Your Bucket List – Learn professional ballroom dancing
- Favorite Sport or Sports Team – Dallas Cowboys
- Favorite Animal – Hippopotamus
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – As a little girl I kept busy with beading, lanyards, friendship bracelets, and basically anything arts and crafts! As I got older I loved science class, specifically biology. Becoming an orthodontist allowed me to pursue my passion for science while still working artistically with my hands.
Dr. Eric
Education
Born and raised in Long Island NY, Dr. Eric is excited to ditch the snow for palm trees and serve the South Florida community through orthodontics. After receiving his Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University, he went on to achieve his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Dr. Eric pursued a residency in Orthodontics at the University of Florida, where he became a double gator and served as Chief Resident. Fun fact, he met his now fiancé in dental school!
Outside the office
When he’s not bending wires, you can catch Dr. Eric trying every slice of pizza that South Florida has to offer. When he’s not eating, Dr. Eric can be found playing ice hockey, relaxing on the beach, or recharging with a good Netflix binge.
- Favorite Food – Pizza
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Going to outer space
- Favorite Movie – The Wizard of Oz
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – New York Rangers
- Favorite Animal – Monkey
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Keanu Reeves
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – Helping others get the smile that they deserve!
Dr. Andrew
Education
Dr. Andrew attended Olympic Heights High School and, after graduating in 2001, continued his education at the University of Florida. He participated in UF’s prestigious seven-year dental program (Go GATORS!). After a lot of great memories and a couple of national championships, Dr. Andrew left Gainesville to complete his orthodontic residency training at Tufts University in Boston.Outside The Office
Dr. Andrew is married to his beautiful wife Diana, an elementary school teacher. When he’s not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his adorable children Elliot and Lily, playing with his dogs, golfing, running, cheering on his favorite sports teams, and hanging out with friends.-
- Favorite Food – Pizza
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Learn to woodwork
- Favorite Movie – It’s A Wonderful Life
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – Eagles
- Favorite Animal – Dog
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Jerry Seinfeld
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – My dad! He was a dentist and always said he wished he had gotten into Ortho
Dr. Justin
Education
Dr. Justin graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, Florida in 2002, and was awarded the Bright Futures scholarship to attend the University of Florida for his undergraduate education. After graduating in just three years, Dr. Justin went on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the prestigious Harvard University in Boston in 2009. As a co-founder and president of the Harvard Orthodontics Group, Dr. Justin found a true passion for the field of orthodontics. In 2011, Dr. Justin received his orthodontics certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. He then moved to Georgia and practiced for several years throughout greater Atlanta. After meeting his beautiful wife, Taryn, they both decided to move to South Florida, joining their families and Cooper Orthodontics.Outside The Office
When he is not in the office, Dr. Justin loves spending time with his amazing wife and their puppy, Crew. He is always looking to travel near and far and explore new restaurants and new music!-
- Favorite Food – New York-style pizza
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Learn to sail
- Favorite Movie – Inception
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – E-A-G-L-E-S
- Favorite Animal – Giraffes
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – My Brother!
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – Dr. Andrew! He convinced me to switch from Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery while in Dental School.
Dr. Daniela
Education
Dr. Daniela attended the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science. She then attended dental school at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and was honored with induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Following dental school, Dr. Daniela ventured out west to the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine to complete her orthodontic residency training and received her Master of Science in Dentistry.Outside The Office
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Daniela enjoys going to the beach, skiing, cheering on the Miami Heat, and spending time with her family and friends. Her family is from Lima, Peru; she is fluent in Spanish and absolutely loves Peruvian cuisine!-
- Favorite Food – Ice Cream
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – A trip to Southeast Asia
- Favorite Movie – Pirates of the Caribbean
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – I can’t pick just one! Michigan Wolverines and the Miami Heat
- Favorite Animal – Llamas
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Athena Karkanis
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – Having had braces myself!! I had 2 phases of treatment as a child and then had treatment again as an adult – I loved it so much I couldn’t stay away! Orthodontics is the perfect blend of art and science, and I feel lucky that I get to give the gift of a smile every day!
Dr. Jake
Education
After graduating from the University of Michigan with degrees in Biology and Spanish, Dr. Jake moved to Los Angeles to teach high school biology and chemistry as part of the Americorps program, Teach For America. In addition to teaching, Dr. Mann ran after-school tutoring, coached basketball and soccer, and earned his Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Loyola Marymount University. After completing his service commitment with Teach For America, Dr. Jake followed his original plan to make happier, healthier smiles by attending Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. With so much culture and diversity surrounding the Big Apple, and so many smiles to help, Dr. Jake stayed in New York for his advanced residency training and graduated from Montefiore Medical Center with his Certificate in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics.Outside The Office
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Jake enjoys golfing, college sports, and spending quality time with family and friends.-
- Favorite Food – Mediterranean, Italian, Indian, and amazing sandwiches
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Skydive
- Favorite Movie – Shawshank Redemption
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – Michigan Wolverines
- Favorite Animal – Cheetah
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Seth MacFarlane
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – I appreciate the transformation of our patients over 2 years of treatment. As the smile improves so does the patient’s confidence and happiness. It’s an awesome physics puzzle, dictated by biology, and perfected by art. The joy our patients share with us when the braces come off is the greatest feeling I have had the pleasure of witnessing and I hope to continue making smiles happen for many years to come.
Dr. Ian
Education
Dr. Ian was raised here in South Florida and is a proud alumnus of Suncoast High School. After graduating from the University of Florida with degrees in Biology and Computer Science Engineering, he earned a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with the Chancellor’s Award at Nova Southeastern University and completed his Orthodontic Residency at the University of Colorado as Chief Resident.Outside The Office
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Ian enjoys cooking, going to the beach, snowboarding, watching basketball or football (especially the gators), and spending time with his family and friends. When he’s not teaching his sons new things, he continues to work on his craft as well with continuing education outside of the office as a lifelong student and is always working on learning new languages as well.-
- Favorite Food – Sausage, peppers, and onions
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef and snowboarding in Whistler
- Favorite Movie – Top Gun
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – The Gators!
- Favorite Animal – My dog Lucy
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Keanu Reeves
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – A combination of my grandfather who was a dentist and who I’m named after, Irvin Stein, along with my passion for engineering, technology, and caring for patients and improving their quality of life.
Dr. Kevin
Education
Dr. Kevin attended the Michigan Technological University and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. His capstone project was creating a low-cost prosthetic foot for rural amputees in India. He then attended dental school at the University of Detroit Mercy. Following dental school, Dr. Kevin came south to Jacksonville University to complete his orthodontic residency training and received his Master of Science in Dentistry.Outside The Office
Dr. Kevin met his wife Dr. Veronica Padron in the orthodontic residency. They live together in Weston, and they love going to the gym. His favorite thing to do when he is not in the office is golfing. Most of his family still lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and he likes to get back there as much as he can. He is an avid Chicago Bears and Detroit Pistons fan.-
- Favorite Food – Cake batter ice cream (Coldstones)
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – African Safari
- Favorite Movie – National Treasure
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – Chicago Bears
- Favorite Animal – Land – Gorillas; Air – Eagles; Sea – Orcas
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Steve-O, Bill Skarsgard
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – My parents. Both were in the medical field. My dad was a pharmacist, and my mom was a physical therapist. I always knew I wanted to help people become healthier and more confident.
Dr. Deanna
Education
Dr. Deanna attended the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. She continued her education at UPenn for Dental School where she received a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Degree with Honors in Treating Medically Complex Patients with Special Needs. She became a part of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry and the American Dental Education Association. Through her training, Dr. Deanna has had the privilege of working with individuals with a diversity of needs. These experiences proved invaluable in her orthodontic residency training at Nova Southeastern University where she received her certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics as well as a Master of Science degree. She is a Board Certified orthodontist.Outside The Office
In Dr. Deanna’s free time she enjoys traveling, boating, and volunteering in the community. You might see her snorkeling and exploring coral reefs.-
- Favorite Food – Chicken Francese
- One Thing On Your Bucket List – Travel to all the national parks
- Favorite Movie – Finding Nemo
- Favorite Sport Or Sports Team – Hockey and NY Rangers
- Favorite Animal – Dog
- Who Do People Say You Look Like? – Shawn Johnson the gymnast
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – Dr. Deanna is originally from Long Island, NY where her passion for creating smiles started. Having braces two times herself, she realized a smile becomes an essential means of communication and a critical way to connect emotionally with others. She looks forward to restoring smiles that will last a lifetime. She followed her passion for helping individuals find their best smile.
Dr. Debbie
Education
Dr. Debbie attended Barnard College of Columbia University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She then attended dental school at NYU College of Dentistry where she graduated top 5 in her class. Following dental school, Dr. Debbie attended a General Practice Residency at New York Hospital Queens. She then completed her orthodontic residency training at Nova Southeastern University, where she also received a Master of Science.Outside the Office
Dr. Debbie is originally from Dallas Texas and enjoys being outdoors in sunny Florida. She is married with 4 kids, Adir, Gilad, Reva, and Micah. When she’s not making smiles at Cooper Orthodontics, she loves making her kids smile cooking together, going to the beach, and having dance parties!- Favorite Food – Mac and cheese
- One Thing on Your Bucket List – Learn professional ballroom dancing
- Favorite Sport or Sports Team – Dallas Cowboys
- Favorite Animal – Hippopotamus
- What/Who Inspired You To Be An Orthodontist? – As a little girl I kept busy with beading, lanyards, friendship bracelets, and basically anything arts and crafts! As I got older I loved science class, specifically biology. Becoming an orthodontist allowed me to pursue my passion for science while still working artistically with my hands.
