OUR Faculty

Dr. Daniel Escobedo

Associate Professor

Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Dr. Daniel A. Escobedo is a dedicated orthodontist with a passion for helping his patients achieve beautiful, confident smiles. After graduating with honors in 2002 from Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi, he pursued a degree in Biology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he graduated magna cum laude.

Dr. Escobedo attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, where he met his wife, Sara. They both graduated dental school in 2010, and shortly after, they married in San Antonio, Texas, in February 2011. The newlyweds moved to Houston, Texas, to begin their dental careers. They brought along their Siberian Husky, Otto, and settled in the greater Houston area.

While practicing as a General Dentist, Dr. Escobedo discovered his passion for orthodontics. His enthusiasm for the field, particularly Invisalign, led him to become active in orthodontic study clubs and ultimately pursue an orthodontic residency. In 2021, after 11 years in general dentistry, Dr. Escobedo began his Orthodontic Residency at the Georgia School of Orthodontics. He completed his residency in 2024.

Dr. Escobedo is licensed in both Georgia and Texas and is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. When he’s not in the office, he enjoys traveling with his wife, exploring new culinary experiences as self-proclaimed “foodies.” He is also an avid fisherman, enjoys spending time outdoors, boating, and has a love for sports.

Dr. Randy Kluender

President & Chairman, Board of Trustees

Dr. Cintia Mendes

Program Director, Associate Professor, Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Sergio Real

Clinical Director, Associate Professor

Dr. Nandakumar Janakiraman

Director of Research & Development,
Associate Professor, Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Gabriela Herrera

Aligner Therapy Director, Associate Professor, Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Ricky E. Harrell

Program Director Emeritus, Clinical Professor,
Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. John Stockstill

Director of Research Emeritus, Professor,
Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Daniel Escobedo

Associate Professor

Dr. Anahita Javadpour

Assistant Professor, Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Jobran Jobran

Assistant Clinical Director,
Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Joseph Asercion

Assistant Professor, Board of Trustees

Dr. Keith Blankenship

Assistant Professor, Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Bridgette Brooks

Assistant Professor,
Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. John Doris

Adjunct Associate Professor

Dr. Karunesh Chakote

Assistant Professor

Dr. Frank Egan

Assistant Professor

Dr. Theresa Gonzalez

Assistant Professor

Dr. Gasper Lazzara

Assistant Professor, Board of Trustees,
Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. John Lazzara

Assistant Professor

Dr. Adrienne L. Perry

Assistant Professor

Dr. Mohamad Abou El Nasr

Assistant Professor, Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Tasami Abdelsalam

Assistant Professor

Dr. Yi-Ping Liu

Aligner Therapy Assistant Director, Assistant Professor, Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Paul L. Ouellette

Clinical Professor

Dr. Jamie Perry

Assistant Professor

Dr. Robert Pickron

Emeritus Professor,
Diplomate of the ABO

Dr. Brad Potter

Adjunct Professor