OUR Faculty

Dr. Karunesh Chakote

Assistant Professor

Dr. Karunesh Chakote is a practicing orthodontist who has a passion for educating. His journey started in Long Island, New York, where he was born and raised. After attending New York University Stern School of Business, he graduated Magna Cum Laude. During this time, he found his passion in dentistry after personally experiencing its impact through corrective jaw surgery and orthodontics that both bettered his smile and confidence. He then attended University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and graduated with high honors. He concluded his dental training here at Georgia School of Orthodontics, where he has had a broad exposure to all aspects of orthodontic treatment.

Dr. Chakote resides in Atlanta with his wife, Sruthi, and two children. Outside of Orthodontics, his interests are his children’s and include: reading and watching Disney stories, exploring parks and playgrounds, and travelling to family in Florida and New York.

He is excited to join Georgia School of Orthodontics and to have the privilege of educating residents in predictable and effective orthodontic care.

Dr. Randy Kluender

President & Chairman, Board of Trustees

Dr. Cintia Mendes

Interim 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

Assistant Professor, Online Fellowship Program Director, 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. 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. Daniel Escobedo

Baylor College of Dentistry

Dr. Theresa Gonzalez

Assistant Professor

Dr. Anahita Javadpour

Oregon Health and Science University

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

Dr. Tasami Abdelsalam

Assistant Professor

Dr. Yi-Ping Liu

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