Dr. Paul Kasrovi
Dr. Paul Kasrovi completed his doctoral and postdoctoral education at UCSF, receiving both a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Kasrovi is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Before making a career change to dentistry, he had received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from USC and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and worked as a systems engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories.
In addition to his commitment to the group practice, Dr. Kasrovi is a Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Dentistry, division of Orthodontics where he has been teaching since 1995. He is also an adjunct professor, in the Department of Orthodontics, at the UOP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Dr. Kasrovi has served as a Clinical Supervisor at the orthodontic teaching clinic at La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland.
As an active member of the orthodontic and dental community, Dr. Kasrovi is affiliated with several professional associations. His affiliations include:
- President of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- Past President and member of the California Association of Orthodontists
- Director and member of the Northern CA. Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
- University advocate for the American Board of Orthodontics
- Past President and member of the Berkeley Dental Society
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Member of the California Dental Association
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists
- Member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Member of the Peninsula Orthodontic Research Group
- Member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a National Dental Honor Society
Dr. Kasrovi is a published author of articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the Journal of the California Dental Association, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin. He has had his research presented at the meetings of the International Association of Dental Research and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. He has lectured on orthodontic care locally, nationally, and internationally.
Dr. Kasrovi and his wife, Leila, have two children, Dara and Kiana. Dr. Kasrovi enjoys spending time with his family and is passionate about traveling, skiing, soccer, Bay Area sports teams, and playing bass guitar in a local East Bay band.
Dr. Nancy Ung
Dr. Nancy Ung earned her undergraduate degree at Stanford University in 1982 with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences with Honors. Following that, she received her Dental Degree from Harvard University in 1987 and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
While at Harvard, Dr. Ung was simultaneously a Public Health Fellow and received her Masters in Public Health with a specialty in Health Policy and Management / International Policy along with her Dental Degree. Subsequent to that, she returned to the West Coast and attended the University of Washington, where she completed both her Certificate and Masters Degree in 1989 in the specialty of Orthodontics. During her training, she was a U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officer, which allowed her to pursue her interest in research at the National Institutes of Health.
Presently, Dr. Ung is a Clinical Professor at UCSF and has taught the UCSF orthodontic residents at La Clinica de la Raza in Oakland since 1990. She has served on the Editorial Board for both the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and the Angle Orthodontist.
Dr. Ung’s professional affiliations include:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Southern Alameda County Dental Society
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- California Association of Orthodontists
- Former Component Liaison for New Members, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Harvard University
Dr. Ung is a published author of numerous articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and the International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. She has had her research presented at the meetings of the American Dental Association, the International Association of Dental Research, the International Health Technology Assessment in Health Care Conference, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. She has received numerous awards, including international recognition for her research performed at Harvard, as well as her work at the University of Washington.
Dr. Ung is a Bay Area native who spends her “free time” with her joyful daughter, Natalie, who is a happy work in progress. The rest of her time is spent with her hobbies and activities, which keep her out of trouble.
Dr. Nga Hoang
Dr. Nga Hoang grew up in the East bay. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with Highest Honors at UC Davis. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCSF, where she stayed to continue three more years of specialization training, earning her both a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and a Master’s of Science degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Dr. Hoang is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Hoang’s professional affiliations include:
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Member of the California Dental Association
- Member of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- Member of the California Association of Orthodontists
- Member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
Dr. Hoang has presented her research at the meetings of the American Association for Dental Research, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the American Association of Orthodontists. She was awarded the Joseph E. Johnson Clinical Award from the American Association of Orthodontists in May 2013 for her Master’s research.
Dr. Hoang is the youngest of five children and is a busy aunt of four nieces and seven nephews. When Dr. Hoang is not busy enjoying the company of her family and friends, she enjoys hiking, running, reading, and salsa dancing. She is also passionate about giving back to her community, which inspired her to coordinate many outreach events while she was in dental school and volunteer at La Clinica De La Raza orthodontic night clinic during her residency.
Dr. Zachary Hollander
Dr. Zachary Hollander grew up on the East Coast in Great Neck, New York. He studied Civil Engineering while attending Duke University for his undergraduate degree and then went on to obtain his DDS degree at Columbia University. He then moved to the West Coast to pursue orthodontic training at UCLA where he acquired his certificate and a masters degree in Oral Biology. He is currently a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics for his work with the Maxillary Skeletal Expander.
Dr. Hollander’s professional affiliations include:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
Dr. Hollander enjoys spending his down time with his partner and their Himalayan cat, Otto, and their Pomeranian, Kastu. He also enjoys rooting for heart breaking sports franchises like the NY Knicks and Minnesota Vikings, lifting weights, running a lot slower than he did in high school, cooking, eating sushi, shopping at Costco, reading fiction, and watching movies.
Dr. Apurva Kulkarni
Dr. Apurva Kulkarni earned her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from UC San Diego. At UCSD, she developed an interest in dentistry by volunteering at dental clinics that served underprivileged communities. She then pursued her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at UCLA, graduating with multiple honors. Shortly after graduation, she relocated to Michigan to obtain her Master of Science and specialty certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Kulkarni is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Kulkarni’s professional affiliations include:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- California Association of Orthodontists
- Berkeley Dental Society
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
Dr. Kulkarni cherishes spending time with her family and friends. She is also passionate about badminton and aspires to compete at a higher level. Growing up, she has always been interested in other cultures and has dabbled in learning multiple languages, including Hindi, Spanish, and Korean.