Our Team
10+
Professors, Doctors, and Other Specialists at Our Clinic

Dr. Pinal Patel (B.D.S, D.D.S)
Dr. Pinal earned her Bachelor’s Degree from one of the top dental schools in India in 2007. To pursue her International Dental Degree in the USA, she completed IDDP from UIC graduating in the top five of her class in 2012. She has had the privilege of continuing with UIC as a clinical professor. The combination of continuing education, her teaching experience and state of the art equipment, has allowed her to offer her patients high tech dentistry with a gentle caring touch.

Dr. Abraham Neethara
Dr. Abraham earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Then she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, where she graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Abraham values creating meaningful, individualized relationships with her patients. She is dedicated to helping each patient achieve their healthiest and most confident smile. Outside of her work, she enjoys reading, running, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Ami Shah (D.D.S)
Dr. Shah earned her DDS from University of California, San Francisco. While in dental school she was awarded the National Board Merit Society's Outstanding Achievement Award and was also included in Dean's Honor List. She has been a member of American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society and Chicago Dental Society. After graduation, Dr. Shah has been working in Chicago suburbs providing quality care to all her patients. Her goal is to provide excellent dental care with minimal stress. She is a warm and compassionate dentist who cares about her patients' total well-being. She keeps herself updated with the latest technologies so she can provide patients with the best treatment alternatives. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with her husband and her daughter.

Dr. Samira Mukkamala
Dr. Samira Mukkamala is a dedicated and compassionate dentist originally from Montgomery, Alabama. After earing her Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science and Masters in Biological Sciences at Auburn University, she moved to Davie, Florida to be a dental assistant. She then earned her DMD degree from Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Samira completed her AEGD in Santa Cruz, California at Dientes Community Dental. When not in the office, Dr. Samira enjoys reading new books, traveling to new places, exploring Chicago with her boyfriend, visiting family and friends on the East Coast, and spending time with family in Wisconsin. She is committed to providing high-quality care while making every patient feel comfortable and confident in their dental health journey.

Gricelda Heredia
Gricelda is a Certified Dental Assistant graduated from Waubonsee Community College. She joined our team in January of 2016. Gricelda loves to work with children. She’s always willing to help out. Outside of work she enjoys spending quality time with her parents and sisters.

Gricelda Heredia
MEET OUR STAFF!! Sonia is one of our Certified Dental Assistants with +10 years of experience. She became part of the Right Choice Dental Care team in 2018. Since then she has demonstrated passion in her work. When you love what you do it shows and spreads positive attitudes to our work environment. When she is not at work she is busy with her family. She and her husband Hector have two kids who love to spend time outdoors and take family vacations.

Dishant Patel
He makes people have a feeling that he's strict, but in fact, he's quite friendly and likes to small talk to patients.

Mudra Patel
She graduated from Harvard University and had 5 years of working in dentistry. She's got a shrewd instinct.

Liz Heredia
Liz is our front desk receptionist and even though she's only been a part of the Right Choice Dental Care for a few months she has 6 years of experience! She has an Associate Degree in Sign Language Interpreting & hopes to continue her education. When she's not working she enjoys traveling with friends, baking, and spending time with her family!!