Our Doctors

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  Dr. Jaewoong Choi was born and raised in Seoul, Korea and moved to Bay Area during his high school. He graduated from Monta Vista high school and advanced to University of California at Berkeley, where studied Molecular and Cell Biology with emphasis in Neuroscience.  He was accepted to University of California at San Francisco, School of Dentistry. 

He received Health Professional Scholarship from the U.S. Army for his dental school. Upon graduation, he was selected for Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program in Army Dental Activity at Fort Benning, Georgia. He honed his knowledge and skills in all fields of general dentistry including endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery to make him an excellent general dentist. During his 5 years in the Army, he was stationed in Georgia, Korea and Louisiana. A lot of young American soldiers needed root canal therapy and he gained tremendous experience by providing root canal therapy to those soldiers, yet he was humbled by the complexity of the root canals and the art of root canal therapy and decided to seek further education in endodontics. 

After his active duty service, Dr. Choi was accepted to post graduate Endodontic Residency program at VA Long Beach and received his specialty certificate in Endodontics.

Dr. Choi still serves in the Army Reserve as a dental officer in 352nd Combat Support Hospital, Mountain View, CA.  Dr. Choi is also fluent in Korean.

He teaches at UCSF once a week in undergraduate student clinic and post graduate residency program.

When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his wife Soyoung and two daughters, Clara and Stella. He also enjoys hiking, traveling, and badminton.

 Dr. Kim holds dual Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from Yonsei University in South Korea and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the United States, where she earned multiple honors throughout her distinguished academic journey.

With many years of experience as a general dentist, Dr. Kim developed extensive expertise in comprehensive dental care. This solid foundation allowed her to gain a deep understanding of overall oral health and patient needs, enabling her to approach complex dental issues with a holistic perspective.

Driven by a passion for endodontics, she pursued advanced training and completed her endodontic residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). This specialized training equipped her with expertise in root canal therapy and other complex endodontic procedures. Her proficiency allows her to effectively alleviate pain and save teeth that might otherwise be lost, significantly improving her patients' quality of life.

Currently, Dr. Kim is a Board Eligible candidate of the American Board of Endodontics, reflecting her commitment to the highest standards of excellence in her field. As an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), she stays at the forefront of advancements in endodontic care. Her extensive experience as a general dentist, combined with her specialized endodontic skills, ensures that each patient receives comprehensive and compassionate care in a comfortable and trusting environment.

Dr. Kim is an avid traveler who loves exploring different cultures around the world. In her free time, she enjoys playing beach volleyball, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.