Our Team – Haight Street Dental

Kenneth Han, DDS

NYU College of Dentistry
UOP Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
Outstanding resident award and 2nd year chief resident
Member of the San Francisco Dental Society (SFDS) & California Dental Association (CDA)
Invisalign Certified

Dr. Han was born and raised in San Francisco (a rare native). After completing his dental education in New York City, he decided to return home to the Bay Area. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing martial arts and exploring walking trails with his wife.

He has not had a cavity yet on his permanent teeth, and he strives to help you stay cavity-free too! He provides comprehensive dental care, minimally invasive dentistry, caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA), and is also active in hospital dentistry.

Malvika Patel, DDS

University of the Pacific, Arthur. A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
University of California – San Francisco, MS in Dental Hygiene
University of the Pacific, BS in Dental Hygiene
University of North Carolina – Charlotte BS in Biology with Honors
Member of the ADA, CDA, AAWD
Invisalign Certified

Dr. Malvika Patel, DDS grew up in India and came to the United States 12 years ago to pursue her dream of becoming an international dentist. With her international upbringing, she loves developing a strong, long lasting relationship with patients of all backgrounds and cultures, hoping to make a positive influence in their lives. She cares deeply about her patients and goes above and beyond to provide them with the best care possible while educating them about their oral health.

In her free time, Dr. Patel is passionate about dancing, hiking, painting and exploring San Francisco city with her pup Ollie.

yesenia

General Manager

Yesenia greets all patients with sincerity and a glowing smile. She facilitates office visits by simplifying insurance process and answering patient concerns. She has been with the office for more than 15 years and knows everything about our office and keeps the office running smoothly.

A local of San Francisco for 25+ years, she loves time exploring the Bay Area’s hidden gems with son. Personal philosophy- “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.”

juanita

Assistant Manager

Juanita has been with Haight Street Dental for over 10 years and was new to the dental healthcare field when she started here. She makes patients feel at ease with her comforting and attentive care.

When she isn’t working, you’ll find her chasing her kids around and spending time with her family. Her personal philosophy is …”Be humble and kind.”

Karla

Dental Assistant

Karla’s optimistic vibes will make you feel at home and at ease. Karla is a fast learner and the doctor’s appreciate her patience and responsiveness to the needs of our patients. A local of San Francisco, for 16 years, she enjoys painting, embroidery and needle felting.
Her personal philosophy is …” What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.”

Beatriz

Dental Assistant

Beatriz is a person who loves the small details in life, like giving patients a friendly, warm and affectional welcome, creating a welcoming environment to give someone a positive experience where they feel comfortable and confident that they are in the best hands.

A resident of San Francisco for more than 7 years, Beatriz enjoys spending time with family, loves animals, and enjoys nature. Her personal philosophy is …”In life details matter.”

christina

Receptionist

Christina joined the Haight Street Dental in September 2022. If you’ve called the office, she is most likely the person who picked up the phone to answer your questions. She enjoys fielding questions from new and existing patients, and is a scheduling extraordinaire that keeps the office schedule operating smoothly and patient waiting time to a minimum.

When Christina isn’t at the office, she enjoys time with her sister exploring new places. Her personal philosophy is …”It’s never too late to be great”