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Elizabeth A. Tarpley, DDS, PC
(703) 670-7071

 
13625 Office Place, Suite 102, Woodbridge, VA 22192
 

Elizabeth Tarpley, D.D.S.
Elizabeth A. Tarpley - D.D.S.
Dr. Tarpley received her Bachelor’s Degree from William and Mary in 1971 and her DDS from the Medical College of Virginia in 1982. She has been practicing since graduation and established her practice in 1986. She specializes in Family Dentistry with an emphasis on Cosmetics. She attended the prestigious Pankey Institute, is a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, the Implant Society of Northern Virginia, and The American Dental Association. Dr. Tarpley enjoys golf, cycling, gardening and cooking.

Anh Pham, D.D.S.
Anh T. Pham - D.D.S.
Dr. Pham attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1996 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemistry. She continued on to Medical College of Virginia earning her DDS in 2000, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in June of 2001 at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. She has been in private practice since the completion of her residency. Dr. Pham enjoys playing the piano, cooking and playing tennis.

Steven C. Fisher - D.D.S. M.S.
Steven C. Fisher - D.D.S. M.S.
Dr. Fisher is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Fisher is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and in 1978 received a Master’s Degree in Entomology from North Carolina State University. He then returned to Chapel Hill and received his D.D.S. in 1982.
After three years in private practice in Charlotte, NC Dr. Fisher joined the U.S. Navy in 1985 as a general dentist. He was selected and began specialty training in 1996 while still on active duty. Dr. Fisher received his Certificate in Periodontics and a Master of Science in Health Science from the Navy Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland in 1999. Dr. Fisher retired as a Captain in 2006 after 22 years of military service. Dr. Fisher is a Board Certified Periodontist.
When not in our office at Lake Ridge Dental Care, he is enjoying life trying “to get a run in” and still keep up with Matthew, Virginia, Margaret and the family German Shepherd, “Gunnar.”

Jennifer Maher, M.D. – Anesthesiologist
Jennifer Maher, M.D. – Anesthesiologist
Dr. Maher attended medical school at West Virginia University. She did her internship and residency at Georgetown University. She is currently employed with Horizon Anesthesia and works with several dentists throughout Virginia. We are thrilled to have Dr. Maher available to our patients.

Brooke Francisco
Brooke Francisco - RDH
Brooke joined our team as one of our hygienists in April of 2010. She has a wonderful calm manner and a peaceful spirit which will put you at ease as soon as you meet her. Brooke is as thorough as she is gentle so you will leave with that clean smile feeling! She graduated in 2005 from Northern Virginia Community College with an Associates of Applied Science. Brooke loves reading a good book at the beach and enjoys her family time! We are excited to have Brooke on our wonderful team of hygienists and look forward to you meeting her soon!

Mary Anne Kolb, RDH
Mary Anne Kolb, RDH
Mary Anne joined us in April of 2010 as a hygienist. You will feel immediately comfortable with Mary Anne as she greets you with her soothing manner and sweet disposition. Her attention to detail along with her gentle touch will leave your smile feeling clean and shiny! Mary Anne graduated from University of MD Baltimore City in 2003 with a B.A. in psychology. She then continued on to Wayne Community College in North Carolina where she received her Associates of Applied Science. Mary Anne enjoys playing classical piano and singing. She took some classes in opera when she was at the University of MD. Have her sing you a melody! Also, ask her about her cats – Puzzle and Nicodemus.

Mindy Jahner
Mindy Jahner - Office Manager

Mindy joined us in 2009.  Mindy is our Office Manager.  She has worked in the dental field for over 25 years.  Mindy’s warm, sunny smile will put you right at ease!  Mindy loves spending time with her family on the boat all summer long cruising the Potomac!.


Susan Savage
Susan Savage - Administrative Team Leader
Susan has been part of our team since spring 2000. She is our Administrative Team Leader as well as our Head Financial Administrator. While not at work Susan enjoys watching her daughter and son play soccer as well as playing on a coed soccer team with her husband. She is also a big Jimmy Buffett fan and has not missed a concert in over 12 years!!!

Brooke
Brooke Earehart - Dental Assistant / Clinical Team Leader
Brooke joined our team in October of 2007 as one of our dental assistants. Brooke has been in the dental field since 1998. Brooke’s wonderful sense of humor will put you instantly at ease! Brooke was born and raised in Williamsburg and joined us here in Northern Virginia in 2000. When Brooke isn’t with us she enjoys romping through the local dog parks with her furry friend, Conan. The only fault we have found with Brooke thus far is her love for the Dallas Cowboys.

Diana Chevalier
Diana Chevalier - Patient Affairs Administrator
Diana became part of the team in 1998 as our Patient Affairs Administrator. Her warm smile and sparkling personality invite all our patients into our family! Diana enjoys spending time with her husband as well as her two sons. She and her husband love taking off on the Harley for a long ride down a picturesque country road. Diana is looking for a side car that will fit their goldendoodle, Aslan and Sunny the bichon!

Michelle White
Michelle White - Dental Assistant
Michelle became part of our team in 1999. She is an assistant to both doctors as well as our implant coordinator. Michelle’s warm chairside manner and soothing disposition certainly puts our patients at ease. While not with us, Michelle enjoys spending time with her 3 boys and her husband. She also enjoys watching her sons play baseball.

Karina Jimenez
Karina Jimenez (bilingual - Spanish)
Karina became a part of our team in 2009 as one of our Dental Assistants. Karina has worked in General Dentisty as well as Pediatric Dentistry – the children of our practice love to come see Karina! When Karina isn’t with us she enjoys life on the town with her good friends!

Crystal King
Crystal King
Crystal joined our team in 2009. Along with Dental Assisting she is currently studying Dental Hygiene. Crystal is home grown right here in Northern Virginia. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping with her fiancé and her son Malekai. Oh, and there is always time for dinner with her girlfriends!

Elizabeth Delgado
Elizabeth Delgado (bilingual - Spanish)
Elizabeth joined our team in 2009 as our Treatment Plan Coordinator. With Elizabeth’s knack for numbers she will walk you through your financial journey to make sure you are well assisted in getting the treatment you desire. Elizabeth hails from Cuba! She loves spending time with her children when she isn’t here with us!

Eve Claure
Eve Claure (bilingual - Spanish)
Eve joined us in 2009 as Dr Steven Fisher’s Assistant. Eve’s charming personality radiates through our office and will make you feel right at home. When not with us she is enjoying her two lovely daughters as they cook up a latin storm in the kitchen together.

Thuytien Nguyen
Thuytien Nguyen “T” (bilingual – Vietnamese)
T became a part of our team in 2009. She is our Sterilization Specialist taking extra care of all our instruments and making them sparkle! T’s family recently added two goldendoodle puppies whom her son named Butter and Biscuit!

Devon Kang
Devon Kang (bilingual – Korean)
Devon became a part of our team as a Sterilization Assistant in 2010. She takes a lot of pride in keeping our instruments clean, polished and sterilized for our patients. Devon is looking forward to attending Hygiene school in the near future! Devon has a keen sense of fashion and enjoys a good shopping spree! She also enjoys a good game of golf, cooking and catching a good movie! .


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