Meet the Doctors & Staff
Samer Hejlawy, DDS, MSD
Dr. Hejlawy has practiced general dentistry since 1998. He began his dental career in Syria and moved to the U.S in 2005 to further his education and expertise. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Science degree from the University of Colorado Denver where he continued to practice general dentistry for two years. During this time, Dr. Hejlawy remained connected to the dental school and volunteered as a clinical instructor, supervising and helping future dentists improve their skills and dental knowledge.
After practicing in Colorado for two years, Dr. Hejlawy joined the advanced endodontic program at The University of the Pacific in San Francisco where he gained his Masters in dental science and Endodontic specialty degrees. He has now an accomplished Diplomat of the American Board of Endodontics–a status of which only 23% of all endodontists accomplish–and also teaches part time at UOP dental school in San Francisco.
Dr. Hejlawy is a member of the American Board of Endodontics, American Association of Endodontics, American Dental Association, and California Dental Association.
I have had the most rewarding experience of being cared for by Dr. Samer Hejlawy. Dr. Hejlawy was very, very conscientious to save my tooth, the one that actually needed the root therapy. My tooth had several serious issues, and Dr. Hejlawy went above and beyond to get me completely healed. Thank you for your efforts!
Dr. Samer is so friendly with good vibes and really knows what he is doing… I appreciate his amazing work. I loved the the nice and kind behavior and how they explained everything to you. It’s been one year now and the result is great. It always feels so lucky to find a great dentist and great human at the same time.
Office Manager: Ruouaa
Ruouaa (Rosie) Ruouaa has more than a decade of experience as a Dental Assistant and Practice manager. Ruouaa is the nexus of our team. Her organizational skills, coupled with her knowledge of dentistry, provide the necessary components of an exceptional team leader. Rosie joined our team in 2020, during the covid shut down and continued to provide emergency dental care for our community.Ruouaa ‘s passion is to deliver care to patients, reading, spending time with family and friends.
Dental Assistant: Chelsie
Hi, I’m Chelsie DiModica. I am native Vacaviliian with over 10 years of dental experience. I love being a dental assistant because helping people get out of pain or enjoy their smile brings me so much joy! In my spare time, I enjoy hiking at Pena Adobe and spending time with my friends and family.
Dental Assistant: Keneisha
Moved to Fairfield from South California, born and raised in Ohio. Keneisha has been a dental assistant for more than six years, joined our team in 2020 during the Covid shut down and supported us to be there for our patients in need. She enjoys interacting with patients, easing their anxiety, keeping them comfortable & happy is a rewarding feeling. Keneisha loves to shop, read, go on hikes, and spend time with her little puppy Byno.
Dental Assistant: Michelle
Michelle joined our team immediately after finishing Dental Assisting school in 2021. Her passion for dentistry and patient’s care is driving her to excel in everything she does. We count on Michelle in translating to our Spanish speaking patients. Michelle enjoys hanging out with her big network with friends and taking long road trips.
Byno
Byno is very hyper and playful, loves everyone and likes to have long naps.
Nally
No one has more energy than Nally or can run as fast as she does. She is very happy puppy and can not get enough play time.
Quincy and Theodora
We love to play, but we will eat your treat while you’re not looking. Quincy might have been a dog in a previous life, she loves to play fetch and she is very loving and caring. Theodora is on permanent diet but burritos don’t count.
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