Dr. Curtis Baker
Dr. Baker grew up in Willard, Ohio and graduated from Willard High school in 2009. He gained his passion for meeting and helping people from growing up across the street his hometown dentist and seeing the impact he could have on a community. He has recently moved to the Ashland community and is interested in seeing his patients in the public setting.
Dr. Baker attended Otterbein College from 2009 through 2013. After college, he worked for Habitat for Humanity for one year before attending The Ohio State University College of Dentistry from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Baker has been at Ashland Stonecreek Dental Care since September of 2019. In his free-time he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing,hiking, and watching sports with his parents and friends.
Dr. Wade Sattler
Dr. Sattler went to Bowling Green University for his undergraduate degree, and he continued on to graduate from THE Ohio State University College of Dentistry.
He first remembers saying he wanted to become a dentist when he was in the 2nd grade. Dr. Sattler attributes this to needing extensive dental work when he was young and having a very kind and positive pediatric dentist who mentored him and even let him job shadow while in elementary school. Dr. Sattler’s love for dentistry blends well with his interest in art and working with his hands. His desire for helping people and fixing their smiles, mixed with his compassionate chairside manner, makes him a great fit here at Stonecreek Dental.
In his free time, he and his wife spend most of their time staying on their toes with a 10 month old son that is already walking and climbing over anything and everything he can. Dr. Sattler is an avid Buckeye fan who also enjoys woodworking and traveling (if he ever has the time for it!).
A couple fun facts about Dr. Sattler is that he once had a very close encounter with a bull shark in the middle of the ocean and almost ran over a moose with a car while in Montana!
Dr. Spencer Tepe
Dr. Spencer Tepe graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2017 and has been serving the Ashland community ever since. His passion for dentistry comes from improving people lives and interacting with his patients.
Dr. Tepe enjoys all aspects of dentistry but especially has a passion for implants. In 2018, Dr. Tepe began to focus his practice on dental implants and has since accumulated hundreds of hours of dental implant education. Dr. Tepe's experience ranges from single implants to dentures held in place with dental implants. His dental implant solutions have changed the lives of many Ashland patients.
Dr. Tepe and his wife, Monique, have a daughter, Emilia, and a Goldendoodle named Larry. Together they enjoy spending time with family, going for runs in the park and exploring new restaurants.
Dr. Anna McGuire
Dr. Anna McGuire is a 1988 Centerville High School graduate. She then attended Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ graduating in 1993. She graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts in 1997 and then completed her General Practice Residency in 1998 at Miami Valley Hospital.
Dr. McGuire is certified in Bioclear. The Bioclear method involves wrapping a tooth with a heated composite resin. Specially shaped matrices hold the composite in place and ensure that the treatment produces a perfectly shaped tooth. It usually takes the place of a regular composite filling, filling in gaps in the teeth, and helps avoid root canals and it takes just one appointment to complete!
She lives in Washington Township with her three children. Dr. McGuire is on staff at Kettering Hospital and Miami Valley Hospital.
Dr. Raj Kulkarni
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Nick Xie
Dr. Nick Xie, "Dr. Nick," was born in China and grew up in Huntington, WV. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a perfect GPA from West Virginia University. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. He then went on and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Dr. Nick joined Stonecreek Dental Care after graduating top five in his class. He is a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Nick strives to make a positive experience for his patients and help them to achieve the perfect smile.
In his free time, Dr. Nick enjoys cooking, playing piano, and spending time with his wife and two cats. Dr. Nick also speaks Chinese.
Dr. Naquida Taylor
Dr. Naquida Taylor has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University and a D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Following dental school, Dr. Taylor completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Lutheran Medical Center in New York. Upon completing her residency, she began treating patients in community health.
In 2013 she taught clinical dentistry to senior dental students from Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health’s-AT Stills University. In 2014 she joined the clinical faculty of Lutheran Medical Center teaching AEGD residents in Lima, OH. Dr. Taylor continued to practice dentistry full-time while teaching. She has worked in private practice and has participated in two international dental missions.
Dr. Taylor uses her extensive experience to provide the highest quality dental care in a gentle, compassionate manner. She enjoys traveling, hiking and reading.
Dr. Rohit Gupta
Education: Dental degree from Indiana School of Dentistry and residency completed at Cleveland Dental Institute of Cleveland
Degrees: DDS degree and dental hygiene degree. Bachelors in molecular biology and masters in Biomedical science
Fun Fact: I have two walk-in closets full of shoes. My prized pair is a handmade pair of Italian loafers made during my trip to Italy!
Dr. Alvaro Malaga
Dr. Alvaro Malaga was born in Peru and grew up in a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As a kid, he felt self-conscious about his smile. The positive changes orthodontic care made for him inspired him to become an orthodontist.
Dr. Malaga started his 11-year academic journey at the University of Michigan by earning a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. He then continued on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Driven by his dream of becoming an orthodontist, he then went on to receive his Master of Science degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from The Ohio State University.
Dr. Joseph Zaino
Dr. Joseph Zaino cut his teeth on ice cream and cookies at Miami University from where he graduated with a degree in Zoology before attending the University of Louisville for dental school. Prior to joining our team, Dr. Zaino had the privilege of treating many patients struggling with illicit drug use in the National Health Service Corp, before moving into private practice. He has spent time in Panama and Ecuador on dental mission trips, treating the underserved.
He understands the dental anxiety many patients experience and is one of only a few practitioners in Columbus who can perform general and surgical dentistry under IV sedation. Dr. Zaino deeply values patient comfort and quality of care.
Dr. Zaino is a lifetime resident of northwest Columbus where he lives with his beautiful wife, wonderful daughter and their dog, Luna. In his free time, Dr. Zaino enjoys working out, watching Ohio State football, and various church activities.
Dr. Zaino cannot wait to meet each of you soon!
Dr. Shikha Sohal
Dr. Shikha Sohal received her BDS degree from India and her dental degree (DMD) from Boston University. She loves all aspects of dentistry, especially restorative, endodontics, oral surgery and removable/fixed prosthodontics.
Dr. Sohal’s favorite part of her profession is the fact that she gets to meet and know different people on a daily basis. She feels it’s very satisfying and rewarding to help patients get out of dental pain and improve their quality of life. She also finds restoring her patients oral health and esthetics of teeth is very gratifying.
In her free time, Dr. Sohal enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and exploring new places. She also speaks Hindi and Punjabi.
Dr. Aklilu Ameha
Education: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Fun Fact: I love surfing!
Dr. Erin M. Biehle
After graduating from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in the top three of her class, Dr. Biehle joined Stonecreek Dental Care in 2002. She was also an overachiever in her undergraduate years at John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH, where she excelled on the basketball team.
Dr. Biehle always knew she wanted to be a doctor and as time passed she realized that being a mom was equally important to her as being a professional. As a co-owner of Stonecreek Dental Care she has provided herself the ability to achieve both of her loves, taking care of her patients and also her 3 children, Ashleigh, Kylie and Luke.
Dr. Biehle is a highly skilled yet compassionate doctor with a great eye for detail. She has a special affinity for cosmetic dental treatments, Invisalign, and dental sedation. She is also a fellow of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and has been recognized by her peers as a top dentist by Columbus Monthly every year since 2011. In her free time she enjoys working on the family home, traveling, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes. Go, Bucks!
Dr. Ben Meer
Dr. Meer joined Stonecreek Dental Care in 2008 after completing advanced training at his general practice residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. He is a highly skilled doctor with a special interest in oral surgery. He completed his undergraduate work at Xavier University and his dental education at Marquette University School of Dentistry.
He enjoys the outdoors, running, cycling, and competing in triathlons. Dr. Sanders and Dr. Biehle are trying to convert him into a Buckeye fan!
Dr. Ami Patel
Dr. Patel was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. She earned her undergraduate degree at Case Western University, majoring in nutrition, before completing dental school at The Ohio State University. She truly enjoys working with children and focuses most of her dental practice on them. Her calm, patient, and gentle attitude is appealing to children as well as adults.
Dr. Patel and her husband, Shayer, reside in Dublin, OH. Shayer is also a dentist practicing in NEWARK, OH. She enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, traveling, and volleyball.
Dr. Shaindy Silverstein, D.D.S.
Our commitment to providing best-in-class patient care is the foundation for our practice as we engage, connect and build trustworthy relationships that extend beyond the dental chair. It is that approach that we believe sets us apart – empathy throughout the patient journey.
It is with that philosophy that we are excited to announce the addition of a new dentist to our growing practice.
Dr. Shaindy Silverstein, D.D.S, attended New York University where she completed her undergraduate degree and dental school. Her goal is to provide best-in-class oral care and to give her patients a confident and radiant smile that will last a lifetime. Dr. Silverstein is committed to ongoing education and training. She is most interested in endodontics and overall health.
“I love working with my hands, helping people and relieving their pain.”
When Dr. Silverstein is not in the office creating beautiful smiles, she enjoys painting, art, crafts, ceramics, volunteering in nursing homes and baking bread. She describes herself as “intellectual with a kind heart.” She is also multilingual, speaking Hebrew, Spanish, Russian and Yiddish.
Dr. Alvaro Malaga
Dr. Alvaro Malaga was born in Peru and grew up in a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As a kid, he felt self-conscious about his smile. The positive changes orthodontic care made for him inspired him to become an orthodontist.
Dr. Malaga started his 11-year academic journey at the University of Michigan by earning a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. He then continued on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Driven by his dream of becoming an orthodontist, he then went on to receive his Master of Science degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from The Ohio State University.
Dr. Mark Soeder
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Nick Xie
Dr. Nick Xie, "Dr. Nick," was born in China and grew up in Huntington, WV. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a perfect GPA from West Virginia University. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. He then went on and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Dr. Nick joined Stonecreek Dental Care after graduating top five in his class. He is a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Nick strives to make a positive experience for his patients and help them to achieve the perfect smile.
In his free time, Dr. Nick enjoys cooking, playing piano, and spending time with his wife and two cats. Dr. Nick also speaks Chinese.
Dr. Joseph Zaino
Dr. Joseph Zaino cut his teeth on ice cream and cookies at Miami University from where he graduated with a degree in Zoology before attending the University of Louisville for dental school. Prior to joining our team, Dr. Zaino had the privilege of treating many patients struggling with illicit drug use in the National Health Service Corp, before moving into private practice. He has spent time in Panama and Ecuador on dental mission trips, treating the underserved.
He understands the dental anxiety many patients experience and is one of only a few practitioners in Columbus who can perform general and surgical dentistry under IV sedation. Dr. Zaino deeply values patient comfort and quality of care.
Dr. Zaino is a lifetime resident of northwest Columbus where he lives with his beautiful wife, wonderful daughter and their dog, Luna. In his free time, Dr. Zaino enjoys working out, watching Ohio State football, and various church activities.
Dr. Zaino cannot wait to meet each of you soon!