Lubbock South

Dr. Juilee Baride

Dr. Juilee Baride is originally from Mumbai, India. After completing her undergraduate work at SMBT Dental College in India, she moved to New York and attended Columbia University, where she earned her Master of Public Health degree. Upon completion of her master’s, Dr. Baride earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University. She is also an active member of the Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry. In her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking pasta and making different kinds of soaps!

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Dr. Francisco Gomez-Chaves

Dr. Francisco Gomez-Chaves received his Bachelor of Science in cellular and molecular biology from John Carroll University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He then provided dental services to members of the Seneca Nation during a National Indian Health Services externship in Irving, New York, before completing a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Penobscot Community Health Care. Dr. Gomez-Chaves is fluent in Spanish and has held several leadership positions throughout his career with the Maine Dental Association, American Dental Education Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Hispanic Dental Association and American Student Dental Association.

Dr. Lena Shoukfeh Kharrat

Dr. Lena Shoukfeh Kharrat was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1996. She then graduated from Texas Tech University in 1999 with a B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology and Chemistry, with Honors. Dr. Kharrat graduated from New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) in 2004, and joined Abbeville Dentistry in 2005.

Dr. Kharrat has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and restoring worn-down teeth. She keeps up to date by attending the latest CE courses. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, and Seattle Study Club. Dr. Kharrat is married and has two sons. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, jogging, and playing classical guitar.

Dr. Mike Lewis

Dr. Mike Lewis was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1969. While in the Marines, he received a meritorious mast and was chosen Marine of the Month in August 1967 while stationed at the Marine Corp Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina. He went on to attend the University of Houston school of Pharmacy. He received his D.D.S degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 1978. He has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and problems of worn occlusion. In 1982 he was published in the dental newsletter Cosmetic Dentistry through Bonding. He enjoys cooking, reading, football, and hiking.

Dr. Meet Patel

Dr. Meet Patel is originally from Mumbai, India, and is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Texas Tech University before completing his graduate work at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 2019. Dr. Patel’s favorite thing about dentistry is that it is a growing profession, so there is always something new to enjoy. He hopes to continue to grow professionally so he can provide better service to his patients. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, hiking, traveling and cooking.

Dr. Julia Son

Dr. Julia Son is originally from San Diego, California. She received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of California and her Master of Science degree in Oral Health Sciences from Boston University.  She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. She was influenced to become a dentist by her older sister who is also a dentist. Dr. Son treats each patient like they are family. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling. 

Dr. Darin Tiner

Dr. Darin Tiner loves helping people through dentistry. He values the trust given by every individual he serves.  Together with his wonderful staff, he makes the best effort to treat each patient with compassion and care.

Prior to Dr. Tiner joining Abbeville Dental 2017, he served on active duty status in the United States Army as a general dentist for five years. In that time, he successfully completed residency training in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Fort Jackson, SC, in 2013. He graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine in 2012.

As a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Tiner exemplifies the importance of continuing education in the dental field and continually strives to understand ways in which he can better serve his patients.

He is a native of Reno, NV, and loves spending time with his beautiful wife and four crazy children!

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