Meet Our Team

Raman Patel, DDS

General Dentistry

Dr. Patel's path to becoming a dentist is a remarkable story of commitment, global perspective, and a deep-rooted family tradition. Born and raised in Zambia, Africa, his journey began with a dream of making a difference in healthcare.

He pursued his initial academic aspirations at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he earned a Doctorate of Pharmacy. Driven by his passion for healthcare and inspired by his father, Sr. Patel, a respected Dental Surgeon who practiced in Zambia, he embarked on a transformative career path.

After five years of dedicated practice as a pharmacist in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Patel chose to take the next step and attend the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

Dr. Patel's unwavering commitment is to provide comprehensive and affordable dental care in a soothing environment that prioritizes patient comfort. Dr. Patel is a seasoned dentist with expertise in a diverse range of dental procedures. With a keen focus on precision, he excels in performing root canals, oral surgery, implant placement, and orthodontic treatments, including braces. His commitment to delivering exceptional care, coupled with his extensive experience, ensures that patients receive comprehensive treatment options, allowing them to achieve their optimal oral health and the beautiful smile they've always desired.

Austin Gallant, DDS

General Dentistry

Dr. Gallant is a highly skilled and passionate dentist with remarkable expertise in surgical procedures. With over a decade of experience in restoring smiles, Dr. Gallant has surgically placed hundreds of implants with sinus lifts as needed and has performed thousands of difficult extractions. He has also successfully transformed the smiles of countless patients through composite veneers, crowns, and braces. Dr. Gallant is a Six Month Smiles provider and can complete orthodontic treatment in an average of 6 to 8 months. His precision and meticulousness allow him to deliver exceptional results, while his compassionate approach ensures that his patients' comfort is always prioritized.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Gallant finds immense joy in spending quality time with family and friends. Fueled by his curiosity and desire for growth, he explores various hobbies and interests, including real estate development, snowboarding, hiking, auto mechanics, history, and current events. He also embraces opportunities to explore and live in different parts of the world including Mexico where he became fluent in Spanish. Driven by the same spirit of transformation that he brings to his patients' smiles, he approaches every aspect of his life with dedication and a passion for making a positive impact.

Ryan Heasley, DMD

General Dentistry

Dr. Heasley is originally from Oil City, Pennsylvania. He attended Penn State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude while majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. He then went on to attend The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where he was recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Periodontics by The American Academy of Periodontology and received the Lathe Bowen Award for exemplifying professionalism and strong moral and ethical values.

After graduating from Dental School, Dr. Heasley was commissioned in the United States Navy as a Dental Officer. He completed a General Practice Residency while stationed in San Diego, CA. He provided dental care for US Sailors and Marines for 5 years in California, North Carolina, and Washington.

Dr. Heasley is passionate about providing comprehensive and personalized care to each of his patients. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.

In his free time, Dr. Heasley loves spending time with his wife and daughter. He enjoys cooking and trying new foods, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.

Kevin Burke, DMD

Endodontist

Coming soon

LANGUAGE: Spanish

Sam Chong, DDS

General Dentistry

Dr. Chong grew up in Mercer Island, Washington. He obtained a B.S. in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Concentration from Wheaton College in Illinois. He graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. While in dental school, he served in student government and as a representative for the Academy of General Dentistry. He also completed a Rural and Underserved Opportunities Program in Montana, where he helped provide dental care to the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Native American populations.

Dr. Chong’s mission is to form relationships with his patients that are built on trust and open communication, while providing exceptional and affordable dental care. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Seattle King County Dental Society. Dr. Chong speaks conversational Spanish.

Dr. Chong enjoys swimming, volleyball, and wakeboarding. He plays piano, guitar, and ukulele, and loves spending time with his family, friends, and his dog.

LANGUAGE: Spanish

Kateryna Tonyuk, DDS

General Dentistry

Dr. Kat grew up in Skagit County and is an alumni of Burlington-Edison High School. Go Tigers!

She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry at University of Washington. She worked as a Research Scientist, studying ageing and Alzheimer's disease, before going on to University of Washington School of Dentistry to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. While in dental school Dr. Kat was the Professionalism Chair of her class, and organized and participated in providing dental care to underserved populations.

Providing the most advanced dental care in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere are the priorities of Dr. Kat. She is diligent in her pursuit to stay current in dental care procedures and dental technology. Dr. Kat provides a casual down to earth chair side approach with her patients.

Dr. Kat speaks fluent Ukrainian and Russian. In her free time she enjoys painting and cooking up a delicious cuisine or sometimes in her words “sitting on her couch and lounging”.

Chaz Vittitow, DMD

General Dentist

Dr. Vittitow was born and raised in Louisville, KY. He went on to earn a degree in biology from Western Kentucky University where he graduated with honors. He attended the University of Kentucky for his DMD degree, receiving awards in both Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.

After completing dental school, Dr. Vittitow commissioned as an officer in the US Navy Dental Corps. Since 2015 he has been treating the men and women of the US Navy and Marine Corps while living in California, Italy, and Washington state. Dr. Vittitow has served in the military and received extensive training as a clinician and leader since 2015.

Dr. Vittitow comes from a dental family. His father practiced for over 25 years in Kentucky and his brother in law currently serves as a dental officer in the US Navy. His goal is to carry on the legacy of treating each of his patient’s like his family. Offering and providing optimal treatment that meets the patient’s needs. He views each of his patient’s as a long term relationship.

Dr. Vittitow has taken numerous courses on cosmetic dentistry and has been a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry since 2012. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and is involved with the local dental society in the Mt Baker District Dental Society.

He loves exercising, fishing, and spending time with his wife and children. His family also loves to travel and even his kids have been to over 15 different countries.

Colleen Tee, DDS

General Dentist

Dr. Colleen Tee grew up in Taiwan and moved to Washington when she was in middle school. She completed her Doctorate degree as well as her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at the University of Washington. During her time at the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Dr. Colleen has volunteered with multiple student organizations to provide dental care to those who do not have access to healthcare, including homeless communities, shelters, and underserved communities. To Dr. Tee, dental care is much more than providing treatments; it is not only an opportunity to educate patients regarding their oral health and the various interventions dentistry has to offer, but it is also a way to give back to the community and help those in need.

Dr. Colleen is currently a member in the Washington State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

During her free time, Dr. Colleen likes to spend time with her dog, Coconut.

Dr. Colleen is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.

Education

• The University of Washington, Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
• The University of Washington, Bachelor of Sciences, Speech and Hearing Sciences

Jayson Laney, DN

Denturist

Jayson was born in San Diego, California and raised in Wenatchee, Washington. After serving a term in the United States Air Force Jayson earned an associates in computer science from Edmonds Community College. In addition; he also has completed his degree through the American Denturist College top of his class earning his Denturist license. Jayson is not only a Denturist but a master lab technician with over 20 years of experience in all dental prosthetics. He is active in the community volunteering his time and resources to the King County Clinic every year. Jayson is passionate, knowledgeable and current in all the new technology dentistry has to offer. His main goal is to provide his patients with support, alongside comfortable and natural looking prosthetics.

In his free-time he enjoys crabbing in the Puget Sound, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family.