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Paul Ahluwalia, D.D.S.
Dr. Paul Ahluwalia was born in Iowa City, but has lived most of his life in Louisiana. He majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at Centenary College of Louisiana where he was also a swimmer and captain. In his free time, Dr. Ahluwalia enjoys exercising, swimming and a good movie night.
Dr. Paul Ahluwalia was born in Iowa City, but has lived most of his life in Louisiana. He majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at Centenary College of Louisiana where he was also a swimmer and captain. In his free time, Dr. Ahluwalia enjoys exercising, swimming and a good movie night.
Roy Cantrelle, D.D.S.
Dr. Cantrelle was born in Metairie, Louisiana, and grew up in Chalmette. After graduating from Holy Cross High School and completing undergraduate coursework at Louisiana State University, Dr. Cantrelle earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2002. In addition to golfing, running and avidly supporting the LSU football team, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Dr. Cantrelle was born in Metairie, Louisiana, and grew up in Chalmette. After graduating from Holy Cross High School and completing undergraduate coursework at Louisiana State University, Dr. Cantrelle earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the LSU School of Dentistry in 2002. In addition to golfing, running and avidly supporting the LSU football team, he enjoys spending time with his family.
Shanzay Chaudhry, D.D.S.
Dr. Shanzay Chaudhry was born in New Jersey and raised in New Orleans. She earned her undergraduate degree at Xavier University of Louisiana and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the LSU School of Dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Chaudhry loves spending time with family and friends, cooking and painting. She also has a cat named Georgie – “He’s possibly the biggest cat you’ll ever meet,” says Dr. Chaudhry.
Dr. Shanzay Chaudhry was born in New Jersey and raised in New Orleans. She earned her undergraduate degree at Xavier University of Louisiana and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the LSU School of Dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Chaudhry loves spending time with family and friends, cooking and painting. She also has a cat named Georgie – “He’s possibly the biggest cat you’ll ever meet,” says Dr. Chaudhry.
Jose Figueroa, D.M.D.
Dr. Jose Figueroa graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School in New Orleans and received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Figueroa is married and has a son. He loves Camaros, working out, fast food and spending time with his family.
Dr. Jose Figueroa graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School in New Orleans and received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University. He then earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Figueroa is married and has a son. He loves Camaros, working out, fast food and spending time with his family.
Joseph R. Lacoste Jr., D.D.S.
Dr. Lacoste was born and raised in the New Orleans area. After graduating high school from The New Orleans Academy in 1972, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans. He then went on to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 1980.Dr. Lacoste is a member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, the New Orleans Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He always finds time to be with family and friends, and enjoys fishing and playing music.
Dr. Lacoste was born and raised in the New Orleans area. After graduating high school from The New Orleans Academy in 1972, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans. He then went on to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans in 1980.Dr. Lacoste is a member of the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, the New Orleans Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He always finds time to be with family and friends, and enjoys fishing and playing music.
Ashley Lestrade, D.D.S. – Orthodontist
Dr. Ashley Lestrade is originally from Fairhope, Alabama, but has settled in Louisiana. She received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, graduating in 2006 as a University Medalist with a 4.0 GPA. Dr. Lestrade subsequently earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Orthodontic credentials from LSU Dental School. She received the International College of Dentists Leadership Award as a graduating senior dental student and the Jerome Hebert Award for Achievement as a first-year resident. Dr. Lestrade is married and has two daughters. She enjoys spending her spare time playing with the children and going to the zoo.
Dr. Ashley Lestrade is originally from Fairhope, Alabama, but has settled in Louisiana. She received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, graduating in 2006 as a University Medalist with a 4.0 GPA. Dr. Lestrade subsequently earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Orthodontic credentials from LSU Dental School. She received the International College of Dentists Leadership Award as a graduating senior dental student and the Jerome Hebert Award for Achievement as a first-year resident. Dr. Lestrade is married and has two daughters. She enjoys spending her spare time playing with the children and going to the zoo.
Christian Nguyen, D.D.S.
Dr. Christian Nguyen was born and raised in New Orleans. He received his baccalaureate degree from Xavier University and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen loves spending his Sundays exercising, collecting sneakers and watching the Saints win with his family.
Dr. Christian Nguyen was born and raised in New Orleans. He received his baccalaureate degree from Xavier University and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen loves spending his Sundays exercising, collecting sneakers and watching the Saints win with his family.
Paul Van Nguyen, D.D.S.
Dr. Paul Van Nguyen is a New Orleans native. He graduated from Jesuit High School and received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University of New Orleans. Dr. Nguyen received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. He enjoys participating in Continuing Education events and his hobbies include traveling, volunteering and watching Saints football. Dr. Nguyen believes in treating each patient with respect and helping them improve and maintain their appearance, health and quality of life.
Dr. Paul Van Nguyen is a New Orleans native. He graduated from Jesuit High School and received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University of New Orleans. Dr. Nguyen received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. He enjoys participating in Continuing Education events and his hobbies include traveling, volunteering and watching Saints football. Dr. Nguyen believes in treating each patient with respect and helping them improve and maintain their appearance, health and quality of life.
Russell Smith, D.M.D.
Jeffrey Snitzer, D.M.D, – Periodontist
Dr. Snitzer has been practicing periodontics for over 25 years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Washington University in 1983, and his certificate in Periodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1985. He enjoys playing tennis and golf.
Dr. Snitzer has been practicing periodontics for over 25 years. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Washington University in 1983, and his certificate in Periodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in 1985. He enjoys playing tennis and golf.
Justin Wu, D.D.S
Dr. Wu was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Kansas and his dental degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at Wichita State University. Dr. Wu has an identical twin brother and enjoys golf, college basketball and football, reading, flying, and playing with his dogs. He is also strongly committed to continuing education in dentistry.
Dr. Wu was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at the University of Kansas and his dental degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at Wichita State University. Dr. Wu has an identical twin brother and enjoys golf, college basketball and football, reading, flying, and playing with his dogs. He is also strongly committed to continuing education in dentistry.
Nathan Wu, D.D.S.
Dr. Nathan Wu was born in Kansas City, MO, and grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree Biochemistry and worked as a chemist, an aerospace engineer and a high school physics teacher before pursuing his career in dentistry. Dr. Wu graduated from the LSU School of dentistry with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
Dr. Nathan Wu was born in Kansas City, MO, and grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science degree Biochemistry and worked as a chemist, an aerospace engineer and a high school physics teacher before pursuing his career in dentistry. Dr. Wu graduated from the LSU School of dentistry with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree.
Dr. Wu is married and has one daughter. He has an identical twin brother, who is also a dentist. In his spare time, Dr. Wu enjoys golf, watching sports, reading, eating and spending time with his family and baby girl.
