Dr. T. P. Sivakumar, D.D.S., M. Dent.Sc., has opened a new Pediatric Dental office at 57A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, Maryland. He is board-certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

 Upon receiving his dental degree from the University of Madras, India in 1989, Dr. Sivakumar served as Clinical Assistant in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Leeds Dental School Leeds, England and Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery and Restorative Dentistry at the Charles Clifford Dental School, Sheffield, England.

 At the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, he first completed a two-year residency in Advanced General Dentistry followed by a two-year Pediatric Dental residency program. In addition, he enrolled in the graduate school and was awarded a Master’s Degree in Dental Science by the Graduate School of the University of Connecticut. He then accepted appointments as a Fellow in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Connecticut and at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University, where he served as faculty in the Department of Surgery/Pediatric Dentistry for two years.

 Dr. Sivakumar currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School where he instructs dental students and residents in pediatric dentistry. He is a medical staff member with privileges at Kernan Hospital, Frederick Surgery Center and the Shady Grove Adventist Hospital.

 A native of Madras, India, Dr. Sivakumar, (who is known to all as “Dr. Sivi”), his wife (also a pediatric dentist) and daughter live in Frederick. His hobbies are racquetball and cricket. He also has a keen interest in serving underprivileged and disadvantaged children. Dr. Sivi is looking forward to building a happy, long and stable relationship with his patients and families, and medical and dental colleagues in Frederick and the surrounding communities.


Introducing Dr Savi....

Dr. Savithri Sivakumar, D.D.S., M.Dent.Sc has joined our practice located at 57 A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, Maryland. She is a Board eligible Pediatric Dentist practicing dentistry for the past 22 years.

Dr. Savi graduated in 1987 from the Dental College at the University of Madras, India. She worked as an honorary SHO at the Rotherham General Hospital, Yorkshire, U.K. At the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where she completed a two year Pediatric Dental residency and received a certificate in the Specialty of Pediatric Dentistry in 1994. She also received a Master's in Dental Science Degree in 1997 from the Graduate School of the University of Connecticut.

Dr Savi worked as faculty in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, both at the University of Connecticut and at the University of Maryland, School of Dental Surgery.

A native of Pondicherry, India, Dr. Savi, her husband Dr. Sivi, and daughter Jhanavi live in Frederick. She is looking forward to building a happy, long and stable relationship with our patients and families, and medical and dental colleagues in Frederick and the surrounding communities.


Dr. Steve Lan Dr. Steve Lan DDS, a native of the state of Maryland and a proud graduate form the first dental school in the world, the University of Maryland Dental School. Following his dental training, Dr. Steve had the privilege of serving veterans of the U.S. military at the Baltimore VA Hospital. However, during a dental service externship to Mexico where he worked with underprivileged children in the heart of Mexico City and surrounding areas, Dr. Steve found his passion for working with the pediatric population.

Dr. Steve received his pediatric dentistry specialty training at the Albert Einstein Collage of Medicine and the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx, New York. During his last year of residency, he received the prestigious Leo M Davidoff Award for resident of the year for outstanding achievement in at the teaching of medical residents.

Prior to joining Dr. Sivi, Dr. Steve worked in private practice in Brooklyn, New York and Northern Virginia. Dr. Steve is a board eligible pediatric dentist and currently serves as an attending at the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore.

Dr. Steve is married to his high school sweetheart, Laurel, who practices as a PA in dermatology. They have two very fun and energetic boys. During his spare time, Dr. Steve enjoys spending time with his family and participating in sporting events and outdoor activities. He also enjoys being involved in his community and is an active in his local Boy Scouts of America Troop.


Dr. Michael Kim is excited to join Dr. Sivi and the Frederick Pediatric Dental Associates family. Dr Kim graduated with Summa Cum Laude in State University of New York, Binghamton and received his dental degree from Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine.  Dr. Kim also served in the Army where he was awarded two Army Commendation Medals and Army Achievement medals for his services.

Dr. Kim finished one year of general practice residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York.  Dr Kim also received two years of pediatric dentistry specialty training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is a board eligible Pediatric Dentist. 

Dr. Kim is a native of Seoul, Korea and is married to his long time friend, Erika, who is working on her Ph.D. in Human Genetics at Johns Hopkins University.  Dr. Kim enjoys playing basketball during his spare time and also occasionally plays videogames.  Dr. Kim is happy to be part of the Frederick Pediatric Dental Associates family and is eager to build long lasting relationship with patients and colleagues in the region.


Our Staff


Lynette - Office Manager

Wendy - Front Desk Receptionist
   


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Tewanne - Hygienist

Dawn - Hygienist


Robin - Hygienist


Mary - Dental Assistant


Nicole - Dental Assistant 

Michelle - Dental Assistant /Sterilization Tech


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