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Hugh Bullard, D.D.S. – Pediatric Dentist
Dr Hugh Bullard is a Pediatric Dentist with over 30 years of experience. He attended LSU School of Dentistry for both his dental education as well as a Pediatric Dentistry Residency and practiced in New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina, when he relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas. He and his family are now back in Louisiana and he is looking forward to serving pediatric, adolescent and special needs patients.
In addition to being in private practice since 1985, Dr Bullard also served on faculty at LSU School of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry as well as being the Pediatric Dentist on the Children’s Hospital Cleft Lip & Palate Oral Facial Anomalies Team and was Chairman of the Pediatric Dental Department at Children’s Hospital New Orleans for many years.
While in Little Rock, he was in private practice and on staff at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, but is happy to be “home” serving the needs of the children of Southern Louisiana again.
Pediatric Dentistry is Dr. Bullard’s passion and he has a unique way of caring for pediatric patients. His colleagues have the utmost confidence in his care, patients and parents love him, and he now has former patients bring their own children to see him because of the positive dental experiences that he and his staff provide.
Dr Bullard is the proud father of five and now enjoys being a grandfather.
Jack Coburn, D.M.D.
Dr. Jack Coburn was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Claremont McKenna College and completed dental school at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Coburn is currently a resident in LSU’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program.
Dave Colburn, D.D.S.
Born and raised in Chalmette, Dr. Colburn is a resident of Algiers. After graduating from Holy Cross High School, Dr. Colburn earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from LSU School of Dentistry and then completed a 2-year General Practice Residency at Charity Hospital. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Colburn is also a member of both the Crescent City and Spear Study Clubs. He is a member of the Algiers Rotary Club where he served 2 years as president. He is married to Jamie Michelli Colburn and they have 2 daughters, Ashley and Emily.
Charles Coleman, D.M.D.
Dr. Charles Coleman is a native New Orleanian. He attended Warren Easton High School (1st high school in LA) and Xavier University of LA, the latter where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Chemistry (1996). He later went on to study at Temple University (2nd oldest dental school in the U.S.), where he obtained his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. After completing studies and an internship at Temple Dental Infectious Disease Clinic, Dr Coleman returned home to Louisiana and joined the Faculty of LSU/ Charity Hospital where he was instrumental in developing the HIV Outpatient Program (HOP) Clinic while serving as an Assistant Professor of General Dentistry at LSU Dental School for over 10 yrs.
Dr. Coleman also has over 25 years of experience working with standard and mini-implants and implant-stabilized dentures. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Stefan de Solo, D.M.D.
Dr. Stefan de Solo was raised in Miami, Florida. He attended dental school at Boston University. He graduated in 2023 and promptly moved to New Orleans, where he now resides.
Khaliq Khan, D.D.S.
Dr. Khan was born in New Orleans. He attended Loyola University in New Orleans and Northwestern University in Chicago. He went on to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. Dr. Khan’s hobbies include watching the NBA and NFL, playing a wide variety of sports and traveling. He¹s dedicated to continuing to enhance his knowledge and skill in the dental field in order to best serve the local communities he loves.
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.
Eric M. Macaluso, D.D.S. – Orthodontist
Dr. Eric M. Macaluso is a life-long resident of the New Orleans metropolitan area and a proud alumnus of Jesuit High School and the University of New Orleans. After receiving his doctorate of dental surgery from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, Dr. Macaluso completed his orthodontic residency at Louisiana State University.
Amir Maki, D.M.D.
Dr. Amir Maki is a dedicated dentist with a diverse background and strong commitment to patient care. After four years of engineering studies, he shifted to dentistry and earned a B.Sc. in Chemistry-Biology from West Chester University. He attended Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry for his dental degree. Eager to expand his skills, Dr. Maki pursued oral surgery. He completed two rigorous one-year internships in oral surgery, one at Temple University and another at Louisiana State University (LSU). He now focuses on exodontia as a general dentist. Dr. Maki’s empathetic demeanor ensures patients feel comfortable and informed. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, swimming, and exploring technological advancements.
Lida Mirzai, D.M.D. – Oral Surgeon
Dr. Lida Mirzai is an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Louisiana. She received her doctor of dental medicine degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Following that she completed her internship at Louisiana State University where she received extensive training in dentoalveolar cases and facial trauma. She then completed her residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Kansas City. During that time, she obtained her general surgery certification at the Level 1 trauma center at University Health Truman Medical Center.
Dr. Mirzai has expertise in multiple aspects of her field and is especially thrilled to bring her extensive experience in facial cosmetics and injectables to our patients. Her other surgical interests include impacted Wisdom teeth, Dental Implant Surgery, Benign Pathology and many others.
In her spare time, Dr. Mirzai loves to hike, ride her bicycle, participate in yoga and Pilates, and travel around the world. Ask her about her last trip!
Yen Nguyen, D.D.S.
Dr. Yen Nguyen was born in California, but she was raised in Uptown New Orleans. She received her Bachelor of Science from Xavier University of Louisiana and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from LSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen spends her free time traveling, spending time with her family and enjoying good food.
Dr. Tri Tran is a lifelong resident of the New Orleans metro area and a proud Tiger alumnus of Louisiana State University. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the LSU School of Dentistry. In his free time, Dr. Tran enjoys traveling, good food, and spending time with his friends and family.
Jeffrey Wiggins, D.D.S.
Born and raised in Slidell, Dr. Wiggins is a proud lifelong resident. He is a Slidell High School graduate; he also earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the LSU School of Dentistry. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is married to Amy Hall Wiggins, and they have 2 sons, Brandt and Cole.
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.
