Dr. Hanel Choi, a Virginia native, received her Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at the University of Virginia. She later went on to receive her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Realizing she had profound a love for orthodontics and braces, Dr. Choi pursued her Certificate in Orthodontics from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Choi is excited to be working in her dream profession in the Greater Philadelphia area a place she loves for its food, culture, and diversity. As an orthodontist, Dr. Choi finds it especially worthwhile to individualize the care she provides to her patients in order to create wonderful smiles. She has a passion for working with adolescents and teenagers and finds great joy in seeing them come out of their shell with the help of orthodontic treatment. You can frequently find Dr. Choi engaging with adult patients one-on-one to discuss their treatment and further their education on good oral hygiene. In her free time, Dr. Choi loves spending time baking cookies for her friends and family and trying out new recipes. She is also an avid yoga student and is currently trying to master the handstand and the crow pose!

Trapped in a young man’s body with a wise man’s brain, Dr. Evan Tran considers himself to be a great listener. To this end, Dr. Tran strives to understand his patients’ treatment goals and works with them to thoroughly explore how to achieve them. As a native Florida Gator, he chomped his way through The Big Apple for dental training at Columbia University. Not long after, he completed his orthodontic training at Seton Hill University in the small town of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. It was here, that he added the hobby of blacksmithing to his repertoire which also includes skiing, water sports, and computing. In 2016, Dr. Tran moved to Philadelphia to join Rich Orthodontics. He looks forward to meeting you and wants you to know that he will do his best to give you the smile you deserve!

Inspired by his love for art and science, Dr. Hamid Hashemi pursued a career in orthodontics. After graduating from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, Dr. Hashemi attended Seton Hill University’s Orthodontic Residency Program. As an orthodontist, Dr. Hashemi is able to utilize his skills to not only restore the function and health of his patients’ teeth, but also to witness smile transformations, and a tangible boost in their confidence. Seeing the positive impact an attractive smile can make in a person’s life is extremely rewarding, he strongly believes in treating patients as he would his own family with care and compassion. In this vein, he strives to be more than a healthcare provider; he aims to serve as a sympathetic individual who can be a role model to others. In his free time, Dr. Hashemi enjoys camping, participating in recreational sports, writing poetry, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Omar Elnabawi received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, and graduated at the top of his dental school class with Summa Cum Laude recognition, and received a number of awards and honors including the American Association of Orthodontics Student Award. Dr. Elnabawi received his Orthodontic Specialty Certificate and Masters in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Elnabawi is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO), and the Maryland State Society of Orthodontists (MSSO). Similar to his own positive experience with braces, Dr. Elnabawi’s main motivation is to make a difference in people’s lives. Dr. Elnabawi’s goal is to make his patients’ treatment fun and comfortable. Dr. Elnabawi’s patients have always raved about his caring, compassionate and outgoing personality, ability to communicate effectively, commitment to his patients, and always wearing a smile. Outside of the office, Dr. Elnabawi enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys exploring new scenery, discovering unique hole-in-the-wall food spots, and relaxing on the beach.