At Shortland Dental Care we are passionate about what we do and believe in helping our patients look after their oral health and their smiles, with a choice of a full range of dental services at an affordable price.
Dr Suresh PatelBDS (Otago) DPHDent (Sydney), MDSc(Sydney), FRACDS(Sydney)
Dr Suresh Patel was born and educated in Wellington. He graduated from the Otago Dental School in Dunedin and completed a Diploma and Masters of Dental Science in Preventative Dentistry and Public Health Dentistry at the University of Sydney Dental School.
Dr Patel became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2000 in Australia. Dr Patel is a very active member of our community involved in many organisations and Dental organisations including the Auckland Dental Association, New Zealand Dental Association, FRACDS College, FDI, WHO, DPL Society, NZACD and others.
Dr Patel is passionate about dentistry and has over 20 years of experience.
Dr Patel always strives to achieve quality in his work and stays at the forefront of dental advancements by regularly attending many up to date lectures, workshops, seminars and courses, both in New Zealand and overseas.
Gwen FosterDental Practice Receptionist / Dental Assistant
Gwen joined the practice this year and is a valuable member of our team. Gwen provides a high level of customer care and is highly experienced and plays a key role in backing up Dr Suresh Patel and the other dentist. Gwen has a grown up son and a busy social life but always finds the energy to enthusiastically support any new enterprise or innovation within our practice.
Gwens’s friendly, caring nature and organizational skills are a great asset to our practice.
Vilas PatelBA (Wgtn), Practice Administrator / Senior Receptionist
Vilas is the most valuable member of our team. She has come from a Customer Services background and enjoys the interaction with the patients, and the challenges that comes with it.
She is your first point of contact at the Shortland Street branch and will be very happy to help you, so please give her a call to arrange an appointment.
