Sonal Patel, DMD
General Dentist
Dr. Sonal Patel earned both her bachelor of science and doctorate of dental medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Go Panthers! Dr. Patel continued her training at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY in a residency program focusing on patient care and restorative solutions for dental problems. She is happy to be back in South Jersey to be closer to family. Dr. Patel is dedicated to providing the best quality of care for patients. Based on her continued education and advanced training, Dr. Patel recommends long-term treatment options to help save teeth and utilizing dental implants when saving teeth is not possible.
When not in the office, Dr. Patel loves traveling and exploring unique cuisines. Her favorite trips thus far have been to Costa Rica and Spain. She also has created her own fashion blog with a focus on Indian-American fusion style where she shares styling tips, savings hacks, and fashion “revamps.”
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Alejandra Hernandez, DDS
General Dentist
Dr. Alejandra Hernandez is of Mexican and Colombian heritage and grew up in Guatemala, where she lived until the age of 18. Her passion for dentistry began through volunteering as a translator on medical trips to rural communities, where she saw firsthand how meaningful access to compassionate healthcare can be. She attended Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College, earning a Bachelor of Science in medical studies with minors in business and dance, before earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. During dental school, Dr. Hernandez gained experience in comprehensive and restorative dentistry, crowns, extractions, endodontics, prosthodontics, pediatrics, and caring for patients from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of dental needs.
After dental school, Dr. Hernandez moved to Philadelphia with her dog, Nino, and is excited to begin this next chapter in the city. Outside of the office, she is a lifelong fitness enthusiast who loves indoor cycling and running. She also enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends. She believes that building genuine relationships with her patients is an important part of providing personalized, comfortable, and comprehensive dental care and looks forward to helping her patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Professional Affiliations & Training
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA)
- New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA)
- Nitrous Oxide Certification Training
- Facial Rejuvenation & Facial Esthetics Training
