Dr. Poolak Bhatt

Dr. Poolak Bhatt is originally from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and comes from a family deeply rooted in healthcare. His father is a general dentist, his mother is a dental hygienist, and his sister is a cardiologist. He completed his undergraduate studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, before earning his dental degree from the University of […]

Dr. Meghana Bhat

Dr. Meghana Bhat earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she received rigorous clinical training and gained experience in comprehensive patient care through specialty rotations and mentorship. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Florida, which strengthened her foundation in health […]

Dr. Meghan Symonds

Dr. Meghan Symonds grew up in Cary, North Carolina, and currently resides in Raleigh. She completed her undergraduate studies at Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee, where she was a member of the collegiate golf team. After earning her Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and her DMD from Rutgers University in New Jersey, Dr. Symonds […]

Dr. Kurt Eriksson

Dr. Eriksson was raised in Michigan. Since then, schooling and military service have taken him many places, however, he is excited to be ‘establishing roots’ in coastal North Carolina. Relative to dentistry, Dr. Eriksson spent five years as a researcher for the Gordon J. Christensen Clinician’s Report monthly publication to dental professionals during his undergraduate studies. […]

Dr. Juliana Haag

Dr. Juliana Haag was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. She comes from a family of health care professionals (her father is a doctor, her mother is a nurse, and her twin brother is also a doctor).  Dr. Haag earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from East Carolina University. She is always willing to go the extra mile […]

Dr. Georgia Weld

Dr. Georgia Weld is a board-certified Prosthodontist with a comprehensive background in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She completed an advanced residency in Prosthodontics, a specialty focused on the restoration and replacement of damaged or missing teeth. Her clinical expertise includes crowns, veneers, bridges, dental implant restorations, and both traditional and implant-supported dentures and partials. Dr. […]

Dr. Baerna Allen

Dr. Baerna Allen is a graduate of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry with a passion for helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. She practiced dentistry for five years in Turkey before moving to the United States, gaining valuable experience in clinical care, teaching, and research. Dr. Allen provides comprehensive, patient-centered dental care with a focus […]

Dr. Erica Balbuena Tapia

Dr. Erica Balbuena Tapia is originally from New York City and now resides in Greenville, North Carolina. She has called Greenville home for 16 years and is a proud ECU Pirate, having earned both her undergraduate and dental degrees from East Carolina University. Dr. Balbuena Tapia and her husband recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary and […]

Dr. Jonathan Fine

Dr. Jonathan Fine is an Endodontist who completed his specialty training at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.  A proud Tar Heel, he has called North Carolina home for nearly 14 years. Living in Durham with his girlfriend and their two dogs, Gus and Hank, Dr. Fine enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, golfing, and cooking. He is […]

Dr. Christie Wright

Dr. Christie Wright, known affectionately by her patients as Dr. Christie or Dr. C is a dedicated and compassionate dentist proudly serving with Lane and Associates. Originally born in Dallas, Texas, she spent most of her childhood in Garner, North Carolina, where the close-knit community and warm Southern hospitality helped shape her personal and professional […]