Dr. Chokshi is a distinguished member of the Jupiter dental community, and she received her doctorate from the Nova Southeastern University School of Dentistry in 2009. She is an honored member of the Florida Dental Association, Academy of General dentistry, and the American Dental Association. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Chokshi worked for an underserved area in central Florida to give back to the community.
She has also volunteered on overseas dental mission trips to Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala. Dr. Chokshi strongly believes oral health is key to a person's overall well being. Healthy and beautiful smile is not only for aesthetics,but it enhances a person's confidence, function, and lifestyle. Dr Chokshi enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, and reading. In her spare time, she enjoys doing fun activities with her two boys and husband.
Dr. Romero was raised in a small town in Cuba, but always had big dreams. Since a very young age, she found it in her nature to make others smile. She accomplished this through friendship, kindness, and her natural ability to form strong bonds with others. However, the most significant took place when she had the privilege of enrolling in a special needs school to help the other students. She learned sign language to better help them form relationships. This brought a smile to their faces. From that point on, she associated a smile with happiness. This led her to pursue dentistry. She found a dental career ideal so that she could form, improve, and maintain smiles for others while making a positive impact on their lives.
Dr. Romero graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2022 where she was invested into the Matthew Cryer Honor Society. Before studying and graduating as a dentist in the United States, she practiced dentistry in her home country Cuba as well as in Venezuela. She is fluent in Spanish and English. She knew from a young age that dentistry was her calling and strives to help patients get a healthier happier smile. Dr. Romero loves nature, the outdoors and hiking with her family. Most of her free time is spent with her son, her two sweet Australian shepherds and her husband.
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Dr. Laya Gholami is double board certified in Dental Implant Surgery and Periodontology. She is honored to be a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Gholami has an extensive experience in full mouth rehabilitation implant surgeries, advanced bone augmentations, sinus grafts and oral cosmetic surgeries.
Dr. Gholami received her certificate in Periodontics and Masters in Craniofacial Biology from Nova Southeastern University College of Dentistry, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She also earned a Post-Doctoral Fellowship Certificate in Advanced Periodontal Surgeries and Implantology from University of Florida College of Dentistry. She is actively engaged in practice, teaching and research in Implantology and Advanced Periodontics. Dr. Gholami has published and presented her research results in multiple conferences both nationally and internationally and has served as a reviewer for several journals in her professional society.
Dr. Gholami is member of American Academy of Periodontology and American Board of Periodontology. She has been honored to teach Periodontics and Implantology at University of Florida, University of Illinois, Chicago and currently at Nova Southeastern University to pursue her passion of educating and inspiring the young fresh mind of her students and residents. Dr. Gholami is committed to providing excellent patient care and life-long learning.
In spare time, Dr. Gholami enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, working out, watching comedy movies, swimming and jogging by the beach.
Dr. Ed Kosakoski is a long-time Florida resident and a retired Naval Officer. He was born and raised in Miami. He graduated from University of FL dental school in 1986. GO GATORS!!! He Joined Navy after graduating from dental school. In his early years He served as Navy Seal for 10 yrs and continued serving in Navy for 30 yrs. Dr. Kosakoski practiced as a general dentist while serving in Navy, one of his passions was doing challenging root canal treatments on patients who were suffering from severe toothache, so he decided to a post graduate program specializing in endodontics and graduated in 1997 from Bethesda dental School as a Root Canal treatment specialist (Endodontist). Dr. Kosakoski practiced in San Diego from 1998 to 2012. He moved to Stuart FL in 2012 and has been practicing endodontics in the treasure coast area for past 11 yrs. He travels between all four Riverwalk Dental Locations to perform root canal treatment on our patients. He sees patients on Saturdays by appointment. In his spare time, Dr. Kosakoski enjoys Boating, hiking, fishing, and live music with his wife Lucy.
Dr. Mirman’s mission in dentistry is to provide his patients the highest quality of dentistry in a safe, compassionate and welcoming environment. He was born and raised in South Florida. After earning his doctorate degree from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona, he practiced in Washington state before moving back to the sunshine state. Dr. Mirman loves to cook and play the accordion. He also enjoys traveling, swimming and CrossFit.
Dr. Hans Garcia is originally from Puerto Rico. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Tufts University in 1994 followed by 1 year of residency in hospital dentistry and oral surgery at the VA hospital in West Haven, CT. After practicing at his own private practice in Puerto Rico for 4 years, Dr. Garcia joined the US Army as a reserve officer where he gave his service for 20 years. Thereafter, he joined the US Department of Veterans Affairs as a lead dentist in the Atlanta, GA area by providing service to our nation's heroes.In 2019, Dr. Garcia moved to FL to enjoy sunshine and beautiful weather. During his free time, Dr. Garcia enjoys spending time with his dogs and playing golf with his friends.
Joseph Khawand, or “Dr. K” was born in Washington DC and grew up in the northern Virginia area. From his mid teens, he began shadowing his family dentist and appreciated how the profession allowed him to work with his hands, help patients, and allowed him a wide scope of practice.
After graduating George Mason University with a Bachelors in Biology, he completed an accelerated Masters of Biomedical Sciences at Barry University in Miami. Dr. Khawand also understands the value of research along side clinical acumen and did one year working at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland prior to beginning dental School. While in dental school at Howard University, Dr. Khawand developed a deep interest and passion for esthetic dentistry as well as various dental-alveolar oral surgery procedures. Dr. Khawand attended a one year General Practice Residency in Brooklyn’s Previously Lutheran (Currently NYU Langone) program. He advanced his training in emergency care, surgical procedures including 3rd molar impacted teeth and implants, Invisalign, cosmetics and comprehensive full scope general dentistry.
Furthermore, Dr. Khawand has completed advanced restorative continuing education courses at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute. There, he was trained in the diagnosis, and treatment of patients suffering from TMJ, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Airway disorders, and how to evaluate patients comprehensively. He has also completed several continuums and live patient modules at the renowned Implant Seminars program in Miami and the Dominican Republic. There, Dr. Khawand received education in implant placements, PRP/PRF phlebotomy training for various surgical procedures, bone grafting with membranes, soft tissue management, and complex extractions including wisdom teeth. These advanced continuing education programs have allowed Dr. Khawand to provide a wider scope of treatment to his patients with the latest in patient management care and functional and esthetically driven dentistry.
Outside of work, Dr. Khawand is very much into an active lifestyle. He enjoys weight training and martial arts and is an avid UFC fan. Other hobbies and past times include traveling, spending time with his wife, family, and friends and experiencing the newest restaurants and lounges.
I just started using this dental office and have nothing but positive things to say. Dr. Bidkar is fantastic and treats my entire family to include my three elementary school age boys. Everyone here is professional and knowledgeable. There was some minor cosmetic remodeling going on when I first went in but the place is clean and updated. I would recommend this dental office to anyone looking for a no frills or gimmicks dental office.
Michael Z - Jupiter, FL
I brought my active 3 yr old daughter for her first time visit to the Dentist. I was worried that she won't sit in one place and allow Dr. Chokshi to examine her. But little did I know, Dr. Chokshi made her feel completely at ease. She blew a balloon out of the rubber glove and made a smiley face with a sharpie. She allowed my daughter to sit on my lap during check-up and simply talk to her. Dr. Chokshi is extremely experienced with children and it shows.
Avni G - Newark, DE
Amazing, knowledgable staff and excellent customer service from Dr. Chokshi and Shawn. I highly recommend Riverwalk Dental Group. They put their patients first.
Gina B - Berkeley, CA
We have just moved to Jupiter permanently. Riverwalk Dental Group has made the change of Dentists very easy. I was able to get an initial appointment with in 10 days of my phone call. All of the Staff is friendly.
Mary D - Baltimore, MD
Just had major dental work and had a great experience. Margarita at the desk was friendly when I walked in and was really helpful. The Doctor took his time to answer all questions and was really patient with the work. Would definitely recommend to friends/family
Jake S. - Los Angeles, CA
I called my insurance to find a dentist, Riverwalk Dental Group was one of the office they recommended. I walk in today hoping to schedule an appointment. Surprisingly they offered to fit me in the same day. The staff were wonderful, very nice people. The office look very nice and clean. Thank you.
Felando B. - Port St. Lucie, FL
