Dr. Mark Fixari's Dental Team in Columbus, OH
Mark and Shayne Fixari founded Fixari Family Dental in the fall of 1987 with a vision to change the perception of a typical dental office. This compassionate approach brings many of their patients from far away.
Dr. Mark's passion for the artistic aspect of life-changing cosmetic dentistry is fueled by unending energy for continuing education.
Dr. Shayne loves to give our young and old patients special attention in a very caring, empathetic environment.
Having seven children of their own, they have created an atmosphere children and adults have come to really appreciate.
Drs. Fixari now spend a significant amount of time writing, speaking and educating other dentists and dental offices on creating an exceptional, patient-centered experience.
We invite you to enjoy a unique experience (with no obligation): to tour our beautiful facility, meet our wonderful doctors, ask questions, and receive a no-charge consultation and oral cancer examination. Please call our office at 614-866-7445.
Our doctors are all members of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Columbus Dental Society and Central Ohio Study Club. Dr. Mark Fixari is a member of the Board of Directors of the Columbus Dental Society.
Dr. Rhonda Steigerwald began her association with the Fixari's in 1996 as a member of the staff, now as one of the owners of Fixari Family Dental, she approaches the end of her second decade in dentistry.
Her experience started in high school as a dental assistant, then more than ten years as a hygienist and finally as an exceptionally skilled, caring, compassionate doctor.
Her special touch has created a truly loyal patient following. We invite anyone looking for an exceptional dentist to meet with our "Dr. Rhonda". It will be obvious how she develops such wonderful relationships. (No charge for an initial consultation.)
Dr. Robert Bang has been a member of Fixari Family Dental for several years now. He is an alumnus of The Ohio State University for both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees, and spent an additional year there in an Oral Surgery Fellowship after graduating from dental school. Dr. Bang is a member of the prestigious Central Ohio Study Club, which meets regularly to enrich the education and training of a select group of local dentists. This unique opportunity provides him with over three times the amount of continuing education requirements needed by dentists to maintain licensure in Ohio. Dr. Bang performs all aspects of general dentistry, including cosmetic crowns and veneers, dentures, routine fillings, and pain relief through comfortable root canal therappy and extractions. Dr. Bang loves to create beautiful smiles and to bring his patients into optimal oral health.
Hamid Namazi, DDS, PhD is our "Persian Buckeye". Dr. Namazi has made Columbus his home for over 25 years. Twelve years of it in pursuit of education at The Ohio State University (Go Bucks!), he will remain a student at heart. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Doctorate of Dentistry, and PhD all at OSU. He also has earned a Certificate in Hospital Dentistry as well as winning a Fellowship in Dental Research from the VA Medical Center in Dayton. He has won awards, held faculty positions in both research and teaching at OSU, and has published several articles and abstracts in referred journals such as Brain Research, Implant Dentistry, and the Journal of Dental Research. Yet, his passion remains taking care of people. He has served at Fixari Family Dental for nearly ten years and performs all aspects of General Dentistry.
Dr. Jensen graduated from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in 1989 and completed post-graduated residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He then became Associate Director of the Hospital's Dental Services and a member of the Medical & Teaching Staff. He developed proficiency in oral surgery and I.V sedation during his years of training & practice at Miami Valley Hospital. He now provides a surgery & sedation service for private dental offices in the Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati areas on a full-time basis.
Dr. Hollis is a native of Alabama. She is an alumni of Tennessee State University where she was a member of the Women's basketball team for four years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biology. Upon completing her matriculation at TSU, she was accepted in to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where she received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree. While at Louisville, she received Dean's List honors as well as served as President of the Student National Dental Association and as a member of the admissions committee. She was also very active in several community service projects around the Louisville area. She now resides in Columbus with her husband Kevin who is pursuing his Doctorate of Medicine at The Ohio State University. Dr. Hollis is passionate about educating the community on the importance of good oral health. She takes pride in providing a positive dental experience for all of her patients.
Dr. Gerda Gatmaitan was born and raised in the Phillippines. She practiced dentistry in Manila, Phillippines for a few years before emigrating to the U.S. with her husband, Enrique. Dr. Gerda has had a dental license to practice in California since 2008, and took the two-year General Practice Residency program at The Ohio State University, in which she was the Chief Resident in her second year. Dr Gerda finished the General Practice Residency program in June, 2010, and obtained her Ohio Dental license shortly thereafter.
Dr. Gerda's passion is helping and making people feel at ease when they see her for treatment. It is a priority for her to make sure her patients are comfortable during their dental visits. She love's making patients happy through her dental work.