Dr. Mahvash Khajavi-Harvey, DMD graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University in 1997. She currently serves as a part-time affiliate faculty at UW school of dentistry. She has been serving the Seattle area since.  With close to 25 years experience, she strives on providing the highest quality of care possible to all of her patients. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and performing general dentistry from basic restorations to cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics and root canals. Dr. Harvey tries to stay in tune with the latest technique and technology available in today’s dentistry. She is committed to quality and long-lasting care and values personal relationships she builds with her patients.

Here is Dr. Mahvash Khajavi-Harvey’s personal journey in life, as she tells her story:

‘Staying in Iran was not a choice, it was just a surrender.’ Mahvash Khajavi-Harvey on her refugee experience.

I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. In my first 16 years of life at home, I experienced the Islamic revolution of 1978 and 9 years of Iran/Iraq war which brought along countless days and nights of bombing and horrific nightmares. In addition, being a member of the Baha’i faith took away any legal rights an individual may have. Therefore, at the age of 16 I left my homeland for a better life. I escaped my country to Pakistan and got an asylum with the United Nation and came to the United States as a refugee in 1989.

I completed my undergraduate studies in northern California and dental school in Portland, Oregon. After graduation, I moved to Seattle in 1997 and was fortunate to take a job at SeaMar community health centers, gaining a tremendous and priceless humbling experience where I served the undeserved and low income patients and immigrants and farmworkers for the next 4 years, in addition, to meeting my husband, David Harvey MD.

Dr. David Harvey practices Family medicine next door to Urban Dental Group at Phinney primary care and wellness center.

Dave and I have 3 wonderful children, Zachary 19 (the soccer and ultimate frisbee player attending  Santa Clara university as a sophomore),  Parisa 16 (the volleyball player,  climate activist and social justice advocate) and Sheyda 9 years old ( the linguist with an old soul).

Besides enjoying spending time with my family,  I enjoy painting, hiking, traveling, Soccer, Tennis and music.

I feel very fortunate to have a group of amazing ladies as staff and providers. Not only they are all very kind, gentle and caring people, but also they are dedicated to the level of care that super exceeds the standard. At Urban Dental Group we are committed to “quality and personalized care, where all are welcome and respected”.

DR. MICHAEL AN, DDS.

Dr. An first came to Seattle to attend high school at The Northwest School. Afterwards he majored in Economics at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He then moved to New York City for dental school at NYU and graduated in 2018. In his free time, Dr. An enjoys the arts, especially going to the MoMa and the Met. He loves to work with his hands and believes there is a link between dentistry and art. Dr. An cares for his patients and the people around him.

DR. TEJA NERAL

Dr. Neral was born and raised in Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan for her undergraduate studies and graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Neral understands that the dental office can be a very intimidating place for many people and strives to achieve a comfortable and inviting environment for all her patients. She is a lifelong learner and enjoys taking continuing education courses and attending study groups to keep up with the always evolving field of dentistry so she can provide the utmost quality of care that her patients deserve.

When not thinking about teeth, Dr. Neral and her husband enjoy traveling, hiking, trying good local eats and exploring the vibrant culture and beauty of the Pacific Northwest.