Dr. Natalie Hirayama, DMD
Dentist
Hello there! My name is Dr. Natalie Hirayama, and I'm originally from Vancouver, B.C. Although I love Canada's bustling west coast, I made the move across the continent to a city I've always dreamed of living. Before I moved here, I graduated with my Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of British Columbia. Soon after, I completed my residency at the Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx and joined the Leaf Dental team.
Whether I'm hiking along the west coast or running trails in the east, I adore being outdoors, especially anywhere near the water.
I have a mouth full of dental work and sensitive teeth, and I'm always a bit terrified of cleanings and check ups. I had my first appointment at Leaf Dental today, and I saw Linda, Sherry and Dr. Rafiq - it was a fantastic experience, start to finish.
The space is calm and welcoming, and the team that worked on me was very understanding of my nerves, careful and gentle. Plus, completely effective. Stains on old dental work are gone, and they even replaced a lost composite filling within my appointment time.
It is a massive relief to have a new dental practice that I know will take such great care of me.
-Alison W.