Drs. Batz & Weiner

Doctors Dr. Richard A. Batz Dr. Richard Batz is both a dentist and a pharmacist. He graduated from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, with High Honors, and practiced hospital pharmacy for 15 years. He is also a graduate of the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, where he received the Senior Thesis Award. Dr. Batz has experience in working with physicians in oncology, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, and shock trauma. His knowledge of pharmacology, and drug interactions is very valuable with the increase in aging patients with multiple medications. Our multispecialty practice model is similar to a hospital setting. Dr Batz believes this gives our patients optimal care.
Dr. Mitchell E. Weiner Dr. Mitchell E. Weiner is a general dentist who earned a Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry. Dr. Weiner also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg University where he was president of the biology honor society. Dr. Weiner has advanced training from a residency program that he completed from the V.A. Medical Center, University of Louisville, Norton’s Children’s Hospital, in Louisville, Kentucky. He received post doctorate training in all the dental specialties with rotations in oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic implants, laser surgery, oral pathology, periodontal surgery, general practice dentistry, TMJ, and anesthesia and intravenous sedation. Dr. Weiner currently holds dental licenses for the state of Maryland, South Carolina, as well as the District of Columbia. He was on staff at Prince George’s Hospital Center for almost 20 years and is a volunteer at a clinic in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Weiner’s advanced training in many areas of dentistry, as well as his years of experience as a general dentist, is and will continue to be an important facet to this practice.
Dr. Vaqar Choudry Dr. Vaqar Choudy received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Multa, Pakistan in 1991. He has also received a certificate of Qualification Dentistry from the University of Western Ontario, London Ontario, Canada in 2001. Dr. Choudry has done an internship in Oral Surgery at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, in February 2003.
Dr. Jeff Brain Doctor Brain was born in Quantico, VA and raised in Lima, Peru, where he grew up. He speaks fluent Spanish. He graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1991 with a DDS degree and received The Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievment in Peridontics. After getting an officer commission in the U.S. Naval Dental Corp, he attended a one year General Practice Residency and worked as a general dentist for 4 years. He graduated from a 3 year residency in Periodontics at Bethesda Naval Post Graduate School in 1999 and obtained Diplomate status by the American Board of Periodontology in 2000. He voluntarily separated from the Navy in 2002 and lives in Bethesda, MD.
Dr. Cynthia R. Burns Dr. Cynthia Renee Burns earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan's School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She supplemented her education with a two-year general Practice residency with emphasis in Oral Surgery, Pediatric, Anesthesia, Oncology and Emergency Medicine at the Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Burns has taught at the University of Detroit/Mercy, School of Dentistry as a pre-clinical instructor, and she served as an Assistant Clinical instructor at Case Western Reserve University's Dental School. She currently holds a Maryland State dental license and continues to provide comprehensive dental care to all with special emphasis on preschool age children.
Dr. Albert Conley Dr. Albert Conley did his undergraduate studies at Howard University. He graduated from Howard Dental University in 1982. He did a general practice residency at Providence Hospital in Baltimore. He then completed a 2 year anesthesia residency at the Providence Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Conley is a Diplomat of the American Dentist Society of Anesthesia and a Diplomat of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesia. He is also on the commission that inspects and licenses Maryland general anesthesia offices and practices administration of general anesthesia and sedation. Dr. Conley has over 20 years experience in anesthesia and general dentistry.
Dr. Fariba Danesh Dr. Fariba Danesh earned a nursing degree as well as a degree of doctor of dental surgery. She earned her doctor of dental surgery from Case Western Reserve University, School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned a clinical scholarship and an award for clinical excellence. She holds a Maryland state dental license. Dr. Danesh's nursing experience and her degree in dentistry are a wonderful combination in the dental field.
Dr. Jonathan Dukes Dr. Jonathan Dukes obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University, College of Dentistry in 1999, with honors. In the following year he did his Oral Surgery Residency/General Practice Residency at D.C. General Hospital. He has been with Drs. Batz &Weiner since the summer of 2000.
Dr. Francis Hunte Dr. Francis Hunte attended Howard University where she completed the Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Dental Surgery accelerated program, graduating with honors. Dr. Hunte later completed the Brigham and Women's Harvard-Wide General Practice Residency program in Boston, MA. She later was accepted into the May graduate School of Medicine where she completed a four-year residency in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
Dr. Ronnie Jones Dr. Ronnie Jones is a retired United States Army Periodontist with a Doctor in Dental Surgery and a Bachelor of Dental Sciences Degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. Dr. Jones received his Post-Doctorate in Periodontics from the U.S. Army, Fort College of Georgia. He was Chief of the Department of Periodontics in U.S. Army at Epes Dental Clinic, Fort Meade, MD.
Dr. Sharon Kavandi Dr. Sharon Kavandi is a general dentist with over eleven years experience. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from George Washington University. She continued to receive a Master of Microbiology Studies before entering Georgetown University Dental School. Dr. Kavandi graduated at the top of her class in May, 1990 with a degree in Doctor of Dental.
Dr. Asha Narendra Dr. Narendra is a graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She also has a B.D.S. from Bangalore University, India. Dr. Narendra received guidance from her dentist, which helped her make the decision to pursue a career in dentistry. During school in India, she was involved in a research program about tobacco and its oral health effects. After school in India, she taught at the dental school, which she enjoyed. Dr. Narendra is excited about starting her career, and is very excited about meeting new patients. When Dr. Narendra is not working, she loves to spend time with her family and enjoys the great outdoors, biking, hiking, and nature.
Dr. Sivakumar Sreenivasan Dr. Sivakumar Sreenivasan (Dr. Sreeni for short) received his dental degree and masters in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from India. He immigrated to the United States in 1990. Since then, he has graduated from Boston University, School of Dentistry, completed a Dental Anesthesiology residency from the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and finally a residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey.
Dr. Sint Wai Wai Dr. Sint Wai Wai is a general dentist and graduated from Temple University School Dentistry, Pennsylvania. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Physical Chemistry from Rangoon University.
Dr. Adam Barbag Dr. Adam Barbag obtained His Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in chemistry from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Barbag earned His Doctorate of Medical Dentistry, DMD from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Following dental school, He entered a General Practice Residency at the Washington, DC Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center. He has taken additional courses in implant dentistry and oral pathology. He enjoys playing hockey, training for running marathons, and is an avid reader and movie watcher.
Dr Ali Eghtesadi Dr. Ali Eghtesadi is an Endodontist specializing in root canals and endodontic microsurgery. He attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) as an undergraduate student earning a B.S. in biology with honors. He then went on to attend the University of Maryland Dental School on a full academic scholarship, which he earned for being in the top 5% of his entering dental class. After graduation from dental school, Dr. Eghtesdai was accepted for General Practice at the prestigious Harvard University School of Dental Medicine. After the completion of his general residency, Dr. Eghtesadi went on to pursue a specialty in Endodontics at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Eghtesadi is greatly concerned with patient care and explaining treatment procedures to his patient’s in detail. Making his patient’s comfortable and reducing their anxiety is of great importance to him. Dr. Eghtesadi enjoys reading, mountain biking, and playing basketball.