Component Presidents 2022
NEW YORK COUNTY Ioanna G. Mentzelopoulou
THIRD DISTRICT Gregory M. Vallecorsa
330 West 15th Street, Apt. 1D, New York, NY 10011
61 Outlook Drive S., Mechanicville NY 12118
BA, New York University, 1995. DDS, NYU College of Dentistry, 1999. GPR, Woodhull Medical Center, 2000. Pediatric residency, Interfaith Medical Center, 2002. Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, 2008. Pediatric practice, New York City, 2004.
BS, Siena College, 2007. DDS, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, 2013. GPR, St. Peter’s Hospital, 2014. Attending, St. Peter’s Hospital. General practice, Latham, 2015.
Fellow, International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Academy. Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Enjoys snowboarding and dance. Child: Theano.
SECOND DISTRICT Michael J. Donato Jr.
Member, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association. Enjoys working on cars including 1985 Saab Turbo. Spouse: Kathryn. Children: Sophia-Rose and expecting second child in March.
FOURTH DISTRICT Robert W. Berls 19 Stony Brook Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
199 Clark Avenue, Staten Island NY 10314 BS, Saint Peters College, 1985. DMD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1989. GPR, Staten Island University Hospital, 1990. Certificate in Orthodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1993. Section Chief, Orthodontics, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Attending, Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital. Orthodontic practice, Staten Island, 1993. Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics. Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists. Member, American Association of Orthodontics, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, Italian Dental Society, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity. Delegate, NYSDA House. Enjoys softball, golf, cooking, gardening and raising German Shepherds. Spouse: Elaine. Children: Nicolle, Michael III, Matthew.
BS, Yale University, 1996. DDS, Stony Brook University. GPR, Buffalo General Hospital, 2001. MS, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 2003. Certificate in Endodontics, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, 2003. Faculty, Dental Residency Program, Ellis Hospital. Endodontics practice, Schenectady and Clifton Park, 2003. Past President, Schenectady County Dental Society. Member, American Association of Endodontists. Enjoys playing and coaching lacrosse, golf, skiing and travel. Spouse: Lisa Berls, DDS. Children: Erin and Sarah.
FIFTH DISTRICT Pablo R. Elizondo 311 W. Thomas Street, Rome, NY 13440 BA, St. Lawrence University, 1996. DMD, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2009. GPR, Mohawk Valley Health System, 2010. General practice, Rome, 2010. Member, Oneida-Herkimer County Dental Society. Enjoys cooking, skiing, cycling and travel. Spouse: Kelly. Children: Sara and Julia.
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