Staff
Bethesda Family Dentistry Dental Staff – Bethesda, MD
All our staff professionals at Bethesda Family Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay informed about the latest trends in dentistry.
Deborah K. Tabb, D.D.S., P.C.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Deborah Tabb graduated in the upper 5% of her class, from the Medical College of Virginia in 1982, where she was honored to receive advanced awards for outstanding performance in endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. These prestigious awards validated her clinical talent, which she is recognized for today. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Southern Maryland Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Potomac Valley Dental Study Club.
Ivelisse Cuevas, D.D.S.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Ivelisse Cuevas has enjoyed the practice of dentistry for over 20 years.
She is committed to the health of her patients and believes firmly in maintaining their smiles in a caring, gentle and professional environment. Dr. Cuevas is recognized as one of the Washington area’s Top Dentists by Washington’s leading CONSUMER CHECKBOOK magazine.
Catherine Palandjian, D.D.S., R.D.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Catherine Palandjian maintains her practice at Bethesda Family Dentistry because she knows that her patients will be offered a range of comprehensive dental services with a focus on cosmetic, implant, and reconstructive dentistry.
Dr. Palandjian realizes just how important it is to link with a clinician who can address immediate dental concerns, perhaps a painful crisis, but also one who can help construct a future plan to continue your dental and oral health for years to come.
Julia Lipps-Joachim, D.D.S., R.D.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Julia Lipps-Joachim is a native Washingtonian and has been practicing dentistry for over 13 years. She comes from a family of dentists who have been serving the Washington D.C. community for over 75 years. Her core philosophy is that every patient has their own unique dental needs and concerns, and it is her top priority to make her patients feel comfortable in her care.
Christine K. Sullivan, D.D.S.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Christine Sullivan has been practicing in the Bethesda and Rockville area for over twenty five years. Dr. Sullivan received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota, with honors. Her passion is providing compassionate, comprehensive, excellent care to patients with respect and concern for their overall health. She has extensive background in restorative dentistry, including implant restorations, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures and partials.
Kiana Rostamiani, D.D.S.
General Dentistry
Dr. Kiana Rostamiani attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry where she achieved her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Rostamiani is a compassionate dentist dedicated to serving the Maryland community.
She is an established member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Maryland Dental Society. Dr. Rostamiani is internationally published and stays current with the latest research in dentistry.
Joseph Lee, D.D.S.
Endodontics
Dr. Joseph Lee completed his undergraduate studies at North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Chemistry. Dr Lee went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University, and then his Master of Science in Dentistry in Endodontics from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry. Dr. Lee gained his valuable experience where he practiced Dentistry with the United States Army for several years. He also has a deep commitment and dedication to the community, where he has treated patients on Medical/Dental Missions to Chile, Albania, and Amazon River in Brazil. We are thrilled to have Dr. Lee as a member of the staff at Bethesda Family Dentistry.
Sanaz Vahid, D.D.S.
Periodontics
Dr. Vahid is a highly trained periodontist. She received her doctorate of dental surgery from the University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dentistry. After she continued her training and received a degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh. Following this year she continued to pursue her passion in dentistry and completed her training in the specialty of Periodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Vahid to the dental staff of Bethesda Family Dentistry.
Matthew Gramkee, D.D.S., M.S.
Periodontics
Dr. Gramkee brings a diverse base of experience in general dentistry and periodontics to our Bethesda Family Dentistry staff. He is committed to excellence and patient satisfaction. After graduating dental school, he joined the U.S. Navy served as a Dental Officer for over 20 years before retiring at the rank of Captain. He served on the USS Constellation (CV-64) and overseas locations as a General Dentist for seven years.
