Meet Our Expert Team

Dr. Hema Srinivasan's treatment philosophy primarily focuses on excellent oral health while also realizing the role dentists can play in enhancing individual beauty. She actively seeks to build mutual trust with her patients, and she has been complimented for the thoroughness of her care and the gentleness of her touch. She is a strong advocate of patient education and takes the time with patients to make them feel at complete ease with her treatment plan. In her free time, Dr. Hema is active in the San Diego community through various organizations. She enjoys hiking and traveling and tries to get in one national and one international trip every year.

Dr. Haris Lakisic is a board-eligible endodontist who received his training from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. A La Jolla native, Dr. Lakisic has been working with the practice for 12 years. He cites helping to relieve patient discomfort and improving their lives as two of his favorite aspects about being an endodontist. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, traveling, and fishing.

Dr. Suryadeep Mankatala received his Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis, before earning his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He is dedicated to demonstrating compassion and integrity while caring for his patients. Outside the office, Dr. Mankatala enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and exploring new cultures and experiences with his family.

I have been licensed for 30 years as a registered dental assistant. I enjoy getting to know the patients and helping and supporting them through their dental care while taking the time to make you feel relaxed and special. When finding me outside of work, I could be hanging out with my husband, my 2 young adult kids, 2 high schoolers, biking, hiking, painting, gardening, craftswomen, and repairing surfboards. I enjoy life…

Hello, my name is Yanet, and I have been in the dental field for over 10 years. I truly love what I do, working with people and helping create a smooth and welcoming experience for our patients. I am bilingual in English and Spanish which helps me communicate better with more of our patients. I was born and raised in beautiful San Diego, and outside of work, I’m a proud mom of 3 amazing girls. We love being outdoors-going for walks, spending time at the beach, and trying out new spots to eat.

I was born and raised in San Francisco and moved to sunny San Diego in 2020. I earned my associate degree in Allied Health Biology from San Diego City College and spent four years working as a nurse assistant in a nursing home. I recently made the transition into dentistry and am truly enjoying the experience. I'm now working toward furthering my education with the goal of becoming a dental hygienist. Outside of work, I enjoy going on walks, biking to the beach, and spending time with friends, family, and my cat Norman.