Dr. Khalid Choudhary

I love being able to give patients their smiles and self-confidence back. I see a lot of patients with advanced periodontal disease or bone loss who have been wearing dentures or are embarrassed to smile. Some patients cannot chew or have pain upon chewing and their speech is affected. To be able to give patients the ability to chew, smile, and talk in a natural way is very rewarding.

Dr. Choudhary is a board-certified periodontist with Diplomate status in the American Board of Periodontology. After dental school, Dr. Choudhary completed a three year residency program at the prestigious Ivy League Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and New York Presbyterian hospital in New York City. During the residency, he also received a Masters of Science Degree in Periodontology from Columbia University.

Dr. Choudhary grew up in Falls Church, Virginia. After working in New York City and Los Angeles, he returned to be closer to his family. He currently resides in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife and practice partner, Dr. Joan Howanitz, two children, and their family mascot Lucky, the Wheaton Terrier. When not spending time with his family, Dr. Choudhary enjoys boxing, cross-fit training, traveling, listening to music, and working on cars.

Dr. Joan Howanitz

It is my goal as a periodontist to help people by providing top quality, personal periodontal care. I am proud to provide my patients with the best in dental technology, treatment options, and patient comfort. It is my pleasure to address all your periodontal questions and concerns.

Our entire team provides a professional, caring environment for our patients. We focus on providing our patients with an enjoyable, pleasant experience. From the moment they walk in the door, we strive to provide patients with excellent care and outstanding customer service. Each of our team members are highly trained and knowledgeable, and we are always happy to assist our patients in any way we can.

I was born in Syracuse, New York, and moved to Santa Monica, California, as a teenager. I returned to the East Coast and now reside in Bethesda with my husband and practice partner, Dr. Choudhary, our two children Isabella and Alexander, and our dog Lucky. My family is my top priority and passion in life. We love spending quality time together, whether volunteering at our children’s schools, traveling, or just relaxing at home.

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