Dr. Xue Shirley Zhao
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Shirley is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a graduate of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, while serving as Chief Resident during her final year of residency.
Prior to coming to the Northwest, Dr. Shirley spent the past three years providing dental care to the children of Hawaii, on Maui, Kauai, and The Big Island. She is honored to be in a profession where she gets to connect with her patients and build meaningful relationships.
Dr. Shirley was raised to be bilingual, fluent in Mandarin (Chinese) and English. She is so excited to call the Northwest her home! And looks forward to connecting with our community in fun and creative ways. Outside of the office, she likes to travel and hike.
Despite being serious about fighting cavities, she looks forward to making every child’s dental experience positive and enjoyable.
Dr. Dusayant Patel
Dr. Patel was born and raised in Houston, TX, and attended The University of Texas in Austin, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences focusing on Early Childhood Development. He then obtained a Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences at Boston University School of Medicine before earning his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA, while graduating at the top of his class with Magna Cum Laude Honors. After practicing as a General Dentist in Texas, Dr. Patel relocated to pursue advanced education in Pediatric Dentistry. While serving as Chief Resident, he completed his training at Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, OR. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Patel enjoys living an active lifestyle while exploring the natural beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. He is an avid sports fan, and his love for the arts extends to everything from visiting new exhibits and art galleries to seeing live music. He is a loving and involved family member, a loyal friend, and a dedicated pediatric dentist to the patients who brighten his life each and every day.
Dr. Michelle Chung
Dr. Michelle is a board certified pediatric dentist who is originally from the east coast, but spent the last ten years practicing in Hawaii. She is very pleased to join the team at Harmony Pediatric Dentistry.
After graduating from Dartmouth College, she earned her dental degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed a residency in pediatric dentistry at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. During her residency, she was awarded the Pugh Award from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry for scoring in the top 3% of the qualifying exam.
In Hawaii, Dr. Michelle worked initially with the underserved kids of Maui at a community clinic and then for many years afterwards with one of the largest group private practices in Hawaii. She was on the medical staff of two hospitals, Maui Memorial Medical Center and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, where she provided dental care on call in the emergency department and under general anesthesia in the operating room. Dr. Michelle is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based, and comfortable care to kids. She hopes that going to the dentist can be a fun and informative event for both children and their parents. Outside of work, Dr. Michelle enjoys reading, binge watching legal/police dramas like Bosch and Fargo, and making handmade jewelry. If you see her in the office, you might notice her big white astronaut helmet. She wears this instead of a mask so everyone can see her smile!