ABOUT
With safety being a corner stone of our mission, we take pride intimately getting to know each of our patients.
We understand that you feel the same way about choosing your providers.
Here is some information about each of our doctors to help put your mind at ease, knowing that you’ll be treated by one of the best anesthesiologist in the industry.
MEET YOUR DOCTORS
Dr. Andrew Elmasri
Dr. Elmasri is proud to be providing in Southern California, where he was born and raised.
He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. After realizing his calling, he attended Loma Linda University Dental School and graduated with honors in Anesthesia and Implantology. His passion for anesthesia was realized, and he attended and completed his postdoctoral training in Dental Anesthesia at Loma Linda University. He has been practicing in Southern California ever since.
Dr. Elmasri is dual-board certified and is proud member of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and International Anesthesia Research Society.
Outside of work, Dr. Elmasri enjoys spending time with his amazing wife and kids. He is also active in his local parish and his community. When he has free time, he also enjoys sports!
Dr. Charles Lee
Dr. Lee is excited to be serving Southern California, where he was also born and raised.
UNDERGRAD
He found his calling in the dental field where he attended and graduated from dental school at Loma Linda University. Afterwards, he went on to serve in the US Army and was deployed in the Middle East. During his Expert Medical Field Training, his passion for anesthesia was realized. Following his honorable discharge from active duty, he attended and completed his postdoctoral anesthesia training at NYU. Following his training, he moved cross country back home to serve his community.
Dr. Lee is a proud and active member of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife and kids, who are the best part of his life. Dr. Lee stays physically active and is an active part of the community, as well.
Dr. Albert Kang
Dr. Kang was born in South Korea and is happy to call Southern California his home where he proudly serves.
He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Social Behavior with minors in Education and Business Management. His calling and passion led him to Loma Linda University, where he graduated from dental school and continued to study and excel in his postdoctoral training in anesthesia. Following his training, Dr. Kang moved and practiced in Texas for a few years before returning to California to serve his community.
Dr. Kang is an active member of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
When he’s not taking care of patients, Dr. Kang is enjoying time with his wife and kids.
Dr. Ji Yoon Choi
Dr. Choi was born and raised in South Korea and is happy to call Southern California home.
Dr. Choi graduated from a 7-year joint BA-DDS program of New York University. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated Cum Laude. After completing dental school at NYU, she practiced for 1 year as a general dentist and then completed a GPR at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. It was in her GPR that she found her passion for dental anesthesiology. She continued her training at Wyckoff, where she learned and excelled in the field of anesthesiology.
Dr. Choi is an active member of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
Moving to Southern California with her family is a dream come true. She is proud to call Southern California her home and serve her community.
Dr. Vy Le
Dr. Le was born and raised in Vietnam. She moved to California to attend high school and has considered California her home ever since.
Dr. Le attended San Diego State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry. She spent some time working in the pharmaceutical industry before realizing her calling in the healthcare field. She attended dental school at the University of California, San Francisco and graduated as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Society Kramer Award. She realized her love for anesthesia and attended Stony Brook University for her postgraduate training in anesthesia.
Dr. Le is honored to serve the Southern California areas. When not in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. She is also interested in art, culture and
traveling.
Dr. Drew Alan Preston
Dr. Preston is proud to call California his home and serve his community!
Dr. Preston graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry. Following dental school, he worked several years as a General Dentist in Southern California. Early in his dental career, he was involved in the initial development of an Oral Health Department at a Santa Barbara American Indian community health clinic where he served as Dental Director. After 7 years of practicing as a General Dentist, Dr. Preston attended a three-year specialty training program in Dental Anesthesiology at Jacobi Medical Center in New York City where he served as Chief Resident.
His priority as a Dentist Anesthesiologist is to provide safe and caring anesthesia to phobic, pediatric, and special needs patients. He has also served as President-Elect and President of the Society of American Indian Dentists.
Outside of the office Dr. Preston enjoys traveling internationally and exploring other cultures. He also has a great interest in art, architecture, interior design, film, music, and running.
OUR STAFF
One of the most important things we do are the interaction we have with our doctors’ offices and our patients.
We strive to provide you with a positive experience every step along the way. This wouldn’t be possible with out the help of the the entire ELITE Staff. From introductory phone call to any post operative questions, we will be there to help you through it all.
OUR SERVICES
Our anesthesiologists are well trained to provide the full spectrum of sedation and anesthesia services. However, the type of anesthetic technique will depend on various factors such as the patient’s health history and treatment services being provided.
We will work with you to tailor the safest and most effective anesthetic plan for each individual patient.