Our Kyle Dentists

Dr. Joo Hee Park was born in South Korea and grew up in Georgia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Boston at Northeastern University. Dr. Park then received her DMD at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Park entered the dental field because she had a great relationship with her dentist growing up who encouraged her to become a dentist! Her favorite aspect of dentistry is seeing a positive shift in a person’s self-esteem and confidence as a result of her work.

Outside of the office, Dr. Park enjoys exploring the city, spending time with loved ones, and traveling.

Dr. Trang Huynh was born and raised in Houston, Texas and completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Neurobiology. With a growing interest in dentistry, she worked as a dental assistant for almost 5 years before moving to Dallas, Texas to receive her Doctor in Dental Surgery at Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry. She is excited to come back to her alma mater and call Austin home again.

Dr. Huynh is dedicated to providing quality healthcare and building long term relationships with her patients. Her passion for dentistry is driven by the impact it can make on a person’s confidence and life. Her drive to help others gave her opportunities to provide dental care for underserved populations in Nicaragua, Panama, and Jamaica. When Dr. Huynh isn’t practicing dentistry, she loves traveling, trying new restaurants, staying active outdoors when its not too hot, and exploring the city with her four legged son, Milo.

Dr. Patricia Ortiz was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She attended University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Cell Biology and graduated Magna Cun Laude. She continued her education at University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus where she graduated at the top of her class and obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.  

Dr. Ortiz furthered her education at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York where she completed a General Practice Residency. She then completed her post-doctoral training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Bronx Care Health System. 

Dr. Ortiz is very passionate and dedicated to Orthodontics. She is committed to provide the highest level of care tailored to the needs of each patient. She has great satisfaction helping her patients achieve better oral health and beautiful smiles. Dr. Ortiz is current with all the latest techniques and theories in the practice of orthodontics and strongly believes in attending continuing education courses. She is a Board-Certified orthodontist. She is an active member of the Southwestern Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists.
 

Dr. Ortiz enjoys working out, baking, traveling and spending quality time with friends and family. 

Dr. Jerry Chiu was born and raised in New Jersey, but is proud to call himself an Austinite. As a child, he dreaded going to the dentist, but the saving grace was the comfort and compassion he felt in the chair by his dental professional. Years later, as a practicing oral surgeon, Dr. Chiu continues to emphasize the importance of providing compassionate care, yet maintaining professionalism and delivering safe and outstanding surgical expertise. Dr. Chiu obtained his doctor of dental surgery degree at Columbia University, where he was involved in international mission trips to Cambodia. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the competitive Medstar Washington Hospital Center, serving as chief resident in the final year. His training also included working at esteemed affiliated hospitals, such as the John Hopkins Hospital, DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Children’s National Hospital, and the National Institute of Health.

Dr. Chiu practices the full scope of oral surgery with special emphasis on outpatient sedation and anesthesia, dentoalveolar surgery, implantology, oral pathology, and soft and hard tissue reconstruction.

Outside of work, Dr. Chiu is an avid tennis player, scuba diver, foodie, and cyclist. You can find him cruising along Lady Bird Lake or eating his way through Austin in his spare time. He is also the proud father of a French bulldog named Cooper. Dr. Chiu enjoys traveling internationally and has backpacked in over 18 countries with even more trips in mind.