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West U Pediatric Dentistry is a boutique practice set up to provide quality care in a calm, nurturing environment. Our goal is to build lifelong relationships with patients and their families. You can expect only the best, individualized care from the West U Pediatric Dentistry team.
Dr. Piya Gandhi has been practicing dentistry since 2009 and completed her pediatric specialty training at the University of Texas in Houston. Her practice is inspired by her role as a mother to her two daughters, Cyrah and Ayana.
Dr. Tiffany Poole is a born and raised Texas native. She’s always had a passion for science and health. Even now, she is constantly learning and soaking up every bit of knowledge to better serve her chiropractic community. Dr. Tiffany’s curiosity about the human body led her to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neurobiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She continued her education at Texas Chiropractic College, where she received a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree.
Jean Hawney is a pediatric bilingual speech language pathologist with over 11 years of experience working with infants, children and adults with swallowing and communication impairments. Jean graduated with her master’s degree from CUNY Queens College in Jamaica, N.Y. and has her advanced degree in Bilingual Speech Language Pathology from
Columbia University. Prior to completing her master’s degree, Jean was a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru and worked with families to promote health and environmental initiatives. She is fluent in Spanish.
4130 BELLAIRE BLVD, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77025
(832)767-2227
INFO@WESTUPEDIATRICDENTISTRY.COM
4130 BELLAIRE BLVD, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77025
(832)767-2227
INFO@WESTUPEDIATRICDENTISTRY.COM
Dr. Piya Gandhi has been practicing dentistry since 2009 and completed her pediatric specialty training at the University of Texas in Houston. Her practice is inspired by her role as a mother to her two daughters, Cyrah and Ayana.
Dr. Gandhi emphasizes the critical role of breathing and airway function in oral health. Her practice offers a range of services from routine checkups and dental cleanings to advanced screenings for airway and functional oral disorders.
Beyond her residency, Dr. Gandhi has pursued extensive training in airway development, and the diagnosis and treatment of tethered oral tissues. She routinely screens her patients for airway disorders and oral restrictions that may impact growth, development, and healthy sleep.
Beyond her residency, Dr. Gandhi has pursued extensive training in airway development, and the diagnosis and treatment of tethered oral tissues. She routinely screens her patients for airway disorders and oral restrictions that may impact growth, development, and healthy sleep.
Passionate about education, Dr. Gandhi shares her expertise with fellow practitioners. When not seeing patients, she collaborates with local professionals and lectures nationally to raise awareness and improve training in airway disorders and tongue ties.
Understanding the importance of parental involvement in children’s healthcare decisions, Dr. Gandhi encourages parents to actively participate in their child’s oral healthcare appointments.
In her leisure time, Dr. Gandhi enjoys traveling with her daughters, practicing yoga and pilates, and exploring new culinary delights through cooking.
Professional Affiliations:
Texas Children’s Hospital
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
International Association of Tongue Tie Professionals
Affiliate of the Breathe Institute
TOTS Trained
Faculty of the American Laser Study Club
With her gentle and compassionate manner, Dr. Kate has been practicing pediatric dentistry since 2013. Sensitive to the individual needs of patients, she provides a calm and comforting environment for children and their families to help make their dental experience a positive and enjoyable one.
Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Kate completed the General Practice Residency and Pediatric Dentistry Residency Programs at Staten Island University Hospital. After practicing in Manhattan for several years, she traded the snow for palm trees and made the move to Texas.
Dr. Kate practices an active and healthy lifestyle and enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis, visiting museums, and traveling. Following in her strong belief to help others and volunteer, she has joined healthcare missions in Colombia, Guatemala, Cambodia, and Nepal and is always excited to plan for another.
Dr. Kate is happy to call Houston home and loves being part of its community!
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Houston Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Tiffany Poole is a born and raised Texas native. She’s always had a passion for science and health. Even now, she is constantly learning and soaking up every bit of knowledge to better serve her chiropractic community. Dr. Tiffany’s curiosity about the human body led her to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Neurobiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She continued her education at Texas Chiropractic College, where she received a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree.
Dr. Tiffany went on to complete specialty postgraduate training in pediatrics by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) by the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association (ICPA). She is Webster Technique Certified and holds additional certificate training in acupuncture.
Dr. Tiffany currently has a pregnancy and pediatric practice in Katy, Tx and resides in Cypress with her incredible husband and 3 goofy kids. In her spare time, she loves to spend time at home with her family, cook up new recipes, travel, and read.
Professional Affiliations:
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Jean Hawney is a pediatric bilingual speech language pathologist with over 11 years of experience working with infants, children and adults with swallowing and communication impairments. Jean graduated with her master’s degree from CUNY Queens College in Jamaica, N.Y. and has her advanced degree in Bilingual Speech Language Pathology from Columbia University. Prior to completing her master’s degree, Jean was a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru and worked with families to promote health and environmental initiatives. She is fluent in Spanish.
As a speech language pathologist, Jean has worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan. She primarily focuses on supporting parents of breastfed and bottle fed infants, as well as infants and toddlers who have difficulty transitioning to solids and/or those with dysphagia. Jean also works closely with medically fragile infants and children who have tracheostomy tubes and weaning off feeding tubes.
Jean splits her time between private patients, working at a pediatric hospital in Houston and spending time with her husband and two children.
Jean holds the following certifications:
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Level 1
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Jean has completed trainings with a focus on:
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS)
Breastfeeding
SOS Approach to feeding
SOFFI Method ™
Passy Muir Valve
Tracheostomy and Ventilator dependent patients
Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies
Leah Whitley is the creator and owner of SOS Lactation, LLC. She is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant who has acted in many capacities including: Writing breastfeeding curriculum, facilitating support groups, supporting a milk bank, private consultations, as well as teaching private and group classes. Leah discovered her passion for breastfeeding after the birth of her eldest daughter.
With nearly a decade of experience, Leah has taught classes and facilitated consultations with thousands of new Houston parents and babies at several hospitals and clinics in Houston. Ultimately, her goal is to facilitate happy, healthy babies while simultaneously providing the tools and support new moms need to be successful and reach their breastfeeding goals.
Holly Probst is a pediatric speech language pathologist specializing in orofacial myology. She was born and raised in the greater Houston area. She graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2016 with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Prior to that, she attended the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
Holly has worked with children of all ages in daycares, schools, in the home, but mostly in outpatient and private clinics throughout the southwest Houston area. She found her love for speech sound disorders after completing extensive coursework with Dr. Edythe Strand for childhood apraxia of speech. However, it wasn’t until her daughter was born and diagnosed with a tongue tie, lip tie, and orofacial myofunctional disorder that she began her journey towards becoming a specialist. She has since found the missing link that has enabled her to efficiently and effectively treat her patients with speech sound disorders and more.