BAYWOOD FAMILY DENTAL - Key Persons
Dr. Metwally was born in Egypt and moved to the US when he was 7. Growing up, his family moved around from South Carolina, to Georgia, and finally settling down in Albemarle, NC. He attended undergrad in UNC-Wilmington where he graduated with a BS in Biology and attended the University of Pittsburgh for dental school. He volunteered in Missions of Mercy and at various under-served clinics during dental school.
He enjoys dentistry and has wanted to become a dentist since high school. He is committed to furthering his education in dentistry to stay up to date with the latest clinical advancements. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, sports, and fishing.
Job Titles:
- Dentist and Artist
- General Dentist
Hello! I'm Dr. Priyanka Panthula, a dedicated dentist and artist. I take immense joy in crafting beautiful smiles and meaningful art. Dentistry is my calling, and I am committed to ensuring top-notch oral health for my patients, one smile at a time. I prioritize personalized care, genuine connections, and find inspiration for my art in everyday moments. Join me in this transformative journey of creating smiles and art that touches the heart.
Dr. Mester was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John's University in New York, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship by the United State Army to attend dental school and he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine in 2004. He received several prestigious awards upon graduation including the Outstanding General Practitioner Award, and Divisional excellence in Oral Radiology Awards.
In June of 2004, Dr. Mester went on Active Duty in the U. S. Army to serve his country. As the Chief of Operations for the 257th Medical Company (Dental Services), Captain Mester has deployed in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort and in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His ribbons include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal.
Since 2005 as a General Dentist, Dr. Mester has practiced dentistry and served more than fifty thousand patients at all three of his office locations in the Fayetteville area. From various crowns, bridges, molar root canals, as well as dental implants and wisdom teeth extractions, Dr. Mester enjoys improving his surgery skills and maintaining every patient's total oral health. He is dedicated in continuously practicing dentistry, improving his knowledge and mastery of the latest dental technologies and providing a wide range of dental services to our community.
Dr. Mester and his wife Jing, make their home in Fayetteville, NC with their two children. During his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, building repairs and renovations as well as personal aviation.