DR. NI VAN

Dr. Van graduated from Midwestern University-Illinois, where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master in Biomedical Sciences degrees. She was born in Denver, Colorado, but she now resides in Lemont. She met her husband Dr. Woo in dental school. They both found a passion to help patients attain better dental health and overall health associated with their dental needs. She enjoys doing general dentistry and has a particularly strong interest in cosmetic dentistry.

The bond and connection that Dr. Van gets to develop with each patient is truly rewarding, and she hopes to help all types of patients from every background. Dr. Van tries to make each dental appointment a positive one, and she strives to give each patient the best possible care. She loves being in a family type dental office and hopes to continue giving patients the great care they received from Dr. Whittingham.

In her free time, Dr. Van loves spending time with her family, painting, attending plays, enjoying the outdoors by biking, hiking, working out, nature watching, trying all types of foods, and golfing all with her husband. She is a plant enthusiast and has more than 20 plants at home. She also likes to give back to the community by volunteering her time to the underserved community around Illinois. In the past, Dr. Van and Dr. Woo were fortunate enough to go on mission trips to the Dominican Republic to provide free dental care for patients who have limited access to dental care. Dr. Van is excited to help patients get on the right track towards having a happier and healthier smile One of the quotes Dr. Van always tries to always remember,

 “Dentistry is our profession, but patients are our focus.”