Tammy

Office Manager & Insurance Coordinator

Tammy started in the dental industry in 1986 and has enjoyed working with Dr. Yu since 2006.

Tammy was born and raised in Indiana where she met her husband Jim in 2005. They relocated to the Tampa Bay area a year later and have been enjoying it ever since. All of Tammy and Jim’s children have 4 legs. Spanky and Buddy, who are both adorable pugs, have three feline siblings, Munchie, Lex, and Tiger. In her spare time Tammy enjoys boating, fishing, snorkeling, and making the handmade soap that you can find in our office. She started in the dental industry in 1986 and has enjoyed working with Dr. Yu since 2006.

Snow

Scheduling & Insurance Coordinator

Snow is working on traveling around the world to explore other countries, try new cuisines, and experience other cultures.

Snow was born and raised in St. Petersburg, FL. She is very passionate about the dental field and attended HCC to become an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. It really warms her heart to know she can connect with patients on any level whether she's assisting Dr. Yu, or up front on the phone. Snow is working on traveling around the world to explore other countries, try new cuisines, and experience other cultures.

Nicole

Patient Care Coordinator

Nicole spends most of her free time running after their toddler and being active outdoors to soak in all the beauty Florida has to offer.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Nicole moved to Florida in 2012 to enjoy the beach life! Shortly after relocating, she fell in love with St Pete’s charm where she now lives with her Fiancé and their son. She spends most of her free time running after their toddler, and being active outdoors to soak in all the beauty Florida has to offer! Nicole has always had a passion for helping others and her transition into the dental field has only expanded her love for patient care.

Janice

Registered Dental Hygienist

After growing up as the daughter of a dentist, Janice graduated valedictorian from St. Petersburg College’s Dental Hygiene program in 1996.

Janice was born and raised in Niagara Falls, Canada. She married her husband Lou in 1988 and the duo have been enjoying the St. Petersburg area since around the same time. After growing up as the daughter of a dentist, Janice graduated valedictorian from St. Petersburg College's Dental Hygiene program in 1996. She has been practicing hygiene and delighting patients in our office ever since.

Annesia

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Annesia has had an interest in teeth ever since she could remember so getting into the dental field just seemed natural for her.

Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Fl. Annesia is the oldest of three siblings. She has had an interest in teeth ever since she could remember so getting into the dental field just seemed natural for her. Annesia graduated from Ultimate Medical Academy in Clearwater from the Dental Assisting program in 2012 and is currently working on furthering her career. Annesia has a fun, yet down to earth personality and she thrives to succeed in everything she undertakes. When she isn't busy taking care of patients, Annesia enjoys sewing, shopping and spending time with her family.

Cathy Sue

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Cathy Sue is personable and makes sure our patients feel comfortable enough to refer and come back.

Cathy Sue is one of the friendly faces that you will find in the back office. As you speak to her you will immediately see that she enjoys patient interaction. Having worked in the dental field as a certified dental assistant since 1978, Cathy Sue is the person responsible for making you feel comfortable in the dental chair, answering your questions and putting your mind at ease that you have come to the right office for your dental treatment. She is personable and makes sure our patients feel comfortable enough to refer and come back. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Cathy Sue is married to John, has one son, a cat, and dog. Family fun includes gardening and spending time on their boat fishing. She is a great asset to our team.

Luca

Office Mascot / Therapy Dog

Luca is a Rescue dog from South Korea. He is a Coton de tulear breed and he is hypoallergenic. Luca learned to cuddle with our patients during dental services since he was 3 months old. You can count on Luca to make your dental visit extra special.

Luca is a Rescue dog from South Korea. He is a Coton de tulear breed and he is hypoallergenic. Luca learned to cuddle with our patients during dental services since he was 3 months old. You can count on Luca to make your dental visit extra special.

Carol

Front desk patient care coordinator

Born and raised in Michigan, moved to Florida in 1985. Proud single Christian mom to two very talented ice hockey players. In the medical field for 30 years.

Born and raised in Michigan, moved to Florida in 1985. Proud single Christian mom to two very talented ice hockey players. In the medical field for 30 years. Passionate about patient care, hockey, travel, dogs, photography, nature, animals, singing, dancing, baking, cooking, hiking, friends, makeup, reading, smiling, making people laugh, and research. She has been practicing alternative medicine for 28 years.

Lisa

Born and raised in Florida, daughter of an amazing woman Janet. She graduated high school in 2010 alongside with her high school sweetheart, now fiance, Kevin.

Born and raised in Florida, daughter of an amazing woman Janet. She graduated high school in 2010 alongside with her high school sweetheart, now fiance, Kevin. Passionate about all art mediums, mostly beeswax painting. Lisa's everyday goal is just to spread love and understanding. Having a speed impediment has made her extraordinarily aware and sympathetic to others' feelings and struggles. If she can brighten at least one patient's day, she will gladly do so.

Kym

Office supervisor and patient care coordinator

Born and raised in Florida, she has been with the oral surgery practice for almost 16 years.

Born and raised in Florida, she has been with the oral surgery practice for almost 16 years. Kym has been married for over seven years with three girls that she loves tremendously. She enjoys doing stuff with her Family.

Ashley

Surgical Assistant and Hospital Care Coordinator

Ashley is 36 years old, born and raised in Florida. She has been with Dr. Chuong as his Medical Assistant for 18 years right out of high school.

Ashley is 36 years old, born and raised in Florida. She has been with Dr. Chuong as his Medical Assistant for 18 years right out of high school. I live with Family. My hobbies include walking, reading, and everything girly. Dr. Robert Yu just forward me the information for Dr. Chuong's staff.