Our Staff

Dr. Roger Nouneh

Dr. Roger Nouneh

 DMD. MS. MBA.

Professional Information

Dr. Nouneh obtained his dental degree from Boston University in 1997. He then continued to receive his specialty training in Periodontics at Georgia Health Science University, College of Dentistry in Augusta, Georgia. During his three years at MCG, Dr. Nouneh studied the attachment of bone cells to dental implant surfaces and obtained his Master’s Degree in Oral Biology. His published work can be found on the joionline.org website.

Dr. Nouneh is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is currently an active member of several national and international organizations including:

  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • Academy of Osseointegration
  • American Dental Association
  • Illinois Society of Periodontists
  • Midwest Society of Periodontology

Dr. Nouneh enjoys contributing part of his time to teaching and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry. He also serves on staff at Evanston Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem, working with the dental residents at the General Dental Residency program.

Positions Dr. Nouneh Served:

  • President, The Greater Evanston Association of Dentists, 2006-2016
  • President, Illinois Society of Periodontists, 2013-2014
  • Fellow and Secretary, The Odontographic Society of Chicago, 2016-current.
  • Clinical Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, school of Dentistry, 2008-current
  • Attending,Dental Clinic, Evanston Hospital, North Shore University Health System, 2006-current
Dr. Sasha Kupershmidt

Dr. Sasha Alexanian

DDS

Professional Information

Dr. Alexanian was raised in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. She received both her Bachelor of Science degree graduating with high honors and Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Upon graduation, she was the recipient of the Bisco Award for excellence in preventative and restorative care with an emphasis on esthetic dentistry.

Dr. Alexanian furthered her training in dental school through honors coursework in special needs and pediatric dentistry. She believes in listening to her patients’ needs and providing the highest quality of dental care in a comfortable environment. Her focus lies in education and prevention and is committed to individualized solutions for the needs of each of her patients.

Dr. Alexanian is an active member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry and Illinois State Dental Society. Dr. Alexanian speaks Russian and French fluently and lives in the Chicagoland suburbs with her fiancé. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, yoga, travelling and spending time with her family.

Dr. Marina Karnaukh

Dr. Marina Karnaukh

DMD

Professional Information

Dr. Marina Karnaukh (pronounced Kar-Now) received her dental degree from Nova Southeastern University at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Karnaukh then pursued post-graduate education and completed a program in Advanced Education of General Dentistry (AEGD) at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. She is an honors graduate with a BS in biology from the Ohio State University.

Dr. Karnaukh enjoys all facets of dentistry and is comfortable providing care to patients of all ages. Preventative care and continuing education is of utmost importance to Dr. Karnaukh. She enjoys connecting with patients and is committed to creating custom treatment plans to fit each patient’s unique needs and goals. Dr. Karnaukh is an active member of the American Dental Association and Chicago Dental Society.

When she isn’t restoring Chicago’s smiles, Dr. Karnaukh is enjoying traveling, yoga, concerts and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Kathryn Jensen

Dr. Kathryn Jensen

DMD

Professional Information

Dr. Kathryn Jensen was born and raised in Naperville, Illinois. She moved to Chicago and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Science. She continued her education at UIC to earn her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. During her time in dental school, she received the Dr. Walter E. Dundon award for clinical excellence and leadership.

Dr. Jensen’s main goal is providing patient centered care by listening and communicating effectively to achieve the best outcomes for each patient. She is a big believer of evidence based dentistry and continuing education to provide the highest quality care.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Jensen enjoys spending time with her fiancé and two cats. She enjoys going to White Sox games in the summer and cheering for the Green Bay Packers in the winter. She loves reading, working out, and trying out new restaurants with family and friends.

Dr. Julie Rhee

Dr. Julie Rhee

DDS

Professional Information

Dr. Julie Rhee received her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the oldest established dental school in the South. Prior to that, she attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with Honors. She chose a career in dentistry hoping to aspire and educate patients to become more aware of their oral health. Dr. Rhee’s skills ranges from preforming fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, removable prostheses, and Invisalign.

Dr. Julie Rhee received her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the oldest established dental school in the South. Prior to that, she attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with Honors. She chose a career in dentistry hoping to aspire and educate patients to become more aware of their oral health. Dr. Rhee’s skills ranges from preforming fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, removable prostheses, and Invisalign.

In her spare time, Dr. Rhee enjoys running, rock climbing, biking, camping, and spending time with family, friends, and her sweet cat named Sophie! Her compassion and empathy allows her to provide comfort and trust to her patients, while her attention to detail provides high quality dental work. Dr. Rhee is so excited to get to know her patients as she provides comprehensive dental care for the whole family!