Meet the Doctors

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Laudan Izadi, DDS

Dr. Laudan Izadi grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended the University of Maryland at College Park where she earned a Bachelor of Science in biology. After her undergraduate education, she obtained her dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Izadi has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Dental School teaching restorative dentistry to first-year dental students, as well as working in private practice. 

Dr. Izadi is dedicated to taking continuing education courses in order to provide her patients with the best care. She embraces new technology and strives to provide her patients with the highest quality and most comfortable dental care. She is passionate about helping her patients look and feel their best.

In free time, Dr. Izadi enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with family and friends.

Edward Kim, DDS

Dr. Edward Kim attended the College of William and Mary and went on to earn a master’s in biology at Texas A&M University and a dental degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Kim is a very skilled dentist with almost 20 years of dental experience and he has taken a significant amount of continuing education to stay on the cutting edge of dentistry. As a graduate of the prestigious Dawson Academy, he is able to provide comprehensive dental care to his patients.

Dr. Kim loves to get to know his patients and most importantly, he believes in treating them as he would his own family.

Dr. Kim grew up in Northern Virginia where he currently resides with his wife and child. He loves to play with his son and enjoys outdoor activities like fishing.

Samuel Lee, DDS

Dr. Samuel Lee grew up in Baltimore before graduating from the George Washington University with a major in biology and a minor in psychology. He worked as a dental assistant after undergrad where he fell in love with the field and went on to pursue his passion for dentistry. Dr. Lee earned his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2008 and returned to Washington, DC to practice.

Dr. Lee joined the West End Dental team in 2022. He is passionate about providing high-level conservative dentistry with compassion. He strives to put patients at ease with his gentle bedside manner and humor.

When he is not in the office, Dr. Lee enjoys cooking, drawing, gardening, and exploring the city.