Whether you are young or young-at-heart, one of Dr. Yelizar’s goals is to allow his patients grow into themselves while looking at life with the confidence of a stunning, new smile. Whether you are an adult seeking professional results or the parent of a child who needs a specialized, least invasive treatment, Dr. Yelizar will make sure to provide the highest quality care in the least shortest time possible. Dr. Yelizar received his dental training at the New York University College of Dentistry, from which he graduated with highest honors. While attending dental school, he was inducted as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon and received numerous awards for scholastic excellence. Dr. Yelizar furthered his clinical skills in general and restorative dentistry by completing a general practice residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. It was during his dental school and general practice residency years, Dr. Yelizar developed a passion for orthodontics and was selected to enter the orthodontic residency program at St. Dr. Yelizar’s strongly believes in the phrase "Less is More”. Using his preventative and guiding approach, he doesn’t opt for extraction of teeth or perform surgery - unless absolutely necessary. He always choses the least invasive way possible to achieve a functional, healthy and beautiful smile. Dr. Yelizar is a Diplomate of American Board of Orthodontics. A Board Certified Orthodontist, is an orthodontist who has earned the highest level of professional achievement. To become Board Certified, Dr. Yelizar underwent an additional series of high level examinations, both written and oral, and presented self treated cases to expert examiners of the Board during the Clinical Exam. Only about 20% of all Orthodontists have completed all parts of the examination and are Board Certified. Dr. Yelizar is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists. He regularly attends meetings and continuing education courses in order to ensure he remains at the forefront of orthodontics. When not helping his patients to attain esthetically pleasing smile, Dr. Yelizar travels extensively, photographing diverse cultures. He is fascinated by calisthenics and loves spending quality time with his family.
