Our Team

Dr. Ash Khorram

Dr. Khorram is a family practitioner who is also a certified Prosthodontist, a specialist in conventional and implant-supported crown and bridge treatments. He is an expert in many of today's most popular cosmetic procedures including porcelain laminates and whitening.  Receiving his high school diploma from the American International School in Vienna, Austria, Dr Khorram subsequently attended the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Long Island, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Having much interest in the health sciences and also artistic pursuits such as painting and sculpture he decided to pursue a career in dentistry.

Dr. Khorram graduated from the School of Dental and Oral Surgery at Columbia University receiving a Doctor of Dental Surgery or DDS degree. The art and science of the dental profession proved to be a perfect fit. Later he was a resident at Montefiore Medical Center completing a General Practice Residency Program and then continued his dental studies at the prestigious post-graduate program in Prosthodontics at New York University.

In the next few years Dr Khorram was employed as an associate at several top quality private practices in New York City and Westchester County, fine tuning his clinical skills and expertise. Dr Khorram is a member in excellent standing of the American Dental Association and the New York State Dental Association. He has been in private practice in Yorktown Heights, New York since 1999. He is also the proud father of three young boys, Luke, Mark and Max and resides in Katonah, New York along with his wife and partner Lucy. Both compassionate and exceptionally clinically skilled Dr Ash Khorram and his experienced staff provide the highest quality of dental care, utilizing the latest techniques in a caring, relaxed and friendly environment.

Barbara Balchunas

Joining our team in July 2008 as our Hygiene Coordinator, Barbara brings much enthusiasm to the practice. Barbara attended the dental assisting course at DATC in Hawthorne where she received her certification. She will be your concierge and make sure you are very comfortable during your visit from escorting you to your suite to ending with a soothing hand massage. Listen closely and you may hear her talented singing. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys listening and dancing to live music, yoga, hiking and spending time with family and good friends.

Lisa Picciochi

Our newest member of our staff, Lisa combines her excellent training and talent with an eager enthusiasm for her work. A graduate of New York Technical College, Lisa earned an Associate Applied Science degree, specializing in Dental Hygiene and certification in nitrous sedation and local anesthesia. Lisa has been designated as our Invisalign Leader and enjoys seeing the transformation during the Invisalign process. When not working to brighten your smile, Lisa and husband Anthony, can often be found in local arenas, cheering their sons on as they pursue their hockey dream

Debra Kane

Debra has made herself an integral part of Elite Dental Studios as one of our dental assistants in the years she has been at the practice. Her attention to detail, passion for her work and desire to see her patients given the best of care helps her make each patients visit to the office a pleasant experience. A sports fan whose interests include basketball, football and going to the gym, she also likes heading to the beach as a welcome escape during her leisure time.

Lucy Khorram

Lucy is our Practice Administrator ensuring that all aspects of your treatment and visit meet your expectations. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, she has over 20 years experience working in the dental field. Her career included prestigious practices in New York City and membership with the Dental Hygiene Association. Lucy is very active with her family including 3 sons Luke, Mark and Max. In her spare time she enjoys Pilates, exercising, traveling and wine making.

Erin Murphy

After joining our office this past summer, Erin has wasted no time in settling in as part of the Elite Dental Studios team. As our office administrator, Erin works furiously behind the scenes to make sure the practice runs smoothly, from working with patients to handling appointments and billing. An excellent addition to Elite Dental Studios, Erin enjoys sports, traveling and spending time with her children when she's not at work.