Dr. Sameer Kapoor
Our Collegeville Dentist Has Specialty Training in Periodontics
Dr. Sameer Kapoor is a native from Allentown, PA. He graduated from Parkland High School and attended Temple University, where he received his Baccalaureate and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science with high honors. Upon graduating, Dr. Sam became a college professor teaching Biology, Anatomy and Physiology. Dr. Sam's dream was to become a dentist, so he left his role as professor to attend the dental school at State University of New York.
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Throughout dental school, Dr. Sam found himself gravitating toward a career in periodontics, and once he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery, he decided to continue his studies in periodontics at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, where he graduated with a Master of Science in Periodontology and a minor in oral pathology. During this time, Dr. Sam worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Indianapolis, where he obtained a certificate in periodontics and dental implant surgery. He received advanced training in dental implant surgery, gum grafting, bone grafting, oral surgery, sedation and oral medicine.
Dr. Sam credits his time at the Veteran’s Center for his ability to create a calming environment for his patients with high anxiety, a gift his patients continue to tout today. Dr. Sam’s extensive medical journey prepared him well in understanding how oral health plays into a patient’s overall health. Dr. Sam is passionate about getting to know his patients and offering them the most state-of-the-art techniques in periodontics and dental implant surgery.
Outside of work, Dr. Sam enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Sam’s entire extended family resides in the Lehigh valley. Dr. Sam’s wife is a dermatologist. She sub-specializes in MOHS and Cosmetic Surgery and practices in the Lehigh Valley. The two of them enjoy spending time with their latest addition to the family, little baby Harris. Dr. Sam’s older sister is a gastroenterologist, who also practices in the Lehigh Valley. Dr. Sam is very passionate about giving back, and has a lengthy history of helping those in need around the world, whether it’s raising money for those displaced after an earthquake or collecting clothes for refugees.