Our Dental Staff Serving the Jamesville, Dewitt and Syracuse, NY Area

Dr. Karen Lawitts

Syracuse, NY Dentist

Dr. Lawitts was born and raised in Syracuse, NY. She received her Bachelor of Science and D.D.S degree from Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Lawitts completed a post-doctoral dental residency program at Upstate Medical Center and opened her own practice. She taught for many years at Upstate Medical Center in the dental division.

Dr. Lawitts focuses her practice on comprehensive, quality dental care while utilizing state of the art instrumentation and techniques. Dr. Lawitts' practice revolves around minimizing any patient discomfort or anxiety. Dr. Lawitts keeps up with the latest techniques by attending numerous continuing education courses. She is a member of the Fifth District Dental Society, Onondaga Dental Society, American Dental Association, Woman's Dental Association, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity,and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Joshua Walhandler

Syracuse, NY Dentist

He received his dental degree from Indiana University in Indianapolis and completed his dental residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. His dental interests include cosmetic dentistry, pain management, and alleviating and helping patients who have fear of the dentist. He has extensive experience in managing patients who suffer from bruxism (grinding).

Growing up, he was very active in sports such as lacrosse, and ski racing. He attended college at Rochester Institute of Technology where he majored in finance. After briefly working in finance, he decided to pursue a career in dentistry. His wife, Dr. Katie Fiori, is a 4'h year OB/GYN resident in Cincinnati, OH, who will be joining him in Syracuse next summer. They enjoy playing tennis together, skiing and cooking elaborate meals at home.

They are both thrilled to be returning to Syracuse. "The sense of community that Syracuse and the surrounding area has to offer is one of the many reasons I decided to move back," says Dr. Wolhandler. One of his goals is to give back to the community to those that need it most. Please welcome Dr. Wolhandler to our practice.