Meet Our Team

Philip S. Abramsky

I am thankful for my profession my partners, my staff, and all the great patients who I care for.

For my education, I graduated from Lafayette College before going to the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental medicine, where I earned my degree in 1981. I then went to the Mount Sinai Medical Center Residency Program. I taught there for over fifteen years, five of which as a Department Chief. I enjoy all aspects of dentistry. In addition to being an Invislaign Gold Plus provider, I treat patients with Sleep Obstruction Disorders to improve their quality of life.

For more than 25 years, I have been an active member of the International Health Emissaries. We volunteer and travel to developing countries delivering free dental health care to children. I treated the Kekchi Indians in the jungles of Guatemala, farmers in the northern mountains of Mexico, school children of Cambodia, and the needy in Quito, Ecuador. My family and I returned to Cambodia and treated over 325 children in the rural villages. Kenya is our next destination.

I am originally from the northeast and am grateful to live and work in the best city in the world. My wife, Kathy, is a speech, language and learning specialist. We have two young adult children, Sarah and Samuel, who both have now graduated college. I am a professional Magician since age 12 and donate my talents to charity events only. All my patients can also experience some magic if we agree for it to be part of our plan.

Howard J. Spielman

I’ve been lucky and feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to treat and care for so many wonderful people. I never take this for granted and I feel honored every day I walk into the office. I’m proud to have created and maintained so many beautiful, healthy smiles!

For my education, I received my BA from New York University, then went on to attain my DDS from New York University College of Dentistry. Afterwards, I earned my General Practice Residency from Mount Sinai Hospital.

I love to learn and expand my professional and life experiences. I am proud to be a GOLD Plus Invisalign Provider. I attend continuing education in facial and cosmetic dentistry with emphasis on adult orthodontics using Invisalign, anterior aesthetics and adult rehabilitation. With our aging population and longer life expectancy, dental health has evolved into maintaining form, function, health and beauty for a lifetime. This is very different than a generation ago, where infection and loss of structure were more prevalent. It’s rewarding when I can preserve and protect people from tooth loss for a lifetime. I am now able to educate and recommend options that will help correct and maintain teeth, gums and smiles for a lifetime.

New York City brings out the best in people. It’s never dull at Park 56 Dental. All my patients want to be healthy, and that’s something to love! We have the privilege to create beautiful smiles for celebrities, CEO’s and every person looking to improve their health or esthetics. My entire team loves coming to work, and it shows. Our office is an exciting, fun place! We laugh a lot while also providing quality dental services to our patients. Our team is made up of real people who are easy talk to and are empathetic to the needs of our patients. Each person who comes in our doors is treated the same way we would treat our own family. Our patients know this, and can expect the best care with a gentle touch every time. Check out our patient reviews too!

After living in Englewood, NJ for many years, we have moved back to NYC. My wife, Tammy, and I have three wonderful kids, Josh, Michele and Leah! We also have Maggie, an adorable Golden Retriever, waiting for us at home. In my spare time, I enjoy golf and traveling with my family.

Billy Choi

Hello and welcome to our practice! My name is Dr. Billy Choi and I look forward to welcoming you to our practice! My primary focus as your dentist is providing conservative treatments, strong ethics and high quality dentistry in a friendly and gentle manner which I am most known for.

A little bit about me… Dr. Choi’s journey began from a small town in Washington. Upon graduation from University of Washington with Biology/Physiology degree, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry. Thereafter, he received additional training from Bellevue Hospital’s Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Center and Gouverneur Dental Clinic in NYC. Throughout his training, he performed numerous implant placements, molar root canal treatments, surgical extractions, fixed and removable prosthetic treatments, periodontal surgeries, and cosmetic restorations.

Striving to be the “best” he has been certified as a Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists during the 5th Annual Columbia University/ICOI Dental Implant Symposium.

Dr. Choi is also an attending Doctor who supervises the residents at Bellevue Hospital Center Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Center.

Dr. Choi constantly tries to improve his skills by attending conferences and studying on his own with genuine passion and desire to learn all aspects of dentistry and is an Invisalign Gold Plus Provider!

Throughout his career, he has shown commitment to treating underserved patients by leading multiple local outreaches. He participates in dental mission trips with nonprofit Christian organization named SOMA to treat numerous underprivileged patients in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Dr. Choi is currently residing in Brooklyn with his wife, who works as a motion graphic designer for Nickelodeon and their adorable French bulldog named Lilly. Dr. Choi works with most dental insurance plans and offers weekend hours as well.

Please visit my personal website to read reviews learn more:

http://www.billychoidds.com/

Dmytro Zhurakovskyy

Dmytro Zhurakovskyy, DDS (Senior Associate)

From a young age Dr. Dmytro Zhurakovskyy (known as Dr. “Z”) had been fascinated by the medical and health fields and knew that it was here he would find his life’s passion, dentistry. Striving for excellence has always been part of his make up. Dr. Z is a proud member of one of NYC’s most prestigious dental group practices. Park 56 Dental, where he provides quality comprehensive dental care, paying particular attention to excellence in care with a gentle, caring and pain-free manner.

Procedures:

-Aesthetic dentistry

-Minimally invasive restorative dentistry

– ALL-ON-4 Teeth in One Day!

-Implant & Sedation dentistry

-Full mouth rehabilitation

-Endodontics

-Surgical procedures

Dr. Z has also dedicated time in his professional career to care for loss less fortunate. In the summer of 2013 he went on a 1-month long trip to the island of Madagascar where he, along with a 13-person team, provided essential dental care and treated life threatening dental conditions for over 1,000 people of the island. During his time outside of dentistry he enjoys spending time outdoors with his fiancé Holly. He is passionate about life and dentistry!

Terry L. Jobe

As a dentist, I understand that most people don’t look forward to receiving dental care. I have made it my mission to alleviate their fears, make their experience painless, and provide a quality of care that I would be proud to offer my own family. Creating a trusting relationship with each one of my patients is always my greatest goal. I enjoy working in the dental field because it has given me a chance to help people improve their overall health.

I attended Ohio Northern University where I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in 1977. I received my Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the Ohio State University in 1980. I regularly attend Invisalign® study groups and implant courses as much as possible. Both of these areas of study are front-runners in dental technology and allow me to give my patients a quality of treatment I am proud to provide. I strive to be on the cutting edge of dental advancements to improve the care I give to our patients.

I am originally from Evansville, IN, and have lived in the Manhattan area since 2003. My wife, Debby, also works in the dental field as a dental hygienist. We have three children, Andy, Lindsay, and Molly, who are grown and pursuing their own life goals and dreams. When I’m not spending time with my family, I enjoy watching Ohio State Buckeyes football, singing, watching movies, and writing. I am also a member of St. Malachy’s Choir.