About Us

Dr. Andrew Kokabi has lived in the Atlanta area for over 30 years. He grew up in Norcross and subsequently attended The Georgia Institute of Technology where he obtained his biological science degree. After graduating with highest honors, he then attended The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University (formerly known as the Medical College of Georgia) where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry.

Dr. Kokabi is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, & the Hinman Dental Society. He is a faculty member at The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, where he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Oral Rehabilitation Department. He regularly volunteers at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic. Dr. K is also an author and speaker. His talks focus on helping dentists transform their average dental offices into community-focused practices. He has extensive knowledge on this topic, with Brookhaven Family Dentistry serving as proof of how being heavily involved in the community is a win-win for a dental practice. To learn more about Dr. Kokabi’s book and speaking engagements, visit www.drandrewkokabi.com

Dr. Kokabi & his wife have lived and worked in the Brookhaven/Chamblee area since 2009. In his spare time, Dr. Kokabi loves spending time with his wife, sons & two dogs. He is an avid sports fan who loves all Atlanta teams. The Atlanta Falcons are number one in his heart, despite having repeatedly broken it over the years. Live music is another passion, having attended over 300 concerts. Some of his favorite bands are Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Oasis & Weezer. He always enjoys a good conversation about sports or music.

Dr. Maya Basu is originally from Cumming, GA. She attended the University of Georgia, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics with a minor in Public Health. Dr. Basu then attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Basu is passionate about giving back to her community. She has volunteered numerous times for Remote Area Medical all across the United States. Also, once a year she travels to Jharkhand, India and puts her dental skills to use while volunteering at Satsang Charitable Hospital.

Dr. B recently moved to Chamblee and is excited to both live and work in this vibrant part of metro Atlanta. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, playing the flute, and spending time with family.

Dr. Andrew Monell is originally from Nicholasville, KY. He graduated from the University of Louisville and was a Vogt Scholar. He then continued his education at the Louisville School of Dentistry and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University of Texas School of Dentistry. He has received specialty training in complex oral rehabilitation and extractions.
After living in Austin for a few years, Dr. Monell and his wife relocated to Atlanta to be closer to family. They currently reside in Brookhaven. In his spare time, Dr. M enjoys golfing, spending time with family, rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals, and exploring all that Atlanta has to offer.

Jessica is one of our dental hygienists. She has been with us since 2012. She grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia. She currently resides in Roswell with her husband Mitch and their cat. Outside of the office, she enjoys exploring the great outdoors and is an avid gardener.
"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is that unlike many other dental practices, where they try to get your cleaning done as fast as possible, here we block off an hour to ensure our hygienists get to talk with our patients and build relationships with them."

Lauren has been with us since 2017. She is originally from Bainbridge, Georgia. She is a big fan of all hip hop music, Matchbox 20, and the TV show Game of Thrones. In her spare time, she likes to hike, camp, and spend time at the beach with her boyfriend.
"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is the relationships I have built with our awesome patients and also with our team members, who are not only coworkers, but friends :)"

Abigail is one of our dental hygienists. She has been with us since 2019. She grew up on Lake Allatoona. Abby is a big fan of Taylor Swift, Star Wars, and is interested in all things nerdy :) She spends her time outside of work with her husband and their dogs Sophie, Stewart, and Jeff.
"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is the connections I make with my patients and getting to see them move through different phases of life as they get older."

Yaraisy is one of our dental hygienists. She has worked at our practice since 2016. She started as a dental assistant and then went on to dental hygiene school at Georgia State University. We were thrilled that she accepted a position at our practice after her graduation. She grew up in Chamblee and is a Cross Keys High School alumni. Yara speaks Spanish and is always happy to accommodate our patients who prefer to speak Spanish. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and family.
"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is that we get one hour blocked off per adult cleaning. Unlike other dental offices that I have worked at, this one hour gives me enough time to do a thorough cleaning without feeling rushed."

Marianna has been with us since 2023. She grew up in Chamblee and graduated from Chamblee High School. She currently lives in Clayton County and drives 30 miles each way to work at our office. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis and taking her two goldendoodles on walks.
"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is that it is encouraged for you to talk with your patients and take your time with them. In a world where more and more relationships are becoming just transactional, it's good to be able to meet so many people from different walks of life and get to know them. That's why I commute 2 hours a day to come here!"

Angeline has been with us since 2017. She started as a dental assistant and then went to school to become a dental hygienist. She is from Dunwoody and attended Dunwoody High School. Angeline is a big foodie. She likes trying new food trends, exploring new restaurants, and is willing to travel for good food with her boyfriend.
"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is the supportive team atmosphere. We collaborate closely to provide the best care for our patients. It's good to work at a place where I have no doubt that the well being of our patient is our number one concern."

Reena is one of our dental hygienists. She has been with us since 2013. Reena enjoys building professional relationships with patients to help them achieve healthy smiles. In her spare time, she enjoys travel and spending time with her husband and daughter.
"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is that there is no pressure on me to upsell to our patients. From day one I have been told to just take care of our patients and this is very refreshing compared to other offices I have worked at."

Mary Beth is our lead front office coordinator. She has been with us since 2010. She likes learning about our patients and helping with any questions they may have. She grew up in Decatur, GA & graduated from Georgia State University. She & her husband have one daughter. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, kayaking, & playing soccer.
"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is getting to know so many of our patients. I can rarely attend a concert or sporting event without running into one of our patients and catching up with them."

Liz is one of our front office coordinators. She has been with us since 2019. She helps ensure patients have a seamless visit with us. She grew up in Doraville, GA & attended Lakeside High School. She is fluent in Spanish and is always happy to assist with our patients who prefer to speak Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys visiting parks with her children, husband , & chihuahua. Her all time favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy and she loves "pop punk" music.

"My favorite thing about working at Brookhaven Family Dentistry is helping people learn the ins and outs of their insurance plans. Insurance is confusing and I am happy to help people simplify it."

Shere is our lead dental assistant. She has been with us since 2005. Her favorite part of dentistry is making the patients feel comfortable & putting them at ease. She is a Chamblee native & attended Chamblee High School. Shere is a true child of the 80s, her favorite musician is Madonna and favorite movie is Cocktail starring Tom Cruise.

Leslie is one of our dental assistants. She has been with us since 2022. She enjoys seeing the positive impact dentistry makes on the lives of our patients. She is fluent in Spanish and is always happy to accommodate our patients who prefer to speak Spanish. She is originally from Henry County and still lives there. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and husband.

Latoya is one of our dental assistants. She has been with us since 2022. She is a busy woman, but when she can get away she loves spending time at the beach.

Lindsey is one of our dental assistants. She is from Charleston, SC and has been with us since 2020. She is a big fan of 80s pop music and the TV show Stranger Things.