Ronald Goldenberg, DMD
Has been in dental practice since graduating from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1975. He did his hospital residency at the Philadelphia General Hospital in 1976 and received his Bachelor of Arts in Science from Temple University in 1971. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Goldenberg teaches clinical restorative dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania.
He has been honored as a Top Dentist, as selected by his peers, by Main Line Magazine several times since 2001 in the categories of General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Goldenberg’s peers also elected him President of the Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County in 1992 and he served as Chairman of the Valley Forge Dental Conference in 1993. He was inducted into The International College of Dentists in 1995 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the Dental Society of Chester County and Delaware County.
Dr. Goldenberg is a resident of the center city since 2006 and is excited to be associated with Walnut Street Smiles after having practiced in Delaware County for over 30 years.
He is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling with his wife, Susan. They are the proud parents of three daughters and grandparents of six.
Jonathan Volinsky, DMD
Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Volinsky attended the University of Rochester from which he graduated with honors in two major disciplines and then received his dental degree from The University of Pennsylvania. Immediately following graduation, he was appointed Clinical Associate in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Penn and both lectured and instructed students at the clinical level. In 1984, Dr. Volinsky received the distinct honor of being awarded both clinical teaching prizes given by the student body, in recognition of his skills as an instructor as well as his devotion to the welfare of his students.
Dr. Volinsky has managed successfully nearly every dental problem which a patient can present. He was, due to his academic standing as well as his natural inquisitiveness, present at the very beginnings of what became the foundation of modern restorative dentistry. He was among the first in Philadelphia to institute specific innovative techniques of restoring patients’ ability to function properly and efficiently as well as to dramatically improve their smile, treatment modalities which are now universally applied. He was and is known and respected for his unceasing devotion to the health and welfare of his patients, each of whom he treats as individuals, recognizing the specific needs of each person with respect to dental needs as well as personal preferences and desires. This humanistic and altruistic approach served his practice for forty years and he has become a known fixture in the “neighborhood”, always willing to go the extra mile for his patients. He very much looks forward to providing this classical form of healthcare for many years to come.
Rupali Patel, DMD
Dr. Rupali Patel has earned her first degree in Economics from Drexel University while completing her internship with JPMorgan and being an active member of the community since the beginning of her educational journey. After graduation, she took great interest in improving the quality of public health services and pursued dentistry as her top choice. She continued her education at Rutgers University in New Jersey, earning a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with high distinction.
Upon completing many hours of continuing education and years practicing, she has become proficient in all areas of dentistry, including general and cosmetic procedures, oral surgeries, botulinum toxin neuromodulators, dermal fillers, Invisalign, veneers, crowns and bridges.
Dr. Patel is committed to continuously growing and expanding her knowledge in dentistry for years to come. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Facial Aesthetics.
She enjoys the rewarding experience of improving her patients’ quality of life by guiding them through the proper dental care while displaying excellent bedside manners. She is passionate about educating her patients and takes time to go over every single detail to eliminate the fear associated with getting a dental treatment during each visit, knowing that a well-informed patient is a happy patient.
In her free time, Dr. Patel loves to explore the city of Philadelphia and enjoy its impeccable restaurants along the way. She is a loving mother of two boys, Kairo and Augustus, and spends most of her time doing fun family activities and making new memories together with them, and their dog named Nora. Dr. Patel and her family are avid Eagles fans and love attending our team events and caring for the team.
Juan Cabrera, DMD
Dr. Cabrera graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and completed his General Practice Residency at the State University of New York in Syracuse, NY. His desire to treat medically compromised patients and restore complex cases in dentistry led him to practice hospital-based dentistry and treat bedside medically-fragile patients.
He then expanded his knowledge in Periodontology, Periodontics and Oral Surgery, including dental implant placement and impacted wisdom teeth extraction, by attending Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry and went on to complete his Master’s in Oral Biology. Furthermore, he continued to treat patients with complex oral conditions at Temple Episcopal Hospital and trained under the Misch Institute of Oral Implantology, becoming a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Cabrera focuses on complex implant placement cases using the latest CT scan technology for sinus lifts, complete maxillary and mandibular restorations, “All on Four” hybrids, ridge augmentation techniques, impacted wisdom teeth extractions and immediate dental implant placements. Throughout his career, he has acquired his passion for soft tissue grafting, and practiced with the latest materials and techniques to assure good results and minimum patient discomfort.
Dr. Cabrera is dedicated to providing the best possible results for his patients. He is bilingual in Spanish and English, and has various affiliations such as, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Periodontology, the Golden Key International Honor Society, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Cabrera enjoys running, biking, offshore fishing, mechanics, traveling with his family and of course helping with caring for the city’s favorite football team – Go Birds!
Pratik Patel, DMD
Loving all things Philly – food, sports, and its people – Dr. Pratik Patel has also always loved art, engineering, and the sciences. It’s why he became a dentist. Always passionate about working with his hands, dentistry is the perfect mix of the physical and intellectual.
The diversity of his patients and their individuality are his favorite aspects of his dental practice; everyone has something to teach him. But Dr. Patel’s main focus is creating healthy smiles and making patients happy, as well as constantly building his skills to always deliver the best dentistry. He believes that health is beauty and that a healthy smile is a beautiful smile. Everyone deserves compassionate, comprehensive care to achieve a healthy mouth and body.
When not practicing dentistry and enjoying the company of his patients and team, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. At 17, he became a certified scuba diver while vacationing in Puerto Rico, and it will always gives him great joy. He also likes to paint, ski, and see the world through his camera lens.
Barbara H. Schreiner
Lives in Manayunk with her husband Dave and their chihuahua Ted. She has 3 grown children and 2 grandsons. She has over 30 years of customer service experience. She spent the first 10 years of her career working at one of the largest orthodontic laboratories in the US where she discovered her passion for dentistry and patient care. She is a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers.
She loves to assist patients in obtaining the treatment they need at the best value and believes everyone should have a smile they love to share. She loves the Eagles, all Philly food, and knitting for her loved ones.
Rihab Taha, EFDA
Rihab was born in Sudan and moved to the US in 2000 where she discovered her passion and skill for dentistry. Rihab graduated from Harcum College and holds a license as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.
In her free time, Rihab loves spending time with her 3 children, painting or traveling the world, and learning about other cultures.
Shari Feldman
Shari was born and raised in Philadelphia and is a life long Eagles fan. She graduated with her associates degree from Community College of Philadelphia. She has more than 30 years of experience working in both clinical and administrative practice roles making her a very well-rounded team member who provides continuity from admission to treatment for our patients.
Shari loves the city and commutes to works and loves exploring new places in Center City with her team mates. When she’s with us at Walnut Street Smiles, she enjoys a little slower pace at home in North Wales, with her husband Ira.
