Meet the Walnut Street Smiles Team

Ronald Goldenberg, DMD

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. 

Dr. Rupali Patel

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.

Barbara H. Schreiner

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 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. 

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