Meet the Hayward Family Dental Group Team
MEET OUR TEAM
Compassionate Experts Dedicated to Your Smile
Our experienced dental team is committed to providing personalized, comfortable, and advanced dental care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Alexis Nguyen, DDS
Dr. Alexis Nguyen received her dental training from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and is dedicated to providing gentle, high-quality dental care in a welcoming environment. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she recently moved to the Bay Area and is excited to serve the local community. Dr. Nguyen is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through personalized, compassionate care. Outside the office, she enjoys exploring new food spots, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Gagan Kohli DDS, MS
Dr. Gagan Kohli completed his Masters from University of Alabama,Birmingham and has been practicing dentistry in California since 2002. He is Invisalign and Laser Dentistry certified. He believes in listening to all his patients and their needs and to treat them with the best possible care. He wants his patients to leave the office knowing that they have a friend in him.
When not practicing dentistry he enjoys arts, watching movies and traveling. He has traveled around Europe, East Asia and Mexico. He has a wonderful wife who is a Nephrologist practicing in Bay Area and a beautiful daughter and son.
Dr. Katie Fogarty DMD
Dr. Katie received her undergraduate degree in psychobiology from UCLA. Then she went on to complete her dental training in University of Pennsylvania and General Practice Residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. She believes in kindness: being sympathetic to her patients' fears and anxieties, hearing their needs, and providing them with the best care possible.
She grew up in Dallas, Texas, and has live in the Bay Area with her husband since 2012 to be closer to family. In her spare time, she goes all around town with her two-year-old son. She enjoys cooking, hiking, and snowboarding.
Larissa, RDA, Operations Manager
Larissa began her dental career in 2011 and now serves as our Director of Operations. In this role, she oversees the day-to-day management of our dental offices, ensuring every detail runs smoothly—from patient care to staff coordination. Larissa is passionate about creating a positive, welcoming environment for patients while fostering a culture of collaboration, balance, and strong team chemistry among staff. She believes that when the team thrives, patients receive the best possible care.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Larissa treasures spending time with her family and raising her daughters. Outside of work, she enjoys movies, music, great food, and exploring the outdoors.
Martha
I'm a dedicated and hardworking professional with a passion for providing excellent service and creating positive experiences for others. I take pride in being dependable, organized, and always willing to learn and grow. Outside of work, I'm a proud mom to a wonderful little boy, which has strengthened my patience, time management, and ability to handle challenges with a positive attitude. I enjoy building meaningful connections with people and strive to bring kindness, reliability, and a strong work ethic to everything I do.
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