Meet The Doctors

Sarunphorn Rasamimari, DMD
Dr. Sara

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Sarunphorn Rasamimari “Dr. Sara” grew up in Bangkok, Thailand where her passion for pediatric dentistry started with her own childhood dentist. Inspired by seeing how fun and compassionate she was, Dr. Sara knew that this was her calling. Dr. Sara wants to ensure that all of her kids will grow up to love the dentist as much as she does by making sure that each appointment is not only educational for the parents and patients, but also very enjoyable while providing the best of care. Her goal through education is to teach lifelong habits that her patients will be able to take forward into adulthood.

Dr. Sara graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Psychology and Chemistry. Right after IU, she pursued her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. Upon completion of her doctorate in dental medicine at the top of her class, Dr. Sara was accepted to NYU for her pediatric dental residency. She was so excited for the opportunity to live in the Big Apple! During residency she had opportunities to help kids in Manhattan, Upstate New York, and abroad in Ecuador. Her passion in prevention and minimally invasive dentistry was recognized when she was published in the prestigious Journal of American Dental Association on the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride.

Dr. Sara is a board eligible pediatric dentist with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the Northeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, New York Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association.

When Dr. Sara is out of the office, she enjoys yoga and running outside or even taking long walks to different neighborhoods in the city.

Emily Kim, DMD

Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Emily was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience. She earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with honors in care of the medically complex and received The Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities Student Award.

She completed a general practice residency at New York-Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medicine, where she served as chief resident. She trained in dental care of oncology patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, complex full mouth rehabilitation, and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with special health care needs. It was during her time at New York-Presbyterian where she realized she felt most fulfilled when guiding and motivating her patients in developing good habits that will benefit their oral and overall health through childhood and into adulthood.

She then earned her specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed comprehensive dental rehabilitation in pediatric patients under sedation and general anesthesia, provided dental services to patients with developmental disabilities at the Rose F. Kennedy center, and provided emergency dental treatment at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore.

Dr. Emily prefers to treat her patients with preventative and conservative methods. She hopes to make each dental visit comfortable and even fun through an individualized approach to every child and family’s specific needs. She is a board-eligible pediatric dentist with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, New York State Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Emily lives in Manhattan with her fiancé and dog. When she is out of the office, she enjoys walking her dog in Central Park, running, hiking, skiing, and playing any and all racket sports.

David Coleman, DDS

Orthodontist

Dr. Coleman was born and raised in Kansas and received his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York. After dental school, he served for 4 years in the Air Force as a commissioned officer, working as a general dentist, dental lab director, and officer in charge of mass casualty response training. While in the Air Force, Dr. Coleman earned the rank of Captain, received the Air Force Commendation Medal, and was given the honor of being named Company Grade Officer of the Year for the medical group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. Following his military service, he went on to earn his Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from NYU Langone Dental Medicine.

Dr. Coleman enjoys working with patients of all ages and is highly experienced in providing child, adolescent, and adult orthodontic treatment with braces and Invisalign. He continually seeks to expand his skillset with continuing education courses, including the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, a rigorous course focusing on clear aligner treatment.

Dr. Coleman’s Professional Training and Memberships

  • American Dental Association
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
Phong Ta, DDS

Board Certified Dental Anesthesiologist

Dr. Phong Ta specializes in delivering anesthesia for dentistry and is a Board Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist with extensive anesthesia training from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. While at that institution he was trained to provide the full spectrum of anesthesia from mild sedation to complete general anesthesia for a wide range of procedures and patients. As part of his training Dr. Ta maintains active certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS).

During his career he has worked with dentists throughout the New York Metropolitan area and has treated thousands of patients, both pediatric and adult, in the dental office setting. Mobile dental anesthesia is a unique combination of medicine and dentistry that Dr. Ta has honed his skills in over the years, and he is proud to be a specialist who can offer these services for patients in and around the New York City area.

Prior to his time at Mount Sinai Hospital, he competed a general practice residency at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System in California in association with Stanford University. As a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Maryland’s Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dr. Ta was in the top 10% of his class and was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with distinctions from multiple departments.

As a member of the medical and dental community, Dr. Ta maintains membership in the following organizations:

  • American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
  • American Dental Association
  • New York State Dental Association
  • New York County Dental Society
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society

Outside the world of medicine and dentistry Dr. Ta is an avid musician and plays the violin with several orchestras throughout the city.

Rachel Rhee, DMD

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Rachel grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Brown University. She earned her doctorate in dental medicine at University of Pennsylvania, graduating with honors in care of the medically complex, honors in community oral health, and accolades in research.

After dental school, she was elected chief resident in the general practice residency program at NYP- Weill Cornell Medicine. During her two-year general residency, she received specialized training in dental treatment of oncology patients while on her rotation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Following her general residency, she was elected chief resident in the pediatric dentistry residency program at Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she received her specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry. During her two-year pediatric residency, she rotated at Rose F. Kennedy Center, a special care dentistry clinic, took call in the emergency department at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, and trained in completing dental treatment under sedation and general anesthesia.

Dr. Rachel decided at the age of 7 that she wanted to be a dentist! She was inspired by her childhood dentist’s ability to create fun and educational dental visits, and she strives to create the same positive, enjoyable, and informative experience for every child that walks into her office. She tailors each dental visit to a specific child and family’s unique needs, and her gentle demeanor and transparency will instantly make you and your child feel at home. Preventative and minimally-invasive dentistry are her preferred treatment modalities. She is certified as a Diplomate through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Rachel resides in Gramercy with her husband. Outside of the office, you can find her trying every pizza place in New York City, zipping down a ski slope, or hitting the links. She is also an accomplished violinist and speaks conversational French and Korean.

Billy Buchbinder, DMD, MDS

Orthodontist

Dr. Billy Buchbinder is an avid tennis (and now pickleball) player, a passionate guitarist, a baking and coffee enthusiast, and a North Jersey native who truly believes that smiles changes lives!

He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at The University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine graduating with Honors in Community Oral Health and achieving the Penn Dental Medicine Oral Pathology Award. He then attended a 3-year clinical residency in
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Rutgers University where he received his specialty certificate in orthodontics and Master’s degree in Dental Science (MDS).

Prior to his dental training, he grew up in Scotch Plains, NJ, attended The Wardlaw Hartridge School, and completed his undergraduate education at The College of New Jersey where he majored in Chemistry, graduated Magna Cum Laude, and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society as a junior.

Dr. Buchbinder loves working with children and adults alike and possesses an inherent
enthusiasm for his profession and a commitment to his patients. Coming from a family of pediatric dentists, he is proficient in dentofacial development and highly experienced working with young patients. He also enjoys working with adults and is an expert with the Invisalign
system as well as with clear braces treatment.

Dr. Buchbinder’s Professional Training and Memberships

  • University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
  • Rutgers University, Residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
  • American Association of Orthodontics
  • American Dental Association
Battery Park Pediatric Dentists Staff

Battery Park Pediatric Dentists’ staff consists of passionate individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your child’s visits to our office.

Battery Park Pediatric Dentists includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate well with both you and your child to provide the best care possible.