Dr. Shamik S. Vakil
Dr. Shamik S. Vakil, also called Dr. V, was born in Houston, TX and grew up in Cleveland, TN where he graduated from Cleveland High School. Dr. V went to college at Samford University where he completed dual undergraduate degrees, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and in political science. He then served on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC and abroad as a Congressional Fellow working with the International Foundation. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
While completing a two-year post-doctoral residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry, he also earned a Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and a Master of Science (MS). His residency training gave him the opportunity to gain additional skills in pediatric medicine, sedation, anesthesia, orthodontics, and behavior management.
Outside of the office, Dr. V enjoys traveling, scuba diving, hiking, concerts, cooking, and is an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast! He is also a proud supporter of all Charlotte sports teams, especially the Carolina Panthers!
- Board Certified Diplomate
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
- International College of Dentists
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – Fellow
Dr. Nehemiah Lawson
Dr. Nehemiah Lawson, also called “Dr. Nemo”, was born in Berkenfeld, Germany and raised in Columbus, GA where he graduated top of his class from Columbus High School. Dr. Nemo went to college at the University of Georgia (“Go Dawgs”), where he completed multiple degrees in biology (neuroscience emphasis) and theatre with honors. He then went on to pursue acting opportunities while completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Nemo completed a two-year postdoctoral pediatric residency at Baylor School of Dentistry (now known as Texas A&M) in conjunction with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Residency gave him the exclusive opportunity to gain additional skills in pediatric medicine, oral and IV sedation, anesthesia, orthodontics, and behavior management.
When not in the office, Dr. Nemo enjoys all things performing arts and you can catch him frequently in shows around the immediate Charlotte area and upcoming films. He also enjoys traveling, fitness, concerts, hiking with his German shepherd, and trying restaurant scenes across the country.
Dr. Nemo is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and aims to make each and every visit to the dentist fun and comfortable for your young one!
- Board Certified Diplomate – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
- North Carolina Pediatric Dental Society
