Meet the Team

Mikki Mikki Stewart
  • Duties: Office Manager, Treatment Coordinator, and Certified Dental Assistant 
  • Has worked in the field of orthodontics: for 5 years and in the dental field for over 19 years.
  • Has worked with Dr. Skibell since: 2002.
  • Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics: I love the before and after results. It’s amazing!
  • Favorite thing about working with Dr. Skibell: He is very caring and knowledgeable in orthodontics. He is truly the best doctor I’ve worked with.
  • Favorite things about your job: Meeting new people. Seeing big smiles after their braces come off.
  • Native of: Blythe, California.
  • Has lived in Texas since: 2002.
  • Family members: Mikki has been married to Robert since 1987. Together they have  three sons, Robbie, Ricky and Brayden and grandchildren, Marcus and Maliyah.
  • Leisure activities: Fishing, beach, working in my yard, and spending time with my family.
Patty Patty Santoyo
  • Duties: Orthodontic Clinical Coordinator and Certified Dental Assistant.
  • Has worked in the field of orthodontics since: 1996.
  • Has worked with Dr. Skibell since: 2004.
  • Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics: Seeing the patient’s gratification at the end of treatment, makes my job more rewarding. It’s unbelieveable!!
  • Favorite thing about working with Dr. Skibell: He’s an awesome person and doctor!
  • Favorite things about your job: My favorite thing about my job is that we, as a team, are very close. I know I can count on them!!
  • Native of: Cuernavaca, Mexico.
  • Has lived in Houston since: 1982.
  • Family members:Husband Eric and son Oziel.
  • Leisure activities: Of course I enjoy spending time with my family and since I’m a girl, I love shopping!!
Yvonne Yvonne Ochoa
  • Duties: Front Desk Coordinator
  • I have worked in the field of orthodontics for: seven years and with Dr. Skibell for two years.
  • My favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics is: seeing lots of beautiful smiles and happy and satisfied patients.
  • My favorite thing about working with Dr. Skibell: He is very nice and easy to work for.
  • Favorite things about my job:Comfortable, family oriented environment.
  • I am a native of: Laredo, Texas.
  • Have lived in Houston since: 1988.
  • Proud mom of three children: Vanessa, Nick, and most recently baby girl Alyssa.
  • Leisure activities: Spending time doing outdoor activities with my children.
  • Hobbies: Reading a good book.
Paula Paula Leija
  • Duties: Certified Orthodontic Assistant
  • Has worked in the field of orthodontics since: 2007.
  • Has worked with Dr. Skibell since: 2007.
  • Favorite things about working with Dr. Skibell: He has a great sense of humor and is always making us laugh!
  • Favorite things about your job: I love that there is always something new to learn. Personally, I believe that challenges make for a better me.
  • Native of: Houston, Texas.
  • Has lived in Sugarland since: 1993.
  • Family members: Robert, son Marcus, and daughter Maliyah.
  • Leisure activities: Shopping and spending time with my family.
  • My hobbies are: ballet, tap, jazz, and especially flamenco.
Marissa Sanabria
  • MarissaDuties: Certified Orthodontic Assistant and Marketing Coordinator.       
  • Has worked in the field of orthodontics since: 2002
  • Has worked with Dr. Skibell since: 2009.
  • Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics: My favorite thing about orthodontics is to seeing strong relationship being built between the patient,  the staff, and the doctor.
  • Favorite thing about working with Dr. Skibell: Dr. Skibell is very understanding and caring to his patients, staff, and family.
  • Favorite things about your job: Seeing the confidence and excitement of the patient at the end of their treatment.
  • Native of: North Hollywood, CA
  • Has lived in Houston since: 1995
  • Family members: Husband Pablo, daughter Gia, and son Gavin.
  • Leisure activities: Enjoys spending my time off with my children and family, and watching the Texans on Sunday with Pablo.

Orthodontist, David L. Skibell, DDS, MS, PA 

7887 San Felipe, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77063, Tel: (713) 782-4566, Fax: (713) 782-6286
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