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.
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