Meet the Team

Christi

Practice Operations Manager

Christi has been with Poiset and Associates since the first day we opened our doors. With over 30 years of experience, she not only assists chairside with patients but also handles our day-to-day operations. She is always willing to answer questions parents may have regarding their child’s care. She loves hiking and spending time with her husband and enjoys the moments she spends with her children when they come home for visits from college.

Kim

Practice Finance Manager

Kim has many years of dental experience and has been with Poiset and Associates for over 25 years. She handles the insurance billing for both orthodontic and pediatric patients and is always available to answer parent’s financial questions. Kim is instrumental in helping the office run smoothly and efficiently and is also our go-to team member for IT and computer issues. On the weekends she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children taking in all that San Diego has to offer. She is active in leadership at her church and is a member of the worship team and drama ministry.

Claudia

Hospital Coordinator

Claudia helps orchestrate our hospital schedule by assisting parents through the process of scheduling their child for dental surgery at Rady Children's Hospital. She ensures that our patients and their families are guided through this time in a caring and thoughtful manner. Claudia enjoys spending time with her two girls and husband, as well as her extended family. In her free time she loves cooking and trying out new recipes.

Elizabeth

Pediatric Administrative Assistant

Elizabeth’s smiling face greets patients the moment they walk in the door. She works at the front pediatric office where she answers the phone and schedules appointments. Elizabeth knows firsthand the great care and positive experience that Dr. Poiset gives to patients: her children are his patients too! Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish, so she is able to assist our Spanish speaking patients with any questions regarding their care. When not in the office, Liz enjoys getting together with her extended family and going to the movies with her husband and two sons.

Liliana

Pediatric Treatment Coordinator

Liliana has been assisting our pediatric patients and their families in our office for twenty years with her winning smile and caring personality. She loves working with children, so her job here at Poiset and Associates is a great fit! Liliana verifies and bills insurance, schedules appointments and presents treatment plans. Liliana spends her time outside the office with her three boys, and enjoys cooking, traveling, and running.

Nazmieh

Pediatric Treatment Coordinator

Nazmieh works with the pediatric families by presenting treatment and financial plans, scheduling appointments and verifying insurance benefits. She also schedules all our in office IV sedation appointments. Interacting with our patients and their parents is her favorite aspect of her job as is working with the rest of our awesome team. Naz has two daughters who are the light of her life. When she’s not at work, Naz enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her two dogs and traveling.

Lisette

Orthodontic Front Desk Coordinator

Lisette works with our orthodontic families helping to assist them with their billing and financial questions. She also helps with scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and is fluent in Spanish. When not working, Lisette enjoys spending time with her family and loves going to Disneyland.

Paola

Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator

As the orthodontic treatment coordinator, Paola takes pride in educating and guiding patients throughout their orthodontic treatment. Right from the start she presents affordable financial arrangements that work for each individual family. Paola also assists at the front orthodontic reception area by answering phone calls and scheduling appointments. When not at work, Paola enjoys going to the movies, shopping and spending time with her husband, two children and their 3 dogs.