Dr Philip Vassilopoulos, D.D.S., D.M.D

Dr. Philip Vassilopoulos, also known as “Dr. Philip” or “Dr. V”, hails from Athens, Greece. He completed his DDS in Athens and received his Certificate in Periodontology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2003. His passion for teaching Periodontology led him into an academic career from 2003 to 2014 at UAB. During this time, he completed his DMD and was promoted through the ranks to Associate Professor and enjoyed serving as Director of the Graduate Program. He has lectured nationally and internationally as well as published peer-reviewed research. Following his childhood dream to live in California, and his family relocated to Northern California in 2014 where he has worked in private practice in a multispecialty dental group. He has experience in the full scope of periodontology and implant dentistry. His main interest is to provide the best care and treatment options to patients based on solid evidence and innovative concepts. He currently resides in the East Bay with his wife and 11 year-old daughter. In his free time he enjoys cheering on the SF Giants, and he is a longtime fan of baseball great Barry Bonds. He also roots for Cristiano Ronaldo and likes to play soccer himself whenever he can. His other hobbies include traveling, spending time with his lovely family and listening to music; fun fact, Dr. Philip aspires to play the electric guitar someday, rock on Dr. V!