Dr Ian Bishop

Dr. Ian Bishop grew up in the midwest, coming from Bloomington, Illinois. He learned from a young age important values such as: hard work, determination, and trustworthiness. Growing up in a middle class, humble family in the midwest, he has a strong compassion for understanding and empathizing with others around him. Dr. Bishop chose to stay in his hometown for his undergraduate education, attending Illinois State University. He majored in Biology while attending Illinois State University. During his time in undergrad, Dr. Bishop was drawn towards the medical field. He gained vast research knowledge, working in different Biology research labs, even publishing a research paper with his colleagues. While research was one passion, he knew he wanted to help people in a more direct way. His childhood dentist made a lasting impact on him to consider dentistry as a profession. During his time in undergrad, Dr. Bishop helped out at the dental office he grew up going to as a child. It was then that he knew dentistry was his passion, combining the science he loved, with the human impact and artistic balance that dentistry required. Through hard work and perseverance, Dr. Bishop pursued Dentistry by attending Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, AZ and never looked back. While attending dental school, he was awarded the Dean’s Research Fellowship scholarship, presenting his research at the Western Regional Dental Conference. Upon graduation, he worked for multiple years in several practices where he gained valuable skills. During this time, he continued his education, taking a multitude of continuing education to better serve his patients. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Bishop enjoys spending time with his family and maintaining an active lifestyle. He enjoys activities including: hiking, cooking, working out, cycling, photography, and watching and playing sports. He is an avid sports fan, and especially loves watching baseball. His favorite sports team is the St. Louis Cardinals.