Doctors & Staff

Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana  I hope to bring my Southern Hospitality to my office and patients.I  obtained my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mathematics from Tulane University and my DMD degree from Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.  I was the recipient of the outstanding senior student in Pediatric Dentistry in Dental School.

During Dental school, I  found I loved working with children and went on to  complete my Pediatric Dentistry Residency from the University of Nebraska School of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska. While visiting San Francisco on vacation, I fell in love with the city, people, diversity, and culture and decided this is where I would like to live.  After moving here, I was an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of San Francisco Dental School where I taught Pediatric Dentistry to junior and senior dental students. I worked at numerous dental practices and finally decided to settle in private practice in Daly City, California.

I embrace my profession because I love working with children in helping them have a good dental experience. My goal is to be a positive influence in their lives and encourage them to take pride in their dental health.  I am committed in building long term relationships built on trust, understanding, and compassion. I try and provide the best possible treatment for your child while helping them be comfortable. I treat each child as how I would like my own children to be treated with warmth, respect, understanding, and kindness.

I am married with two grown children.  My son is a singer and my daughter was an elite gymnast and member with the LSU Gymnastics team.  In my spare time, I enjoy watching them perform, traveling, and shopping.

Dr. Stavrev completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of California, San Francisco and completed his post-doctoral education at Columbia University in New York where he earned his Master of Science degree in Orthodontics.

Throughout his specialty residency in Orthodontics, Dr. Stavrev became familiar with a wide range of treatment methods and philosophies. He has experience with a variety of bracket types and technologies such as passive self-ligation, clear aligners, temporary anchorage devices, and soft tissue laser therapy.

He has also completed numerous courses in soft tissue orthodontics and Facial Aesthetics with both the American and International Academies of Facial Aesthetics. He is well trained and equipped to use neuromodulators such as Botox and dermal fillers such as Juvéderm to further enhance the facial profiles of his patients including treatment of clenching and grinding (bruxism), orthodontic relapse, TMJ disorders, gummy smiles and enhancing smile lines.

He treats patients of all ages and works with both fixed and removable functional appliances. His general philosophy and approach to treatment is that every patient is unique and therefore no two treatments are alike. In addition to offering patients best-in-class orthodontic treatment, Dr. Stavrev brings with him an international perspective and a kind-hearted, exciting approach to his practice and is fully invested in the well-being of each and every one of his patients.

Outside of creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Stavrev enjoys competitive ballroom dancing and stays active with CrossFit, skiing, running, and yoga. He also has a passion for cooking, traveling, and learning new languages.