Dr. Philip J. Cimo
PASSION FOR BEING A DENTIST:
Dr. Philip J. Cimo grew up with a medical-oriented family. His father has dedicated his life to hematology and oncology. This inspired him to go on and pursue a career in health care, specifically dentistry. Dr. Cimo’s main priority is putting the needs of his patients first by providing them with the most individualized, yet affordable treatment options and services. Dr. Cimo believes in the pain free, anxiety free approach to dentistry as he insists that oral care should not have to be a stressful and painful experience. In addition to his cost effective dentistry, Dr. Cimo strongly believes in putting the patient first. He provides the very best in industry products including the most up-to-date, modern equipment and the latest training methods. Dr. Cimo feels inspired to create a non-corporate environment for his patients where they never feel like just a number. His vast patient base consists of people from all walks of life, including patients from different socioeconomic backgrounds/ethnic groups, the elderly, medically compromised/special needs patients, other dentists/physicians, and highly anxious patients. With Dr. Cimo, oral health is always affordable, easily accessible, and extraordinarily individualized.
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, & EMPLOYMENT:
Dr. Philip Cimo attended the University of Colorado, in Boulder, for his undergraduate degree in Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology and received his dental degree from the University of Texas’ School of Dentistry. He went on to complete his postgraduate training from the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Cimo had the honor and privilege of serving in the U.S. Navy, specifically as the dental officer aboard USS TORTUGA LSD 46 from the year 2000 to 2003. In the following years, from 2003 to 2007, Dr. Cimo held the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas’ School of Dentistry. He furthered his commitment to dentistry even more by receiving Fellowship Status from the Academy of General Dentistry. His certifications include Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Conscious Sedation Anesthesia. Since 2004, Dr. Cimo has practiced at his well-established private practice, Brittmoore Dental in Houston, Texas. In addition, he is currently on staff at the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center located in Houston, Texas.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Dr. Philip Cimo performs dental implant restorations and dental implant surgery, including more complex full mouth reconstruction and rehabilitation treatments. Dr. Cimo also focuses on vital prevention treatments, as he is a firm believer that people are starting to outlive their teeth. He is especially fascinated by the pathophysiology, of BRONJ, also known as bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. With pain free, anxiety free dentistry as his main priority, Dr. Cimo is a major advocate of sedation, hence he uses painless sedation methods during his emergency care treatments for patients.
PERSONAL LIFE:
Dr. Philip Cimo was born and raised in the Memorial Area of Houston, Texas. Where he continues to reside with his wife, Mary Kay Cimo, their two daughters, Sofia and Cecilia Cimo, and their dog, Bruno. In his free time, Dr. Cimo enjoys spending time with his family and participating in adventurous outdoor activities including fly fishing, skiing, and is an avid runner.
Dr. Elizabeth Karkour
PASSION FOR BEING A DENTIST:
Dr. Elizabeth Karkour was born and raised in Houston, TX. She is passionate about building lasting relationships with her patients. She believes that developing a connection with each patient allows her to determine the best treatment plan and establish mutual treatment goals. She enjoys being able to educate patients on the connection between oral health and systemic health. Dr. Karkour strives to ensure each patient is comfortable and leaves with a wonderful experience. In addition, Dr. Karkour is always staying up to date on the latest in the dental field to provide exceptional care to her patients.
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, & EMPLOYMENT:
Dr. Elizabeth Karkour attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences. She continued her education to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas’ School of Dentistry in Houston. While in dental school, she was an active member of Texas Association of Women Dentist and American Student Dental Association. Her certifications include Basic Life Support, Conscious Sedation Anesthesia, and Laser Dentistry. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Greater Houston Dental Society, Academy of Laser Dentistry and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Dr. Elizabeth Karkour offers her patients all aspects of general dentistry, including preventative care (cleanings, sealants), restorative treatment (crowns, bridges), root canal treatment, cosmetic procedures (whitening, veneers, tooth-colored fillings), and oral surgery (extractions). Dr. Karkour has an eye for detail and truly enjoys that dentistry allows her creativity to shine. She loves that dentistry enables patients to come in and leave the same day and notice an immediate difference. Whether it’s a quick adjustment of the bite or a full set of veneers, she is committed to improving both one’s appearance and life.
PERSONAL LIFE:
In her free time, Dr. Karkour enjoys creating culinary experiences to share with her best friend and soon to be husband, Brent. She loves spending time with her family, traveling and of course shopping. Additionally, Dr. Karkour enjoys spending time outside and being on the water when she can. She is a certified scuba diver and sailor and looks forward to sharing these experiences with her fiancé.
A Little About Her
Native-born and raised in Houston, Dr. Elizabeth Karkour received her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Texas School of Dentistry.
Dr. Karkour is passionate about building lasting relationships with her patients. She believes that developing a connection with each patient allows her to determine the best treatment plan and establish mutual treatment goals. She strives to ensure each patient is comfortable during their visit and leaves with a wonderful experience.
For Fun
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Karkour enjoys being outdoors, baking, traveling, and spending time with her fiancé, Brent. She has one Maltipoo, Ginger and hopes to add another furry friend soon. Dr. Karkour could not be more excited to join the team at Brittmoore Dental and meet all the wonderful patients that trust us with their care.