Bob Stewart, DDS

Dr. Bob is the founder and owner of Blessed Dental. Dr. Bob Stewart graduated from The University of Texas Dental School in San Antonio in 1988.  “Dr. Bob”, as most of his patients call him, is a family man at heart who takes care of his patients and has 3 children of his own as well as 3 grandchildren. Dr. Bob’s practice philosophy is simple. He believes in the golden rule: “Treat others as you would have them treat you”.  The dental advice he gives you will be the same advice he would give his own family member. Dr. Bob taught from coast to coast and internationally on innovative root canal techniques and has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Bob sees patients in Pasadena, Willowbrook, and now River Oaks! He focuses on root canals, orthodontics (braces and Invisalign), sedation dentistry, dentures, and sleep apnea treatment. Outside of work, Dr. Bob loves hanging out with his family, playing tennis, and hunting. He also speaks conversational Spanish.

Neelima Barlapudi, DDS

Dr. Neelima Barlapudi (aka Dr. B for short) has been practicing dentistry for 12 years! She studied dentistry at the University of Pacific at San Francisco and was born and raised in south India before making Texas her home. Dr. B loves singing, cooking, and has been a vegetarian her whole life. One of her favorite foods is the fried avocado taco from Torchy's tacos. Dr. B enjoys working on cosmetic cases, loves working with kids, and even feels she has a knack for it! She has a 2 year old son named Neil, so maybe that is where her knack comes from! Dr. B joined our team in 2022 and has been an amazing addition to our family!

Julie Jeong, DMD

Dr. Julie has been practicing dentistry for 5 years and we have been very lucky to have her since 2021. She studied her undergrad at the University at Buffalo and then studied dentistry at NOVA Southeastern in Ft. Lauderdale! Before studying on the east coast, she was born in South Korea! Dr. Julie enjoys doing yoga and cooking vegan food. Some of her favorite foods are spring rolls and tacos, vegan tacos of course. Some of Dr. Julie's favorite dental procedures to work on are extractions and endodontic treatments like root canals!

Tatum Louie, DDS

Dr. Tatum P. Louie was born and raised in the tiny town of Lone Oak, Texas. She earned her Bachelors in Biology with a minor in Business at UT Dallas then graduated from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas. Dr. Louie’s favorite thing about walking into the Pasadena office everyday is helping her patients regain confidence in their smiles by tapping into her artistic side to create something beautiful, functional, and comfortable. Outside of caring for her patients, Dr. Louie enjoys cooking with her husband, Terry, and playing with their goofy labradoodle, Walter. She also loves coffee shops, antiques, trying new restaurants, playing tennis, and traveling. So far, her two favorite adventures have been their honeymoon to Thailand and a mission trip to provide dental care to the sweet people of Jamaica. The Louie family’s biggest adventure, however, has been welcoming their first child, Tatiana Paige, into the world in January 2022. Congrats to the Louie family!

Don Meunier, DDS

Dr. Don Meunier has been practicing at the Willowbrook location for over 30 years. Many of his patients feel like “they raised him” as a doctor as they have been his patients with him for practically his entire career. He is careful to give each individual patient attention they deserve.  Dr. Meunier focuses on fillings, crowns, dentures, and Invisalign treatments. Dr. Meunier enjoys teaching biology, anatomy, and physiology at the local Tomball college. He also enjoys competition ballroom dancing, as seen in his biography picture. Most of all, Dr. Meunier loves spending time with his granddaughter.

Kristen Harroff, DDS

Dr. Kristen Harroff was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Tomball. She graduated from the University of Houston and received her dental degree from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston—Dr. Kristen is H-Town through and through!

Dr. Harroff loves caring for her patients with a gentle touch and attention to detail. She works hard to create an atmosphere of understanding, trust, and collaboration with patients.
At home, Dr. Harroff likes to spend time with her husband, Darren, and their dog, Pepper. Their favorite activity is eating (especially sushi and Sweetgreen)! Dr. Harroff is an avid reader so if you see her at Barnes & Noble, say hi!

Chasity Hebert

Marketing/Business and Financial Coordinator

Chasity was born and raised the small town of Eunice, LA but has been in the Houston area for over 20 years now. She is a mother to MaiKayla, mother in love to Mark, and a grandmother to Kason. She has been in the dental field for over 25 years. She is crossed trained in assisting and just about everything else. She started out as a "temp" or temporary assistant in different offices when she was just out of school, then she worked her way up to office manager. She loves traveling, spas, cooking, and football! Chasity is a HUGE New Orleans Saints and LSU fan! Her favorite foods are BBQ Cajun style shrimp and spicy crawfish, a true Louisiana transplant.

Christiana Medina, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Christiana is originally from New Orleans but is now a Houston transplant and she has been in the dental field for about 9 years. Christiana is a huge seafood lover, her favorite color is purple, “periwinkle” to be exact, and she loves her patients and making connections with them! She has 3 beautiful children: Oscar 13, Christopher 12, and Andrea 9. She loves getting out of the house and going to the arcade or to the museums with her children and boyfriend. She is very goofy (once her shyness is gone) and a very lovable, hardworking person. We are so BLESSED to have her on our team.

Elyssa Saladana, RDA

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

Elyssa has been working in dentistry for 3 years. Her favorite procedure to assist doctors with is extractions, and she is great at it! Her favorite foods to eat are wings and seafood, and as a mom her favorite thing to cook is nothing! #relatable Elyssa was born and raised in Houston, Texas so she has lived here her whole life! We love having her on the team.

Jacquelyn Cepeda

Financial Coordinator and operations

Jacquelyn has been working in dentistry for almost 10 years! She is extremely family oriented. Her favorite color is blue and she loves to travel. She drinks coffee at anytime of the day and her favorite foods to eat are Mexican food and pizza. Jacquelyn loves watching baseball and loves the Houston Astros even more. She also loves animals and her favorite is dogs! Who else can agree? Jackie is a new mom of two beautiful twin girls! We couldn't be more excited for her and her growing family.

Kim Stewart, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant, HR, and Accounting

Kim is wife to Dr. Bob and has been a dental assistant for over 30 years. She is a mom of 3 and grandmother of 3. Kim loves running and is a longtime vegetarian! She is a very compassionate person who loves people, those who are closest to her consider her to be pure at heart. Kim is a huge part of what keeps this company feeling like a family and does so much for all of us. She is always a team player and ready to get her hands dirty!

Lori Gonzales, RDA

Lead Registered Dental Assistant and Operations

Lori joined Blessed Dental in 2016. She was raised in Pasadena and has been in the dental field for almost 20 years! She is certified in CPR, sealants, coronal polishing and 3 shape scanning. Lori works alongside our doctors to provide our patients the best treatment and dental experience possible. It is her goal to make sure each patient is comfortable before, during, and after their dental treatment. Outside of work she loves spending time with her husband, traveling, and hanging out with family and friends. Oh, and can't forget her beloved pup of 12 years, Gigi!

Lucia Rodriguez

Business and financial coordinator

Lucia has been in dentistry for over 30 years! She loves spending time with her family and loves vacationing at the beach. She enjoys going for walks and spending time outside in the sun. She is a proud mother of 4 and grandmother to 5 more! On the weekends you can find her with her kids or grandkids. She loves maintaining a good relationship with her patients and believes in treating others the way she wants to be treated!

Ashly

Dental Assistant

Ashly is our amazing Dental Assistant who is going to school to one day be a dentist and hopefully come back and work with us here at Blessed Dental! Ashly donates her time assisting in Galveston at a free dental clinic. She loves to volunteer and take care of people. She is so sweet and kind. We think we found a gem in Ashly and we think you will love her too!

Karla

Meet Karla, our friendly face at Blessed Dental! As the welcoming force behind the counter, Karla seamlessly blends professionalism with warmth, making every patient feel at ease from the moment they walk in. With her extensive knowledge of dental insurance, she ensures that each visit is comfortable.

Beyond her impressive dental expertise, Karla is celebrating a significant milestone in her personal life—she just got engaged! Excitement fills the air as she embarks on the journey towards her wedding next year.

When she's not expertly managing appointments and handling insurance matters, you can find Karla embracing an active lifestyle. Her commitment to fitness is evident, as she and her police officer fiance enjoy working.

Karla's passion for patient care, coupled with her dedication to a healthy work-life balance, makes her an invaluable asset to ourl team. Whether discussing treatment plans or sharing wedding plans, Karla's warm personality and expertise shine through, leaving a positive impact on everyone she encounters.

Paige Shadrick

Paige is a Floridian new to Texas. Her family is everything to her and Jesus Christ is who says is her foundation. Although she is new to dentistry, she’s outstanding at taking care of our Blessed Dental patients. Paige has plans to become a dental hygienist. She loves spending time with her boyfriend and his kids. Paige’s biggest desire is continuing to make her Father (who recently transitioned) proud.  We are truly grateful that Paige has joined our team!

Deja Thomas

Registered Dental Assistant

Deja is a Native Houstionian and has been a Registered Dental Assistant for 3 amazing years. She enjoys writing, watching reality tv, listening to 90’s R&B, organizing, and of course being a great assistant to our amazing patients! Deja’s favorite color is teal and her favorite food is TACOS!! (handmade tortillas only)! When you walk in, you will have no problem finding Deja. She will be the one with a big smile and great enthusiasm. We can’t wait for you to meet her, she is a STAR!!!