Fatemeh Momen-Heravi

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Fatemeh Momen-Heravi
ColumbiaDoctors - 430 West 116th Street Office

430 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027
About

Fatemeh Momen-Heravi

 
Dr. Momen-Heravi is an Associate Professor at the College of Dental Medicine, a clinician-scientist, a board-certified periodontist, and a member of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Momen-Heravi is founder and director of the head and neck cancer research group at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and directs a research program focused on cancer biology and immunology/periodontal disease. She has published more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in high-impact journals in basic and translational science and in dentistry. Her contributions to research and her scholarly activity have been nationally and internationally recognized. Dr. Momen-Heravi’s research program is supported by the National Institutes of Health and by several foundations.
Dr. Momen-Heravi is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the AACR-The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research ‘Science of the Patient’ award, the Anne D. Haffajee award from the American Association for Dental Research, the Dr. Walter Cohen Teaching Award from the American Academy of Periodontology, the AACR-Bayer Innovation and Discovery Award, the Balint Orban Memorial Award from American Academy of Periodontology, the IADR Periodontal Research group Past Presidents’ Travel Award, the American Association of Immunologists Award, the Educator Scholarship from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, the KL2 Mentored Career Development Award, the Melvin L. Morris Research Fellowship Award, the Translational Therapeutics (TRx) and Accelerating Cancer Therapeutics (ACT) Award, the Kenneth Siegel Award, a Volpe Prize travel Award, the Dr. Paul Tannenbaum and Dr. Robert Schoor Memorial Competition Award from the Northeastern Society of Periodontists, a travel award from Society of Leukocyte Biology, and the Murray Schwartz Scholarship Award in Postdoctoral Periodontics.
Dr. Momen-Heravi received her DDS in 2010. She completed several years of fundamental research in molecular biology and immunology at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She received a PhD degree from the University of Westminster, UK, in molecular biology/biotechnology. She also received an MPH degree from Harvard University, with a concentration in quantitative methods and biostatistics. Dr. Momen-Heravi completed a clinical residency and received a Master of Science in Periodontics from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and is a board-certified periodontist. 
Dr. Momen-Heravi's laboratory is focused on understanding the interplay between the immune system, tumor microenvironment, and tumors to identify actionable molecular targets for head and neck cancer and other solid tumor treatments. Her lab examines the role of extracellular vesicles/exosomes in metastasis and mediating cellular cross talk, and uses genetic engineering and RNA interferences (RNAi) to modify tumor cells and the tumor microenvironment with the goal of developing novel cancer therapeutics. Her laboratory also explores the role of innate immunity in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease and its convergence with diabetes and carcinogenesis using single-cell RNA sequencing and mechanistic studies.
Dr. Momen-Heravi takes pride in treating patients and provides service in dental implant surgery and all aspects of oral medicine, periodontics, and periodontal surgical procedures, including soft tissue oral surgeries and bone reconstruction procedures. As the director of an NIH-funded laboratory and researcher in cancer and periodontal disease, Dr. Momen-Heravi is passionate about providing care to cancer patients and has a multi-disciplinary approach to oral health rehabilitation. As a clinician-scientist who studies oral diseases, she is dedicated to educating, preventing, and treating patients with periodontal disease using minimally invasive and surgical approaches. At the very core of her dental practice, Dr. Momen-Heravi’s goal is to provide patients with patient-centric personalized, evidence-based, and attentive dental care. 
Primary Specialty

Dentist

Practice ColumbiaDoctors - 430 West 116th Street
Gender Female
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted Healthplex, UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, World Trade Center Health Plan, Elderplan, Quality Health Management, Healthfirst
Degrees Doctor of Dental Surgery, Master of Public Health, Doctor of Philosophy
Office Name ColumbiaDoctors - 430 West 116th Street
Services Fatemeh Momen-Heravi is a dentist/dental office located in New York, NY. A dentist is trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases of the gums, teeth, and jaw.

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Consumer Feedback
(12 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4 star average for Expertise
Staff
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Value
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by Amanda Ledet xxx.xxx.202.95
March 23, 2022
The restrooms were very well-stocked at this provider's office. They always have toilet seat covers, paper towels and toilet paper and never run out. I was worried that they were going to wear an obnoxious cologne, because I've dealt with that at other places, but they didn't even wear cologne. It was fantastic to be able to breathe freely the entire time. I am going to refer everyone I know here. I absolutely love this place. They were so kind and attentive to me. I didn't have to worry about them arguing with me, or contradicting what I had to say, which has been a problem for me at other places.
by py
August 04, 2011
Recent Polls
Did this dentist offer you anesthetic when appropriate?
Yes, they offered me anesthetic when appropriate
Were the restrooms well-stocked at this provider's office?
Yes, they had everything you could possibly need!
Does this provider offer any coupons, discounts or promotions?
Not that I have seen
Does this provider have helpful information available online?
Yes, but very little
Did this provider have reasonable prices?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.10.168
November 04, 2013
Did this provider's staff seem to respect him/her?
Yes, I could tell the staff respected him/her
Does this provider offer flexible appointment times?
Yes
Did this dentist allow you to regularly rinse your mouth during your procedure?
Yes, I was able to rinse
Does this provider adhere to the customer is always right policy?
Yes, they listen to all complaints and make every effort to correct the situation.
Did this provider wear an obnoxious cologne?
No, they didn't wear any cologne
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.84.3
April 06, 2013
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