Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Makan is a successful medical educator and oral care surgeon working across California. He is currently an associate adjunct professor at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center and at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Concurrently, he also practices oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Makan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of California, Riverside (2007) and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific (2011).

Dr. Julene Funk is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) from Ohio State University and completed her Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at Highland Hospital/ University of San Francisco (UCSF).

Early in her career, Dr. Funk encountered remarkable female oral surgeons who ignited her passion for forging her own path in oral surgery and making a positive impact on her patients. Her extensive four-year training in oral surgery focused on dentoalveolar surgery, implant surgery, IV sedation/anesthesia, corrective jaw surgery, and pathology.

Dr. Funk is committed to merging her clinical expertise with a gentle and compassionate approach to patient care. Outside of her professional commitments, she finds joy in playing tennis, exploring new destinations, and cherishing quality moments with her husband, Christian and her best friends, her younger sisters.

Dr. Jayini Thakker has been in practice for over 10 years. She graduated from Dental School at the University of California, San Francisco. She then completed Medical School and Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida. She is currently an Associate Professor at Loma Linda University, performing a broad scope of procedures and teaching residents in training.
In her spare time, Dr. Thakker enjoys hiking, surfing, traveling, and spending time with her family.