Meet the Doctor

Dr. Payal Dholakiya grew up in Southern California and appreciates the opportunity to serve the community she knows so well at Orange Coast Endodontics in Irvine, California. She completed her bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Southern California in 2006 and 2010, respectively. After graduating, Dr. Dholakiya practiced general dentistry for two years, quickly discovering she had a passion for performing root canals and alleviating her patients’ pain, something she continues to take great satisfaction to this day having been named as one of OC's top dentists.

She then went on to complete her endodontic training at Columbia University in New York City. There, she took full advantage of an extensive, clinical and didactic course-based education, which prepared her to confidently treat, even the most complex cases she’s presented with daily at Orange Coast Endodontics.

Dr. Dholakiya works diligently to go beyond just providing the best endodontic treatment to her patients. She regularly uses her experience as a general dentist to help her patients make the right decisions regarding their treatment plans.

Outside the office, Dr. Dholakiya enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, cooking, and hiking. Dr. Dholakiya is married, with two adorable puppies.