Get to Know Us

Standing from left to right: Anielle Appicello, Denise Gonglik, Tracy Marson, Vickie Fisher,
Dr. Elana Walker, Dr. Joseph Gian-Grasso, Dr. Tom Fuji, Stephanie Stumpo, Shelley Blumstein,
Natasha Zanders, Susan Ferris. Seated from left to right: Nicole Reichert, Denise O'Malley,
Sandra Berlin-Wessel, Kathleen McFadden, Kathleen O'Connor

You are very important to us.

When you visit the office of Dr. Joseph E. Gian-Grasso, Dr. Tomoyasu Fuji, and Dr. Elana M. Walker for comprehensive, periodontal care, we want you to know that from the minute you walk through our door, you are a V.I.P. to us...a Very Important Patient.

We care about giving you the finest and most professional care in periodontal dentistry bringing you years of trained experience, as well as the newest in skills, techniques and conveniences.

We have a humanistic and gentle approach to gum and tooth care. Your comfort and beautiful smile will always be our main concern and goal.

We offer you the most professional care available in the areas of Periodontics, Dental Implantology and Facial Pain (TMJ). We want to show you how you can help keep your teeth and beautiful, healthy smile for a lifetime.

We'll give you the best, up-to-the- minute advice and information for a personal, healthy, daily dental maintenance program.

The quality of care we give our Very Important Patients, is the work of a sensitive and caring staff who are there to help make your office visits pleasant and comfortable. Our doctors, hygienists, assistants, receptionists and other office staff are kind, considerate and conscientious.

We make every effort to make dental care affordable. You can help us by paying at the time of your visit. You will be given an estimate of the approximate total fee at the beginning of treatment and asked to make definite financial arrangements with a member of our business office staff.

Dental insurance is intended to cover some, but very rarely all, of the cost of your dental care. Most plans include co-payment, a deductible and other expenses which must be paid by the patient. If you have dental insurance, please bring your plan information with you at your first appointment. We will work with you to assure that you receive the maximum benefits to which you are entitled.

We want you to always feel good about our office, our staff and your professional care. If you have any questions about follow-up exams, billing, transportation, or anything else - don't hesitate to ask your question. YOU'RE OUR V.I.P.!

Dr. Joseph E. Gian-Grasso holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, a D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Periodontics from the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry.

A Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Dr. Gian-Grasso specializes in the areas of Periodontics, Dental Implantology, and Facial Pain (TMJ). A Clinical Associate Professor of Dental Medicine and former Director of Periodontics at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, he also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Post-Graduate Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine and Clinical Associate Professor of Periodontology at Temple University School of Dentistry. He maintains hospital appointments at the Hospital of the Medical College of Pennsylvania and the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia.

Dr. Gian-Grasso is a National spokesperson for the American Academy of Periodontology and medical advisor for the Study Center for Head and Neck Pain and TMJ Disorders. He served as a Director of the Implantology Center at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and as a consultant to the Implant Center at the Graduate Hospital. He frequently lectures in the areas of Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Dental Implantology, Facial Pain (TMJ), and Reconstructive Periodontics.

Dr. Gian-Grasso has been the recipient of many prestigious dental and periodontology awards, including the Abram Cohen Award, the American Academy of Periodontology Award, the Lactona Award, and the University of Pennsylvania University and Dental Alumni Awards of Merit. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

Dr. Gian-Grasso is past president of the Pennsylvania Society of Periodontists and Philadelphia Society of Periodontology and is also a member or Director of a number of professional, scientific, community, and civic organizations.

Dr. Tom Fuji earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Kanagawa Dental College in Japan and a second Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Southern California. Dr. Fuji went on to receive a Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and served as the Implant Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania.

He received the Excellence Award in Prosthodontics from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and the Coslet Director’s Award from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and a member of the Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Elana M. Walker, D.M.D.

Dr. Elana Walker received her Dental Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and her Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania. She has received extensive training in the most current techniques in periodontal and implant dentistry, as well as the philosophy of periodontal-prosthesis.

Dr. Walker's focus is to provide each patient with the utmost care and personal attention. She strives to make every patient feel comfortable and relaxed.

Being an active member of the dental community is very important to Dr. Walker. She has numerous affiliations, including the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, and the Delaware Valley Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Walker also contributes to dental education as a Clinical Assistant Professor one day a week at the University of Pennsylvania.