Clinical instructors at UCLA

Trusted Invisalign® Blue Diamond Provider

Accepting new patients in the heart of Westwood 

2026 blue diamond provider

Top Rated Orthodontist in West LA

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1 on 1 Care

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Experienced Team

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Los Angeles Board Certified Orthodontist

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Dr. Lisa Gao

MEET OUR DOCTORS

Dr. Lisa Gao | Orthodontist

Dr. Lisa Gao is known for combining clinical excellence with a truly personal approach to care. As one of the top orthodontists in Los Angeles, she brings advanced expertise while keeping every patient experience thoughtful, customized, and comfortable.

Originally born in NingXia China, and raised in Southern California, Dr. Gao earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UC San Francisco and completed her orthodontic residency at The Ohio State University (go Buckeyes!). She is a board-certified orthodontist—an achievement earned by fewer than 30% of orthodontists in the United States—reflecting her commitment to the highest standards of care.

Dr. Lisa Gao

Dr. Gao is deeply passionate about staying at the forefront of orthodontics. She regularly attends advanced courses and conferences and collaborates with leading orthodontists and dentists throughout Los Angeles to bring the latest techniques and innovations to her patients.

In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Gao serves as a Clinical Instructor in the UCLA Section of Orthodontics, where she mentors future orthodontists and shares her expertise at one of the nation’s top programs.

As a Blue Diamond Invisalign Provider, Dr. Gao specializes in Invisalign treatment and is recognized among the top 1% of providers worldwide—a distinction that reflects both her experience and the trust her patients place in her.

Outside the office, Dr. Gao is a dedicated mom of three who values family above all. That same care, patience, and attention she brings to her own family is something her patients feel every day. She is also bilingual in English and Chinese, allowing her to connect with and care for a diverse community.

Dr. Linda Phi

Dr. Ivy Vuong | Orthodontist

Dr. Ivy Vuong is a Board-Certified Orthodontist passionate about helping children, teens, and adults achieve confident, healthy smiles with the highest standard of care. She takes pride in making each patient’s experience personalized, ensuring treatment is as rewarding as the results.

A proud California native, Dr. Ivy earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCSF, where she received the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award and the ASDA Award of Excellence for her leadership, service, and research.

Dr. Lisa Gao

She completed her Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics specialty training at NYU and practiced orthodontics in Manhattan before returning to Los Angeles.

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, she remains at the forefront of the latest advancements in orthodontics through continuing education. Outside the office, Dr. Ivy enjoys spending time with family and friends, pilates, hiking, and going to Lakers games.