Dr. Emily Garvanovic was born in Chicago, IL, and raised in the DuPage County suburbs. An Illinois girl through and through, she attended the College of DuPage, Benedictine University, and went on to earn her Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, IL.
While delivering compassionate patient-centered care as a general dentist in Chicago Heights, Dr. Emily saw the overwhelming need for access to specialized pediatric dentistry. A firm believer in “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?,” she applied to pediatric residency.
Dr. Garvanovic is proud to have completed her pediatric specialty training at New York City’s Jacobi Medical Center. During residency, she served vulnerable and underserved populations while supporting new and seasoned parents, working to ensure every child left their appointment feeling proud, and developing a strong passion for working with those with special healthcare needs.
Dr. Emily is a lifelong learner and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Outside of the office, you’ll find Dr. Emily perusing her local library, playing almost any ball sport, or planning her next whirlwind travel adventure. Her favorite color is green, she’s a diehard soccer fan (hala Madrid!), loves salty treats more than sweets, and wholeheartedly believes ketchup does belong on a Chicago hotdog.
Dr. Garvanovic is honored to join the Bite Size team and is privileged to care of our community’s children. She looks forward to working together to facilitate healthy, lifelong relationships between your child’s oral health and their overall wellbeing.
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