Dr. Surger obtained his undergraduate degree in Psychobiology graduating Summa Cum Laude from University of California, Los Angeles. Upon completing the UCLA School of Dentistry in 2009, he was presented with top honors and multiple awards including the prestigious American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Doctoral Award. He went on to complete a two-year postgraduate pediatric dental residency at UCLA and Mattel Children’s Hospital. Dr. Surger is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Surger enjoys teaching, and has been selected as a member of the UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Faculty. Dr. Surger gives back to the community by volunteering in local dental clinics for underserved children as well as participating in many charitable events in the surrounding communities.
Dr. Surger is very passionate about practicing pediatric dentistry and treats all children with love, kindness, compassion, and respect while providing the latest and best practices in prevention and treatment. He is dedicated to creating positive experiences and building a foundation of trust with his young patients using a kind and gentle approach to dental care.
In his free time, Dr. Surger enjoys being outside playing tennis, running, swimming, road biking, and competing in triathlons. He loves spending time with his wonderful and talented wife, Dr. Fisher, and having his heart melt when his newborn daughter, Laurie, smiles.