Westwood Orthodontics

Dr. Lisa Gao excels in the field of orthodontics as a Top 1% Invisalign Provider Worldwide. Born in China and raised in Southern California, she earned her DDS from UC San Francisco and attended her graduate orthodontic residency at The Ohio State University (go Buckeyes!). Dr. Gao is a board-certified orthodontist, a distinction earned by less than 30% of orthodontists in the United States. Her true passion for orthodontics and providing top of the line service has led her to continue her education with orthodontic courses and conferences, learning the newest techniques that the field has to offer. In addition to formal training, Dr. Gao is also a member of various study club hosted by other leading orthodontists and dentists in the Los Angeles area. Further demonstrating her dedication to the field of orthodontics, Dr. Gao is also a Clinical Instructor for the UCLA Section of Orthodontics where she oversees residents in their patient care. Dr. Gao has been certified as a Diamond Plus provider for Invisalign, specializing in Invisalign treatments for patients. This status is only awarded to the top 1% of Invisalign Providers. In her free time Dr. Gao enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband, daughter (3 years old), and coming June 2021, son! She is also bilingual in English and Chinese.