Our Team
Dr. Sirisha Munimadugu, BDS, MSD
Periodontist
- BDS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Mysore, India
- MSD, Residency in Periodontics, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Q. Where is your favorite place in the world?
A. Vail, CO. It is a beautiful place to visit in both summer and winter. I have enjoyed activities in all the four seasons there. I have been there skiing in winter, hiking, biking and white water rafting in summer.
Q. What's your favorite book that you've read lately?
A. I am a big fan of Harry Potter series and have read the entire series. My 9-year-old is now into Harry Potter Series. It has been fun rereading the series together with him.
Q. What is your favorite food?
A. I like Mediterranean, Italian and Indian food, and the spicier the food the better.
Q. What do you like to do for exercise?
A. I do outdoor biking, running and yoga.
Stephanie
Hygienist
Stephanie studied at both Lake Washington Technical College and Eastern Washington University. She has over 20 years of experience in the dental field.
Q. Why did you decide to pursue a career in the dental field?
A. I had great experiences going to the dentist when I was a child and that motivated me to work in the dental field.
Q. What is your ideal day at work at the dental office?
A. My goal is always the same - I want to create good experiences for our patients while providing them with thorough care. When I feel like our patients have all experienced this level of care and thoughtfulness, I go home happy.
Q. What do you do in your free time?
A. I enjoy hiking, biking and being in nature with my husband and daughter.
Q. Are you a Northwesterner at heart?
A. Yes, I suppose that is true. I've lived all over the U.S. but the Pacific Northwest is still one of my favorite places to be.
Liné
Front Desk
Line grew up in Puyallup, WA and has since lived in Idaho and Utah. She enjoys working in the medical field because of the fast pace and different people she gets to meet. She's in training to be a dental assistant.
Q. Why did you decide to pursue a career in the dental field?
A. I’ve worked in healthcare for 5 years as a medical assistant and phlebotomist, so I wanted to stay in a similar field. I’m excited to continue my education in the dental field and see where this takes me!
Q. What is your favorite food?
A. I love trying foods from different countries (except spicy)
Q. What do you do in your free time?
A. I've been painting since I was in high school, and I still continue to paint in my free time. I love being in nature and love getting wrapped up in a good book.
Q. Where is your favorite place in the world?
A. Pretty hikes and IKEA.
Bethany
Dental Assistant
Bethany grew up in central Texas and moved to Washington in 2019. From there she studied at Pima Institute to become a registered dental assistant. Having done her externship with Dr. Bagnulo she became part of the team ever since. Although she misses the sun, she loves the beauty of WA and all it has to offer.
Q. What do you love about the dental field?
A. I love to be able to explain the dental world to patients. I am always here to help ease dental fears and provide clarification on appointment processes.
Q. What are you doing on your days off?
A. I like to work on projects that may or may not ever get finished.
Q. Do you have any pets?
A. I have two covid cats and a very old chihuahua.
Q. What is your favorite food?
A. Sushi. All day everyday sushi.
Jen
Front Desk
Jen was born in California but Bothell, WA has been her home for over 30 years. She is new to the dental field but has really enjoyed getting to know all the amazing patients and is excited about everything she continues to learn.
Q. If you could go on a trip anywhere right now, all expenses paid, where would you go?
A. Italy has always been at the top of my list of places to go but I also wouldn't mind Fiji or somewhere tropical!
Q. Do you have any pets?
A. Yes, we have a cat named Binx.
Q. What do you like to do in your spare time?
A. I love to watch my son play soccer, read and spend time with friends and family
Q. What is the most important thing in your life?
A. My son
Christine
Hygienist
Christine is from "all over," but mostly the east coast. Her dad was in the coast guard and they moved to Port Angeles, WA in 1995. Port Angeles is a cute small town, but she moved after high school to go to college. Now she resides in Lynnwood, which she likes because it is central to the mall, Costco, and fun restaurants.
Q. Who are the key people in your life?
A. My husband of 23 years, a daughter who is 9 and a female boxer named Ellie! My sister is probably my best friend. I enjoy having family time with her and her family, we live kind of far apart. She lives in Cheney WA. My mom is my other best friend and again spending time with her because she lives in Port Angeles WA. I live in the middle of the two of them so we end up at my house spending family time together.
Q. What is your favorite type of food to make?
A. I don’t make it but I love sushi! I should look into making it.
Q. Do you have a special dish you love at a local restaurant?
A. My favorite meal is from Cafe Veloce, it’s called the quattro formagia. It’s a four cheese pasta dish.