Meet the Doctors

Paul K. Upatham D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Paul Upatham received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2001, and completed his Masters of Science, Craniofacial Biology and orthodontic training at the University of Southern California in 2004. Since then, he has worked in private practice in San Diego, California and is a former clinical instructor at the USC graduate orthodontic program. He is an American Board Certified Orthodontist and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, San Diego Dental Society, and Edward H. Angle Society Affiliate. Dr. Upatham loves watching his patients’ lives change as their smiles are transformed, and believes that good communication and patient education are very important for treatment success.

Dr. Upatham also enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, golfing and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys!


Katherine A. Wong D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Katherine Wong received her dental degree from University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2013, and completed her Masters of Science, Craniofacial Biology and orthodontic training at the University of Southern California in 2016. Dr. Wong and Dr. Upatham have worked closely together as partners at La Jolla Village Orthodontics the past few years, and she is excited to be joining Liberty Station Orthodontics. She is an American Board Certified Orthodontist and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, San Diego Dental Society, and Edward H. Angle Society Affiliate. Dr. Wong’s goal is to have each patient finish with a beautiful, confident, and healthy smile – and for that smile to last a lifetime!

In her free time, Dr. Wong enjoys the beach, running and quiet evenings at home reading.


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