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The Appel Team

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Kris

Administrative Assistant

Tell us a little bit about your Family

Happily married to my high-school sweetheart Kyle. 4 kids, one of whom works at Appel Orthodontics! I have many, many pets ranging from dogs and a bird to snakes, turtles, and lizards.

Who would win a fight between Batman and Spiderman?

Wonder Woman-cause she's a woman!

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Kelsey L.

Orthodontic Assistant

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Kirsten K.

Orthodontic Assistant

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Stefanie

Director of Operations

Do you have a nickname you'd be willing to share?

When I was younger, my nickname was Casper (like the ghost) because I'm so pale. I never tan.

What's the best place to eat in Philadelphia?

Double Knot - They have the best edamame dumplings!

Do you have any strange phobias?

Arachnophobia - spiders creep me out.

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Tiease M.

Clinical Manager

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Diane D.

Insurance Coordinator

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Gina M.

Insurance Coordinator

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Konnor

Lab Technician

What inspires you?

My family

Who would win a fight between Batman and Spiderman?

Batman, because he's better than Spider-Man

In the story of your life, which Hollywood actor would play you?

Jim Carrey

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Courtney

Clinical Manager

What is your favorite movie and why?

How to lose a guy in 10 days. I love romantic comedies.

What is your favorite 90's jam?

NSYNC - "I want you back"

What was your favorite TV show growing up?

Full House

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Helen M.

Orthodontic Assistant

Tell us a little about your Family

One daughter. Two cats and a dog.

If you could choose anywhere to go on vacation, for free, where would it be? Why?

Hawaii. People say it's a heaven on earth.

What's the worst pet you've ever had?

A snake.

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Jen

Orthodontic Assistant

What is your favorite movie and why?

Fried Green Tomatoes because of the special friendship between two people.

If you could choose anywhere to go on vacation, for free, where would it be?

Hawaii. The scenery and weather is beautiful.

What's the worst pet you've ever had?

I had two pet parakeets that were very dirty.

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Julie B.

Orthodontic Assistant

Tell us a little bit about your Family

I have 4 beautiful children. Makenzi who is 12, Lucas who is 10, Brock who is 5 and Kash who is 3. They are my world.

What is your favorite movie and why?

13 going on 30 because I really enjoy romantic comedies and the music from the 80s.

If you could choose anywhere to go on vacation, for free, where would it be? Why?

Hawaii the beautiful beaches and the landscape

What's the best band/ musical group of all time?

Nirvana

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Kimberly

Orthodontic Assistant

Tell us a little bit about your Family

I have been married to my husband Tom for 26 years, and we have 3 children. Patrick is 23, Kelsey is 19, and Keira is 11. I also have two miniature dachshunds Miley and Piper.

If you could choose anywhere to go on vacation, for free, where would it be?

Anywhere there is a beach and crystal blue water.

What sports do you love to watch?

VILLANOVA Basketball

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Regina

Orthodontic Assistant

Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?

I play the saxophone, and I can drive a 10 passenger limo with ease.

Do you have a nickname?

Regi (Said like Reggie)

What's the best band/ musical group of all time?

I love the S.O.S band, and Frankie Beverly and Maze

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Robin

Orthodontic Assistant

Tell us a little bit about your Family

I have a grown son and daughter and one magnificent one year old granddaughter. I am also mother to two dogs and a cat.

What is your favorite movie and why?

In recent years my favorite movie is bridesmaids because I laughed so much and I love to laugh.

Who would win a fight between Batman and Spiderman?

Batman of course. What other answer could there be from someone named Robin?

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Vanessa S.

Orthodontic Assistant

What is your favorite movie and why?

The Notebook and Lady and the Tramp. I love romantic movies❤️ And any movie with dogs!! ?

What sports do you love to watch?

Soccer ⚽️ football ? and basketball ?

In the story of your life, which Hollywood actor would play you? Why?

Joanna Gaines from Fixer Upper! So laid back, caring and all about family.

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Hillary K.

Practice Manager

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Debbie D.

Receptionist

Tell us a little about your Family.

I have a daughter who is 22 and a son that is 18!!!

What was your favorite TV show growing up?

Brady Bunch

If you could choose anywhere to go on vacation, for free, where would it be? Why?

Orlando Florida! - My Daughter works for Disney!!

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Jess P.

Treatment Coordinator

Tell us a little about your Family

I am a new mommy to a beautiful baby girl Jaylynn.

What is your favorite movie and why?

Parent Trap

What inspires you?

My daughter.

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Krystle P.

Receptionist

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Erica

Treatment Coordinator

What is your favorite movie and why?

Dumb and Dumber because it's super funny!

What inspires you?

My children inspire me to be a better person everyday, they look up to me and I never want to let them down.

What's the best place to eat in Philadelphia?

SNAP Custom Pizza and Salad's, amazing create your own pizza or salad with all the toppings you want at one same price.

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Kristen S.

Treatment Coordinator

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Selina M.

Treatment Coordinator

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Conetta

Orthodontic Assistant

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Hannah

Orthodontic Assistant

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Melissa

Orthodontic Assistant

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Alexandrea

Orthodontic Assistant

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Samantha

Records Technician

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Dr. Steven Appel

Orthodontist

Tell us a little bit about your Family

I've been married to Debbie for 39 years; I have a daughter, Jen who is a music publicist in Los Angeles and a son, Dr. Andrew, who is my partner. I have 2 dogs, Verdell & Noelle Appel and 4 cats, Maxwell, Manuel, & Marcel Appel and Oliver. I also have 2 talking parrots.

In the story of your life, which Hollywood actor would play you?

Jerry Seinfeld, because he's got the "New York-funny" thing down pat.

What TV show are you most likely to binge watch and why?

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" because people are constantly telling me I look, act and sound like Larry David. In fact, he went to my HS (Sheepshead Bay HS in Brooklyn) and I once played in a softball game with him.

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Dr. Andrew Appel

Orthodontist

Do you have a nickname you'd be willing to share?

My family calls me "Bud." As an infant my mom apparently dressed me in blue quite a bit, and family members called me Buddy Blue. As I grew up, "Bud" stuck (for better or worse, LOL)

What's the worst pet you've ever had?

My parents still own two talking parrots. They used to make noise at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning during my grade school years and it would wake me up. I still fight with my sister about who is getting stuck with them since they are expected to outlive my parents by many years!

What's the best band/ musical group of all time?

Dave Matthews Band! I have traveled all over the country to see them live and have been to over 100 shows!

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Dr. Andrea Appel

Orthodontist

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Dr. Lauren Wulc

Orthodontist

What does Dr. Lauren love to do outside the office?

What Dr. Lauren loves the most is spending time with her husband and two amazing kids. They love to play outdoors, swim together, do art projects, have movie parties, and go for popsicle walks. Dr. Lauren also likes running with their dog Luna, trying to cook new things, playing the piano, learning the guitar, and curling up with a cup of tea and a good book.

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