Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Nhi Pham grew up in Snohomish, Washington. After graduating as Salutatorian from Snohomish High School, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree from Seattle University. There, she was selected by the faculty and her peers as one of the top ten graduates of 1995. Dr. Pham received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1999.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Pham is currently affiliate faculty at the University of Washington School of Dentistry where she has taught since 2012 in the Oral Medicine and Urgent Care Department. Dr. Pham has also enjoyed serving as affiliate faculty at Shoreline Community College and Lake Washington Technical College where she served for over three years. Although she has a passion for teaching and mentoring students, her first love is dentistry and taking care of her patients. Dr. Pham is known for her gentle touch and her genuine concern for her patients' well being.

Dr. Pham's practice philosophy is focused on preventative care and helping patients achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles. She feels extremely fortunate to have such wonderful patients and is thankful for her outstanding dental team at Mukilteo Dental Center. Dr. Pham enjoys living in the Pacific Northwest, spending time with her husband and three daughters, and hosting gatherings for her large extended family and friends. She is an active part of the Mukilteo community and supports and volunteers in many programs to help our local youth. Some of her favorite dental outreach experiences have been with the Smilemobile and with Medical Teams International. Dr. Pham is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Snohomish County Dental Society, and Seattle King County Dental Society.

Dr. Kristen Walter was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She attended the University of Idaho for her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology with a minor zoology. Her graduate education was achieved at the University of Washington School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2007. After graduation, Dr. Walter completed an advanced education in general dentistry residency in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Kokua Kalihi Valley Medical Center. This is a great community clinic where she was able to increase her skills and knowledge in all facets of dentistry while enjoying the island life on her off time.

Dr. Walter couldn't stay away long from the Emerald City and returned to the greater Seattle area in 2008. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, especially root canal therapy, extractions, and treating children. She is grateful to have the opportunity to work in an amazing environment like Mukilteo Dental Center that allows her to expand her knowledge and offer more inclusive treatment to her patients. An important philosophy in Dr. Walter's dental practice is the importance of building meaningful relationships with the entire family by providing exceptional and quality service. Dr. Walter's travels include time in the Phillipines where she volunteered in a Dental Mission. Dr. Walter likes to stay active and has continued to play volleyball throughout the years on club teams in college and co-ed recreational teams after graduation. She enjoys running and participates in a couple of half-marathons every year. Her future goal is to start training and competing in triathlons. Dr. Walter is a huge fan of Husky sports, as well as the Mariners and the Seahawks. She resides in the Queen Anne area of Seattle with her West Highland terrier named Conan McRumple.

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