Our Doctors
Dr. Rishi Gogate
We are excited to introduce you to Dr. Rishi Gogate, Dentist and Owner of Dearfield Family Dentistry.
Dr. Gogate lives in Greenwich and graduated from New York University College of Dentistry with Honors. With over 10 years of dental experience, Dr. Gogate started his first practice in Norwalk, Connecticut. With an emphasis on personalized, quality dental care and the need to grow in his professional aspirations, he decided to start Dearfield Family Dentistry in his hometown. With advanced training in implant dentistry, laser dentistry, and dental rehabilitation cases he also has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and general dentistry to surgical procedures and root canal treatments.
Dr. Gogate is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association, and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He loves dentistry, traveling around the world, computers, and spending time with his family. He lives in Greenwich with his beautiful wife Miki and has two wonderful daughters Mio and Emi.
He looks forward to seeing you at your next appointment!
Dr. Rachel Lin
Dr. Lin grew up in White Plains, New York and completed her undergraduate studies at New York University (Go, bobcats!), where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She then continued her studies at New York University College of Dentistry, where she graduated in the top 5% of her class and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. After receiving her dental degree, she completed a general practice residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Lin emphasizes personalized, preventative dentistry, and strives to make sure her patients feel cared for. She has a wide range of experience across all ages, from sealants to surgical procedures, Invisalign, and root canal treatments.
She relocated to Greenwich in 2013 and the warm and welcoming nature of the community has quickly made this her hometown. When not practicing dentistry, you can often find her and her husband with her two Corgis, and her sons, Liam and Teo, at Tod's Point Beach.
Come by and say hello to Dr. Lin the next time you're at the office!
Dr. David Valauri
We are excited to introduce you to Dr. David Valauri, a Dentist at Dearfield Family Dentistry.
Dr. Valauri received his dental degree from New York University. He went on to complete his residencies in dentistry, anesthesiology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, NY, NY. He is board-certified in Dental Anesthesiology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to pursuing his clinical career, he has lectured nationally and internationally, published articles and book chapters that focus on various topics in oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental disease. Dr. Valauri believes in providing outstanding oral health care to all his patients. He helps patients understand their condition and choose an appropriate treatment plan. He has been chosen by his peers and named on the list of “New York Super Doctors” for several years, including 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021!
Dr. Valauri is a dedicated, experienced, and caring professional. Each patient receives personal attention, one-to-one, providing "old-fashioned medicine" with the most modern and innovative surgical techniques of contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgery.
He looks forward to seeing you at your next appointment!
Dr. Margaux Schwartzstein
Dr. Margaux Schwartzstein graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Western University of Health Sciences. She is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon and was the recipient of the Pierre Fauchard scholarship. Upon completion of her dental degree in Southern California, Dr. Schwartzstein moved to the East Coast to complete a General Practice Residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT where she was elected chief resident. The residency provided her with further training in dental trauma, oral surgery, periodontics, digital dentistry, endodontics, Invisalign, and management of medically complex patients.
Dr. Schwartzstein enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a focus on preventative and restorative dentistry to provide her patients with the tools to maintain a healthy oral microbiome as it relates to overall well-being.
Dr. Schwartzstein is originally from Greenwich, CT. She has since lived in Texas and Northern and Southern California. However, she is so happy to be back in her hometown! When not in the office, you can find Dr. Schwartzstein practicing yoga and pilates, hiking, and exploring new restaurants.
She looks forward to seeing you in the office!
Dr. Elizabeth Mato
Dr. Elizabeth earned her undergraduate degree from Binghamton University before continuing her studies at NYU College of Dentistry, where she completed an Honors program in Special Patient Care. She went on to complete an additional two-year residency specializing in Pediatric Dentistry at Brookdale Hospital, and she is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Elizabeth enjoys caring for both children and adults. Her specialized training in pediatric dentistry makes her especially skilled at helping nervous patients and those who experience dental anxiety feel comfortable and at ease. She approaches every patient with compassion and patience, with the goal of creating a positive dental experience regardless of their age.
Born and raised in NYC, Dr. Elizabeth comes from three generations of physicians and grew up surrounded by a strong commitment to healthcare and helping others. She is fluent in Russian and conversational in Spanish and enjoys connecting with families from various backgrounds. After practicing in NYC for a few years, she relocated to Greenwich with her husband, a Greenwich native, and their growing family. Outside the office, Dr. Mato enjoys spending time outdoors, keeping up with her very active toddler, skiing, and traveling with her husband!
Her official diploma might read Dr. Mato, but she leaves the strict formalities at the door to keep things fun and friendly for her patients!! So please, just call her Dr. Elizabeth! Stop by to say hello the next time you’re in the office!