Dr. Kerisa Harriott, Orthodontist

Dr. Kerisa Harriott is a Board-certified Orthodontist born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. She attended Randolph-Macon College in Virginia and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry on scholarship. She went on to attend Rutgers School of Dental Medicine where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree also on scholarship. After dental school, Dr. Harriott completed a general practice residency (GPR) at Northwell Health Hospital (formerly Long Island Jewish Medical Center) where she was awarded Resident of the year. She practiced briefly as a General Dentist before starting an orthodontic residency at Stony Brook University. Her training at Stony Brook University included a wide array of orthodontic techniques i.e. Invisalign, ceramic braces, traditional braces, TADs, propel for accelerated treatment, among other techniques. In recognition of her hardwork and talent, she was given the Turner Fellowship award. Dr. Harriott loves Orthodontics and takes a patient-centered, gentle and compassionate approach while keeping abreast with the latest advances in the field. She considers it a privilege to be able to change lives one smile at a time.

Dr. Harriott participates in several outreach initiatives both locally and overseas such as dental missions, scholarship fundraisers, health fairs, charity fashion shows, among other efforts. Dr. Harriott is an avid dancer, philanthropist and lover of life. On her off days, she enjoys spending time with her husband cooking and exploring the city.