About Us
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Paola Leone
Dr. Paola Leone is a Board Certified orthodontic specialist and innovative leader in the orthodontic profession. In addition to teaching locally at the University of Washington, she lectures nationally and internationally on treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. One of her signature topics is clear aligner therapy (Invisalign®), where she demonstrates how to predictably treat some of the most complex malocclusions using removable aligners, using the same advanced techniques we apply here at LVO.
Paola makes life outside of practice a priority as well. She loves her family and cherishes every moment she’s able to spend with her 3 kids and husband, Dr. Greg Vaughn. In her free time, you might find her performing aerial silk, speeding down black diamond runs on her snowboard, or cheering loudly at her children’s soccer games.
Dr. Gregory Vaughn
Dr. Gregory Vaughn is a Board Certified orthodontic specialist and distinguished leader in the orthodontic profession. In addition to teaching locally at the University of Washington, he has lectured nationally and internationally on treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. One of his notable topics is temporary anchorage devices (TADs). When used properly, they can expand the bounds of treatment and increase treatment efficiency.
Greg loves to participate in his kids’ active lives. Don’t be surprised if you see Greg at a soccer tournament or cruising past you on a snowboard with his wife, Dr. Paola Leone.
Dr. Kara McCulloch
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. McCulloch earned both her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medical Dentistry degrees at the University of British Columbia. After graduating, she worked as a dentist for a year before heading to Seattle to pursue her Master of Science in Dentistry and specialty training in Orthodontics at the University of Washington. Since 1997, she has been working as an Orthodontist in the greater Seattle area. When not at work, Dr. McCulloch enjoys spending time with her three children and Bernese Mountain Dog, Quinton. Dr. McCulloch is an avid cook. She also enjoys golf, skiing, walking and spending time on Orcas Island where she lives part-time. Dr. McCulloch is active within the orthodontic community and is the founding member of several academic study clubs.
A Sneak Peek at Our Teams
We Love Our Community
As your Seattle and Bellevue Orthodontists, we love helping our community, not only by improving the quality of our patients’ oral health and smiles, but also through our various efforts involving community outreach. As a local business, we feel a responsibility to give back to the community that supports us. To date, we’ve given over $175,000 in donations and charitable gifts. Some of our sponsorships have included Seattle United, Magnolia Little League, Bellevue West Little League, The Bush School, Clyde Hill Elementary, Queen Anne Elementary, Catherine Blaine, Habitat for Humanity, and many other local schools and organizations.
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Ready to start treatment with Invisalign Clear Aligners or braces? Contact us at one of our Seattle and Bellevue offices. We’ll be happy to get started!