Dentistry

Dr. Chitra Shikaram, D.D.S

Silicon Valley Dental Excellence · Sunnyvale, CA

5.03 doctor endorsements Endorsed

Identity verified on September 9, 2026 · Listed since 2019

3 Peer Endorsements

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June 24, 2019
“I highly recommend Dr. Chitra Shikaram as a knowledgeable and quality oriented dentist. As her immediate supervisor for several years, I have always been impressed with her attention to detail and commitment to the highest standards in oral medicine and delivery of care. In addition to providing complex general dentistry services, she also served as an advisor and mentor to other dentists and staff, and promoted oral health in the community.”
Dr. Shanthi Madireddi, DDSDentist · San Jose, CA
June 24, 2019
“Dr. Shikaram is a superb and unusually erudite clinical dentist with advanced AGD training who I have the pleasure to work with in a 501(3)c corporation, providing comprehensive dental services. She is particularly well versed in the intricacies of composite restorative methods, prevention as cure, and complex services for both children and the aged.”
Dr. Brian Chun, DDSDentist, General Practice · Cupertino, CA
June 24, 2019
“I have known Dr. Chitra Shikaram for more than five years through the Academy of General Dentistry. She is a great dentist, responsible and detail oriented. Her leadership skills are extraordinary.”
Dr. Mina Levi, DDSDentist · San Francisco, CA

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About

Dr. Chitra Shikaram has extensive dental experience as she has worked in both a private and community dental offices. Read more

Dr. Chitra Shikaram has extensive dental experience as she has worked in both a private and community dental offices. Dr. Shikaram graduated from Arthur A Dugoni (UOP) School of Dentistry with a D.D.S degree and a Bachelor of Dentistry B.D.S degree from India. She is a strong believer in continuing education as a means to ensure that her patients receive the highest quality dental care. Dr. Shikaram has been part of several study clubs. She has also participated in many continuing education courses. She is currently enrolled in the Master Track program with California Academy of General Dentistry.

Besides being committed to her patients, Dr. Shikaram is dedicated to Organized Dentistry. She has been on the Board of Northern California Academy of General Dentistry for over 8 years and served as President in 2015. Dr.Shikaram has been a part of Native Indian Health Service- a Federal Health Agency (nonprofit) and has been working at their local dental clinic in San Jose for over 14 years.

She has also worked as an associate and partner in private dental offices. She is very involved with the community and volunteers for Give Kids a Smile, career days at schools and enjoys fundraising for several health-related causes.

Location

Silicon Valley Dental Excellence1273 South Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

DCA Awards

Recognition history

3 awards

2019 Top DoctorDentistry
2019 Top 100 DoctorsDentistry
2019 City WinnerDentistry · Sunnyvale

Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles.

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