meet the team

Oral Surgeon

Isaac Kim D.M.D.

Doctor Isaac Kim is an oral surgeon at Yakima Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Yakima, WA. If you are struggling with TMJ, sleep apnea, misalignment of your teeth, or if it is time to get your wisdom teeth removed, or any other health condition, please contact us today.

Oral Surgeon

Kevin E. Hudson D.D.S.

Dr. Hudson started his healthcare career in 1992 working as a Certified Nursing Assistant to put himself through Nursing School at Lewis Clark State College. In 1995, he graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing, and in 1996 he completed his Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing.

For several years, Dr. Hudson worked full-time as a Registered Nurse while continuing his pre-doctoral coursework. In 2003, he earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the Creighton University School of Dentistry.

Upon graduation, he entered into full-time military service and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. After completing the residency in Advanced Education General Dentistry, he was attached to the U. S. Marines stationed in Twentynine Palms, California, where he was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal. Dr. Hudson completed his residency in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, at Naval Medical Center San Diego, graduating in 2010. He was then assigned to duty as the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, where he was awarded his first Navy Commendation Medal. After serving two years aboard the USS Nimitz, he was selected to become the Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Naval Hospital Bremerton.

During his tenure, as an active member of the Directorate for Surgical Services, he was awarded his second Navy Commendation Medal. After more than 13 years of active duty military service, Dr. Hudson transitioned to full-time private practice at Yakima Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

Certifications in:

Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Dr. Hudson maintains active specialty licensing in the state of Washington and is also licensed to provide General Anesthesia.

Dr. Kevin Hudson is a member of:

American Dental Association since 2000
Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

He enjoys spending time with his wife Heather, whom he married in 1992, and their three children. As a family, they love to explore local culture & cuisines and visit with family and friends abroad. Dr. Hudson is equally at home whether sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows with the kids, sipping a hot cup of coffee at the local coffeehouse or going out on an adventure! (He especially enjoys hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, and snowboarding.)

Office Manager

Heidi

Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Anesthesia Assistant, DAANCE Certified

I grew up in the Yakima Valley and graduated in 1990 from Selah High School.

I attended Yakima Valley Community College and Spokane Falls Community College and worked in general dentistry before starting my career at Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1995. I am a Registered Dental Assistant. I started as an Oral Surgery Assistant, then became the Patient Coordinator, before becoming the Office Manager for the past 11 years. I love working for such a great team here at Yakima Oral Surgery. My goal is to ensure the office runs effectively and efficiently.

I enjoy traveling, boating, snow skiing, and spending time with my family. I have been married for 27 years, and have two grown children.

Patient Care Coordinator

Angela

Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Anesthesia Assistant, DAANCE Certified

Scheduling Coordinator

Carolyn

I grew up in the Lower Yakima Valley and went to Yakima Valley Community College and Edmonds Community College where I became a Certified Dental Assistant. I have worked in many different areas of the dental field. I started working for Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1998.

Billing Coordinator

Rachel

Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant

I began my dental assisting career in 2012 after receiving my Dental Assisting Certificate from Charter College in Vancouver, WA.

I worked in general dentistry over the next 6 years in Vancouver, WA, and Naples, FL before moving to the Yakima Valley in 2018 where I started my career with Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. My roles here in the office are scheduling coordinator, overseeing the ordering of supplies, and I am the WISHA Safety Officer.

When I’m away from the office, I love spending time with my family, and being outdoors at the beach playing frisbee, or up in the mountains camping.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Mayra

Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Anesthesia Assistant, DAANCE Certified

I grew up in the lower Yakima valley where I graduated from Sunnyside High School in 2008.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Julisa

Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant

I grew up in the Lower Yakima Valley and graduated from Grandview High in 2017. I received my dental assisting certification from Charter College in Pasco in 2019.

After finishing my externship, I began working at Yakima Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in June 2019. I am bilingual — I speak fluent English and Spanish. I never saw myself working in oral surgery, but after working here for a while I now love it and I’m happy with the career I chose, and I don’t see myself working anywhere else.

Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family. I have a 4-month-old daughter who keeps me busy!

Oral Surgery Assistant

Rocio

Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Anesthesia Assistant, DAANCE Certified

I grew up in Yakima and graduated from Eisenhower High School in 2015.

Before I joined Yakima Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, I worked in dialysis for about 2 years as a Hemodialysis Medical Assistant. I decided to make a career change and go into oral surgery because I’ve always had a passion for working in this field! Every day I learn new things and the opportunity for growth here is unlimited. Working for Yakima Oral & Maxillofacial surgery is very rewarding, knowing that I’ve made a difference helping out our patients.

For fun I love to go hiking and view the beautiful waterfalls. I also enjoy going to the beach and spending time with my family and friends.

Oral Surgery Assistant

Diana

Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant

Oral Surgery Assistant

Shelley

Certifications: Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Anesthesia Assistant, DAANCE Certified

Scheduling Coordinator

Elizabeth

Welcome! I grew up in the Yakima Valley and have lived here my entire life. I have worked in the dental field as a receptionist and an orthodontic assistant, but I realized that my passion is working at the front desk as a receptionist.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday
8:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Yakima Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

4207 Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98908

(509) 965-8911