Our Team
Dr. Mark Armanious
Dr. Armanious is a native New Yorker and moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple University School of Dentistry. He graduated summa cum laude, the highest academic honors possible, in the top 3% of his class. Dr. Armanious was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society in 2006. Among many awards Dr. Armanious received throughout his time at Temple, he is most honored to say he was voted the “Most Outstanding Member of the Class of 2006” by the Philadelphia Dental Society. After practicing general dentistry for a number of years, Dr. Armanious pursued his passion for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and completed the four year training program at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. After serving with great honor as Chief Resident, Dr. Armanious and his wife relocated to Northern Virginia in 2012.
Dr. Armanious is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Surgery. The board exam is administered by a panel of world renowned oral surgeons who are experts in the field and have published numerous textbooks and credited with many advancements in the profession. The mission of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is to assure the public of safe and optimal care through the development and maintenance of high standards of certification and re-certification of Diplomates in the specialty.
Dr. Armanious has advanced training in Pediatric Advance Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. He is an active member of the Northern Virginia Dental Society, Virginia Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, and previously served on the House of Delegates for the Virginia Dental Association.
As a proud member of the community, Dr. Armanious has supported countless school programs and events over the years. You’ll see many of our awards and distinctions throughout our practice!
Dr. Armanious is a huge NY Giants football fan and enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and Staffordshire Terrier, Hershey. You can catch them cheering on at Lightridge, Champe, and Freedom High Schools every weekend!
We welcome you to visit us at Stone Ridge Oral & Facial Surgery!!!
Rahel
Rahel is Dr. Armanious’ Lead Surgical Assistant. She has been in the dental field for nearly 20 years. Rahel focuses on changing a patient’s stress and fears on arrival to laughter by the end of the procedure! She loves her job because of the gratification of knowing that she makes a difference every day in the lives of our patients. Her extensive knowledge of dentistry and surgical procedures is an invaluable asset to the practice.
Rahel was born in Ethiopia and moved to Northern Virginia in 1996. When not shopping at the mall, she loves spending time with her husband and 3 exceptional daughters AND grandbabies!
Elenita (“Tita”)
Tita brings over more than 20 years experience in the general dentistry and oral surgery fields. She graduated from college and was trained in the dental field in the Phillippines, migrating to the US in 1995 to pursue her passion in dentistry. She firmly believes in treating our patients the way she wants to be treated and will do her best to make every patient’s experience as comfortable as possible. When not in the office, Tita loves relaxing, traveling, and spending time with her husband and three children.
Cindy
Cindy brings nearly 30 years of experience in the dental field and is passionate about creating a positive, comfortable, and seamless experience for every patient. As a Patient Care Coordinator, she strives to ensure that each patient feels welcomed, informed, and cared for—from their very first phone call through the completion of their treatment.
Building strong relationships and helping patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their dental journey is one of the most rewarding aspects of Cindy’s role. She takes pride in being a trusted resource for patients and helping them feel supported every step of the way.
Born and raised in Clarke County, Virginia, Cindy now resides in Marshall, Virginia, with her husband. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors boating, fishing, hunting, and working on their property. She also loves exploring Virginia’s local wineries and making memories with family and friends.
With decades of experience and a genuine commitment to exceptional patient care, Cindy is dedicated to making every patient feel valued, comfortable, and confident in their dental care.
Vanessa
Born and raised in the beautiful mountain community of South Lake Tahoe, California, Vanessa has a deep appreciation for the simple things that make life meaningful. She is family-oriented and has a genuine love for animals, breathtaking sunsets, and exploring beautiful trails. Vanessa values meaningful connections, kindness, and creating lasting memories with the people she loves. At heart, she finds joy in life’s everyday moments and believes that life is best enjoyed with a grateful heart, a positive spirit, and a little sunshine.
