Meet the Team
Meet the founder
Dr. Eric M. Barnes
I love being an orthodontist. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, and the friendships that I’ve built with my patients and their families are one in a million. It has always been my focus to make each patient feel at-home when they come to me for treatment and I work hard to give my patients the attention they deserve.
Meet
Dr. Ashley Barnes
I am so passionate about working closely with people in my community. It excites me to have the ability to change our patients’ smiles and see their confidence soar after they see their new smile. My goal each and every day is to give our patients the best care from the time they enter the practice until the time they leave.
I want them to experience personalized care from our office—care that will leave them smiling!
Meet the Team
Our Team
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Carolyn
Front DeskCarolyn loves serving others. Her goal is making sure each person feels comfortable and welcomed at Braces by Barnes. You’ll meet Carolyn at our front desk. She’ll help you schedule visits, update paperwork, and answer your questions. You may also speak with her when you call. Carolyn provides general office support, too. She loves being part of a team that creates amazing smiles and looks forward to meeting you.
Carolyn enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and church family. She is a graphic designer and a devotional author. She creates, publishes, and distributes monthly devotionals and prayer calendars.
Maggy
Front DeskTEXT COMING SOON
Khadijah Razaaq
Front DeskTEXT COMING SOON
JENNY
Treatment CoordinatorTEXT COMING SOON
Sherri
Clinical SupervisorSherri loves working in a practice where the doctors and team members provide a close family environment. This ensures a welcoming, friendly, and supportive atmosphere for you and your family. Sherri trains our new clinic employees. She also works with patients and their parents to ensure the patient understands their responsibilities, and offers hygiene education, too. Sherri motivates and keeps harmony within our team.
Sherri is blessed with three beautiful children and is actively involved with her church.
lakeisha
Clinical CoordinatorLakeisha finds our patients to be delightful people. She says they encourage her, every day, to become a better orthodontic assistant. She enjoys helping each person and witnessing the changes in their personalities and smiles. Lakeisha assists the doctors. She sets up the trays, cleans and sterilizes instruments, and offers chairside assistance. She also will also teach you about hygiene and home care instructions.
Lakeisha has three beautiful children who are her life. She recently joined the UCC Covenant North Church and loves her church family. You can often find Lakeisha reading, cooking, and supporting her children’s school activities.
Diana
Clinical StaffLamia
Clinical StaffTEXT COMING SOON
Maria
Lab TechMaria P. enjoys communicating with patients and parents, learning about their lives and interests. She likes building friendships while helping each patient develop an incredible smile, one they’ll love for life. Wearing several hats in our office, Maria assists with the IDB trays and takes patient records. She also works in our onsite lab, pouring up models. Fluent in Spanish, Maria translates for patients and their families.
Maria’s family includes her husband, Omar, her daughter, Delilah, and her Chihuahua, Kloe. She loves boxing and trained at the South Chicago Boxing Club. Maria enjoys working out and time at Immaculate Conception Church.
