Meet Dr. Eduardo Mejia!

Education

Eduardo Mejia, D.D.S., M.S. joined the offices of Dr. Sheila Birth and Dr. Charles Stewart in 2006. He received his dental degree in 1981 from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Dr. Eduardo Mejia has been practicing orthodontics since receiving his master of science degree and a certificate in orthodontics from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1984.

Awards and Achievements

Dr. Eduardo Mejia has worked in private practice since 1986 in Mexico, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia. He has done extensive work around the world with children with cleft palate, participating in Operation Smile (OS), a nonprofit program. During his volunteer work with OS, Dr. Mejia traveled to Colombia, Nicaragua, and the Philippines several times, treating children suffering from various degrees of the condition. He also worked with cleft and palate syndrome patients in the Orthodontics Department in Hospital Instituto Nacional de Pediatría in Mexico City from 1986 to 1989. Dr. Mejia served as a part-time professor at Centro de Estudios Superiores de Ortodoncia, also in Mexico City, from 1986 to 1990. In the course of his career, Dr. Eduardo Mejia has presented orthodontic lectures in Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, and Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Mejia presently holds dental licenses in Texas, Mexico, and Colombia. He is an active member of the American Association for Orthodontics and the Christian Dental and Medical Association.

Dr. Mejia has been married since 1992 and resides in Colleyville with his wife and two children.

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Dr. David Alger

Education

David Alger D.D.S., M.S. brings a unique blend of education and experience to the team of orthodontists here at the Offices of Dr. Sheila Birth and Dr. Charles Stewart. At the University of Texas in Austin, Dr. David Alger completed his undergraduate studies, obtained his dental degree, and, in 1965, completed his orthodontic specialty degree.

Awards and Achievements

In 1963, Dr. David Alger was accredited by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and chosen Man of the Year by the Xi Psi Phi dental fraternity. In 1970, he was awarded Diplomate status by the American Board of Orthodontics. This status, dependent on outstanding education, clinical expertise, and successful completion of a stringent three-part examination, makes Dr. David Alger one of only 38 percent of all orthodontists chosen for this honor. Our Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson practices are privileged to have Dr. Alger among its staff.

After obtaining his orthodontic specialty degree in 1965, Dr. David Alger ran a private orthodontic practice in Texas for 18 years and served as a consulting orthodontist at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for six years. He has two patents, one on the Alger-Lite, which is used in our office, and another on the Algerbrush II. Dr. David Alger has had papers published in the nationally known Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, and he has presented at annual meetings of the American Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Alger has filled various positions in numerous professional organizations for orthodontists, including chairman of the By-Laws Southwest Society of Orthodontics, president and delegate of the Brazos Valley District Dental Society, chairman of the By-Laws and Qualifying Committee of the Charles G. Tweed Orthodontic Study Group of Texas, and president of the University of Texas Orthodontic Alumni Association and chairman of the Peer Review Committee.

Dr. David Alger is very active in his community. He was a charter member of the Conroe YMCA Board, served as its two-term president, and was voted Conroe YMCA Man of the Year in 1981. He was the charter president of the Conroe Tennis Association, president of the Conroe Rotary Club, and a member of the United States Precision Flying Team. In his free time, Dr. Alger enjoys piloting his private plane and spending time with his family.

Dr. Charles Stewart, - Birth & Stewart Orthodontics

Education

Born and raised in Levelland, Texas, Charles Stewart, D.D.S., M.D.I.V. graduated salutatorian of his high school class. He was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy, graduating in 1973 as a second lieutenant. Dr. Charles Stewart then enrolled at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, where he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. In 1974, he graduated sixth in his class and went on to study at the Carswell Air Force Base in 1979, where he completed a one-year general practice residency program. After his residency, Dr. Charles Stewart returned to Houston's University of Texas Dental Branch in 1980 to train in orthodontics.

Awards and Achievements

After completing his training, Dr. Charles Stewart served as chief of orthodontics at the Royal Air Force in Upper Heyford, England for four years. He then became a member of the Craniofacial Reconstructive Team and taught in the Maxillofacial Training Program during his assignment at California's David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base. Then, during the Persian Gulf War, he served as chief of orthodontics at the Torrejon Air Force Base in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Stewart's final military assignment was at Davis-Montham Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, where he served as chief of orthodontics. He then retired from the U.S. Air Force. Charles Stewart, D.D.S., M.D.I.V. is now a valued member of our orthodontic team.

Dr. Charles Stewart has also pursued theological training in addition to his work with the other orthodontists at our Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson practice. He studied at the Southwestern Theological Seminary and, in 2001, received his masters of divinity degree in Evangelism and Missions. An ordained Southern Baptist minister, he is currently involved in assisting the poor and homeless in his community.

Dr. Stewart and his wife, Mary Lynn, have been happily married since 1973. They have four children: Bryan, who graduated from Baylor University; Laurie, a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University; Chase, who is attending Baylor University; and Scott, who is attending North Crowley High School.

Dr. Cristi Fletcher - Birth & Stewart Orthodontics

Education

A native of California, Cristi Fletcher, D.D.S., M.P.H. attended Howard University and obtained a Bachelors of Science in Biology in 1996. She then attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville, where she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Cristi Fletcher attained her doctorate of dental surgery and graduated from Meharry with honors. Next, at Howard University, Dr. Cristi Fletcher completed her orthodontic residency and was chosen to speak at the university's commencement. Also at Howard, she obtained a masters in public health and received the award in research. After Dr. Fletcher completed her studies, the Howard University School of Dentistry appointed her as a faculty member in its orthodontic program, where she worked while going into private practice. Currently, Dr. Fletcher is a valued member of our orthodontic team.

Awards and Achievements

Dr. Cristi Fletcher became Board Certified in 2007 and she denotes this as one of her greatest professional achievements. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the National Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and other accredited professional organizations for orthodontists. Cristi Fletcher, D.D.S., M.P.H. interacts with the local community in a variety of professional settings. Dr. Fletcher also enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Financing Your Orthodontic Treatment

In keeping with our belief that excellent orthodontic care should be within everyone's reach, our Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson orthodontic offices provide interest-free, in-office financing for your orthodontic treatment with no down payment and affordable monthly payments. We also accept online payments with Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover®, American Express®, and Visa® or MasterCard® check cards.

* Special Discounts
* Insurance Information
* CareCredit®

Special Discounts

We offer discounts for patients who:

* Take advantage of our free consultation special. If you choose to begin treatment on the same day as your initial consultation, the cost of completing orthodontic records is reduced. Your affordable monthly payments will begin on the day your braces are placed.
* Pay in full at any time to receive a 10 percent discount off of your balance at that time.
* Pay your monthly payments with a direct bank draft or a credit card draft to receive a 5 percent discount off of your balance.


Insurance Information

For your convenience, we accept and file most insurance plans, including Medicaid. We will contact your insurance company to determine your orthodontic coverage before starting treatment. Be aware that your company's original quote is not an absolute guarantee of full payment. Most orthodontic policies cover 50 percent of the cost or less with a lifetime maximum coverage. Also, since most insurance companies make payments over the course of treatment, you may not receive full benefits if you change your coverage during treatment.


CareCredit®

The Offices of Dr. Sheila Birth and Dr. Charles Stewart accept CareCredit®, one of the nation's leading patient financing programs. The one-page online application for CareCredit® is simple, and, once accepted, you can use the program whenever you wish without having to reapply.


Contact the Offices of Dr. Sheila Birth and Dr. Charles Stewart

For further financing and insurance information, please contact our orthodontic offices in Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson. Our experienced staff can answer any additional questions you may have.