Born and raised in New York City, Dr.Pliakas attended the Bronx High School of Science. He earned his Bachelor's degree with a major in biology from Harvard University and a Master of Science degree, also in biology, from Tufts University. Dr.Pliakas then returned to New York for dental school and his orthodontics training, both at Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine, where he earned the degrees of Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in orthodontics.

Dr.Pliakas has excelled throughout his training, having received numerous honors and awards, including being on the Dean's List at Harvard, a full tuition scholarship for his Masters at Tufts, induction into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (the National Dental Honor Society), and the Highest Academic Achievement Award for being first in his dental school class at Columbia.

Dr.Pliakas enjoys teaching and has returned to Columbia as an Assistant Instructor in Clinical Dental Medicine. In his free time, Dr.Pliakas explores all that New York has to offer- its parks, museums, and fine restaurants. He is a supporter of all New York sports teams, though in the postseason, his allegiances lie with the Yankees and Giants. He is an avid traveler and a fan of international soccer.

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