Meet The Doctors
Meet Dr. McGonigle, DDS.
Forging a tradition of excellence in dentistry combined with a distinguished record of service to his community, Dr. Robert McGonigle exemplifies the best in family dentistry and has been proven to be the Best Dentist in Tinley Park.
Dr. McGonigle is part of a tradition of dental comfort and care. After graduating in 1987 as Co-Valedictorian at Loyola University School of Dentistry, he completed a hospital-based general practice residency at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. This passion for education is still evident today in the efforts of Dr. McGonigle and his team in mastering cutting-edge treatments and new procedures.
The philosophy of care at McGonigle Dental Associates extends to each of our patients and beyond into the greater global community. Each year, Dr. McGonigle joins dentists from around the globe in South Africa, providing dental care to the children of the indigenous Zulu population. Closer to home, his practice participates in Dentistry from the Heart as well as Stars, Stripes, and Smiles, providing free dental care to underserved communities and veterans, respectively.
As the Best Dentist in Tinley Park, Dr. McGonigle and his team strive to create a sense of experience and open communication. Our patients trust that at Tinley Park’s Best Dentist, McGonigle Dental Associates, they are receiving the most advanced care from skillful and friendly professionals. Dr. McGonigle is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Chicago Dental Society, and the Illinois State Dental Society.
Dr. McGonigle has been married to his highschool sweetheart for 30 years. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and spending time with his family – especially his grandchildren, Danny and Jimmy, and his two newest grandchildren, Hayes and Olivia.
Meet Dr. Gurgone, DDS.
From a young age, Dr. Philip Gurgone has possessed a passion for dentistry. He cares deeply about helping people discover their best smiles and healing patients in pain. Seeing a patient rediscover life after restoration provides Dr. Gurgone with immense job satisfaction. As one of the Top Tinley Park Dentists, Dr. Gurgone gets to put that passion to work alongside the best dentists in Tinley Park at McGonigle Dental Associates.
Dr. Gurgone was born and raised in Orland Park. His AP Biology teacher recognized his budding interest and invited him to shadow her and her colleagues at the UIC College of Dentistry. Here, Dr. Gurgone discovered his love of dentistry and his career path.
He would go on to graduate from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, where his leadership skills and dedication led him to earn the respect of his peers and become the president of his class. He participated in the Comprehensive Implant Residency Program, training in implants, bone grafts, sinus grafts, and providing fixed and removable restorations. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society.
As part of the McGonigle Dental family, Dr. Gurgone is dedicated to helping his community in Tinley Park and beyond. He’s joined dental mission trips to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. He’s also participated in Dentistry from the Heart and Give Kids a Smile Day, providing preventive dental care to children of underserved communities. All of this has contributed to making Dr. Gurgone the Top Dentist in Tinley park.
In his free time, Dr. Gurgone enjoys baseball (Go White Sox!), golfing, cooking, and playing guitar. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Kristina. They reside in Mokena with their two beautiful daughters, Juliana and Valentina.
Meet Dr. Stuedemann, DMD, FAGD.
Dr. Kristina Stuedemann believes that good dentistry begins from the heart. She loves the art and science behind improving her patients’ smiles, especially when she can make them laugh in the process.
A Mokena native, Dr. Stuedemann is one of the best dentists in Tinley Park and has been an integral part of our team since October 2014. She attended North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where she played women’s basketball and graduated with a degree in biochemistry. After completion of her undergraduate degree, Dr. Stuedemann went on to earn her Doctor of Medical Dentistry DMD degree at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, Illinois.
Following dental school, Dr. Stuedemann completed a two year General Practice Residency at the Medical College of Georgia (recently renamed “Georgia Regents University”). Here she received extensive training in both surgical and implant dentistry – including surgical wisdom tooth extraction, bone grafts, implant placement, and implant restoration. She also gained valuable experience in the challenges presented while working with medically-compromised patients. Dr. Stuedemann was honored to serve as the program’s Chief Resident during her second year.
She received her Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists in 2012. In 2015, she went on to earn her Mastership in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Stuedemann is also an active member of several professional organizations. In 2015, she earned her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and as such she is well known as Tinley Park’s Best Cosmetic Dentist.
A general dentist who is a “Fellow” in the Academy of General Dentistry has been recognized by other general dentists as a leader and example to other dentists of the importance of quality continuing education to patient care. Other organizations of which Dr. Kristina is an active member include the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society.
Dr. Stuedemann believes wholeheartedly in the charitable mission of McGonigle Dental Associates. She has participated in mission trips to Jamaica to provide free dental care. She also took part in Dentistry from the Heart in Union City, TN & Tinley Park.
Dr. Stuedemann married her college love, Eric. They currently live in Naperville with their three boys, Eli, Easton, and Everett. Eric is an assistant football coach at North Central College (Go Cardinals!). In her free time, she loves to travel and be outdoors, work out, watch football, and spend time with her friends, family, and husband.
Meet Dr. Amanda Collins, DMD.
Dr. Amanda Collins was born and raised in Orland Park, IL. Her passion for dentistry started when she shadowed a local dentist. This experience ignited her passion for the field, and she soon took on a role as a dental assistant, gaining valuable insights into patient care and the intricacies of dental practice.
Dr. Amanda pursued her undergraduate education at Saint Louis University, where she was actively involved in her pre-dental society. After earning her degree, she continued her education at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where she honed her clinical skills and developed a comprehensive understanding of dental health.
To further enhance her expertise, Dr. Amanda completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) at Loyola University, where she received advanced training in various aspects of dentistry and patient care. This experience solidified her dedication to providing high-quality dental services to diverse populations.
Dr. Amanda participated in 14 mission trips prior to dental school, where she focused on rebuilding homes for those less fortunate. These experiences not only deepened her commitment to service but also instilled in her a strong desire to make a positive impact in underserved communities. She aspires to combine her dental education and passion for service work to participate in dental focused mission trips.
Dr. Amanda adores her pitbull, Sarge. He loves to play fetch and has an amusing fascination with shadows and reflections. They love to go on adventures to find new parks to play fetch.
