Dr. Bayat was born and raised in San Francisco, California's Bay Area. He received his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Davis while minoring in Biological Science. Dr. Bayat attended the University of California, San Francisco for his Doctor of Dental Sciences Degree where he received numerous distinctions and awards for his performance. Dr. Bayat completed his residency in Endodontics at Saint Louis University. Dr. Bayat is a member of the American Academy of Endodontics and is working on achieving the highest qualification possible in his field by becoming a Board Certified Endodontist. Dr. Bayat discovered Portland, Oregon while visiting his wife's family. They quickly fell in love with the Pacific Northwest for all of its natural beauty and sense of community. Dr. Bayat spends his time off with his wife and two dogs, Rocco and Nash. They love traveling, hiking, and discovering Oregon's food and wine scene!