Dr. Doug Takeuchi grew up in the San Jose area and graduated from Leigh High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Dr. Takeuchi received a Bachelor of Science in Sciences from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry and his Doctor of Surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry (which had been recognized as the second highest ranked school in the nation.) Dr. Takeuchi has received several awards of recognition in the field including: honors from the American College of Dentists and the Quintessence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Restorative Dentistry.

Dr. Takeuchi has been married to Ellen since 1994. They have 2 teenage children, Matthew and Jillian. Dr Takeuchi is an avid football fan and enjoys skiing and scuba diving. When not in the office Dr. Takeuchi spends time cheering his kids on in high school football, track, competitive cheer and stunt. Dr Takeuchi is proud to serve the San Jose community where he grew up and where he and Ellen have chosen to raise their family.