Meet Your Flagstaff Orthodontists, Dr. Peppers & Dr. Zimbelman
Dr. Rob Caskey started this practice from scratch in a small office on Beaver St. in 1995. Later, his long-time friend, Dr. Eric Peterson, and his daughter, Dr. Emily Peppers, joined the practice.
Dr. Caskey and Dr. Peterson have since retired from NAZO, and now Dr. Peppers and Dr. Zimbelman are running this amazing practice. The Doctors and their team have maintained the fun atmosphere our community loves while offering cutting-edge treatment. That means you and your loved ones will be smiling from start to finish!
Scroll down to learn more about Dr. Peppers and Dr. Zimbelman!
Dr. Emily Peppers
Education & Experience
Dr. Emily Caskey Peppers grew up in Flagstaff and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson for college. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado in 2009. In 2010, Dr. Peppers completed a general practice residency focusing on hospital dentistry at the University of Chicago.
In 2013, Dr. Peppers graduated from an orthodontic residency at Loma Linda University in California. There she earned a Master’s degree and a certificate in the specialty of orthodontics.
Dr. Peppers’ award-winning research has been published by the prestigious journal The Angle Orthodontist.
Outside the Office
Dr. Peppers and her husband, Eric Peppers, have three sons (the oldest is already out of the nest - the two youngest are still at home)! They all love the outdoors—especially hiking, backpacking, biking, and skiing—and they love Northern Arizona for all the outdoor adventures it offers.
Dr. Peppers has run 10 marathons, including races in Arizona, Utah, Illinois, Colorado, California, and Italy. Her proudest running accomplishment is that she’s completed the infamous Imogene Pass Run 10 times!
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- Northern Arizona Dental Society, President
- Northern Arizona Network for Dental Excellence, President
Dr. Megan Zimbelman
Education & Experience
Dr. Megan Makena Zimbelman is thrilled to be joining Dr. Peppers and the incredible team at NAZO! Her passion for orthodontics starts with the belief that creating beautiful smiles leads to a lifetime of improved oral health and confidence. She loves guiding patients through their treatment journeys with personalized care, making sure every patient feels seen, valued, and well cared for.
Dr. Zimbelman has always loved learning. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania before trading the East Coast for the desert. She completed her orthodontic residency and earned a Master’s in Oral Biology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Outside the Office
While in residency, Dr. Zimbelman made the most of her time in the Southwest including hiking Humphreys Peak, boating at Lake Powell, running rim-to-rim through the Grand Canyon, stargazing at Lowell Observatory, and sipping lattes from Matador Coffee. An outdoor enthusiast at heart, she’s on a mission to visit all 63 national parks. So far, she’s checked off 24.
Like Dr. Peppers, Dr. Zimbelman loves the challenge of long-distance running. She’s completed 2 marathons and 14 half-marathons. And yep, Dr. Peppers and Dr. Zimbelman have a few races lined up to race together!
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontist
- American Dental Association
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- Northern Arizona Dental Society