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    Laguna Hills Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery

    Laguna Hills Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery

    4.7(71 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    The office is as rude as they come. First, I was ignored when I first went to see the doctor. The…read morevisit was ok. The billing part is not. I saw the doctor a month ago. I paid for a consultation in full and was told that once insurance processed the claim, approximately 80% would be refunded to me. My insurance company confirmed that payment was sent to the oral surgeon's office. When I called to ask about my refund, Rachel told me that the office could not issue it because they had no checks available and did not know when they would be getting more. At this point, I will be consulting my insurance what steps to take next in order to be reimbursed. A healthcare practice should have systems in place to handle patient refunds. "We don't have checks" is not an excuse I would expect from a professional office handling thousands of dollars in patient and insurance payments. The lack of organization, accountability, and urgency has left me with no confidence in their business practices.

    Dr. Nguyen is amazing!…read more After visiting 2 other oral surgeons, I consulted with Dr. Nguyen. He and his staff put together a great treatment plan. They worked aggressively with my insurance company to help me achieve minimum out-of-pocket payout, and worked with me on the rest of the pricing and scheduling details. They worked with me tirelessly ahead of my oral surgery and are always EXTREMELY prompt in responding to post-surgery questions, even accomodating a last minute follow-up schedule change. Dr. Nguyen is professional, pragmatic, and no-nonsense. Unlike the other oral surgeons I consulted with, he didn't try and add on gimicky unnecessary procedures. I'm so happy with Dr. Nguyen and my outcome!!

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    Eric Kim MD, DDS, - Honest Oral Surgeon

    Eric Kim MD, DDS, - Honest Oral Surgeon

    4.8(344 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    I needed to have both of my lower wisdom teeth removed, and since I had never had any kind of tooth…read moreextraction or surgery before, I was extremely nervous. From the moment I walked into Honest Oral Surgeon, the staff made me feel at ease. They were professional, friendly, and very patient. After taking my X-rays, they carefully explained everything to me and answered all my questions. I also watched a pre-procedure instruction video, which helped me understand what to expect. When I met Dr. Kim, he was professional, clear, and straightforward. He explained my treatment options concisely and also pointed out potential risks related to my other teeth. After discussing everything together, we decided to take a conservative approach -- remove the wisdom teeth first and monitor the other teeth to see if they could recover over time. I really appreciated being involved in the decision-making process. The surgery itself was excellent. It was my first time receiving anesthesia and having teeth extracted, and I can honestly say I felt absolutely no discomfort. Dr. Kim removed both wisdom teeth efficiently and skillfully. (Yes, I could hear the drill and some hammering sounds -- which was a little funny -- but I felt zero pain.) After the procedure, I followed the instructions carefully, took the prescribed medication, and applied ice as recommended. It's now the second day, and I have no pain at all -- not even noticeable swelling. This is actually the longest Yelp review I've ever written, but I truly felt it was deserved. I highly recommend Honest Oral Surgeon and Dr. Kim to anyone who needs oral surgery.

    Dr Kim is fantastic. We came here to see him for my kids supernumerary tooth after a horrible…read moreexperience at another office. He was professional, honest, respectful, and took the time to listen to our concerns. The surgical procedure went great and he even reached out personally to make sure there were no post surgical issues. I really, really appreciated that. In a world where most doctors don't care and leave this on their nurses and staff, his following up personally meant he really cared. I highly recommend this practice.

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    Lake Forest Oral Surgery - Kathy is our Office Coordinator.

    Lake Forest Oral Surgery

    4.8(74 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    We had a very disappointing and concerning experience with Dr. Suzie Um following my wife Shahida…read moreShahid's full-mouth extraction on January 12, 2026. Before the procedure, we fully disclosed her serious medical conditions, including severe IBS, malabsorption, and immune-related complications that make repeat surgeries and anesthesia especially difficult and risky for her. After the extractions, we discovered that alveolar ridge preservation (bone grafting) was not performed. When we later asked why this critical step had been omitted, we were not given a clear explanation. We have since consulted other dental professionals who advised us that, because too much time has passed, attempting the procedure now may no longer be effective. What is most troubling is that we were never informed beforehand that bone grafting would not be done, nor were we advised about the potential consequences such as accelerated bone loss and limitations for future dental restoration options. Had we known, we would have made different decisions regarding treatment. As a result, my wife may now require additional surgical procedures that she may not be medically able to tolerate. This situation has caused significant physical pain, emotional distress, treatment delays, and financial burden. We are sharing this experience so that other patients -- especially those with complex medical conditions -- understand the importance of asking detailed questions about treatment planning, bone preservation, and post-extraction care before proceeding with major dental procedures. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Dr. Suzie Um to others seeking complex dental care. -- Shahid Karim

    For anyone scared of dental work...fear no more. Dr. Um is a fantastic specialist who makes sure…read moreyou are comfortable and without pain. Plenty of parking and great lake forest location. Office is clean and inviting. The equipment is up to date, they even have a TV option to view while you are being treated. Higly recomended!

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    Stephen Vaughan, DDS MD - L. Stephen Vaughan, DDS, MD INC.

    Stephen Vaughan, DDS MD

    4.5(88 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Dr. Vaughan saw my husband as a new patient on the same day I called, due one of his molars…read moreentirely breaking off at the gum line. My husband has suffered with a lifelong fear of dental work from several past traumas, and Dr. Vaughan was very kind and compassionate, thoroughly explained what needed to be done, and did a fantastic job resolving his issues, pain-free (following necessary numbing injections). In 21 years, I've never seen my husband so calm and pleased after having an invasive dental procedure. We now have Dr. Vaughan saved in our phones as the go-to for any future dental emergencies, and surgeries that may need to be done. His staff was great, prices were reasonable, and the office was clean and comfortable. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and positive outcome for a stressful event. We highly value and recommend Dr. Vaughan's services and expertise!

    I usually don't write reviews specially negative ones…read more Review for Dr. Vaughan office Great surgeon, but front office chaos and dishonest price hike are a major safety concern Dr. Vaughan himself was a great doctor, and the surgery went very well for my daughter. However, the front office and billing departments are an absolute nightmare, and I cannot recommend this practice because of them. The front office provided zero details before or after the surgery. Incredibly, they weren't even aware of what medication my daughter was taking, which is a major safety risk. Furthermore, they didn't have me sign most of the paperwork until they were literally wheeling my daughter into the surgery room. They made me stand right in front of a screen to read and sign pages and pages of documents at the very last minute. When I told the staff this shouldn't be happening and should have been handled in advance, it didn't change anything. To make matters worse, the quote they gave me back in February was completely dishonest. I was quoted $300 out of pocket, but they later changed it to $400. Every single time I requested an explanation, the stories kept changing. I dealt with two people, Kim and Clarissa, and the story changed four different times between them. Clarissa first claimed the $300 was "per tooth," which made no sense because I specifically asked for the total cost. Then later day Kim claimed the price had always been $400 for DRF, only to later into 1 1/2 later I requested to look into it and she change her story again and say the price just went up. So which was it? To top it off, Kim sent me an email two weeks after the surgery explicitly stating they were not going to honor the first quoted offer. For me, it is the principle of honesty and integrity that matters, but those qualities are completely missing from this office. I did aware that why I asked for what will be my total cost out of my pocket. If you decide to come here just make sure you have it written down prior and on the day off. $100 extra cost is no big deal. Just be aware. I told them while I was signing, that hope I didn't sign my life away since I was not clear minded after my daughter is wheeling in the surgery and here I have to standing here reading pages and pages for your paperworks, which you shouldn't have given to me the mins during my daughter in the surgery room. Regardless I like Dr. Vaughan if wasn't because if this changing billing stories. Will I be referring family or friends for wisdom teeth done? Not so sure due to the front staffs. The surgery went well and so I am happy for my daughter. Still not fully 2 weeks into her recovery yet. Cross fingers that she doesn't have to return for anything else. Thx you Dr. Vaughan! Front desk team need more guidance in my opinion!

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