The best endodontist I've ever had. I've had five root canals, and my experience with Dr. Victor Peritore was, without a doubt, the best. From the moment I walked in, Claudia, Ella, and Teresita were incredibly welcoming and made me feel comfortable right away. Dr. Peritore is extremely skilled, patient, and gentle. He explained every step clearly, worked with precision, and made the entire process painless and smooth -- something I never thought I would say about a root canal. The office is clean, organized, and you can feel that the whole team truly cares about their patients. If you need a root canal, don't even think twice. This is the place. Highly recommend -- excellent service from beginning to end. read more

Very professional and up to date with state-of-the-art instruments. I was very impressed with their examination methods,expertise & techniques. Shout out to Karla, They performed a root canal. I did not feel anything during the anesthetizing. I'm highly impressed with their organization and will refer other patients. read more

Very unprofessional office! On my first visit, they refused to see me until they checked my insurance. They told me I wasn't covered, when I told them that I had called my insurance and said that I was covered. Then, they refunded my charge and then double charged me b/c they said my refund was a mistake. I made a second appointment which they cancelled b/c they said I didn't confirm. But I never received any texts from them. A cancelled appointment is very unprofessional when they had booked it and confirmed w/ me at the time of the appointment. I took off of work b/c of this appointment. I will not be returning here. I didn't even get an apology from the staff. read more

9/4/24 - Dr. Sohn saw me in San Mateo and went back into my root canal to drain my puss abscess and relieve the pressure. She prescribed another round of anti-biotics and packed my tooth full of calcium hydroxide and invited me back at the end of Sept for a 3rd & final root canal appt. 8/23/24 - Dr. Sohn does NOT mess around in San Carlos! She gets right to work. She is a pro at local anæsthesia, too - she talked to me about what she was doing and she was honest about the complications I would have because I let my abscess grow so huge. She prescribed anti-biotics, gave me a coupon for the pills and sent my prescription to a nearby pharmacy. read more

I drove more than 70 miles to go to Dr. HyeMin Sohn because my dentist highly recommended her. I arrived to the clinic nervous about my upcoming root canal. I have the red head gene and have had issues with anesthesia and was afraid of the anticipated pain. I have to say the whole experience was actually a breeze. Claudia , Nancy and Teresita were so helpful and friendly and professional. They have a CT scanner and were able to take imaging right then to assist with the procedure. Dr. Sohn is incredibly skilled at what she does. She is an excellent communicator, and she has small hands which was a bonus because I have lock jaw. She absolutely put me at ease and the whole experience was almost pleasant- I literally could have fallen asleep. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Sohn and if I ever have to have more work done I will seek her out. read more

I am very grateful, I was in a lot of pain and it was super quick to get an appointment. Thanks to Claudia the front desk , the assistant Nancy, and Dr. Victor Peritore for the excellent service. I highly recommend it. read more

Horrible people. Had a root canal done over a year ago. At the time of service, was told insurance would cover a certain amount. Paid more than $700 . Year and half later told that I owed another $1100 because insurance did not cover it. Here's the nightmare, I was told that my bill was sent to a collection agency. I inquired why I was not told ahead of time. I was told the insurance was mailed the bill 3 days before my coverage started. If I had known that, I would have waited a week to have the procedure. When I called the collection office, they were the most rude people I have dealt with. I asked if they could offer any discount since I was a senior and war veteran. I was told no. Very insensitive people.. I was actually told by the receptionist that it wasn't her problem. read more

I found myself in a bit of a dental emergency--an old crown cracked, and my dentist said I needed a root canal. I was flying out in two days, so timing was everything. Thankfully, Bay Area Endo answered the phone right away. They got me in that same morning, which honestly felt like a miracle. At the visit, they took X-rays and a CT scan to check for cracks. The technology, the professionalism, and the calm way everything was explained really stood out. I don't have dental insurance, so I was nervous about the financial side of things. But they were incredibly upfront and thorough about the costs before doing anything. I appreciated that transparency. Everyone I interacted with--from the front office to the assistant, and especially Dr. Sohn--was kind, professional, and genuinely cared. It's rare to feel that well taken care of in a medical setting. My consult was in San Carlos and the root canal was done in San Mateo, but they have several offices across the Bay. Everything was coordinated smoothly. Really hoping I don't crack another tooth--but if I do, Bay Area Endo is the first place I'll call. Thanks again for the outstanding care! read more

I had a root canal done and was more impressed with the entire experience. The staff was warm, professional, and reassuring. I was naturally nervous, but the dentist took the time to explain every step and made sure I was completely comfortable before starting. read more

My dentist at Millbrae Dental Care recommended that I go to this place to get a root canal/crown last Apr 2024. I have been calling many times for an appointment & nobody answers the phone & you're told to leave a message or call back BUT nobody ever calls back! I also call their San Mateo office--it's the same WASTE of TIME! You leave a message--but no return call. If their version of CUSTOMER service is like this , I wonder what is the QUALITY of their work ? read more

I had the pleasure of visiting the Daly City, San Carlos and San Mateo offices. Every office is uber clean and has state of the art tools. The staff is absolutely amazing. They really do care for their patients. And Dr M. Was AMAZING. Great bedside manner. Great dental work. Super nice. I highly recommend Bay Area Endontics read more

Do not go to them for a root canal. My cap came off after only five years and they wanted to do another root canal on the tooth even though it has no root. I know people who have gad root canals and their cap has lasted over thirty years. These people will try to destroy your teeth just to make money read more

I had a root canal on May 5,2025. It was Okay until Yesterday. The same tooth started with little pain and it was getting worse. I had to start taking both painkillers and antibiotics. I will need to see another dentist to cure the problem. I spent over 900 dollars with these disappointing results. I would never go back to Bay Area Endodontics for the rest of my life. read more

My dentist told me I needed a root canal and referred me to an office that was not in network with my insurance. I needed to find an office in network with my insurance, so I did my own research and found Bay Area Endodontics. From the moment to scheduling and actually going to my appointment was great. Claudia at the front desk was attentive and sweet. Nancy explained how many x-rays she was going to take and was very friendly. Dr. Sohn is the best dentist i've ever had!! She explained the whole process, made sure I understood what the treatment was. plus the music they had was very soothing!! I am so grateful for this wonderful experience!! read more

Do yourself a favor, if you want to save your teeth, this practice is not for you! I was referred to this practice by my dentist. I had a root canal, and after two weeks, I returned because I was experiencing severe pain. They told me that it was normal and that the pain should go away on its own. Eventually, they gave me an antibiotic. After three months, the pain became unbearable, so I decided to go back. I had a CT scan at their San Mateo office, and Dr. Shadmehr, who treated me, said she needed to redo the root canal as soon as possible because it had worsened, but assured me there was no fracture. They scheduled the root canal for the following week, but then I received a phone call saying my appointment had to be canceled and rescheduled for three weeks after my original appointment. When I went in for the rescheduled root canal, I didn't see Dr. Shadmehr because she had left the practice. Instead, I saw a different doctor, who told me that my tooth was fractured and that I might need a bridge or an implant. How come they didn't tell me my tooth was fractured on the day of my original appointment? Instead, they waited three weeks and had me come in just to tell me that my tooth needs to be removed. Why did they performed a root canal to begin with if my tooth was already fractured? Unless they were the ones who fractured my tooth. I had pain and suffering , spent money, time and effort. This practice is so incompetent, with no concern for their patients. They are not personable, I feel like they're always rushing you, and couldn't care less about your teeth, as long as you pay them. read more

I just got back from having a root canal with Dr. Leong. I swear she is the best dentist. Her bedside manner is amazing. Super friendly and extremely knowledgeable in her field. I was experiencing puffy gums and we talked about my prescriptions, and she explained the connection! I was comfortable during my first visit. Today, Dr. Leong walked me through every step of my root canal as she was doing it. She told me what I would be feeling/hearing next, and exactly where in the process she was. Honestly, probably one of the easiest dental procedures I've had done. I will definitely be going back to Dr Leong again if I ever need another root canal. 10/10 recommend. Thank you sweet Dr. Leong!! read more

The dentist himself is nice. (Other than wanting to shake my had and looking confused when I didn't take it. I try to keep my covid times touching to a minimum) Everyone was very nice. However, the office is not ND sensory sensitive friendly. It's very bright, the music was very loud, and the staff wears heavy perfume. For some reason the monitor had to be 6 inches from my face. It was also very claustrophobic, but I did like everyone there, except the second phone receptionist. One of the dental assistants accidentally, but multiple times, scratched my soft pallet with the xray frame leaving me with a sore throat. I am not sure if that due to inexperience or just a bad day. She was jumpy. Maybe nervous? If I had not had the issue with reception I would have returned. Upon departure the Dr. wanted me to have a special 3D scan. The equipment is not available in the Daly City office. They told me I had to go to San Mateo or San Carlos and only on a Tuesday. I explained that was not possible and why. The receptionist listened and said she would try to work it and would I call back to book. I tried calling back several times. I waited for the receptionist to call me back for scheduling and it's been a few weeks. Also, there's something wrong with the lunchtime voicemail it doesn't allow you to leave a message or tell you when their lunch time period is, just that they are at lunch. It just hangs up on you. I called again and got their non lunchtime voicemail which allowed me to finally leave a message. Reception finally called me back. I explained my situation, and experience and she clearly did not care. I don't know if it was the original receptionist that I met who is very nice or this is a different one, but whatever it was, she was not interested in being helpful. was told I had to go on Tuesday or there was no choice. I asked for a referral to a different place to get the scan and they said they don't do referrals. She suggested I call my GP and ask them. So they took my money and they have this restrictive scheduling policy that forces you to drive for several hours on their schedule. Policy assumes a lot of things like you have a car and you're available on their schedule and so on. They're clearly not Customer Service focused. Had I known that their office was ill-equipped and I would be sent to other cities to receive service I would not have booked with them at all. Frankly, I would like my service fee back. I was willing to deal with a scratched palette and their loud, claustrophobic, overly scented office, but these booking bait and switch shenanigans are unacceptable. This means I have to find a new endodontist and start all over again. So frustrating. read more

How many people write a good review of their root canal? Let me be the first. Dr. Jennifer Wong and her staff are thoroughly professional and deliver excellent services. Honestly, I was a bit nervous for the procedure but everything went smoothly and Dr. Fong explained everything. It's now 6 hours post-procedure and it feels like it never happened. I highly recommend Bay Area Endodontics. read more

My dad Miguel had a good experience here for his root canal with Dr Ellie Shadmehr, Mona, and Claudia. He highly recommends them.

Alex and the rest of the crew at BAY AREA Endodontics made everything about my root canal as smooth and pain free as could be I highly recommend their services High five team read more

I went to their office by mistake. My appointment was a couple of doors down with someone else, but they welcomed me and Dr. M. Michaelian made free x-rays, quoted lower prices than the competitor and had a charming bedside manner, offered referrals, etc. The second time he was rushed and gave me vibe of not caring. I mean, he was focused on the job and did what was needed, but once I became his patient he didn't feel the need to be nice. He is definitely an excellent professional with decades of experience and will take great care of you. After all said and done, I can get past his bedside manner because he's good at what he does and he is involved in medicine for all the right reasons. I am going there for the third time in a couple of days. read more

This place are crooks. They billed me $20 a visit for Covid. I wasn't suspicious at all. Later I happened to call Delta, the agent said that's not right as they are reimbursed the COVID fee for every visit. That's a scam. They're getting it from me and from Delta. Wow what a way to make extra cash! I dashed down there the accountant happened to be in the front office. Needless to say I was irate. He cut me a check for the two visits. I immediately cashed it up the street. They are crooks. Unethical. Don't go here unless you want to be scammed! Referred by my dentist. I will tell them I want nothing to do with this scam office and to give me another referral. Whew, dodged a bullet! It's not the $ it's the principal, I don't like unethical businesses. read more

Mona, Cathy, and Christina were all very nice, and everything was very smooth and professional. My root canal was done by Dr. Michaelian, and he was very fast. I was in and out in around an hour. read more

I needed a root canal and my dentist referred to Bay Area Endodontics. Easy to make an appointment. Staff welcomed me in. Dr. Victor Peritore and his assistant (I wish I could remember her name) were warm, well trained, professional, and kept me informed. Bad news. Dr. Peritore found my tooth had cracked and he wouldn't be able to do the root canal. Instead, I would need an oral surgeon to remove my tooth. He explained it would be unethical to try and mend the tooth together and complete a root canal; it would eventually fail and would have to get removed. That would cost me more in the long run. He gave me a temporary crown that fit well and wished me well with my next procedure. I found the location very clean, designed thoughtfully, and offered parking. Quality work for appropriate prices. The doctor was very honest. btw. I had a previous endodontist "repair" a split tooth of mine and complete a root canal. I didn't know it was the wrong thing to do. Luckily, Dr. Peritore is honest and didn't do the same. read more

If you don't care about covid, this place is for you When Dr. Marshall was not treating patients, he did NOT wear a mask, and constantly walked around the office, without a mask. I understand healthcare workers have been vaccinated early, and I'm fully supportive of that, but it doesn't prevent them from spreading the virus to others. This is extremely selfish and inconsiderate to his patient. Additionally, they have no separation between patients. It feels like you are at a restaurant, indoors, with another patient, mouth open around you. Most dental offices provide 100% private rooms for patients, with class door separation. . read more

Sharing my personal experience with the DR not his actual work . Salesman more than doctor . I came for 2nd opinion , I have a root canal for years now and my primary doctor said to check it out as on x-ray it seems like there is a little grey area . So I'll summarise - he knocked on my tooth and asked if it's painful I said no , then he asked if it was bothering me lately - I said no then he tried digging with his tools and probably create some sort of a pain but sorry no pain at all so he said yes then it's a root canal .. To be honest personal feeling and bed energy that's what made me to get up and leave that place. *Also outdated equipment doesn't add up . read more

Do not come to this place! I'll tell you what happened to me, you can make your own judgement: I was referred to by my dentist to here for root canal treatment. When I walked in, the front desk lady was nice, but the dental assistant was laughing the whole time, very weird, even when she discuss with the front desk lady about my case, she was still laughing. Then I sat down, they want to give me a Xray, I questioned that why do I need xray again? I got Xray already last year, that is why I am here. She explained, I agreed so be it. Then Dr Ellie Shadmehr came, she looked at my Xray, started to talk to me with a rude attitude and tone: "hey, your tooth was done somewhere else not in this country, it was done wrong and really bad. I know this is not a US doctor job, we don't do job like this. You must done this is China! " I was speechless at that point, thinking in my mind: that was done here in Daly City, what do you mean in China? Because I am Chinese? What is wrong if it was done in China, your tone sounds horrible, are you being racist right now? But I didn't say anything at that time. I was holding my anger. She kept going like: " I need to open it up and see if I can fix it, from the Xray, I can tell you that you have 70% chance to be fixed, or you need to remove it and get implant, tell me your decision right now!"So I asked: " I am not dentist, I don't have knowledge about it, can't make decision right now. You as professionals need to explain to me what is the impact of doing the root canal, what is the impact of doing the implant " she replied: " don't say you are not a dentist bla bla bla, you can think about it and let me know" I was being quiet for couple seconds, not even a minute, I was thinking about what to do. She suddenly stood up and walked away, said: " I don't have time for this, I need to see my next patient!" Wow, completely no empathy. Not even one second to think about what the patient want, what is the best for the patient and financial impact whatsoever. She is such a bad human being! A word to this business owner: if you don't believe the patient, and believe what the doctor lying to you, you will see more cases like this coming to damage your business! You need to find a good person, that lady is a bad person, be careful! I work so hard in this country to be success business woman, I have better education than her! For someone treat me like this? Not acceptable! I have free legal counsel from my job, seeking for legal advice now. With the time you guys wasted me, the racism and the unfairness treatment. I'll move forward with my legal action if necessary. This is not a threatening, it is a heads-up. read more

My first root canal would have been a terrifying experience if it weren't for Dr. Ellie Shadmehr and her very capable staff- Mona and Claudia. I'm one of those people who metabolize drugs quickly. In the middle of my procedure, the anesthesia started to wear off. Impressively, they were prepared for that. I love they kept me calm, communicating with me throughout procedure. read more

Went to get a root canal and had a great experience. I am usually afraid of the dentist but everyone was super friendly and helpful specially the assistant Teresita. Claudia was super friendly when I came in and she calmed my nerves. I would highly recommend this place if you're in search for a great dentist for a root canal. read more

I had a great experience with Dr. Tandon recently. She made sure that I was comfortable and walked me through her process. I'd recommend her for your dental needs! Claudia, Kathy, and Alex were also wonderful supports during my appointment :) read more

Dr. Victor is really nice and very professional. Great skills and he always makes sure I feel comfortable all throughout the procedure as it took a long time and it gets uncomfortable. They are very accommodating specially his assistant "Maricel" I don't know how to spell her name but she is amazing. She also made sure I'm not a lone and she stayed to make sure I don't feel any discomfort and she's very attending to all my needs all through out the process. It was a pleasurable experience. Even the receptionist was really great and friendly. Over all great experience. read more

"I want a root canal!" said no one, ever, at any time. Well, after weeks of tooth pain in a molar my regular dentist referred me to Bay Area Endodontics for treatment. And I have to say - if you must get a root canal - Bay Area Endodontics is the only practice to go to. Dr. Victor Peritore treated me and he has a calming demeanor which really (really) helped my nerves. The office is beautiful, the staff are warm, friendly and go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable - even the staff at the front desk. They all worked quickly and efficiently and overall, my experience was outstanding. Amazing. Great. Fabulous. I highly recommend Dr. Peritore and Bay Area Endodontics. If I need treatment again, I will definitely return here. read more

The work that was done here was fine however the service is very bad, while on hold there is a beautiful message about service and exceeding expectations but when the person gets on the line they either want you to book your appointment or get off their line. I had questions due to a bad experience with billing my PPO insurance and they had zero patience nor did the person on the line show any empathy or concern. In other words they may do good work here but the staffs negative attitude and lack or service is stopping me from returning. With dental work billing between your dentist and endodontics office can quickly max out your insurance and if they do not work together with you, you can get stuck with no option but full payment without your insurance you are paying for working for your benefit. It shouldn't feel like a race to max out your coverage it's supposed to be a service you are paying for. read more

A+ experience for my first root canal! I was incredibly nervous but everyone in the office was so kind! Dr. Leong has the best bedside manner of any dentist or doctor I've been cared for by. Claudia, Mona, Terresita and Nancy were all professional and nice as well. Would highly recommend Dr. Leong and her team to anyone needing endodontic work done! read more

My husband went here recently and we were both very happy with their warm welcome and their professionalism. Dr. Michaelian and Cathy, the dental assistant , did a great job explaining the procedure and after care to both of us and Alex, the office manager, was extremely helpful reviewing our insurance coverage/process. My husband is recovering well and we have great confidence with this team! read more

Very similar to the most recent reviews, it truly feels like a sales pitch. I came in per my dentist's referral to confirm I had no infection for a specific tooth. It was confirmed there was no infection but the endo thought there could be a crack on the tooth, which he confirmed he could not see. He explained I have three options- to extract the tooth (absolutely not), to do a root canal, or to leave it. The tooth was NOT bothering me. WHY on earth would he suggest as an option to extract a perfectly fine tooth? His recommendation was to do a root canal and perhaps they can locate the crack. But he explained with a root canal, the likelihood of the tooth cracking in the future increases. I told him I will leave alone. I was beyond infuriated when leaving the office, as there was no logic in his recommendation. Please beware. read more

i was recommended by dr naval for root canal treatment. my endodontist Ellie Shadmehr and her assistant Mona Claudia were very patient and informed me every step of the way during the procedure.In fact the whole team in the office were very pleasant. I am glad I choose to have my procedure done here. read more

I was recommended by Dr. Berna Sanayei for root canal on #2 tooth which was broken. I called and talked to Ms. Wendy (front desk). Appointment was set up on 11/3/2020. Dr. Radhika with Mona (hygienist) performed the procedure. From start to end they explained very clearly and made me very comfortable. There was no pain or discomfort during and after the root canal. In fact I kind of took little nap during the procedure. I would like to thank Ms. Wendy for being very courteous and professional. I would very highly recommend to any one who need help with root canal or any specialized dental work, to see Dr. Radhika Tandon and Ms. Mona. If I can give 100 stars instead of 5, they deserve it. read more

My husband had to have a root canal thank goodness he went here . He said Dr. Ellie Shadmehr was the most gentle dentist he ever experienced. Her assistant Mona was great and the receptionist Claudia was fantastic she called this morning to check to see how my husband was feeling. If you need to see a endocrinologist I highly recommend Bay Area Endodontics. read more

I have to start out with saying i am probably the most anxious person when it comes to dental care.... i called yesterday as a new patient with severe jaw pain and noticed a discoloration on my old root canal treated tooth... they got me in right away... Dr. Marshall Michaelian was so warm and welcoming, so detailed yet right to the point when explaining the procedure and my options. Not once did i feel rushed, not once did i feel like this was in any way an attempt to collect the most out of my out of pocket expense ( i have fantastic insurance, but if i didnt i wouldve gladly paid out of pocket just to be treated by this doctor) His entire staff was fantastic as well starting with Mari at the front desk who was so professional and so welcoming, then his dental assistant who i regretfully forgot her name but she was soooooooo great and super comforting. The entire procedure was so comfortable and not to mention quick. He saved my tooth and made it as painless as possible. I cant rave about this office enough. Very thankful for them and their professionalism. I will gladly drive to their Sunnyvale office any time for their care. Thank you everyone read more