I want to take a moment to thank Dr. Merlo and Yvonne for the OUTSTANDING job they did caring for…read moremy mom who 74 years old with cancer. One of her cancer treatments caused her to experience repeated dental issues and infections. After taking her to MULTIPLE dentists for help we found Dr. Merlo's office. Yvonne was so helpful and caring! She went above and beyond to get my mom an appointment, make sure her insurance was authorized and provide our family with information about her care. This office is absolutely phenomenal! We are so grateful and appreciative to Dr. Merlo and his team!! Yvonne is an angel!

Dr. Merlo is the best. He extracted my wisdom tooth with local anesthesia. He made sure I was ok…read moreand feeling comfortable. I highly recommend.

Worst experience ever. I had an appt in 10 days to have 3 teeth extracted under general anesthesia…read more I knew appt might just be a consultation but was told to prepare for surgery: Submit online forms that did not work, submit credit card info (wasn't charged), arrange transportation, don't eat/drink before, etc. Morning before asst. I was speaking with asst for final instructions and then front office called and said entire office was closing down FOREVER tomorrow (day of appt), it was doctors last day and my condition was too complicated so they canceled! I rescheduled somewhere else -- they were efficient and did procedure with local anesthesia in 20 minutes.

This is quite an upscale facility with upscale pricing. Dr. Rostami was very professional, and my…read morerecovery was surprisingly fast with no issues whatsoever. I took off a star because I noticed additional charges added to my bill, which I found simply dishonest. I was going to be under full anesthesia, so just from curiosity I looked at the watch before we started. Procedure took exactly 28minutes, yet the charges with insurance that I've noticed later at home, showed three instances of 15 minutes for anesthesia, which would make the whole procedure longer than 45 minutes (considering preparing ect) Another issue that didn't sit well with me was that I paid for everything immediately after the procedure. We had all the charges itemized, calculated, and confirmed with the insurance. Typically, these amounts are slightly higher than the actual cost, and one usually receives a small refund afterward. However, in this case, about six months later, I received an additional bill stating that I owed nearly $200 more. I attempted to call for clarification, but either the call was dropped or the explanation was so unclear and crude, as if I were dumb having consideration for own money. So, while my health turned out fine, I won't be returning.

I hate going to the dentist my whole life, so naturally I waited 4 years to get my wisdom teeth…read moreout. I finally decided that this was my year, and put lots of money in my FSA just so I would use it before the year was over. Dr. Merlo was recommended by my new dentist, and knowing about my 4 impacted (2 horizontal) wisdom teeth, I wanted someone with lots of experience. From the consultation to the actual surgery day, he was always calm, direct, no nonsense... which is exactly what I needed. As an extremely nervous person (And this was my first surgery), his attitude was exactly what helped. My surgery was perfect - waited 10 minutes to finalize paperwork and billing (good price too!), then quick set up. I went under in less than 20 seconds (I also was already sleepy) and by the time I woke up, we were done and ready to move me to a recovery room. I didn't have any nausea or dizziness, just the usual bleeding and pain that you would expected for a surgery. I've been resting at home and enjoying the downtime catching up on my new favorite show - bleeding has stop, swelling is minimal, and i'm a bit uncomfortable but not in pain. As a nervous patient, that says a lot! The only not-so-great thing about my experience was the front office - they didn't return my email asking for a consultation so I had to call them, and they didn't get my Xray from the dentist's office despite having 3 weeks to do so before my consultation. It was all square away quickly - but make sure to request the xray yourself to save time. Highly recommend and finger crossed for a speedy recovery!

Dr Merlo was rude, dismissive and had a terrible demeanor. He asked y/n questions that required…read morecontext but it was apparent he had no desire to listen. I asked questions that went unanswered by him (he literally ignored me); however, the other staff was kind which is why there are two stars, not one. I would not recommend ANYONE to see this doctor. He has an awful attitude and should really consider working on how to effectively communicate with patients.

My dental journey is ongoing. I need an endodontist certified with anesthesia. The staff is very…read morenice. I never felt rushed. There was a slight language barrier with the person who took my X-rays. I was relieved when he was not the dentist. My X-rays were emailed to me. Technology is awesome. The dentist explained how she treats root canals. She was compassionate and understanding of my sheer reluctance to have needles. The reason I would be reluctant to return has nothing to do with cleanliness, equipment or competence. There were bedbugs in the front lobby area. Another person waiting saw them. Then I saw them. We stood while waiting instead of sitting. At least the bugs were a distraction from being nervous. Enter at your own risk.

Excellent experience from start to finish. I was very nervous about having a root canal, but the…read moredoctor made me feel comfortable and informed every step of the way. The procedure was gentle, efficient, and virtually painless. The endodontist was extremely professional, patient, and skilled. I truly appreciate the care and attention I received and would highly recommend this office to anyone needing root canal treatment.

My daughters had their wisdom teeth removed and both experiences went well. Kind and caring,…read moreprofessional and quality care. Office staff are helpful and easy to schedule.

Posting a review from the biggest adult baby when it comes to dental procedures. Despite having had…read morea c-section, appendectomy, and other surgeries in the past, I still was terrified to have my wisdom tooth and neighboring molar extracted. So scared in fact I put it off for decades and when I could delay no further, I did just that. I left in tears from my initial extraction appointment. To the rescue (and in favor of my dental health) enter Dr. Kunkle. Not sure I can praise highly enough his expertise, skill, patience, and transparency. I ultimately had to choose to give over and put myself in the hands of the practice, Dr. Kunkle and his support team. And I am beyond thankful that I did.

Man, these reviews aren't kidding when they say stay away from this doctor. I needed my wisdom…read moreteeth extracted and since that was it, I figured it didn't matter that Dr. Gitelman was said not to be a friendly, warm-and-fuzzy doctor. Well, that bit me in the butt! Long story short, I had dry sockets after my surgery. The take home instructions that the office provides says that dry sockets are common and to only call the doctor with emergencies. I even had my husband look at the instructions and he agreed that I shouldn't call. I endured the intense pain and had to take 2 days off work, and then I called the office. They had me come in and they gave me a remedy that fixed the problem right away. Now where dr gitelman was a real jerk- I had to have him sign a form for FMLA leave for my work and HE REFUSED TO SIGN IT. He wrote on the form "if the patient had called, they wouldn't have needed the time off". Really? I tried to get dr gitelman to understand. I wrote a pretty eloquent and polite letter explaining that I respect that he won't just sign off on just anything but the take home instructions were very misleading and that's the only reason I didn't call. He still refused to sign it. Luckily my job realized the absurdity of this doctor and granted me the leave anyway but for all you folks out there, don't underestimate the importance of a caring doctor even if it's for a one-and-done procedure like wisdom tooth extraction!!!

This wonderful person has 2 other accounts (one personal, one office): 'Jeffrey Gitelman, DDS' and…read more'Washington Oral Surgery.' READ the low ratings before you go. please! The high ratings are FAKE self-ratings!! you will notice when you look at the 'other' ratings of these folk who only have a 1-3 ratings because at least one rates the same office TWICE! about saving a life,or something to that effect, LMAO. So, he flagged my reviews at the other two yelp accounts that he has for himself--which he shouldn't be allowed to have--so they've removed them. No worries, the search words therein take care of it anyway, eh? yea, yea, in your face dr. nutso. I don't know if it will amount to anything, but I have certainly reported them to the BBB, and I advise you all to tread with extreme caution. MY 2 MINUTE IN-CHAIR EXPERIENCE: Dr. Gitelman is a crude person with an explosive personality. After my one-hour wait (which also included waiting in the hallway outside with 12 other people in front of the locked office door--all of whom also, apparently, had 2 o'clock appointments--see my two paragraphs below), well, I see this guy and he asks how I am. I thought he meant it. I let him know how irritated I actually was from standing outside the locked door with 12 other people, all of whom had the same appointment time....and then of course, waiting one hour. This was his response: "YOU CAN LEAVE. GET OUT. GET OUT!!! I DON'T NEED THIS CRAP." Exists premises. Further down the hall, I hear him shouting, "I DON'T NEED THIS CRAP" (again). BEFORE THE APPT (WRITTEN FROM THE OFFICE): My appointment today was at 2. There were exactly 12 people waiting outside of the door when I arrived, which was locked--apparently for staff to have lunch, but WTF...let us sit in your cramped, dated waiting room while you stuff your faces...or do whatever it is that requires a locked door. so, a doctor came rushing back into the office and we all filed in, one-by-one from the narrow corridor (near the elevator) as the patients took turns holding the door open for one another. Bizarre!! Interesting to note that all 12 patients had a 2 o'clock appointment!! ( I asked them.) It is now 2:37 and I am still waiting...so, I saw the one star review and said I want a copy of medical billing, and all of the corresponding codes for my consult...so an office manager (??) explained things to me as best she could about estimates and adjustments and said I could have a copy of whatever they send over...although she went and explained things as she saw fit, I do believe there was a defensive undertone to her entire explanation. it is now 2:50... ______________________________________________________ Needless to say, I managed to not cry until I got home. Yes. I was so upset that I knew to take a chill pill and not react otherwise. The law most certainly would not have been on my side. But more importantly, the Palm restaurant/ bar across the street makes the best long island I think I've ever tasted. In any case, I am scheduled to go somewhere else for a bone graft consult and will happily share and promote him if he's any good in an edited review (here).

I told Dr. Davis I was hard to numb, I've always needed 6-8 shots to get fully numb, and dentists…read morehave been telling me this since I was child. he scoffed at me and started the procedure, about 3-4 times it hurt badly and I raised my hand and he kept going and saying hold on even thought I was in agony and the dental assistant told him to stop twice, at one point he got very visible upset and threatened to cancel the root canal mid-procedure after starting it. I felt very uncomfortable and unsafe during the procedure and I was wondering if he was going to drill out my tooth then leave me hanging because of his temper. While I don't expect him to kiss my behind the entire procedure, I do expect him to listen when I'm in pain and at the very least NOT show such obvious annoyance and disdain after I just paid him $750+. So 0/10 won't be going to him or recommending him to anyone. I'd say avoid unless you like having your money taken and being made to feel uncomfortable and mildly tortured. Office staff was very friendly, felt like they were being overly nice cuz they knew how rude their boss was.

My general dentist referred me to Dr. Davis for a cracked tooth in June 2020. I made an appointment…read moreand arrived at the office at the scheduled time. I was charged a $25 fee for personal protective equipment (PPE), which was disappointing since I hadn't incurred this fee at other medical or dental offices. Additionally, the fee had not been disclosed to me prior to my appointment. As I sized up the office, I noticed Washingtonian Top Doctor plaques for two of the other doctors in the practice and none for Dr. Davis. An assistant escorted me to an examination room after about ten minutes and she took an x-ray of my cracked tooth. Dr. Davis entered the room a short while later and glanced at the x-ray. He told me the tooth had vertical and horizontal fractures and that I needed a root canal. I was befuddled by this since none of the things he mentioned were visible to me on the x-ray. He immediately started prepping for the root canal by putting on a pair of blue disposable gloves (presumably the PPE I had just paid $25 for). I was not convinced that I needed this procedure, so I started asking him questions about why a root canal was needed, what was involved in the procedure, how much pain would be involved etc. He trivialized the procedure, making it seem like it was a routine thing, while I became increasingly nervous and uncomfortable. At one point, he asked me if I was a "scaredy cat" and I admitted that I was very uncomfortable and I got up to leave. As I exited the room, Dr. Davis removed his gloves and threw them in the garbage in frustration. Clearly he was banking on me undergoing an unnecessary and costly procedure. I left the practice very unhappy with the experience and distrustful of this practice and Dr. Davis.

Amazing! I would definitely recommend him. I had two extra extractions and two implants done at the…read moresame time.

great doctor and staff! wholeheartedly recommend without reservation. Very professional and put…read moreyou at ease.

Let's face it: no one wants to be at the endodontist office. I don't know why the front desk staff…read morebothers to ask how your day is. I have been here a few times, and it was fine enough on my previous visits for me to return. I had a root canal a few years ago and it was... a root canal. No problems and seems to have been fine. But now when I have the misfortune of seeking out an endodontist, I will go elsewhere. I had a questionable tooth: might need a root canal, might need retreatment. I paid $600 for an appointment (with Dr Brian Davis) that got me no closer to an answer on what I should do. My options were half-heartedly explained to me after an exam, with my face numb, in the waiting room with other patients walking in and out. No one ever followed up. This might just be bad luck, but my mouth was more sore after that exam than it was after my actual root canal a week later (in a different office). I wound up driving to see two other dental specialists in the suburbs. By contrast, they each fully explained the options, taking time to walk me though it, in a room sitting down, pointing at x-rays. Neither of them charged me $600 for the consult.

I went here for a root canal and she is not only the real deal, but she has a sense of humor…read more I tried lying to her that I floss regularly and don't know why I needed a root canal and she called me on my Bs and gave me a serious but funny life talk on how having good teeth just opens doors for so many things - future wife, great jobs, etc... She also really cares about getting to know you and doesn't just drill the crap out of your mouth and say Alright done. Dr. Fonesca really shows that she cares about her patients teeth! I was continually reminded about my appointment and she even reminded me to keep flossing!!! The front desk staff and her assistants were super nice and even remembered after my 6 month follow up. She also made sure I was referred to a proper dentist for my crown. She really really cares like you are her own child. Well she is a mother after all, but still, she and her office are just hands down amazing!!!

I made an appointment for a tooth extraction in January. It was set for April. A day before my…read moreappointment, I received a call about rescheduling due to an emergency. And The next available date for an appointment would be June. This is absolutely insane and unprofessional. Less than 24 hours of notice. I do not recommend.

Dr Henry is the best ! His staff is wonderful too Jessica…read moreand ( Aishia ?( spelling unsure) and front desk are all attentive your whole visit . Dr Henry listens to all your concerns and explains the process before he starts the procedure and makes sure your comfort is number one.....will stop and start at your request.Definitely puts his patients first and has great advice going forward. Never rushes you and answers your questions. You will not go wrong in your choice with Dr Henry and his staff . They care about your well being and health . D. Morrell