Avoid Dr. Shahrokh's Office -- Unprofessional and Unfriendly Experience
I wish I had read the reviews before allowing Dr. Shahrokh to treat my son. My insurance referred us to this office, and from the very beginning, it was clear that patient care is not a priority here.
After my son's consultation we waited for the insurance to authorize the needed treatment for my son's teeth. We were scheduled to come back where his teeth were prepped, I asked to speak with the doctor after about the treatment plan, but Dr. Shahrokh didn't bother to speak with me. I let it go at first, thinking he was busy, especially since his assistant followed up with the next steps. I figured I'd be back in two weeks for the final placement of my son's permanent crowns, and it would all be done.
But then the problems began.....about a week and a half before the scheduled crown appointment, someone from the front office called saying we needed to come back because the lab required new impressions. When I asked why and what happened since the doctor had already taken them, the nurse couldn't give me a reason -- just that we had to come in again.
Despite feeling uneasy with lack of answers and inconvenienced, I returned with my son. But the doctor -- the only person who could take the impressions -- wasn't there. The staff person had scheduled us without checking whether the doctor would even be in. I was incredibly frustrated. The front office staff, Linda called Dr. Shahrokh to sort out the matter and explain, and to try to put me at ease, and you could gather from the convo he was talking over her on the phone in an unprofessional way. She eventually had to say, very calmly and respectfully, "I'm just going to let you finish so you're not speaking over me. When you're done, let me know so I can speak."
At this point, the office already felt more like a circus than a professional practice. Left-hand does not speak to the right! There is more time spent cleaning up other people's mishaps than actual seamless quality patient care. ITS REALLY SAD this is what state issued healthcare is in underserved communities. You are left with the crumbs. If I hadn't already been locked in by the insurance pre-authorization, I would have taken my son elsewhere. Believe me, I tried to find a way around seeking another location for my son, but the insurance told me that they would not re-authorize treatment elsewhere since my son is already mid treatment.
So we returned yet again -- the third visit -- and finally the doctor was present. I asked if I could observe or speak with him about my son's treatment. The staff person checked and came back with the answer: No. I asked again to speak directly with Dr. Shahrokh, and again the answer was no. I was stunned. What kind of doctor refuses to speak with a parent about their child's dental treatment? I was then told that the doctor said if I did not feel comfortable with him treating my son then I could leave and take him elsewhere. At this point, I believe this doctor said that to be patronizing knowing that the authorization will not allow me to go anywhere else.
In all my years, I've never dealt with a more unapproachable and dismissive healthcare provider in my life. Trust and communication are essential, especially when treating children, and Dr. Shahrokh showed none of it.
The only positive in that office is Linda at the front desk -- she is kind, gentle and respectful. But sadly, she spends far too much time defending a doctor who clearly doesn't care about patient experience or respectful communication.This office does not deserve to have her in their employ.
My son has not finished his treatment so to be continued for an update......... read more