I've been treated by Dr. Lal for the last year. Specifically in the area of sleep apnea. I am glad to report that I have not snored while sleeping for almost a year now. Dr. Lal is very knowledgable, skilled in the science, and his staff and the entire operation are very professional. I have never waited past my appointment time, I have always had my questions answers, and all items discussed and expectations set have been met. -Richie read more

Going to this dental office for more then 30 years, all I can say is that they are the only reason I can still sink my teeth into bagels. An exceptional office, from doctors to their assistants, to the receptionist and billing department. Doctor Klein has resolved my most complicated problems in a short time, maintaining through his challenging work an optimistic feeling while working on those problems. He and his assistant, Lauren, are an unique team who always great me as a part of the ELK family. Dr Newman worked on some nasty root canals, quickly and efficiently, mostly important - without the pain. Marcia and Monica, the reception/billing tandem are incredible. Last, but not the least, Lisa, the hygienist had maintained my gums healthy and sparkly. To all of them, thank you SO VERY MUCH! Irena Appel read more

Dr Kunal Lal is one of the worst dentist I have ever used. He pretends to listen and to care and does exactly what he likes regardless of what you have said. He can't even reline a plate. I paid him in advance. I had to fire him and have been waiting 4 months to get my money back. read more

Good service, but shady billing / really high charges: I came here due to a recommendation about the quality of Dr. Fisher and his staff. They seemed very caring and friendly, and all in all, a good find due to the seemingly unlimited number of terrible dentists across the NYC metro. I had basic checkup services performed and then at a later date addressed two very small issues that required a tiny amount of resin fill. All that said. be prepared to leave all of your earthly treasures here when you leave and/or are billed. Basic service was $600, and the billing person later said, "oh, we have extra fees we add too". Before I saw that first bill, I went for my second visit and saw the dentist for a total of 7 minutes... and was charged $800! My impression, as initially sold on by them, was that although they aren't in any insurance networks, they would "work with me" on submitting the claim (mainstream insurer), coming to an agreement on price, etc. They really just meant they will take all that your insurance offers, then charge you a large markup, which of course you are on the hook for. The billing person, although initially friendly looking, was an ice queen, insisting everything I said or believed was wrong. The amount she said I owed, was not in line with the itemized bill I received. I was still friendly (difficult at that point) and asked her to show me how they got their number. Low and behold, a phantom charge was in there, and she proclaims, "That's weird, how did that get in there?" "Odd that extra $50 got added, let me take care of that and remove it" Yeah, right... Probable explanation for really high rates and phantom charges is that the Dr.'s need 1) another vacation home, 2) a new Porsche Boxter, 3) pay for their kids private school, 4) pay for the new tv's and sound systems in every room /recent office remodel... You get the idea. : ( read more

It was time to face the inevitable ... a visit to dentist. My tooth had been bothering me so I made an appointment with Dr. Fischer. I needed a root canal which was done quickly and painlessly. The dental work is not cheap, but is totally worth the money. read more

Dr. Fisher is amazing, my family and I have been seeing him for decades. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my teeth. He takes all of the trauma and fear out of going to the dentist. read more

Well, I very rarely write and post reviews...and there are not enough words in this space that can or will ever express how I truly feel about ELK Dental, and Dr. Fisher and Marcia in particular...however, phenomenal, outstanding, remarkable, excellent, professional, caring, thoughtful, gracious, and accommodating are just a few descriptions that come to mind...and this will never tell the entire story...you see I had what to me was a catastrophic and life altering experience several years ago which required very major dental work...it was quite traumatic to say the least...therefore, the required procedures and healing process ahead of me was going to be an extremely long road and tenuous ordeal...unfortunately for me, my journey prior to walking into ELK after seeking treatment elsewhere was an excruciatingly difficult, painful, and unbearable challenge...but thanks to Dr. Fishers expertise, advice, consultation, comprehensive assessment, compassion, reassuring guidance, masterful and skillful talents, unquestionable abilities, undivided attention, flexibility, absolute concern, support and thorough follow up, I quickly realized and believed that I would indeed get well...from that day forward my allegiance, loyalty and trust lies with Dr. Fisher and all of the dentistry professionals at ELK...to me they are the best in business because they have demonstrated just that..bar none...the entire staff is amazing and everyone works well together for the common overall good of their patients...and as for Marcia who manages the office and keeps the business in order...thank you so very much...I appreciate all you do and your immeasurable support has also been nothing less than tremendous...and finally, I close by sharing what I said to Dr. Fisher on day one...he was heaven sent during a time that I needed an angel here on earth... and he has never disappointed me since then...I am forever grateful...may the good Lord continue to bless Dr. Fisher and ELK Dental. read more

I was in NYC, an hour's drive from my dentist, when the pain hit: I had a cavity UNDER a gold crown. Dr. Lal took such great care of me and my mouth--a talented, deeply conscientious, highly trained dentist who consulted with Dr. Fisher every step of the way. I'm in NYC often enough to think now about switching. read more

Dr. Fisher is masterful. He has been my dentist for many years and seen me through some difficult "oral" times. He is creative, caring and skillful. Francesca, his assistant, works perfectly with him. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Fisher to anyone who wants the very, very finest dental care. read more

I recently came here for my first appointment on a recommendation. I had an excellent overall experience. The front desk could not have been nicer, Mary the hygienist was thorough, very gentle and caring, and also got to see Dr. Klein. Dr. Klein makes me wish he had always been my dentist. He took the time to answer all my questions and offer his guidance and expertise on my dental care. He was never pushy and seemed to genuinely care about me being fully informed and happy. I would highly recommend Dr. Klein and his office. read more

I have been going to Elk Dental Associates for over 20 years, and I have nothing but the highest praise for the excellent care that I have received over the years. I have had many dental issues through the years, and Dr. Klein has been an amazing, caring dentist who is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable. He is truly fantastic! I trust his judgment completely, and I am 100% certain that when I see Dr. Klein I am in the best hands. I have also seen two other doctors in the practice -- Dr. Lal did an implant for me and was skillful, attentive, and did a fantastic job. Dr. Newman did several root canals for me and was patient, thorough, and professional. The office also has state-of-the art equipment. Dr. Klein made a crown for me in the office while I waited and I was able to get a crown after a root canal in only one visit!! In short, I feel incredibly fortunate to be a patient at this wonderful practice! read more

I made an appointment through the YELP website, which was easy- it's a great idea. Based on their availability, I registered for a 10:30 appointment. I received a phone call from the office, a pleasant and articulate woman, asking me to change it to 10:00am instead of 10:30. I agreed, and changed my plans for the day to accommodate the office schedule. Today I arrived at least 10 minutes early, anticipating some new-patient paperwork, which was completed quickly, and by 10:00am, I was on page 7 of my copy of The NY Times. At 10:16 I walked up to the receptionist, who said, "They know you're here, Antoinette." I informed the receptionist that I didn't want to work with a place that does business this way and left. I'm a customer that always pays, always arrives on time, and always keeps appointments, etc. All those smiling dentists on their website don't really make me feel any better about wasting my time. read more

Ok strap on your seatbelt, grab a drink and get comfy this is going to be a bit long but if you have any fears of dentistry and worry about quality of work you're going to want to read this. Even since I was in my 30's I realized my parents had made a choice; they said I could either get great looks or great teeth but not both. The teeth aren't so good. My mother had a history of problems and in my 30's I developed them as well. Each year was filled with dentist visits, root canal, pain and more pain. Seems the more I went to my dentist (who shall remain nameless) the greater the number and frequency of the problems. One day I had just had it and got a recommendation from a neighbor about ELK in New York, specially Dr. Klein. I went for a consultation and immediately was extremely unhappy. According to what he said there were massive amounts of work to be done; teeth extracted, bad root canals taken out, and implants (about 7 I believe) had to be done. I don't know what was worse; the amount of work or the cost; both scared the hell out of me. Dr. Klein sat down with me and told me it was a process and we could work out a payment schedule that would allow the work to get paid over the time it took to do the work. Never pestered me, understood my situation and worked with me. The next fear was the work itself; I had been through many extractions that had me leaving in agony; root canals where I screamed during them and lived with constant pain. Dr. Klein even asked how could I walk around with that much obvious pain and my answer was I've gotten used to it. Step one he sent me to an incredible oral surgeon who sadly has passed but was truly an extraordinary dr and person. First few times I was put to sleep, he was so kind and caring by the middle of the procedures I trusted him enough to remain awake and have him do his work and he never hurt me. After he passed I was really broken up and fearful to start this over but Dr. Klein told me he had taken in a new partner, Dr. Lal. I hate switching and I revert to my childhood behavior of avoidance. Finally a tooth went. There was no avoiding it now. I got up the courage to go two weeks ago. I came in anxious, they talked to me. They told me they were going to remove the tooth and put in the implant screw immediately. A couple of needles later they asked if I was completely numb; I still asked for a bit more as I didn't think I was. They accomodated and it was off to the races. Now getting a tooth out is never going to be a fun experience but there was no pain. Some twisting a little pressure and the little bugger was out; a little tough but no discomfort. Yayyy I was half done and now worried about the other half. Dr. Lal had devised something to make sure the screw went in perfectly and it did; three screwing sessions of just a couple of seconds each. After the third I said ok the big one has got to be coming; the one I'm going to hate. Well no such luck, I was finished, done, so long its been good to know you. I was nervous about using a dentist (Dr.Lal) who I didn't know well and I was really terrified this could go bad. But Dr. Klein said this guy is great the best he's seen. Well, I have to tell you, the oral surgeon I went to was the best I have ever been to and I have many people who would agree; his name was Dr. Lenchewski and had he not passed he would have been the only one who ever did this kind of work on me. Now that I had Dr. Lal do it; I told him Dr. Lenchewski is looking down from Heaven and smiling. Dr. Lal did an incredible job, he was great in every aspect, how he prepared me, his warmth in understanding my fear, his competence in getting me numb and ready, his skill in removing the tooth as easily as possible and his ability to get that screw in my bone without pain or hesitation. It's healing great, the pain after anesthesa was incredibly minimal. After this experience I would trust him 100 percent with anything I needed done. Dr.Klein is also great. Between the two of them you can rest easy you will be very well taken care of. Finally and I know this has become almost a book; the staff there is incredible; I feel like I'm going to visit family not a dental office, from Marcia at the door who is an absolutely wonderful woman to Mary who does the cleanings with a smile and gentle hand to Lorraine who I may have to run away with one day (I'm her Poopsie) and the others I haven't mentioned. Yes you'll see a negative or two from people who had to wait a bit or an appointment got confused, etc etc but sometimes people don't understand that what's scheduled for an hour may take a little more time, or they need to consult to perhaps find a better way to do something or a hundred other things. They aren't playing poker in the back, chances are they're trying to help someone get the best possible treatment and sometimes it just takes a little extra time. It's well worth it. They're A++++ in my book read more