I came in around a year ago and had a great experience. The doctor was very intelligent and…read moreexplained everything very well. He answered any question that I could come up with (that's a lot) with ease.
I was so happy to have found a dentist that I really like, for the first time that I can remember... but that's where the horror started.
I kept getting notices that I owed them money. There was no reason that I should have. I left them fly, figuring insurance was taking a while to pay. I called a couple of times, believe I was promised calls back and that they'd take care of it, but they never did.
So I waited until just before our next appointment (my girlfriend was not on my dental plan - I took her, essentially referring another customer, remembering the initial experience). I called them at least a week before, after calling through to my insurance company and back and forth to get things figured out - you know, the work that THEY should be doing, not me.
So I gave them all of the info, and they said it was fine. Also, my dental coverage changed (still same workplace and insurance company, but new plan). I gave them that information and told them to make sure that I'd be covered and that I didn't want the same problem with getting bills for six months. They ensured me everything would be fine.
But that was BULLSHIT. Sorry to curse, but it's true.
We both went in. I had a cleaning, and my girlfriend had X-rays, concerned about something that she was told she had a few years ago (cavities), but they had magically disappeared. Sounds like Coast Dental is a scam and needs a lashing from me as well (they're next). I believe she also had a cleaning... that's what the bills tell me.
I had given them two stars, but thinking about this just gets my blood boiling. No matter how good they are, a business shouldn't do this to a person...
So before I knew there was going to be another problem, they scheduled us for January. I came in, knowing there would be a problem and not intending to have my appointment. I saw there sheet, and they apparently didn't have me on the list anyway (I left a VM for them about the situation on Friday when they were closed, maybe they did get it, or just took me off as a payment issue)? Either way, there was no communication about that.
So I told them what was up. I told them about my prior experience which they were familiar with (it was the same person who I spoke with on multiple times, and also had left angry voice messages for way in the past with the first incident). I told her that it was their job to check my insurance, and I was assured there would be no problem. If they weren't going to check, they could have told me, and I would have done so. They said that their policy is that they take no insurance, they're on no lists, etc. What BS. If they told me that before, I would have done my homework and made sure it'd be taken care of on the new policy.
That morning, I explained that I had a great experience the first time, and that I was willing to come back when my insurance changed, but otherwise, I would never come back. EVER. She seemed like she wanted to fix the issue and took my number and stated she'd talk to the doctor about the bill and guaranteed a call that day. I never got one. And I know she had my correct number because I saw her write it, and also they have it on file. That's not the first time I've been promised a callback and not gotten one.
So if you're paying cash (who does), they're probably great. Otherwise, good luck. Do your homework and be prepared to get some bills.
I wouldn't be happy, but maybe OK with paying a portion of the bill, but I think that they should really think about customer satisfaction, and things like the fact that I'm going to post a scathing review and take care of it altogether. I talk to people. The person who referred me will hear about this when she has a toothache. Along with anyone else in the vicinity who might go there.
I'll try and update if they fix this problem. They really have promise to be a nice business if they get their stuff together.
EDIT: Udpdate - they never called me back, but I did receive a bill for $14 and (relatively) happily paid it. Haven't gotten any bills since, and it's been at least a month. I'll give em an extra star. They'd be a solid 3 or 4 if it wasn't for all of this...