I went to Dr. Mikaelian for cleaning. The entire procedure was no more than 10 min, during which he stopped twice for casual chatting with his coworkers. Very poorly done job. I do not recommend him. read more

Worst dentust have ever experienced in my 72 years on earth.Attempted to clean with just floss.Had on street clothes.I then received a bill for extraction and fillings.I reported him.Beware!!!!! read more

Dr. McKaelian is unique in that he will try to do what you need first and foremost without making you jump through all the hoops of intake and more X-rays, unless of course, you need them. He is also very adept at working with insurance! He is kind of like a pit stop dentist. Turn around time may be slightly longer than usual (you wait two weeks for a bridge instead of one). His bed side manner is noteworthy! Kind of like Woody Allen is there filming the appointment :) Very NYC! read more

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Quality of care is excellent and ongoing. Dr. Mikaelian is a top notch professional and problem solver for even the most complicated and difficult to treat situations. Highly recommended for seniors and patients of all ages. read more

Dr. Mikaelian, DDS was patient and efficient and definately stands out from all of years going dentist for his concern with my comfort. At times he patiently explained various options and seemed completely unconcerned with selling me anything - just attention to a good and thurough job. There was also zero wait, and the office seemed to run on time. read more

Dr. Mikaelian, There was is no wait time. He is efficient and also kind during the the appointment. I was in pain, and he removed that and taught me how to prevent that again. Then, he listened as I told him concerns about my smile. I'll be back since I felt so comfortable the entire time. read more

Dr. Mikaelian has been my DDS for the past five years. He has been very thorough with my exams and understanding of past dental trauma I have had. He is always available, flexible, on time and has an impeccable and calming bedside manner. He is always welcoming and his office; a pleasant atmosphere. read more

Dr. Mikaelian has been my dentist for several years. While I always found him very professional and thorough when examining and caring for my teeth, a recent experience made me realize and appreciate how truly dedicated he is to his patients.... I woke up on a Sunday and noticed half my face was swollen and I had a toothache. I called Dr. Mikaelian and left a message expecting not to hear back until Monday. He immediately called me back and when I said I was worried as I was scheduled to fly that Wednesday, he asked if I could make it into his office that same Sunday. I was so relieved as I was I able to start taking the prescribed antibiotics that night and after 1 more doctor's visit, I got the OK to fly (so I didn't have to cancel my vacation). I would recommend Dr. Mikaelian to anybody looking for an excellent dentist who truly cares for his patients! read more

Dentist has been amazing in every visit I've had. They always ensure that there's no waiting time for scheduled appointments, which I really appreciate. Each time I've been there, I've never seen other patients, making the experience feel very private and efficient. Doctor Mikaelian is not only incredibly professional but also genuinely focused on his patients. His cleanings are fast, yet he never misses a detail. Highly recommended! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Mikaelian for many years. He is very professional. It is very easy/quick to get a an appointment. He works most days and has evening hours. I highly recommend him. The office is very clean. When my husband needed a root canal - Dr Mikaelian referred us to a great specialist. When my son needed to get his wisdom teeth My son's pediatric dentist provided some names but none of would return my calls. I then asked Dr Mikaelian for help and again he provided a great reference. He accepts many insurance plans. read more

I am patient of Dr. Mikaelian for many years. He is a very caring dentist and easy to make appointments to accommodate your schedule. He has taken great care of my teeth and when I needed root canals or other procedures, he referred me to a great specialist who took care of my issues. I highly recommended him a highly competent general dentist who is efficient and takes good care of his patients. read more

I wish to take this time to give kudos to Dr. Richard Mikaelian. I have been a regular patient of his dental practice for many years. He keeps my teeth and gums in tip top shape. He is also a very personable and caring professional & individual. He always makes my visits as comfortable as possible. . read more

Very attentive and professional. Truly the best dentist I've seen in years! The staff is friendly and always answer the phone when you call and Dr. Mikaelian makes sure that his patients are happy and explains X-rays and procedures to patients in a very attentive way. Dr. Mikaelian makes his patients feel comfortable, relaxed and makes sure that his patients main concerns are addressed and fixed immediately. read more

Very efficient dentist. He took my insurance, which many don't. Wonderful person. I recommend.

Richard Mikaelian is a professional. My experiences with him have proven to show that he has a lifetime of experience and concern for his patients. Foremost for me, he has always come above and beyond the average dental peer. Richard finds the time for appointments no matter what the circumstances and schedule are; whether it is on short notice or around your schedule. He takes the time to be fair and patient-centric, on occasion he has patiently explained atypical issues that may need the level of a specialist for surgery and, or another provider. Dr. Mikaelian is highly recommended. read more

AVOID!!!! Simply AVOID!!! The place is filthy and looks like it hasn't been cleaned, renovated, and sanitized since the 80's, disgusting. First visit there and already in the waiting room the place felt really sketchy. Absolutely regretted letting him even check my teeth and doing an X-ray of my teeth. First of all he had crumbs of food all over his mouth and teeth while talking and all over his robe or whatever you call a dental uniform. Second he didn't even let me explain my dental history or fully address my concerns. He only did an X-ray and basically told me to go back to my old dentist after I already said that I was in search of a new dentist. I took pictures of the entire place, it was absolutely filthy and unorganized. He pulled out one of the tool's straight from the drawer, pretty sure uncleaned and not sterilized. He handed me his business card at the end and I handed that shit right back and told him that I won't be needing it because his office was unsanitary and absolutely filthy. All the other dentists there are sketchy too and you can definitely tell this place is a scam. I will definitely be filing a complaint, calling my insurance to make sure he didn't charge for other services he didn't do, he basically just looked at them and did an X-ray. The experience felt down right traumatic honestly simply because of how unsanitary the place was I couldn't wait to leave. For someone who claims to have gone to "Columbia University" and has worked "since the 80s" it doesn't show that's for sure. AVOID!!!! read more

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Dr. Mikaelian is an excellent dentist. his availability for his patients is amazing. I have literally broken a tooth on a friday afternoon and called to leave a message to schedule an appointment and he saw me that very evening. He is very personable and honest in his assessments. read more

Dr. Mikaelian is great!!!! He is very nice, professional and to the point. He does not waste your time and does a good job. His office is nice and clean and I have no idea what all these other reviewers are talking about. He is kind and accommodating and I would definitely go back to him. By the way the prices are also great!!!! read more

Dr. Richard gave me an awesome cleaning teeth feel great he's an awesome individual very professional highly recommended I will be back there was also a five minute wait time which was great in and out quick the way it should be read more

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I have been a patient of Dr. Richard Mikaelian for over 20 years. Dr. Mikaelian has helped me deal with many, many dental issues and concerns in the last two decades. Given the fact that there is no paucity of dentists in NYC, there must be a reason why I keep going back. Enough said!!! read more

Zero stars. Horrific. Wearing a filthy ripped stained gown. Did not change his gloves once after opening the door and answering the phone. They already seemed like old gloves. There was no secretary or dental hygienist. He used the same small piece of dental floss over and over on my teeth and slid the floss out the side of my tooth without properly going up and down. Did not actually do a cleaning with the picks. Everything was done standing up, clearly no intention to do a proper cleaning. Took 5 minutes. Office was extremely dirty and old. Looks like a hoarder lives there. Did no x-rays for this cleaning which was indicated. Of course you are not leaving with a baggie with a toothbrush and floss. I have deep regrets letting this individual put his dirty hands in my mouth. Have a sore throat and who knows what else I could have picked up. Please please do not go here. read more

My first appointment with DDS Mikaelian went very well. To begin with, the office was clean and the staff were welcoming. The wait time was not long at all. DDS Mikaelian did a very thorough cleaning and he was warm and friendly the whole time. This was the type of dental appointment that I was hoping for, after going the whole pandemic without a cleaning. My teeth feel great... cleaner than ever! I'm looking forward to my next visit so I can continue on the path of dental health. read more

Dr. Milaken is a dedicated dentist, friendly, and always available to his patients. I have been treated by him for 10 years now. He is remarkable for his disposition to his patient's itineraries, his flexibility in scheduling, and his immediate reply to emergencies. I recommend him most highly. read more

A couple years ago Dr Mikaelian was able to see me on short notice for an exam, x-rays and a cleaning. The appointment went very well and he was very thorough with the cleaning. I have since been seeing him every six months for a couple years. I wound not hesitate to recommend him. Philip Lewis read more

Dr. Mikaelian is efficient and reliable. My parents and sister all see him and we could not be happier with the service. He does not take advantage and is flexible. Highly recommend! read more

1star too many. Worse dental experience. Hadn't been to and dental visit since Covid. This is NOT the place to start. Dr was disheveled and the office was not clean. No xrays were taken, no exam of the teeth, no scraping of plaque or tartar, no treatments of any kind. Union participating but they clearly need to do a site visit. I am disappointed and upset that they would allow him to be. I will instruct them not to pay because he did nothing outside of a quick front teeth floss and polish. 15 minutes tops. Couldn't wait to leave. I will never use him again. I will NOT recommend him either. In my opinion just a horrible 3rd world dental experience in the heart of NY. read more

Dr. Mikaelian is a great dentist. He is very polite and cleans teeth thoroughly. Not to mention, he always reminds you of your doctor's note before you leave . read more

I've been going to Dr. Mikaelian for about 20 years for my cleanings and referrals now and would definitely recommend. He is very friendly and personable. He does a great thorough job with his cleanings and my teeth are in great shape. He is quick to provide x-rays and referrals to a good oral surgeon too if needed. read more

WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!! I WISH I COULD GIVE NEGATIVE STARS TO THIS HORRIFIC "DENIST" I wouldn't even call this person a doctor. Not only did he accuse me of being wrong WITH MY OWN TOOTH PAIN but he had o idea what he was doing. He ruined my permamanent retainer and then lied and said he didnt when there was a CLEAR life in the metal. He used dirty gloves to where I made him change. NOT HYGENIC!! Barly put the loves on his hands. I asked for a cleaning so he shoved floss in my mouth aggressivly while standing up, and when I forced him to do a proper cleaning it was messy and rushed. When he put water in my mouth to rinse, he splasjed it from 2 feet away and it got all over my face. He wouldnt let me speak and kept shutting me down not listening as if what i had to sayA BOUT MY OWN MOUTH WASNT TRUE. I WILL NEVER GO BACK HERE EVER AGAIN IT WAS DISGUSTING AND HE NEEDS TO HAVE HIS LICENSE REVOKED!!!!!!!! read more

Please do not go to this dentist! Completely unprofessional and and not good at his job. I went in complaining of pain. He completely dismissed my pain and said he wasn't seeing any cavities on the x-ray so I must be mistaken!!! I switched to another dentist who found I had a huge hole and needed a root canal. If he couldn't see that then he should not be practicing! And honestly, even if there weren't any cavities, it's rude and unprofessional to dismiss a patients concerns. In addition, the whole office was sketchy, dirty, and unprofessional. read more

I had gone to this dentist because he was close to my apartment and took my insurance. I stopped seeing him after I discovered he was charging my insurance for expensive procedures that never took place. Since I switched dentists, my dentists has informed me the screw he used during my root canal are antiquated and cause fractures to the tooth. My tooth has since fractured and I am looking at a long painful road to repair the work of this doctor. Do not let convenience, cost, or insurance convince you that visiting this dentist is worth it. You will make up for it in the long run. read more

This is the dentist from hell! He's a nervous wreck; could be a Pill Popper, as he was shaking and kept dropping his equipment. While I was getting a cleaning; when he got to the flossing part, he kept on telling me about twenty-two times "What a great patient I was;" while letting all the blood in my mouth build up! About three days after my said cleaning; there I was; sitting in the Bellevue Emergency room; where a doctor told me I had "Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG; colloquially known as trench mouth)" He prescribed two antibiotics, which I took for eleven days before I finally felt better. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! read more

I have been going to Dr. Mikaelian for 15 years. I wouldn't go to another dentist for anything. He is fast , accommodating and precise. He has a great personality and is an honest professional. read more

Shabby shabby shabby! little office. He is the sketchiest dentist I have encountered- which is saying alot! I saw him a few years ago and was glad to finally see him on yelp, so I could concur with the previous reviewer. He seems to want to bill insurance the maximum and then tells me nothing is really necessary- which is not remotely true. I was supposed to get crowns put in, and he tried to talk me into just filings or some nonsense? Steer Clear. read more

If I could put negative stars I would. Please avoid this man and his practice at all costs. I went to him because his practice was near my house. It was quite the little shop of horrors. Such a mistake. Let me explain. First, there's his office. Dirty equipment that's from 1957 and hasn't been cleaned since Eisenhower was in office. And the cabinets are crappy and dishevelled. Next, as you may surmise, sanitary conditions are akin to a Jarkata bordello. No real practice for keeping things clean, other than wearing gloves. Beyond this, I am not sure if it was him, his breath or his office that smelled like faeces, whatever it was, confidence was not inspired. And, when it came time for the "examination," there was none, simply a cursory look at my teeth to tell me they looked good and I must take care of them, then he proceeded to clean my teeth... something a DDS never does themselves, and he did it weirdly and badly. It involved a lot of hard flossing - who the hell does that. And that was it. In short, he's not like any dentist I know of. He shouldn't be one at all - I've talked to my insurance company about this, changed my provider back to my old one and I am going to get in touch with NYS to complain about him. Bottom line, should not be practising. Hopefully I won't come down with a case of sepsis from this. read more

Dr Mikaelian was very accomodating and flexible in scheduling my appointment. He took the time to explain to me my options regarding issues I described to him. Procedure was painless and I am very satisfied. Good bedside manners, only experienced with the old school practitioners. Highly recommend read more

dirty office. I'm not sure the instruments are clean. I now have a very bad sore throat from visiting him. sloppy teeth cleaning - uses no suction tube. My gums were bleeding after the messy procedure. Never again. read more

Not only is he a lousy dentist but I just caught him committing Medicaid fraud with my appt. He did a terrible cleaning only, that lasted 5 minutes and all he did was floss my teeth and brush some flouride on them. I called my insurance to double check what he charged them for, and he charged for re-cementing a crown, a full exam with xrays and a cleaning. They are dealing with him now and I will call the Dental Board and make a formal complaint. This guy should not have a license. read more

Went to see this dentist for the first time today. I'm the Delta HMO plan, and have never felt the effects of being an HMO patient as strongly as I did with him. First of all, he was late (the appointment was for 10:30 a.m. and he arrived around 10:45 a.m.), then he gave me a quick cleaning which mostly consisted of him flossing my teeth, and barely consisted of any actual dental tools. He looked at his watch the whole time, and took phone calls while I was there. He was nice enough, and answered all of the questions I felt compelled to ask since he didn't seem very concerned about my teeth in general. Unfortunately, the answers were things like "This is the first time I'm seeing your teeth, it's hard to tell if it's a cavity or not." I felt like he was rushed and only willing to get me lip service, when I was asking for teeth service. I do not plan on returning. read more

What terrible customer service. I wish I would have read these reviews before even attempting to schedule an appointment. Needless to say that's the furthest it got. His attitude was simply disgusting!!!! read more