I've been a patient of Dr. Patel's for close to 15 years. She is an excellent dentist and my care has always been exceptional. Sonal is very hands on, highly skilled and proactive about the latest industry treatment options available to her patients. She has a very knowledgeable and helpful staff. As a result, my teeth are in great condition. I've recommended her to friends who also feel the same way I do and have had the same positive experience in her care. read more

I'm a little old school, I like having a comfort level high enough to go back to sleep in the middle of the night on certain things in my life. For example, my car mechanic, doctor, favorite bank cashier, barber and optometrist all know me and I know them. They do a good job and I'll just keep coming back like a loyal collie. Dr. Sonal Patel DDS is one of those people that has been my Clarence in It's a Wonderful Life. Let's be honest, when a tooth starts aching and your in real pain, you don't want to go into the HMO game of thrones finding a dentist to see you. What you want is a dentist who already knows you, a dentist you trust and a decent human being that's not pretentious, ego laden, loud, obnoxious (sounds like someone we all know on the news each day) and a competent professional. Dr. Patel is like that Thanksgiving extended family member who makes the best stuffing and you want to sit next to her. She has class you don't teach in school. She doesn't preach either but nudges you to floss more. She checks in on you too to see if you're in any discomfort over a procedure. She doesn't rush either, this is important. Like the old carpenter saying, you measure twice but cut once. She's a first rate dentist and hope you try her and see for yourself. Trust me, after seeing her for a couple of visits, you'll find her number next to your car mechanic, barber and doctor in your little home address book by the land line on page 1. Greg S. read more

I come by to this place once every two months to get my teeth clean by Dr. Patel. I have a lot of respect for this lady for the work she does because my teeth always feels much better the next week. She knows quite a lot on ways for me to improve my dental hygiene like proper flossing and brushing techniques. I definitely recommend you try out this place if you don't already visit a dentist! read more

I just got back from my first visit to Dr. Sonal Patel and I wanted to write something as soon as possible because I had a great experience! I've been dealing with a chipped front tooth for over 3 years now. I've been to a few dentists who all seemed confident to being able to fix the chip by filling it but unfortunately, the filling never lasted more than a few month. It was a very frustrating experience and I was pretty resigned to have it look 'patched on' forever. Dr. Patel listened to me patiently (!) and checked out my tooth. Instead of talking me into any expensive solutions (I'm self-employed and pay out of pocket) she suggested we should try a new filling first and see how that would hold up. She also suggested various ways to how to increase the life of a filling and what the actual causes could be for the previous fillings to not last. Finally, a dentist who doesn't just want to fix a problem but gives suggestions for the actual cause!! The procedure was clear and very gentle. Dr. Patel and her assistant made sure I was comfortable at all times and they kept me informed about what they were doing at any moment. I felt safe and included in any decisions which is very important to me. Her staff is very friendly and caring and I felt taken care of from the moment I walked into the dental office. The equipment is modern and exceeded my expectations with real time cameras to show me the details around my tooth and include me in the decision process. All in all, I'm extremely grateful for the outstanding work on my front tooth. The filling is practically invisible - I can smile (and bite) again with gusto! Thank you! read more

I've only been to Dr Patel once, but so far I am impressed. She did a very good job of keeping me informed of any potential future concerns, how I can avoid them, and where the health of my mouth stood right now, in normal people speak so I can understand! It was also refreshing to see that she does everything on your teeth herself other than xrays. I've had many dentists in the past have their hygenist do all the cleaning and work and only come in to inspect for 2 minutes. It's nice to see a dentist take interest enough, and time, to do the work themselves so they really get a feel for your needs. She let me know my options, but never once acted pushy on additional procedures. She told me I would be contacted with an update on my insurance coverage for such procedures and I can make a decision based on that. I've had dentists in the past tell me I NEEDED something done (which I discovered later was not really urgent) and booked it without ever telling me it would cost an arm and a leg because my insurance didn't cover it. I learned from that to be more proactive, but Dr Patel doesn't require you to be because she is straight forward and honest. She is ever so gentle, the most pleasant cleaning I've ever had--not once causing me to flinch or grimace in pain as she chisels away at the build up on my teeth like I normally do repeatedly in cleanings. I was surprised when she told me she was already finished! While she cleans your teeth, she makes pleasant small talk without going overboard or asking question after question like some dentists do while their hands are in your mouth, making you grunt your response without moving too quickly for fear they will stab you in the gums. She actually removes her hands when she has a question--what a novel idea! Meanwhile, she has a nature dvd playing which you can use as a distraction, and pleasant music. Her staff is also very friendly and they provide email appointment reminders and online appointment requests for added convenience. read more

I went to Dr. Sonal Patel for the first time this past week on a recommendation from a friend. I feel like i had the best experience I could at the dentist with having not gone in a couple years (due to shady insurance people, not personal hygiene). She is really thorough and walks you through so much. You UNDERSTAND your mouth when you leave, which is helpful. Very nice and suggests improvements or work without being car salesmany. Plus, watching tv while i get a teeth cleaning makes the time fly! read more

I had my first visit with Dr. Patel today. Full disclosure - I know her outside of dentistry but after I returned home today, I wanted to be sure that I raved about my experience! I reached out to Sonal after a recent root canal for advice on the next steps to take. The solution she suggested was a perfect fit (!). The office is lovely, her staff warm and easy to talk to and she herself, is a consummate professional. I felt comfortable, safe and well cared for under her watch. I will definitely tell all of my friends (that aren't already going to her!) to look her up if needing a dentist. read more

I have been going to Dr. Patel for over 4 years and have always been impressed by both her and her staff. Like many people, I have generally felt dread at the prospect of a dentist visit, but Dr. Patel's great skill, gentleness, and personal warmth have totally changed that. She greets and talks with her clients so humanly, discusses their concerns with such thoughtfulness, and is always genuinely present. I've had problems, especially with grinding, over the past years, and she was worked with me so patiently, strategically, and effectively to help and restore my teeth and bite. While always clear about what habits and regimens will help between visits, I have NEVER feel guilted by Dr. Patel or her hygienists. It means so much to have a dentist with whom you can be honest, from whom you can ask advice, and who you feel is really there to help. Dr. Patel is like this and I feel so grateful to have found her office. read more

I have been going to Dr. Patel since 2007, and have never experienced any problems with her or her staff. Everybody is so professional. Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable, and always explains what she is doing. She answered all of my questions thoroughly. Furthermore, she has small hands - my mouth is small and having a dentist with small hands is a blessing! It's time for me to have another check-up, and I am definitely going back to Dr. Patel. read more

I don't know what I would do without her! A friend recommended her to me. It had been years since I had been to a dentist (long story) and was quite nervous. She saw me once and created an entire plan for my teeth. I had a lot to get done!! But she prioritized the important parts and explained why I should have everything done in that order. She also provided amazing referrals for my oral surgery. If you are looking for a dentist go see her!!! read more

Dr. Patel is AMAZING. I'm almost hesitating to write this review because I'm in love with my same-week appointments! I found Dr. Patel through my ex's coworker. She was the first dentist I saw outside of my East Coast hometown childhood dentist, so I was definitely nervous on my first visit.. I needn't have worried. I always feel like I'm in capable hands with Dr. Patel, and my dental habits have never been better! Even when I was a slacker about coming in (hey, it happened during a dental insurance gap!), Dr. Patel remembered everything that was going on with me in my last visit. I feel that she cares about my well-being as a person as well as a patient... awww... she is just the best! read more

I'm a huge fan of Dr. Patel. She is incredibly warm, friendly and caring. You can tell she really cares about her patients. The staff at the office is always really welcoming too. I highly recommend Dr. Patel for anyone looking for a dentist. Definitely 5 stars +++. read more

Dr. Patel is a kind and caring dentist. She makes sure that you are comfortable before she begins. She is also straight up with you if you aren't taking good care of your teeth. She has always been honest with me about my dental hygiene and finally broke through my stubbornness to get me to do the best for my oral health. I have been a patient for over 10 years and I appreciate all the help she has given me. She will work with you and your financial situation to do what is right for everyone. I highly recommend her. read more

Dr. Patel was wonderful -- very helpful, kind, and informative. She answered my questions completely, and made me aware of dental health tips that I had not even though of. Excellent! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Patel's for six plus years. Each visit confirms a solid base of dental experience, breadth of knowledge and excellent patient care. My treatments have included oral exams, cleanings, probings, implant crowns, x-rays, and gum inspection. Dr. Patel thoroughly explains in lay terms the condition of my oral hygiene, strength or weakness of the structural nature of my bite and the impact on my teeth. Moreover, she has reputable relations with other dental practitioners who have done adjunct work on my teeth in their respective dental specialties. Following Dr. Patel's instructions, my latest temporary tooth held in place without any problems. A new crown was added with a comfortable fit. She has also put an implant crown on my front tooth. The periodontist who did the implant work stated Dr. Patel did an excellent job on the crown and its seating, saying he was "pleased" with the results on a difficult procedure. Before I chose Dr. Patel, I had several dentist who I would be reluctant to recommend for reasons sometimes related to poor patient education, excessive charges, lack of sensitivity to actual manipulation of dental instruments, and unprofessional front office staff. None of these conditions are applicable to Dr. Sonal Patel. I can say with confidence that Dr. Patel has excelled at her profession along with her staff and I would highly recommend her dental services. Randy S. read more

I have been going to Sonal Patel for years, she is gentle, cares about you, profession along with her staff and I would highly recommend her dental services. she is straight forward and honest. read more

Dr. Patel and her staff are great. My work schedule is very unpredictable and they do a great job of accommodating all of my needs, last minute cleanings, and cancellations. I have recommended Dr Patel to all of my family and friends. read more

Dr Sonal Patel has been my dentist for almost 20 years. I am 75 and have had soft teeth all my life and have been to a dozen different dentists since I was 12 years old. I rank her #1 by far. She smart, gentle and funny. And she hires top quality assistants. Her work is superb. Also, very important, if you need a root canal or an implant, which she does not normally do herself (except in an emergency) the specialists she recommends, and works with, are equal to her quality of work. Her office is small and personal. It is a friendly office. Imagine actually enjoying a visit to the dentist. As I am getting older my teeth have more and more problems and if you're hurting she will squeeze you in, even after hours or before. She really takes very good care of her patients. SHE IS A GEM! 5 STARS read more

I am finally getting around to writing a review... Dr. Sonal Patel and her staff have been wonderful to work with over the past few years! I have a mechanical mitral valve and require very special care and more frequent cleanings than regular dental insurance covers. Dr. Patel first priority was to take care of my dental health and then was very helpful and patient while we worked together with my insurance company to qualify for extra coverage for the cleanings required to protect my heart. In addition, she and her team are so friendly and professional :) Highly recommend her to everyone! read more

I moved to San Francisco a year ago and was in search of a dentist. I went to my first recommendation, and while she was thorough, my mouth hurt for two days. I then heard about Dr. Patel from a friend. My first question was whether or not she was gentle. I was told she was. It was true! But what I appreciated most was that I was going to spend a lot of money on teeth whitening. She suggested less expensive alternatives which I greatly appreciated! And, her staff is incredibly friendly, too! read more

Love Dr. Patel and have recommended her to friends that are new to the Bay area (and they have thanked me for such a good referral). She's a cut above regular Dentist service. She's up on all the latest with oral hygiene; she's not some sleepy old timer punching in the clock when she walks in the door. She also has flat screen TV's and headset's so you can watch movies if you have anything longer then a standard cleaning. NICE. Her Union street address is nice and convenient if you are looking for a dentist in the city. read more

If I could give Dr. Patel a ten, I would! She is the most amazing dentist and I really hate going to the dentist. I'm the type of person who has fears about going to the dentist, but do so regularly so that I don't get cavities. I have to say - it's really hard to find a good dentist that I feel comfortable with. I first had a cleaning with her a few weeks ago as she was recommended by a friend. The first thing that sets her apart is that she does the cleanings herself. She doesn't rely on dental hygienists to do this work for her. That being said, she's really great at it and doesn't make it too painful - I only had a little bit of pain as I need to floss better. I'm the type of person who regularly sees a dentist, but have anxiety about even a cleaning. Dr. Patel made me laugh and was so sweet and caring. If you'd like, you can even watch a DVD during the whole process. After my cleaning, I had to have 2 cavities filled. I have to say, this was the best cavity filling experience that I've ever had! She was really wonderful about my fears, even prescribed me some anti-anxiety drugs (which I didn't end up taking) and talked me through the whole process. While watching Planet Earth I made it through the whole experience and it wasn't that bad. The best part about her dental work is that she doesn't use a rubber dam to force your mouth open the whole time. This was incredibly comforting and much less claustrophobic. If you aren't a big fan of dentists, dislike have dental hygienists clean your teeth and would like a dentist who is really a lovely person, I highly recommend Dr. Patel! read more

Consistently have had VERY poor experiences here. Shocked that people have written positive reviews. They've gone to town scraping my teeth so unpleasantly that they actually chipped one of my teeth--an issue that I'm now going to another dentist to assess my options for fixing. To add to that, I had a cavity filled that they left with a portion of the filling jutting out from my tooth--a spot that now collects bacteria and is forming a significantly worse cavity and causes me a lot of pain. I will Not return back here even though they offered me free fixes for these issues. DO NOT go here to get your teeth cleaned/worked on!!! read more

I went here couple of years ago. I made an appointment and provided my insurance information. When i got there, they hadn't verified anything with the insurance company. Got some dental work done and paid my share of the bill. Left San Francisco as i had to travel overseas. Just saw a collections letter. Anyways i got the same dental work done on the other side and it ended up costing me alot less. read more

Being absolutely nervous about going to the dentist and having recently moved to San Francisco from Boston, I thought it only right to try and find a dentist locally to care for one of the most important parts of my body, my mouth! Dr. Patel is FANTASTIC! At first, I am always very skeptical about the skill of a Dentist and after visiting Dr. Sonal Patel today for a Crown, I am very happy! She is really great at what she does. Very down to earth and makes you feel comfortable. She is thorough and professional but totally cool. After the numbness wore off in my mouth, I feel great. I get a permanent crown in two weeks and comfortable about it. I really am thankful to have found her and only on "here to Yelp".... M.J.M read more

When my previous dentist announced his retirement 9 years ago, I was worried about finding another good dentist. When Dr. Patel took over his practice, my dentist moved up the ranks from "good" to excellent! Extraordinarily patient, skilled, gentle and professional in every way, Dr. Patel earned my trust and respect very quickly, replacing my anxiety with calm and confidence. As an artist in her free time, Dr. Patel has a good eye for detail, which reassures her patients that her dental work will also look good. Her professional staff is supportive, caring and reassuring as well. I cannot recommend Dr. Patel highly enough! read more

To put it simply, Dr. Patel gave me back my smile. I've been going to Dr. Patel's clinic for six years and, prior to that, I never used to smile for pictures. With her invaslign treatment, she gave me the smile I always wanted. Best of all, I love how Dr. Patel does cleanings herself, rather than hire a hygenist to do it for her. Lots of dentists shortcut patients that way, but not Dr. Patel. I wouldn't change dentists for anything. read more

SImply the best dentist I have ever been to. I am so sad that something changed with my insurance and I can't go to her any longer. She is so sweet and makes going to the dentist barable. read more

Usually when I get my teeth cleaned my whole mouth is sore but when I went to Dr. Patel my mouth didn't hurt at all and felt just amazingly clean. For someone who is really anal about taking good care of their teeth I would definitely recommend Dr. Patel. I am one of those crazy people who actually like going to the dentist so having a friendly staff and chill environment made the experience that much better. read more

Such a great dentist! Not only is she super friendly, but she really spends a great amount of time with each patient. She is very thorough and will even come in on her day off to fit you in! I would highly recommend! read more

Dr. Sonal Patel is THE best dentist I have ever seen. Dr. Patel makes the experience quick, easy, and basically enjoyable - and I have never "enjoyed" the dentist. She is knowledgeable, caring, and spends time to understand any questions or issues and provides professional advice and recommendations with a focus on patient care, not unnecessary procedures. She and her staff are excellent and her practice is in a great location with garage parking available in the building. I would highly recommend Dr. Patel to anyone looking for a highly skilled dentist. read more

I have been seeing Sonal Patel since she started her practice. She is friendly, professional and thorough. If going to a dentist fills you with anxiety, you will be much relieved by her care. She is very aware and sensitive to how her patients are feeling. I have also found the quality of her referrals for oral surgery and such to be excellent. read more

I have been going to Sonal for the past three years. She is a great office conveniently located in the cow hollow area on Union street. There are tv's you can watch from your dental chair. She adds a personal touch with her service that she provides. She is very thorough with her work and recommendations. I have recommend her to friends, family, etc. She's a top notch dentist so spread the word. read more