out of Read Reviews for Dr. Michael Garber
Went there due to my old dentist retiring and had a recommendation. The assistant taking the xrays for a first time appointment was obviously having a grand old time making me gag on the lead mouth retainer as she took her sweet time. Then I find out that the eensy-weensee barely visible dark gray spot is a cavity. And, by the way, you really should have that other tooth capped with a crown. Not necessary, but highly recommended. So a couple of weeks later I get the filling for the cavity and I wonder if this doc (who has had 40 years experience) still has the touch b/c my mouth is a bloody mess after "scaling the gums." After it's all over they give me the "scare-the-customer spiel" AGAIN with the elective crown surgery because I may "accidentaly chomp down on a pit and break this part of the tooth there whether it's tomorrow or 5 years from now." I don't know if the good doc needs to milk me and my insurance company to make further payments on the BMW or the second summer home or to put his kid through private rehab so the neighbors don't know, but I'm going elsewhere from now on.
Oh yeah, if you want your x-rays, which YOU PAID for... good luck. "Doctor" Garber needs to "review them."
My Experience: Filling, Onlays & Inlays
Duration: 1 hour
I know this doctor: 6 months
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Dr. Garber and his treatment team are great!!! They are professional, helpful, thorough, and competent. I highly recommend them.
I know this doctor: 15 years
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Pleasant and competent -- we have only needed basic servic es.
About Hygienist: Rhonda (hygenist) is fantastic,
I know this doctor: 3 years
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Experienced team approach. I enjoy going to my dentist. Everyone works well together there. Dr. Garber is able to converse with me so I feel like it is a visit and not just a dental procedure. The front desk staff are eager to call my insurance company or assist by using the computer generated information. It is pleasant trip to the dentist each time.
About Hygienist: Rhonda and Annie are both professional and gentle. I look forward to my dental cleanings.
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Dr. Garber and his staff are the most helpful and accomodating. I have been seeing him for routine cleanings and for larger work. A feeling like being at home. His office atmosphere is cozy and inviting, it is in an old victorian. Dr. Garber is known for painless dentistry. He treatment plans for me and allows me to use care credit or payment plan. My kids and grandkids are now his patients. That says a lot!!!!
About Hygienist: Friendly welcoming and always helpful. the hygienists have a special touch. Thanks for the kind service.
I know this doctor: 10
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I have been seeing Dr. Garber for 8 years now and i love this dental office. It is very difficult to find a great dentist who takes the time to listen and understand my concerns. When i need an explanation of my needed treatment Dr. Garber has always taken the time to explain it in a way that i can understand. The front desk staff is very helpful with my insurance and billing needs. I would highly recommend this office to anyone and everyone!
About Hygienist: Rhonda and Annie are fabulous....my kids love them too. They are gentle and every visit is very educational.
I know this doctor: 8
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A fabulous experience. Kind, gentle, informative and his staff are friendly and warm. Now I can smile and feel beautiful. Thank you Dr. Garber and his staff of many years.
About Hygienist: The hygienist are very helpful,they educate and I learn something each time.
I know this doctor: 10 years
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Actually didn't meet Dr. Garber, although my appointment was supposed to be with him, rather his assistant Dr. Padma Sreekanth. The process of getting a bite guard took 3 visits total not including the 2 visits rescheduled by the rude receptionist for which I had to pay a babysitter. The front desk people border on rude to completely rude. And one of the hygienists was very unprofessional. Do not see this dentist!
About Hygienist: One hygienist was extremely professional the other extremely unprofessional.
I know this doctor: 8 months
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I've been going for years to Dr. Garber, he used to be helpful, caring and very informative, I think maybe his practice has gotten too big, I very seldom even see him anymore and I'm never told who it is I will see.
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High Dentist turnover in office. Equipment is old and unreliable. I left Dr. Garber's practice after a temprary cometic tooth was placed in my mouth and it fell out and the dentist refused to fix it that day as it was Friday. Whne I went to switch dentists, the office manager (who is also Dr. Garber's wife) gave me more than a difficult time when I asked for my x-rays. The office also submitted to the insurance company for work they had not done; this resulted in my having to call the fraud department of my insurance company. Dr. Garber did have to pay the money back.
Absolutely the worst dental experience I have had.
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