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David Gavlin, DDS
Elite Dental Group
(7 Reviews)
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94-38 59th Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373
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(7 Reviews)
Service
2 star average for Service
Environment
2.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
1.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
2 star average for Staff
Recommended
2 star average for Recommended
Value
1.5 star average for Value
Dr. David Gablin had some of the most unprofessional behavior I have witnessed from a medical professional. I took a 3 hour round trip journey to get there, waited over an hour to see the doc in a packed waiting room without air conditioning. I was in pain and my insurance had authorized me to receive 2 root canals though my regular dentist. Then when I saw Dr. Gablin, I told him my insurance had recommended I get a copy of the pre-authorization which would speed up the process of transferring the authorization to his office. My dentist also suggested this. Dr. Gablin said he didn't know what I was talking about and said he would not see me. Even though I was in pain and needed help, he kicked me out of the practice, simply because I had requested some paperwork! It was deeply strange, unprofessional and unethical behavior on the part of a medical professional. I would stay away from this dentist at all cost.
by Kim xxx.xxx.22.223
July 20, 2015
The place seems a bit run down. Understatement, the place is run down. The dental chair had tears, the walls were dingy and moldy, the equipments were absolutely ancient! The dental staffs were untrained and inadequate when I asked them questions, not to mention rude as well. Then again, the staffs were mostly high-schoolers. However, I can't just judge the place just by its facility and staff.

Dr. Gavlin seemed okey at first. I neither liked or disliked him. But after my second visit I realized what a blood-sucker he was---to be more precise, a money-grubbing-stinking-businessman, a man who would go to lengths to make a dollar. In my case it was about $1000. I only had a minor sensitivity, I just wanted a consultation on how to prevent further sensitively, instead he tried to sell me a $80 toothpaste, a glue procedure to glue my gums together, and a gum surgery.

I consulted with another dentist and she told me to use Sensodyne toothpaste. It cost about $5. I won't tell you to avoid this place, its up to you. I for one well never step into this immoral establishment again. Making money by dishonestly is just wrong.
by Martha xxx.xxx.125.138
February 06, 2014
Did you experience excessive oral pain after you left your appointment?
Yes! I was in utter agony for days
Does this provider treat every client equally?
Not at all, they only make time for their favorite clients
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
No. I didn't trust their motives.
Did this provider ever postpone your appointment?
No, they never postpone my appointment
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
None of my questions were answered
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.121.156
July 01, 2013
Were you provided with payment plan and fee information before your dental treatment was scheduled?
Definitely not, I wasn't given information until long after my procedure had been finished
Did you experience unnecessary pain during your visit?
Yes, I was in agony!
Did you feel like this provider's office was understaffed?
Definitely, they had one person trying to do everything
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
No, I couldn't even find it with my GPS
Was this provider late to your appointments?
Yes, they were over an hour late for my appointment
by boo xxx.xxx.163.145
January 02, 2013
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
Definitely, they seemed irritated to work with anyone
Did this provider prominently display their diplomas or business license?
Absolutely not! I don't think they have one!
Does this provider welcome questions?
Not at all. They ignored my questions
Does this provider ever overbook appointments here?
All the time! the waiting rooms are always packed and It seems as if they are more concerned about quantity over quality
Was this provider willing to stay open late to accomodate your needs?
Not at all. They closed early even though they knew I needed help
by Noofyourbus xxx.xxx.130.175
October 23, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
None of my questions were answered
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Friendly Enough
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
No, I left with more problems than I came with!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.177.100
April 25, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Not Really
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Not satisfied, but not unhappy
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
I got lost, but eventually found it
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.29.204
March 29, 2012
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94-38 59th Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373