Gerald P. Unhold, DMD, MD

- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

"great"

"Absolutely painless in all respects."

"The Staff generates 'genuine' concerns towards patients needs; fields and answers questions about the procedure (s) to be administered, and are friendly, professional and thorough."

"Very good."

"I am very satisfied with Dr. Unhold's work. I felt very comfortable with him and felt like he took the time to make sure that everything was done correctly."

"SUPERB"

"I was very pleased with the professionalism of the office staff. Excellent service and assistance with any questions that I had."

"Everybody was very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. I knew I was in capable hands with no reason to worry about anything. From financing to surgery the staff was professional and very easy to work with. The experience was quite pleasant, considering! I especially appreciated the follow-up call from Dr. Unhold. Made me feel like he really cared about me and my results, that I wasn't just another anonymous patient. Thank you so much! "

"Very friendly and helpful staff. Doctor Unhold answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable. "

"Dental offices are not my favorite places, but the Medical staff were very professional and courteous. The follow up calls were very much appreciated. "

"Great experience, no issues. I have had 6 family members use this office for oral surgery and all turned out great with no issues at all."

"Very timely and shows an outstanding level of professionalism."

"Chelsea felt well-cared for...and the nurse related to her that she'd treat her like her own child. Chelsea felt safe in your care."

"They were very nice and Dr. Unhold even took the time to personally call me after surgery to see how I was doing! Great office! Great Doctor! Thanks to all of you!"

"It was very professional. It was such an easy experience getting my wisdom teeth removed!"

"Everything was great."

"Very efficient and clean office.
I felt comfortable and was back home before I knew what had happened."

"The office was attractive, clean, professional, and efficient, which certainly inspires confidence in both your patient and her mom - me. It was very fast in-and-out, which is good, although it was *almost* bordering on feeling rushed. But not quite! :-)"

"My experience with Dr. Unhold and his staff was perfect. I was treated with the upmost professionalism. I was informed every step of the way about my implant procedure. The office is state of the art. i can sincerely say results have changed my life. I have much more confidence in my appearance. I am smiling a lot more these days. "

"Dr. Unhold was very professional and friendly. He made his patients feel comfortable by listening to their needs and clearly explaining the surgery procedures."

"I have been given back a quality of life that I thought was lost to me and I have nothing but praise and gratitude for Dr Unhold and his professional staff. Bravo!"

"proffesional and comptetent"

"All went smoothly"

"wouldn't go anywhere else"

"Great doctors."

"Thanks to Doctor Unhold he made this experience painless. Would recommend to everybody and look forward to going back for future work. Thanks"

"It was a very positive experience. Everyone was very supportive and friendly."

"Andrea listened and understood that Kathie would arrive on a gurney, she had the doors open as we unloaded. Also, handling the paperwork online was great.
Jenny was thorough, friendly and very helpful.
RN Kathy's preparation and focus while starting a difficult IV was appreciated.
Elizabeth even made paying the bill a pleasure.
Dr Unhold has created a great organization and hired quality people. Maybe you could teach your method to others in the medical industry."

"I have had a very good experience with this office."

"Everyone nice; good nurses in OR. "

"I was impressed. Everything was streamlined, everyone was knowledgeable, and my experience couldn't have gone smoother."

"The overall experience was great! The staff were very friendly and clear as they prepared me for surgery. "

"The only reason the overall experience got three stars was because Zino got four of his permanent teeth yanked out. Cheers."

"Excellent and Professional"

"Receptionist's seemed hurried and a little inpatient,also office manager never explained enough about the inplant procedure enough to feel confident about having it done.Also having to pay a week prior for services,doen't really sit well with me!"

"4 extractions and 3 implants, I did not look foreward to this appointment. The staff and DR Unhold were terrific and helpful both during the proceedure and after. They made a disagreeable time comfortable."

"The doctor and staff were great. My tooth extraction was fast and painless. I will recommend then to any one."

"Very favorable in every aspect!"

"Everyone in the office is very professional and the facilities are very clean and inviting. The pricing was very reasonable once they negotiated with my insurance provider and I received a follow-up call personally from Dr. Unhold after my surgery to make sure I was doing alright."

"I've never met a more kind, caring, and personal doctor than Dr. Unhold. He is a wonderful man and my experiences with this facility have always been positive!"

"Excellent!"

"Excellent, professional care. Staff is skilled, seems experienced. Dr. Unhold is super nice. He has a very quiet, calming confident manner that is reassuring. From Dr. Unhold, to Deanna to the front desk and the surgical staff, you are in good hands with this office."

"If I need to have dental work this is the place I want to be. I'm glad Dr. Chan suggested I use Dr. Unhold.
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"The courteous and efficient Dr Unhold and staff made the visit very pleasant. "

"Fabulous staff. Great customer service. Clearly excellent medical work as well."

"My dentist highly recommends Dr. Unhold. However, I was still nervous about the extraction because this is the first time to get my tooth extracted. The whole team is very pleasant and professional from the moment I stepped in. Dr. Unhold is very kind and professional, like a real gentleman. I didn't opt for complete anesthesia and glad to report my experience is not so bad. Of course, I can feel the needle pinch but after my nerve is numbed, I didn't feel much pain. I didn't even know my teeth were out and I had two pulled out. My jaw was tired though and at that time it felt like the surgery lasted forever. Overall, it is a good experience. Let's see how the actual implant goes."

"Pleasant office environment.
Sugary was painless and quick recovery.
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"The initial visit was done so well. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable and I left feeling that I knew everything about the upcoming surgery.

The day of the surgery, all went well, and the follow-up call from the Dr. and from the office several days later were appreciated. "

"Great experience, very professional and stress-free."

"Great care,personal attention,top notch doctor,facilities and staff!"

"Very professional and kind staff."

"everyone was very kind"

"was a very good experience"

"My experience with Dr. Unhold could not have been better. He did great work and he was kind and informative. His staff, however, was less than helpful. While putting me under anesthesia, instead of walking me through the process and making me feel at ease, they were more concerned with talking to each other and laughing about how obviously nervous I was. Additionally, after the surgery, a nurse, while tending to me and speaking with a colleague, made the comment, "I don't know at what point it started to go wrong." Regardless of the context, a comment like this should not be thrown around loosely in front of a worried patient. Overall, I was anxious going into the procedure and the behavior of the staff only heightened those feelings."

"Professional and efficient"

"Thanks...I think...."

"It was great! The nurses were really nice."

"I had a very difficult procedure and I cannot believe how EASY and painless Dr Unhold made the experience for me! He is a very skilled surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone. I don't know how he connected the bracket to my molars.... He did the same procedure for my sister and it was just as painless she said! Thank you so much for taking care of me....."

"Extremely professional. Very pleased with results."

"Annie is a little fearful, and your staff helped her have a positive experience, and within just a few hours she was completely back to herself. As a parent, I appreciate how much you and all your stuff listen and communicate regarding any questions or concerns I had during the process."

"Everybody was very nice & knowledgeable."

"Very efficient, professional and caring."

"Doctor and staff did a great job."

"Professional, courteous service."

"Dr. Unhold was very kind wanting me to be comfortable and have a good experience. He suggested I could reschedule and have the extraction under "twighlight" conditions. I just wanted to get it done. Employees were sensitive to my needs and helpful."

"Every one was terrific from the front office to the nurse. Dr. Unhold was great! I appreciated the followup call by Dr. Unhold. Thanks! "

"NCOFSC is AWESOME, the staff and Dr. Unhold are very professional and they take care of you with the utmost respect. They care about you as a patient especially when you are anxious and know you have to have treatment done. Thank you for my experience with your office."

"VERY PROFESSIONAL. OUTCOME HAS BEEN MORE THAN SATISFACTORY"

"the best experience. Surgery was smooth and recovery was smooth as well.Dr. Unhold is very experienced and professional Dr."

"Dr. Unhold and his staff were courteous and efficient. My wisdom teeth extraction was a smooth procedure. Dr. Unhold personally called me later in the day to check on me, which I thought was impressive. And, his staff also gave me a followup call a few days after the procedure to see how things were going. Thank you!"

"Staff was friendly and courteous, and took very good care of me. I would recommend your office highly."

"Great. I can't think of a better experience :)"

"WONDERFULLY caring/personable Doctor, WONDERFUL staff.... GREAT experience!!!"

"This was my second procedure and both have been highly professional with a personal touch. I would ( and do ) recommend them to my friends who need dental surgical procedures....as does my own dentist."

"The office staff was efficient and found an appointment for me within 3 days. Dr. Unhold reviewed my treatment options and answered all my questions.
The surgery was quick and virtually painless. I was surprised but very pleased to receive a call from Dr. Unhold after surgery. I also received a follow-up letter and phone call from his office. "

"The staff was very pleasant and profession. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised that Dr. Unhold called me to inquire about my condition after the tooth extraction in the morning. A staff member called me again a few days later to make sure that I was all right. This kind of care is very rare this day and age. Besides, Dr. Unhold did a very good extraction job. I would highly recommend him to anyone."

"Dr. Unhold was great, his confidence and expertice put us at ease. "

"Staff was more than efficient with making my appointment and scheduling. Dr. Unhold set my mind at ease with his genuine demeanor and concern. Any dental work needed in the future will be a "no brainer" in whom I would choose. Also, the doctor's phone call later in the day to check up on my condition was a nice touch. Thanks again, everyone, not an issue to recommend you to friends and family."

"Pretty decent and professional"

"It was very satisfactory."

"very nice, state-of-the-art facility"

"I deserve the best (care) and I received it! Had an implant done and after the surgery, I had no pain! My jaw was just a wee bit sore, but beyond that, I was good to go. Also, Dr. Unhold gave me a courtesy call the evening of the day of surgery, and I thought that was a nice touch.

Kudos to Dr. Unhold and his courteous, professional staff for making my visit a great one! Thank you!

P.S. the doc and his staff are very appreciative of homemade snacks/food you might care to tempt them with...and they're worth it! :-)"

"Very professional office from front door to all procedures "

"Office visit was fine. I was taken back though that I had to pay for a consultation. "

"I was impressed with how nice everyone was. It wasn't a phony nice, but a sincere nice. This place is a run like a well-oiled machine. I'm not easy to impress, but I was very much impressed with the staff, the facilities and most especially, Dr. Unhold. I would highly recommend them to anyone I know."

"Very pleasant (as pleasant as a dentist office can get."

"As expected...great!"

"very efficient"

"Everything seemed to go well concerning the initial exam and the procedure itself. I haven't completed the billing cycle with my insurance, so no comment on that topic yet."

"Dr Unhold did an excellent job on Taylor - and called the same evening to check how she was doing. No issues what so ever. Dr Unhold is by far the best in the business!"

"The recovery time of my wisdom teeth surgery was extremely quick with minimal pain- it was more than worth it to go to Unhold for this surgery. "

"Thanks, I did not have much pain at all. Did not need the pain killer. It was much better than initial surgery with pain. Great job to you and the staff"

"Good and experience staff"

"My experience with Dr. Unhold and his staff was excellent. They were very professional and did an excellent job on my tooth implant. I definitely would recommend this office to anyone who needs an implant."

"Thank you for your care and concern."

"Staff was nice and there was no long wait"

"Procedure was quick and I was well informed of what was going to happen. I also got many follow-up calls which showed they cared. "

"I have always had a positive experience in this office.
The staff is very professional and explained everything
they were doing as they went along. The Doctor call me (even on week-ends) after both surgeries to see how I was feeling and whether or not I was having any difficulties. I would highly recommend this office to anyone who needs oral work done or wants a great looking smile and a pleasant journey to achieve it.
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"Very professional. I especially appreciated the follow-up call from my Doctor that evening--made me feel cared for and special and I was impressed that he took the time to do it!"

"I was totallly satisfied with my surgical experience and the care I received from nurses and Dr. Unhold. I was nervous and anxious about what was going to happen to me during the procedure but. I was put at ease by staff. Dr. Unhold phoned me that same evening to see hoe I was doing. I have had no problems and will recommend Dr. Unhold and his practise to my friends. Thanks!!"

"I am a repeat patient. Office is warm, friendly and have not had any problems with the work that was performed. "

"I had 2 upper wisdom teeth pulled and it couldn't have been any easier. I was a bit nervous but the Doctor explained the process well and addressed any concerns I had. When I arrived I did not have to wait around at all, they called me in and the nurses were very nice and helped me relax before the procedure. The next thing I remember I was waking up in a chair in the hallway. They helped me to the car and off I went. I received follow up calls from both Dr. Unhold and a nurse to make sure I was doing alright. I really had hardly any pain and did not even need the pain medication. I took the ibuprofen for swelling as my cheeks swelled up for a couple of days and my jaw felt a bit stiff when I opened my mouth, but otherwise I felt great and was even eating solid food the next day. As someone who has never had surgery before and have heard some bad stories I can't say enough positive things about my experience."

"Very happy with the extraction, and Dr Unhold and his staff made me feel very comfortable and at ease for the anestesia. Very little pain afterwards. "

"Great experience! Felt very safe about trusting my daughter to Doctor Unhlold."

"They did a very professional job with a very best price, highly recommend this place!"

"I arrived early planning to do some reading; however, was taken in almost immediately for procedure. It was a wonderful experience! (How often do you hear that from patient?!!!)"

"Dr. Unhold and his team are truly carring people and made me very comfortable droning my process"

"Dr Unhold made my experience as positive as oral surgery could be. He told me, as he did his work, what he was doing and what I would expect. That put me at ease during the procedure."

"This was my first experience with oral surgery AND with general anesthesia. The procedure was excellent
with no pain or discomfort."

"Dr. Unhold definitely knows what he's doing. He was careful to make sure I was as comfortable as possible. I was amazed at how quickly it was done. He personally called me later in the day to check on me, and his staff called a few days later asking if I was doing okay. I hope I never need to have oral surgery again, but if I do I wouldn't hesitate to go back to Dr. Unhold."

"I have always cringed at the thought of any pain associated with my mouth so going into the consultation was very difficult but as soon as i was taken to the room i was feeling much more at ease. Dr Unhold is THE nicest most caring doctor i've ever met. I couldnt imagine going to anyone else. Thank you so much Dr. Unhold & staff! I cant express enough how much your kindness meant to me at that difficult time!"

"Quick and easy. No problems."

"Very professional"

"The facilities at NCOFSC are state of the art, and the staff was exceptional. My procedure was extensive and I could not have been in better hands. April did a great job preparing me for my post-op experience and was such a comfort during and after my procedure. I received follow up calls from Dr. Unhold and April after my visit to check up on me later in the day. I have never felt so well taken care of.
NCOFSC is a CLASS ACT!"

"experience was great. No long wait and staff was so nice. I got all 4 wisdom teeth extracted and had minimal pain for only one day and next to no pain from there on after. They called multiple times throughout the 1st couple days to make sure everything was going fine. Never bruised, never swelled."

"I was made as comfortable as one can be going in and out of surgery. Very well informed going in, Dr. Unhold's follow-up on my well-being with a call in the afternoon was much appreciated too!"

"Dr.Unhold always takes the time to personally talk with you, even for routine things. Everyone is very nice, the facilities are clean and high tech. They are all beth accommodating and understanding. K would definitely recommend!"

"Very positive for dental work"

"Very good! I didn't feel the shot in my arm, because my mom numbed it before we arrived at the office (per instructions from Dr. Unhold). "

"The staff were wonderful and took care of me right away. The doctor answered my questions and kept me calm during my surgery.. I appreciated Dr. Uphold calling me for a follow up after my surgery to see how i was doing."

"Great Experience, Eli wants to be a doctor and thought your office was amazing as did his mom."

"Very pleasant and professional. Knowing that people are waiting for an extended period while a family member has oral surgery, there are some nice touches in the lobby area such as good reading material, t.v., and something to drink. I was impressed that Dr. Unhold called to see how my son, Erik, was doing after his wisdom teeth were removed. My overall impression was great and I would definitely return if need be for your services!"

"My son had a very good experience. He had a few questions a day after surgery and the staff was very nice and polite in answering his questions. "

"This turned out to be a great experience. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. "

"Everyone was very helpful and answered all of our questions. Thank you!"

"Dr. Unhold is an amazing oral surgeon. He's professional, courteous, and extremely gifted in his craft. Dr. Unhold and his staff makes you feel comfortable from beginning to end. Fantastic group! I highly recommend Dr. Unhold and his staff!!"

"My experience with your office was very nice. The nurse that preped me was very nice and answered all my questions. I thought Dr Uphold was the nicest man I've ever met. He was understanding and very gentle with the procedure. He made me feel very comfortable and at ease. I'm looking forward (HAHA) to coming back next week to have my #3 molar pulled by Dr Uphold. Thank you again.
Linda George"

"Dr Unhold and Cindy made my extraction very pain and stress free.
Thanks!!"

"The staff and overall experience was excellent. Would recommend this office to anyone needing this type of care. "

"good overall"

"Outstanding care during and after treatment.
Dr. Unhold and staff were wonderful."

"I had a great experience at your office. The women at the front desk were awesome. Jenny, your assistant, was so kind and comforting. And you were wonderful! I thought it was great that you called me a few hours after the procedure to check on me. Now, almost a week later, I'm doing good. It seems to be healing perfectly. Thank you for turning something not fun into a positive experience!"

"Quick and painless; facilities are modern and well run"

"painless, good experience considering the
circumstances"

"Absolutely GREAT! Even though I was already out when Dr. Unhold came into the surgery room, everything else was great. Nurses and staff were kind and very helpful! Thank you so much!!"

"The facilities are nice and clean, they have a free coffee staton too. The equipment is very high tech. I like that I can put in my information online and the full mouth x-ray machine is cool, it even plays music while scanning. Dr. Unhold is very friendly and makes me feel very comfortable. The operation time wasn't too long and the doctor constantly asked if I was ok. After the surgery, the doctor called me at home to see how I'm doing and how he appreciates my business. I think that was really nice of him to call.

Overall, I'm impressed with the doctor, service, and facilities. I definatley recommend Dr. Unhold and I'm sure I will tell my friends about this place.
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"As positive as it could be!"

"Outstanding!! The preop visit very helpful and thorough, providing a complete understanding of what was to take place during the implant visit.
The extaction and implant surgery went perfectly. I can't say enough about the quality of the facilities, the outstanding support staff, and, of course, the professional skill of Dr. Unhold.
I would highly recommend the No. Cty. Oral & Facial Surgery Center for your related dental needs."

"Everyone was so kind and reassuring to me."

"Work like this is never something to look forward to. Dr. Unhold and the staff at the North County Oral and Facial Surgery Center were very cool. They made the experience much easier then I expected.

Thanks, Paul Sloan"

"Not that memorable...which is about as positive as an tooth extraction can be."

"Excellent! The Doctor and Staff were professional, friendly and exceptionally caring. The facilities are State of The Art and the physician and staff both called to check on my recovery after surgery."

"awesome!
From the front desk staff, to reimbursment, the office runs like clockwork, efficient and friendly. Dr. Unhold has great patient-doctor skills to make you feel comfortable and informed. His skill as an oral surgeon is so amazing that I did not feel any pain or swelling from a two implant procedure with an extraction in one. I am still amazed at how easy the procedure is when Dr. Unhold is your surgeon. I have known others who did not have the great experience I had but they had different surgeons. If you are thinking of dental implants I highly recommend you use Dr. Unhold. I was recommended to Dr. Unhold by my dentist. Another important fact is that I came home from the procedure and slept two hours and woke up ready to complete telephone work from home."

"great. no pain"

"It was great! Everyone was so caring and nice. I really appreciated the phone call that night from Dr. Unhold. Nice personal touches!!!"

"I want to rate Dr. Unhold with the highest rating!"

"I was apprehensive in getting my wisdom teeth taken out. Dr. Unhold was completely professional and reassuring in letting me know how the process would work. He even gave me a person phone call the evening of the surgery to check on my status.
I will recommend Dr. Unhold and his facilities to everyone. Honestly, the best dentist I have ever met.

-Wayne Rand
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"I had an excellent experience, I would suggest doctor Unhold to anyone in need of getting their wisdom teeth out asap. Hes the Best! "

"Very good! The Doctor and his staff were all terrific. They were concerned that I was comfortable and not in pain."

"I must admit my anxiety was high at the thought of having a tooth pulled, but Dr. Unhold and his staff
made me feel so comfortable with their professional, yet friendly demeanor I was soon very confident that I had made the right choice in placing my care in their very capable hands. Certainly no one enjoys the prospect of having oral surgery, but if you
must, this is the team, and the place! Thank you!
Sharon S."

"Dr. Uphold was very charismatic. He is a fine young looking man. I only wished for one thing, that the pain didn't last so long afterwards. I feel that he did an exemplary job, he even personally called me later that day or maybe the next day to check on me. i wish he would call me again."

"Very positive, couldn't have gone better."

"Excellent
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"Very good---short wait time to see the doctor, clean, up-dated facilities, courteous, informed staff. Dr. Unhold made a follow-up call a few days after the extraction to see how I was doing. Could not ask for a better experience!"

"The entire staff was exceptional! I was called in from another dentist for an emergency and I was seen right away! The assistant was so warm and kept my nerves at bay. Dr. Unhold was wonderful and had the procedure done in a matter of minutes! Thank you to you and your staff for making my dental experience so wonderful!"

"I was referred to Dr. Unhold by my regular dentist after I had broken my tooth off under the gum line and required an extraction.
Dr. Unhold and his staff are very courteous and professional. He explained exactly what was going to happen during the procedure and my comfort was paramount the entire time. I was not just shoved in a cold room, his assistant stayed with me the entire time which kept my panic levels very low. I would recommend Dr. Unhold to anyone.
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"great, very professional, would always recommend dr. unhold and his office for oral surgery
gary gallerstein"

"overall a very good experience. The surgery went just fine. No chubby cheeks for me, maybe I got lucky?
Bleeding stopped within a day and pain was controlled with the medication.
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"It went well, no complaints. I got four teeth pulled so there was some discomfort but it was easily managed. "

"Dr. Unhold is a very caring and compassionate person.
Susan, RN was also competent and empathetic. Jana was very kind and caring. Majority of the staff seemed to enjoy their work. They were efficient and on time. Considering my extreme fear of oral surgery and dental work,my overall experience was very good. Would of liked to see the Dr before surgery and wish my insurance was accepted or cash paying patients would receive more of a reduced rate, implants are very costly. "

"It went as expected. "

"I wanted to take a minute to thank you for everything you all did. I was very impressed and comforted that each person I encountered in your office, from making my appointment to the completion of my surgery, treated me with kindness and compassion. I really am the biggest chicken when it comes to anything involving dental work. My husband and I genuinely appreciated your follow-up phone call. More often than not we hear that compassion has left medicine; I wanted to let you know how much it meant to me that you and your staff are striving to care for your patients."

"You guys are the best! Your staff, including Jennifer, Autumn, Corrine, and of course my Maria, are the best. Your staff is the most caring and knowledgable I've had the pleasure of meeting in a long time, and believe me it seems lately that I have worked with a lot. Thank you to everyone involved and don't forget the girls in the front!"

"Just wanted to extend a big thank you for all the wonderful treatment you gave me. I was fully confident in your abilities and for good reason. You made the process pain free and even comfortable. I wasn't prepared for the $0 bill and can't do enough to thank you. Perhaps payback will come upon my return for an implant procedure :) Thank you again. I appreciate your professionalism and expertise. "

"Thank you for making this experience as easy as possible. I was pretty nervous about the whole thing, but you and your staff helped me to feel much more at ease. My mom and I were very impressed at the way your office was run and I was very happily surprised at how much easier my recovery was than what I had expected. Everyone was very helpful and understanding, not to mention extremely efficient. We were so pleased and have already recommended your services to many others. Thank you again for making this process bearable. We greatly appreciate all you've done! You are all doing a wonderful job!"

"I just wanted to thank you and every one else who had a hand in my oral surgery experience. I can't stop saying how great everybody was. From when I first called to make a consultation to when I recently came for my post-op appointment. Thank you for putting in that personal touch. It really makes a difference in the eyes of the patient. And it certainly made me feel that I made the right decision--100% (and I've been recommending you to EVERYBODY!)"

"I certainly appreciate the expert work you have done for me. You and your staff are very kind."