Viktor Botnik Very professional and great service and nice staff. Very easy to make an appointment. I felt comfortable right away. They took care of all my needs. Dr. Subedar Ashoka was very knowledgeable and caring when he worked with me. My experience with the procedure was excellent. I highly recommend Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
5 /5
Amy Salerno Im halfway through a myriad of surgeries with Dr. Subedar and co. and I have nothing but gratitude for the way Ive been treated and cared for. Almost 2 years ago my teeth and face were intact but after a fall in front of the dollar store downtown on Cornwall many of the bones in my face and teeth were shattered. The projected outlook for the remaining was definitely not ideal. I was eventually ushered through 3 awful surgeries having only state coverage at the time to remove essential jaw bone with a bone file. Those procedures were deeply traumatic experiences. Despite being numb, the sensory overload of the harsh tools, unsettling sounds, and overwhelming smells was distressing and left lasting negative impressions, mostly fear. All of this in order to someday hopefully get subpar state insured dentures. My outlook was grim, and Id about had enough.
Then I was referred to Dr. Subedar. Finally.
Doctor Subedar explained everything he would do and what the outcome would be. We are well on our way to the finish line. Ive had multiple bone grafts, a sinus lift, screws and implants all strategically and delicately placed and will soon have the one remaining implant placed so that In the next 4-6 months I will retrain myself to smile and stop talking behind my hands. . Folks, Dr. Subedar isnt just a dentist. And he isnt just a trauma surgeon, hes an artist and he very much cares for his patients, the work he does and the time and effort he takes to do it. He doesnt want anything to happen to his patients and he certainly doesnt want to redo anything that a little expected maintenance or upkeep would have avoided. He has every right to expect that his patients take as much care of his efforts as he did.
He readily gives his patients his private number, not just for emergencies but in case you have any questions or concerns.
Is he stoked to be talking to patients when hes with his family? Probably not, but he still does it. For you.
Hes a bit of an eccentric man and he expects, no, demands excellence from his staff and they give it. If youre looking for perfunctory or indolent care, this is not the place for you. So when you get a referral to this team, consider yourself lucky because you are going to get the best care there is, from the minute you walk in, to the minute you walk out and even beyond that.
If the good doctor seems quiet or disengaged, hes not.. hes thinking.. either of how best to treat your specific situation or explain the unexplainable to you so you too can understand.
Or he could just be thinking of the best joke hes got as to ease your mind.
A++ everyone there, Ashoka, Lu, Brenda and assistants, top notch healthcare.
And to the woman that claims that Dr. Subedar blocked her from leaving the room... Youre a funny fiction writer but you should think about the consequences your stories could have on the lives of others. Any rational adult woman would have called the police the very second she was "released" if in fact her story held a modicum of truth.. get a better story. You should be ashamed of yourself. Also where was the nurse that accompanies him during every single visit?
And whats wrong with being proud of where youre from? A doctor that knows how to carry on light banter with his patients is admirable and smart. Plus they made a movie about the hockey team he played for years ago! Thats so cool! Hes not egotistical, hes proud. Big difference.
5 /5
Janet Helm My daughter had just gotten out of the hospital the night before due to sepsis from a bad tooth. We were told by the doctors at the hospital to find an oral surgeon. I set an appointment for my daughter at Northwest Oral Maxillofacial in Bellingham. The receptionist and assistant were great, but the doctor came in the room with a bad attitude. Told us that he couldnt pull my daughters tooth because she would need to be in a hospital setting due to her complex neurological condition. He was very curt and rude in the process. It was difficult to get through the appointment with his arrogant demeanor. We paid $266. for x-rays and the exam we never got. It was a very shaming experience that I wouldnt wish on anyone. No compassion no Im sorry I cant help you. Just a lot of talk about what a great doctor he is. It was a strange experience.
1 /5