To all patients -- especially immigrants, elders, and non-native English speakers -- please be very…read morecareful with Village Dental at Brier Creek.
I am Zheng Li, a 60-year-old immigrant woman living alone in the U.S. My son has been deployed to the Middle East, so I have no family support here. My English is limited, and I rely on help to communicate.
On July 18, 2025, I went to this clinic for severe tooth pain. I asked if they accepted my insurance, and they said yes. After the exam, they took a $267 deposit and scheduled my next visit for August 5.
When I came back, I asked again about my insurance coverage. Only then did they admit they are not in-network with my insurance -- something they never told me before. If I had known, I would never have paid or agreed to treatment.
I asked for a refund, but they initially refused. Later, an administrator named Elizabeth promised if the costs were too high, I would get a full refund. But my insurance showed I owe $1,077, not the $419.20 the clinic said.
I emailed on October 3, called twice in September and October, but received no response or callback. They have ignored me completely.
I have been living with pain from July to October, unable to get proper treatment because they are holding my deposit hostage. As a woman alone with no family support and limited English, this has been an incredibly painful and isolating experience.
I feel disrespected, misled, and deeply hurt by their dishonest and unprofessional behavior.
I have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and urge others -- especially immigrants and vulnerable patients -- to avoid this clinic.
We deserve honesty, respect, and compassionate care.
Sincerely,
Zheng Li
email: zl10651065@gmail.com