Having recently moved to Manhattan, I was in need of a primary care physician and dentist/hygienist…read moreto avoid extra trips out to LI for checkups and well visits.
After checking out some local offices for my next teeth cleaning, I came across Murray Hill Dental, headed by Dr. Katayev. I called prior to discuss procedures and pricing and subsequently made an appointment, as I was very pleased with his detailed responses and patience over the phone.
Walking in, they say you can only make one first impression, and this one was certainly a good one. The receptionist and waiting area were both immaculate and staff were exceptional in setting me up with new patient forms and other requisite information. They have a mini-fridge with bottled waters and juices, a TV, and plenty of literature to keep you busy, although less than a minute after I filled out my forms, I was whisked into the exam room.
Once seated, I met the Dr. took a set of X-rays, and he gave me a "tooth-by-tooth" synopsis, detailing areas of concern, and asking me questions along the way to gain a better understanding of my lifestyle and relevant history. As a fellow gadget/tech nerd, it was cool to see the X-rays displayed up on the screen in real-time, and it was evident Dr. Katayev was fluent with all the office/tech gadgets, adjusting contrast, and zooming in as needed.
The teeth cleaning was preceded by a numbing agent he smeared along my gums before breaking out the entourage of tools (scalers, Prophy Jet & polishing brush). Usually the most agonizing part of my dental visits, this experience was quite pleasant - he was cognizant of sensitive areas but I still left feeling thoroughly clean.
Overall, I have to commend Dr. Katayev not only on his professionalism and patience, but on his obvious ambition to keep up-to-date on the latest and most effective products and technologies. In numerous contexts, he referenced different equipment he's tried, only to be replaced by something newer and more effective, or simply because it didn't live up to his high expectations. Having opened up shop here only a few months ago, you can see the space was gut-renovated and outfitted with brand new equipment, furniture, cabinetry, moldings, lighting, and paint.
I definitely plan to return for another regularly-scheduled "well visit" and highly recommend Dr. Katayev / Murray Hill Dental to anyone seeking exceptional care in the area.