Actually, my mom's insurance company emailed her a directory list for oral surgeons. Due to COVID-19, most offices were closed nor accepting new patients until 2021. Luckily, SIOMS Forest Hills was my 6th call and they do accept my mom's insurance #score
Exactly two weeks ago today, I made an appointment and also, requested that my mom would be under the care of Lydia J. Lam, DDS. Yesterday, I filled out the online application while Google translating the questions so my mom can answer them.
You can hop on the E or F train to Forest Hills - 71 Av station which SIOMS Forest Hills was conveniently located on the busy Austin Street.
My mom and I decided to kill some time across the street at Target because nowadays you can't sit in the office if you get there too early.
I looked up at the staircase and my legs started to wobble because I have a fear of heights. Luckily, there was an elevator that you can take up to the second floor...phew! The waiting area was small though with 6 chairs which you still can social distance.
Oh boy, there was still a language barrier because Dr. Lam only spoke Cantonese. My mom can understand Cantonese but she replied in Mandarin. Thanks, Dr. Lam for extracting my mom's tooth today.
If you need to use the restroom, ask the Front Desk Administrator for the key then walk straight down and make a right.
Note: Dr. Lam is only here on Wednesdays! read more