I know the reviews she is receiving are 5 stars but this was my experience. It has taken me a long time to write this review. I wanted to make sure it was not a "me situation" and I wanted to find some comparisons. I found Dr. Bafekr on a website that help you connect with different services, one being a dentist. She had good reviews so I decided to give her a try. Someone on this platform has said it before and I agree. There is a sense of unease when I went into this dental office. I only had a handful of appointments but I did notice that I never saw the same people working there on the following visits. There was something that did not feel right. At the time, I lived with a dental hygienist that would question my visits. In this end: OVERPRICED!!!!! I had a deep cleaning that cost a lot of money. The bi-yearly cleanings had the highest co-pay that I have ever paid. The good thing was she showed you what she was charging you. That is where I found a lot of the over charging because she would say I can discount that. The work that I was trying to get done she estimated at around $20K. I found another dentist in San Francisco and I still have the same insurance and the price is a lot less for work I need. More than half less and they have far superior technology. Also they mentioned you should get a deep cleaning. That is when my suspicions were officially validated. Remember my roommate, she was like something is wrong. I never felt like the work being done well. This is just my experience. I will never got back to the website that recommended her. Absolutely not good quality. I am happy with my change. read more

I went to this practice after seeing so many positive reviews. This is shocking. From day 1 I had horrible interaction with this establishment. I went in to get my fillings checked or renewed for 1 tooth. I was then told I needed a cleaning and filings on 2 other teeth that for me had no issues. The tooth I had gone for is still as sensitive if not more. The cleaning that was performed was of a poor standard as the dentist I saw today confirmed it was actually not cleaned as we could clearly see on the X-rays. I went in today for an initial consult for a broken tooth and was given estimates of 10,000$. I was then charged $300 for a 5 min "exam". There was a lot of resistance when I requested copies of my records and X-rays. I wasn't given an estimate before this "discounted" exam began. I went to a much bigger dental practice down the road for the same exam and was charged $90. I will be looking into complaint procedures soon as I'm shocked how these sort of unethical practices are allowed to continue without challenge. This is a ridiculously scammy dental practice that should not be allowed to take new patients. I wish someone else had warned me. read more

STAY AWAY from this dentist at all costs. All the other reviews are from years ago for a reason. I had been going to Dr. Bafekr for a few years but in the past year it seems like her finances are not in order and she forces unnecessary procedures onto you that cost a lot of money, which she then charges after. In one incident, she told me I had to receive two fillings and she was "worried I had two cavities." Normal right? Not quite, I checked the X-rays I got that year with two other dentists, and they both said there was no signs of cavities. I thought it was weird and told Dr. Bafekr, where she proceeded to backtrack and said it's possible but I had to come in for an extra appointment and she would perform some "tests" to check again before drilling my teeth. Her "tests" confirmed I didn't have any cavities. The next month I quietly got sent a bill in my email for over $1000. There was no mention of this cost at the appointment. And my annual X-rays showed I didn't even have cavities in the first place! On top of that, she has trouble keeping any employees at her business and her dental hygienist / assistant has changed at least 4 times in the past two years. And they are untrained and do the hygienist tasks poorly. Dr. Bafekr has even said to me "weird, lately clients have been complaining their teeth don't feel clean enough at the end of these appointments." That is such a red flag.. read more

I have been with Dr Bafekr for over 15 years. She is amazing, gentle, considerate and highly competent. I would recommend her to everyone who needs a skilled and compassionate dentist. She makes everything easy. read more

We can't recommend Dr. Bafekr highly enough. We are a couple and we've been seeing her for almost ten years now, at least twice a year. All of the services are great - teeth cleaning and x-rays are easy and comfortable, and I highly recommend the Zoom professional whitening service. She makes dealing with insurance and payment just as painless as the dental services. I have never liked a dentist before I started seeing Dr. Bafekr ! read more

I chipped my teeth and Dr. Haleh fixed it for me. The whole process is effortless, and the office helped call the insurance company for me to check the coverage before I went in. I really appreciate her attentive care. I would definitely visit for checkup in the future. read more

I used Zocdoc to book an appointment here. Zocdoc maintains that Aetna was an in-network dentist. Fine, I go in for a check up, am told that I might need a root canal and one filling. I come in again, confirm that I need a root canal. I come in the VERY next day (all under their instructions) and get a filling. TOTAL PAID OUT OF POCKET SO FAR: $900 They apparently booked the second day as "an emergency" even though it was not at all to charge me instead of an "included" day. After which, I got referred to an Endodontist, who charged me another $1,300 out of pocket...my insurance NEVER got a claim here. Total so far out of pocket: $2,200 Then I go in to get a crown, I get told that the total will be another $1,600...I pay $800 then and expect another $800...I come in the second day and the total spikes from $800 to now $900 for some other reason. Total out of pocket is now $3,800. I was never told at the beginning that I was actually out of network. I understand I could have done some research, but I assumed that since these are "medical professionals" that they have the patient's best interest at heart. NOPE. Had I been told I was out of network at the beginning instead of being hounded to keep coming back, I would have gladly gone to another dentist. The receptionist has no idea what she is doing, the dentist is fine, but nothing special. *edit new stuff I forgot* When I complained about this, the receptionist, who apparently also handles all the money, told me it is not their responsibility to keep track of my insurance that they claim was in network on zocdoc and had never told me otherwise. I understand it is also my responsibility as a consumer, but I assumed that a "medical professional" would look out for their patients. They are no better than the "shady mechanics" that people talk about..and I would know since I was a mechanic during the summers in highschool. You can save yourself the headache and money and just go to another dentist who is more upfront about the potential costs. read more

I've been naughty, oh so naughty. Yep, I'm guilty of a 1.5 - 2 year party binge with NO visits. But I'm reborn! It's the year of getting back in touch with #1, and visiting all my health care providers...dentist, doctor, gynecologist and perhaps a therapist. After today, I will neglect Dr. Bafekr's office no longer. Why did I ever stop going? I remember skipping down the path with Dr. Bafekr before, when I got my teeth bleached, in a whitening obsessive phase. If felt great to partake in the perfect teeth society! But I then dropped down a vast partyrific k-hole and forgot about the white teeth and the Society of American Oral Perfection. BUT today I came to Jesus with a deep cleaning, and had half a numbed-out mouth until 3pm. And you know, folks, eating lunch like a stroke victim is well, just sad. How to keep that Vitamin water from not going down the front of my shirt? (internal dialog whilst sitting with collegues at lunch) Oh wow, not chewing food, but my lip...slurp. Wait, what's that back there knocking around near my throat? That would be unchewed food in the Novacained Badlands of the right hand side of my mouf. Moral to the tale, don't avoid the dentist! Especially if they are as nice and kind as Dr. Bafekr. I'm back at it on my regular cleaning schedule, I swear! read more

I hadn't been to a dentisit in a while. She was referred to me by a friend. She is so nice, and her staff is wonderful too. I would recomend her to anyone who is worried about going to the dentist. Very gentle and very good. read more

Dr. Bafekr is terrific. I go in with confidence every time and leave with a better smile. I have never liked a dentist until Dr. Bafekr. Going on 6 years now. read more

I had a great experience with Dr. Haleh. I usually went in for annual cleaning and checkup. Dr. Haleh take very good care of me, friendly and competent service. Excellent services. I would highly recommend her to everyone. read more

20+ year patient of Dr. Bafekr. Great care, consistently pleasant and efficient staff, billing was easy when I switched to new coverages. Convenient location. I've referred colleagues to Dr. Bafekr, all are happy with the treatment they receive from Haleh and her staff. read more

Very professional staff, everyone was very friendly. Dr. Bafekr was asking and checking on me while during the cleaning, if i was in pain :) i would recommend her to my friends :) thank you. Looking forward for my next appointment. read more

Haleh M Bafekr, DDS - General Dentistry Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was awaken yesterday at 5am with the worse pounding migraine. I called the advice nurse who suggested Tylenol, but also scheduled me a phone appt with my primary doctor at 830a. I explained the issue to him at 830a and he said to continue Tylenol. The pain subsided, but never went totally away. Today that pain woke me up again, I called Dr. Bafekr at 6am....she picked up, thank God. Saw her at 930am, she cleaned me, gave me my prescriptions and needless to say, I'm home resting from an infection in my gums. I can't tolerate pain well at all and I'm SO GRATEFUL to be out of pain now. Dr. Bafekr saved so many people from my angry behavior because when I don't feel well or experiencing lots of pain, EVERYONE is the enemy lol. Super thankful for Dr. Bafekr being available without hesitation as this was an emergency for me. read more

If you're a fan of excellent bedside manner and not a fan of pain Dr. Haleh Bafekr is the dentist for you. Dr. Bafekr is the most gentle yet thorough dentist I have ever been to. Deep cleanings are never fun but if you have to have one you want a dentist who ensures you're as comfortable as possible throughout the entire procedure. I've also had Invisalign done and she was very patient with me during the entire process even though I was not always the most diligent patient! The office staff is also very kind and accommodating. I've had to move my appointment several times in the past and they're great about sending reminders ahead of time in case you need to do so. Payment and insurance terms are also clearly communicated to you which is, unfortunately, not always the case with other dental offices. The cute, comfortable office is conveniently located near Union Square, just a few blocks from the Powell BART station. The convenience is great but the kindness and professionalism is what keeps me coming back. read more

I've seen Dr. Bafekr two times. The first time was a pleasant experience and nothing too out of the ordinary, then when it came time for my second cleaning, I had switched insurances. I had let Dr. Bafekr's staff know and I had done my homework by looking her up on ZocDoc to make sure that she took my new insurance. The staff and Dr. Bafekr assured me that they did and that it should be the same as last time: a simple cleaning with insurance covering the cost. I've had plenty of dentists and different insurances and there are times when the insurance doesn't cover everything, and I would have to pay a small difference. However, I was completely LIED to and Dr. Bafekr was out of network, even though she told me she wasn't. The second cleaning had more X-rays, even though I protested, because they had just given me x-rays 6 months prior. However, they said it was standard, so I trusted them. Fast forward a month later, I'm slammed with a bill that is ALMOST 400 DOLLARS FOR A NORMAL CLEANING. I will never go back there again and from now on, I will only make appointments through my insurance. I have learned my mistake and I just want to make sure everyone else is aware. read more

I was referred to Dr. Haleh by a coworker. He told me that she was very gentle. I have sensitive gums so gentle was good in my vocabulary. She is very prompt, doesn't keep you waiting in the waiting room. She also makes sure that you are comfortable and answers any questions that you may have about the cleaning. Plus you get a "treat" in the end: toothbrush, travel size toothpaste, and floss! read more

2nd year & third cleaning with Dr. Bafekr. Dr. Bafekr and her staff are still very nice, patient, non judgmental and accommodating because I'm sensitive to the pain. Even though the dental office is across town, it's worth the drive & paying for parking!! Will be a lifelong client! read more

I came to Dr. Bafekr as a new patient needing a dental checkup/routine cleaning. I have to say I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Dr. Bafekr. She was exceptionally kind and welcome, and as a new patient she took the time to thoroughly examine my teeth while explaining all parts of the cleaning procedure (even with some interesting teaching moments included!) Her attention to detail and overall dental knowledge was outstanding. I have absolutely no complaints, and would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for quality service. I could not be happier with my choice of dentist and I am looking forward to my next visit! read more

Dr. Bafekr have been my dentist for quite a while now because she's the most kind and caring dentist that I've ever been to. I was an emergency patient when I first met her. She explained to me whats wrong and what needs to be done. She was checking me frequently during the procedure to make sure that I was pain free. She even called me herself the next day to make sure everything is doing fine. I never had a dentist call me to see how I'm doing. I definitely recommend her! I always look forward to my appointments with her. read more

So here it is, almost 10 years after my first review and I felt compelled to write another review about Dr.Bafekr because I adore her so much. I have been her patient for over 15 years now and we keep coming back because she is so gentle and kind. All the staff that work in her office are also really, really nice. Our children also see her and they adore going in , because she makes them feel so competent and brave when they need something done , that is over and above their normal cleaning . I notice that there are some negative reviews below, regarding the front office's desire to fraud customers due to confusion about coverage, but I have to say that is the TOTAL OPPOSITE of my families experience. Although I am positive about my insurance being accepted by Dr. Bafekr, there have been times where the insurance has rejected to cover a procedure or paid at a reduced rate, due to them feeling it was unnecessary. At those times, I have asked for the assistance of the dental office to help me sort this out and EVERY TIME we have been successful in reducing or erasing the cost. Insurance companies are shady and keeping a close eye on billing requires an extreme amount of self advocacy . Take it from someone who has dealt with cancer surgery! However, if you feel that there is an error in billing, take your concerns for resolution to them and they will do their best to help fix it. read more

Dr Bafekr is the BEST dentist EVER. I have been coming to her for over ten years. She is kind and knowlegeble. HATES to inflict pain and is super careful. Her equipment is the latest, greatest and her office is spotless. Office staff have come and gone but she has a nice stable competent crew at this point. I drive from Oakland to see her and it doesn't surprise me that people come from as far away as NY for an appointment. You will never want another dentist....Oh and she's pretty and she smells good. Just don't tell her that you went to Disneyland without her because she'll get sad. read more

I've been going to Dr. Bafekr for almost 13 years -- she is the most wonderful dentist! Gentle, careful, thorough, attentive, up-to-date on all the most current techniques and equipment but never to the point of forgetting all the old-school knowledge. She's also just such a lovely human being -- warm, compassionate, full of joy and humor. I've recommended her to dozens of people over the years, and each person I refer tends to stay with Dr. Bafekr -- they only change dentists if they move out of state! She's the best. read more

How many people can say they ADORE their dentist? Well, I can! Dr. Bafekr is a marvelous clinician and a wonderful person. I always look forward to my next dental appointment. If you've always been the person who tried to find any excuse not to keep your dental appointments, you'll completely change your mind after you go to Dr. Bafekr. I never worry I'm going to hurt, and she's very good at explaining what to expect so there's no surprises, so patient and so caring. I really can't say enough good things about her and her practice. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Bafekr for about 5 years now (and just finally getting to review her!!) and I couldn't imagine a better dentist. Dr. Bafekr is professional, thorough, and kind. I think it would probably be hard to have 100% satisfaction for someone who has their hands digging around in your mouth for half an hour, but Dr. Bafekr is gentle and always asks "are you ok' so I never feel uncomfortable! My mother, grandmother and myself go to her office for our dental visits. Dr. Bafekr also did my invisalign treatments as well, which was a huge success. I think she has my before/after pictures in her office. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring professional who excels in her field!! read more

I love this dentist! She and her staff are the best. I never thought going to the dentist could be so enjoyable. Dr. Bafekr is very gentle and kind.I have extensive treatment to be done and just by talking to her I could tell she is very experienced and only works with the best doctors. If your looking for a new dentist highly recommend her. I can honestly say I go to the best dentist in San Francisco! read more

OK, I see one other satisfied and smiling patient has wished Dr. B could have ten stars, so, I see your ten and I raise it to a dozen with long stemmed roses to boot. The care and respect I receive from this dentist make me DELIGHTED to have an appointment to see the tooth doc'. She goes out of her way to provide for your comfort and health. She is open to listening, I mean REALLY listening, to your needs and wishes. In all my years of going to see her, I've never heard her raise her voice in anger or fail to act kindly and professionally. Dr. Bafekr is an awesome doctor and one of the best examples of humankind--she's human and she's kind--I've ever met. Check her out! read more

I've been leaving in more than 20 cities and Dr. Bafekr is just the best dentist I've ever met. No waiting, no pain, excellent job every time, and on top of that she is a very gentle and lovely person. My son is a special need (severe autism) and she's perfect with him. She is like family. read more

A lovely lady dentist, very gentle, very personable. She has a great staff too. She took over the practice of my previous dentist and I feel lucky that Dr Bafekr is a great dentist and I never had to go hunting for another. read more

My family and I are patients of Dr.Bafekr for the past 10 years.She takes care of us very well. Every time i am in her office I feel like I get the best care!She is gentle and friendly which is a great quality to have in a Dentist.And I will be seeing for a long time. read more

Everyone in my household loves and goes to Dr. Bafekr. Everyone except our dogs, but that's only because Dr. B. excels in human not doggie dentistry. Dr. Bafekr is such an excellent health professional that I've followed her thru 2 relocations and would follow her to any more she might have in the futre. During my career as an SFUSD teacher, I've seen a lot of shocking behavior---from ADULTS, that is--and I've NEVER seen or heard tempers lost, misplaced or stolen in this office. That is an impressive record; hence the above five stars. One last thing I must mention: besides service, professionalism, an understanding of insurance and how to help the patient muddle through it; this staff, headed by Dr. Bafekr, is kind. I don't know about you, but I rate kindness in the service professions pretty highly. If he lived here, I'd recommend Dr. Bafekr to the Dalai Lama. (and they always save a purple toothbrush for me because it's my favorite color. :) read more

I've seen Dr. Bafekr on several occasions. Her office is clean (very important to me) and she and her staff are friendly, professional and treat patients well. Overall, I highly recommend visiting her practice. read more

New to Dr. Bafekr but I already feel at home. Everyone in the office is friendly and accommodating. Everything from the treatments to the confusing dental insurance plan is explained by the doctor and staff before anything is started so i dont have to worry about a thing. Im going to have a long list of fillings to do, but Im glad i found the right dentist. I can't thank Dr. Bafekr , Lorraine, and Maria enough for taking such good care of me! read more

I have been to many different dentist in my life and i have to say that i have found one that i will be with for a long long time. My experience with Dr. Bafekr is one of a kind, she makes me feel right at home and treats me with gentle care. All her staff are very kind and attentive. Overall, a truly great experience. I will be referring Dr. Bafekr to all my friends who are in need of a dentist. Keep up the great work. read more

Dr. B is great. She is always aware of her patient and insures that you comfortable.