I went in for a root canal and it was amazing. Do not fear root canals if you go to Dr. Malek. He is a root canal specialist and it shows. Everything went so fast. He explains what to expect at each step he's taking. Highly recommend. read more

dr.Karim the words that best suit him are WOW ! I came in for a root canal today. I was scared, but he took one look at me. I think he could tell that I was but he reassured me within a few I explained to him that it's the numbing process that makes me panic that I fear he said no need to do it with numbing medicine and you won't feel a .. I tell you he was done within a 20 minute timeframe and I did not feel anything I repeat again. I felt absolutely nothing. I've never been so relaxed. I would recommend anyone to come see him if you need a root canal you will not be disappointed. I would go as far as to say that he is the best endodontist in California. Wow wow wow thank you so much doctor thank you. !!!!! read more

I had a great experience with every aspect of my appointment. Number three implant procedure phase . Very and polite. The researched my dental coverage and let me associated to the service. read more

This is my first time at this clinic. The environment is tidy, most of the staff are friendly, and Dr. Karim Malek is both personable and professional. I highly recommend this clinic. read more

Recently I went to my dentist due to tooth ache. After x-rays and evaluation , Dr. Thayaparan recommended Dr Malek for root canal. I was fortunate he had an opening late afternoon. The procedure didn't require anything but heavy numbing "cocktail". Dr. Karim Malek made sure I had no discomfort and you could hear procedure as it progressed. It was my first root canal and completed in hour plus. I drove home with no issues and numbness was almost gone after hour or so . Followed Ibuprofen regime and this morning no real pain. Thankful for catching the issues with my dentist and referring to Dr.Malek who was an excellent Endodontist! read more

I have been a repeat customer because Dr Malek is amazing,...very gentle and caring. front office staff is also great. Thank you!

Everything was comfortable and stress free pain free and very professional treatment. read more

Dr Karim Malek has top quality to take care of your needs and she will explain how she is going to do your work !!!!She has experience to take care of you!!! I got a two root canal !!!!!!! read more

Not only did Dr Malek get me in quickly but everything about his practice is top notch! His assistant was super friendly and they both made me feel comfortable throughout my procedure. I highly recommend!! read more

Second best dentist I've ever been to. I was surprised how painless root canal procedure was!

Listened carefully to understand the problem I was having and then verified with physical tests & x-rays. Root canal was efficiently performed. read more

outstanding staff and doctor care! Everyone is calm, welcoming, and professional from beginning to end read more

I'm only giving a 4. I had an implant done. Man, during the procedure it did not feel good. But once done and the next day and beyond no problems no pain. It's clear that his staff and him self know what they are doing. I would recommend his services. I appreciate your professionalism and value added service read more

After a couple years, I started to notice some pain in the root canal tooth I had work done on and discovered a low-grade infection (bacteria where bacteria shouldn't be). The finding was confirmed by two different dental offices/professionals. To be fair, I'm not exactly sure where the fault resides (could have been my prior dentist at the time who I no longer go to), but out of caution and integrity, I think I'll lower my score to 4 stars. read more

outstanding service, very thorough and effective. Easiest dental procedure I have had in many years. highly recommend, AAA

Dr. Malik has performed two root canals, two extractions and two implants in the past few years for me. He is simply the best. I experienced no pain, no discomfort and had a rapid recovery. He is soothing and patiently explains every step of the process as he is working. I used to dread visiting the dentist, but never with Dr. Malik. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a root canal, extraction or implant. Also his staff is very pleasant and helpful. read more

I have anxiety--not from the needles or the tools, but just from laying in the chair. Dr. Malek and the staff were amazing. They checked on me every minute , made me laugh, and made the whole experience so comfortable. The dental assistant was super sweet... This was my first time visiting this office, and I loved it. The office was super clean. Thank you, Dr. Malek, for the care you showed. And I also want to thank my dentist, Maya Lazarian, for the referral! Barsina Ternian Yaro read more

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Malek and his team. His staff is friendly and Dr. Malek is very kind. I came in fearful of a root canal and left smiling. Thanks again for the wonderful care! read more

Dr. Malek's staff are cordial, professional and knowledgeable.,The quality of care Dr. Malek was tentative , caring and supportive to my concerns regarding my tooth. read more

Dr Malek is AMAZING!!! He made me feel so comfortable! I HIGHLY recommend him!! I needed a root canel and he kept me informed during the entire procedure and continually checked on me. EDITED: The assistant was also amazing and very personable. The front desk staff were amazing as well. Very informative and took time with all my questions. The office is clean, smelled great they play The BEST Music!! I HIGHLY Recommend!! read more

Walked in the office late. And I was greeted by the receptionist. I had to fill out a form. Then I was introduced to the assistant. I sat down on a dentist chair I had to get a root canal redone cause I had an infection in my gum. Yes it did have some pain cause of the numbing agent. After it was smooth going. Took some ex rays and before I knew it I was done. Just wanted to thank everyone there for being very professional. read more

Office staff is very welcoming and pleasant. Dr. Malek has great bedside manner and very knowledgeable. I love that that he let you know everything he is doing and talk to you throughout the procedure, which didn't take long at all. His assistant was very caring as well, they are a great team! read more

Dr Karim Malek is an amazing Endodontist. My glaring praise for his talent in addition to his efficient and skilled staff can't possibly do justice to how good they really are. In all I had 3 root canals (two recently and one a few years ago). Each was superb. Dr Malek has a very steady hand and a wonderful bedside manner. Recommend him wholeheartedly to the whole community. read more

Did 1st root canal more than 10 yrs ago and so far so good. This is 2nd one, Dr Malek has been smooth, nurses and staff are friendly.

It was very relaxing and the staff were welcoming. The environment was clean and I felt listened to and overall had a great experience! I was recommended Dr. Malek by my usual dentist and I would definitely recommend him to other patients. Thank you for helping me with my root canal Dr. Malek I feel better already! :) read more

On time, detail in pre-work before and during procedure. Great Experience. No issues going back for additional work. Besides root canals, they also perform implants too. read more

Went to see dr. Karim for a root canal. He's fast and knowledgeable. Office is super clean and staff is very friendly as well. I have a lot of anxiety around dental procedures but he made sure to go step by step with me. read more

The entire experience with Dr. Malek and his staff was amazing, from the front office to his dental assistant made me feel very safe and that they genuinely care! Thank you! read more

Great Root Canal procedure, no pain and Dr. explained clearly what she did the office and staff were very professional.

The time that Doctor Kesar took to review and explained to me what is best for me and reassured me about the process and procedures was comforting. It shows that she is knowledgeable and caring. Thank you for making it easy for me to make a quick decision read more

My first visit here at Dr.Karims office and had a relaxing and educational experience. I am very happy with my experience and will refer to friends and family. read more

Thank you so much, the procedure was completely painless and quick. The level of care was outstanding!

Dr. Malek and staff helped to ease my anxiety during the entire procedure. I feel completely blessed that Dr. Malek was referred to me by another office when they told me he's the VERY best at root canals. I will send my friend to Dr.Malek who needs to find a new dentist. Thank you so very much / Jennifer read more

**NOTE:** The following is not opinion but a factual account supported by official medical records and publicly available guidance on antibiotic-related risks. **SUMMARY:** After a routine root canal and being prescribed **clindamycin immediately after amoxicillin**, my wife (age 60+, with a heart condition) developed **C. difficile colitis**, a potentially life-threatening and possibly lifelong condition. She now suffers frequent relapses, ongoing health issues, and we've had to radically alter our lives as a result. **BACKGROUND:** Initially, my wife was given amoxicillin post-root canal. When she reported lingering pain, the dental office prescribed clindamycin -- without performing a risk assessment, despite her age, heart condition, and recent antibiotic use. According to CDC and major hospital guidelines, clindamycin carries a **high risk of causing C. difficile**, especially after prior antibiotic use, due to gut flora disruption. Clindamycin was finished in late April. By mid-May, she became violently ill: severe diarrhea, 102-104°F fever, dizziness, and dehydration. She was admitted to the ER and later diagnosed by her physician with **C. difficile colitis**, confirmed via lab testing. Kaiser doctors immediately started her on Vancomycin (another antibiotic) and probiotics. While she briefly recovered, **C. difficile flared again** within days -- a well-known recurrence pattern with clindamycin-induced infections. Once a second flare-up occurs, recurrence rates jump to over **60%**, often resulting in chronic relapsing colitis. My wife has now had **persistent diarrhea (5x/day)**, ongoing weight loss (15+ lbs), dehydration, fever, and ER visits -- spanning **6 weeks**. We've had to cancel vacations, family events, and put major life plans on hold. I was laid off in April and stopped job hunting to care for her full time. She's missed 3 weeks of work. We've delayed selling our home, and reconsidered retirement plans. This entire health crisis was **completely avoidable** with appropriate caution. After informing the dentist of the diagnosis, he expressed surprise but offered no explanation or follow-up. He has **not contacted us since**. That silence, combined with what we believe was a lack of risk screening before prescribing clindamycin, is deeply disappointing and has had devastating consequences. Prescribing clindamycin immediately after another antibiotic -- especially in a high-risk patient -- **requires clear justification, informed consent, and discussion of alternatives**. It is widely known that C. difficile infections can begin **weeks after** the antibiotic is finished, especially with clindamycin. This case is a sobering reminder of how critical antibiotic stewardship is. My wife is now dealing with a chronic, possibly lifelong condition -- from what should have been a routine dental follow-up. We share this to help others avoid the same harm and to encourage all healthcare professionals to take antibiotic risks seriously. read more

It went much better than I expected. Less discomfort than getting a filling. He was personable, letting me know how it was going ... and it was relatively quick..thank you Dr. Malek read more

Hi. My review from September 23,2024 AMAZING VISIT is under my other Yelp account, I had no idea I still have- 'Kathy D'-(my old married last name initial). ***Pls read it if ur AFRAID OF THE DENTIST LIKE I AM; it's below this one........ Trust me- U CAN'T go wrong with, as I said in my review, Dr Genius! Here's another well deserved BRAVO TO YOU AND UR STAFF~~ Cat G read more

First and foremost, all of the staff from reception, assistants up to the Endodist Dr. Malek, were extremely welcoming, professional, (while remaining endearing), and we're very accommodating in the scheduling process. It was a bit difficult in my case, due to the severity of my issue, but they remained focused on helping me and ensuring quality care. I would like to think the staff for their kind concern and resolution to my problem. The facility itself was very clean and modern very well lit with a comfortable reception lounge area. I would definitely recommend to others. read more

Exceptional! Dr. Mirza took me in as an emergency on a Saturday for an emergency root canal. He brought an assistant, I believe her name was Myra, who also came in to help assist this emergency and she was also so kind n He was also so patient, kind, and compassionate. He took his time and guided me along the 90 minute procedure. The clinic called a week later to follow up and took me in during a lunch hour to follow up on some pain and sensitivity I was still experiencing around the area. The staff are great. The place is so clean and modern. All around great experience. I wish we had more healthcare providers like Dr. Mirza! read more

I had a complex root canal (tooth #15, with three roots) performed by Dr. Malek a few weeks ago. In 75 years, I never had a root canal and had the expectation of an awful experience. Well, far from it. It was not painful at all and Dr. Malek did a wonderful job during two treatments: I saw the X-ray of the successful outcome, looks fantastic. And it was very difficult work because of the crooked geometry of my roots. Fantastic job! Also, his office has a head sized CAT scan device, delivering a 3D view. This capability was essential for this treatment. I also liked that he kept me informed of the details of what he did and he is fun to talk to. Great experience ! read more

Karim Malek, DMD - There is a martian in my tooth! Actually, a beautiful photo of the completed complex root canal. - Endodontists Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my first visit with Dr. Malek for root canal work. He did a great job completing the whole procedure in one sitting. His staff members are very friendly. I didn't have any pain during or after the procedure. I would recommend Dr. Malek to anyone who is looking for root canal work. read more