After many years of painful dental experiences and disappointment with previous treatments, I came to this office feeling exhausted, anxious, and honestly afraid. I had been to many dentists throughout my life, but this was the first place where I truly felt welcomed, respected, and genuinely cared for. Dr. Sam Baradaran is an outstanding dentist. He is calm, patient, gentle, and incredibly thorough. He took the time to explain every part of my treatment and helped me feel hopeful again after years of pain and frustration. From my very first visit, I felt like I was finally in good hands. I also want to recognize Carlos, the office manager, for how dedicated and helpful he was throughout the entire process. He worked hard to make sure everything moved efficiently and smoothly, and his professionalism and kindness made a huge impact on my experience. Ana at the front desk was always friendly, welcoming, and organized, and the assistants Roxana, Celena, and Armando were consistently caring, patient, and compassionate during every appointment. The entire staff created an environment that made me feel comfortable and supported at all times. The office is very clean, well-organized, and professional, which immediately gives you a sense of trust and comfort. You can tell this team truly cares about their patients and takes pride in the quality of their work. The experience was so positive that I ended up bringing my entire family to this office for treatment as well, and that says everything about the trust I have in this team. I am incredibly grateful to have found this dental office. They did much more than treat my dental issues -- they helped restore my confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend them, especially to anyone who has dental anxiety or has struggled with difficult experiences in the past. read more

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All our four kids got treated for cavities. They had excellent experience. Front office staff was very helpful, specially Carlos. All treatments were done with gentle care. Lobby and treatment rooms are very clean. read more

They might take your medical, but if you care about your health, avoid this place. They put a new crown on one of my teeth and I have been having severe pain. The Dr blamed me for not flossing my teeth, while I do it religiously every day. Did not ask how often and when the pain appeared, and ignored the fact that it was bleeding every time I was flossing. Yelled at me, instead of listening and considering different options, refused to even have an idea that they might have infected my tooth. Had no respect for me in conversation. And didn't even give a pain relief. According to other reviews, I'm not the only one who got yelled at by this dentist Do a better job by researching and finding a dentist who will care about you and your health read more

I came here a few years ago to fix my broken front tooth. Unfortunately, I was never fully happy with the result. The bonding didn't match my real tooth -- the shape looked off, the color didn't blend well, and there was a visible line or crack that made it look unnatural. I trusted that the work would look clean, but it honestly felt like they rushed it or didn't pay attention to the details. Your front teeth should look like your real smile, and mine didn't. I didn't realize how bad it looked until later, but by then it had already been a while. I expected more care and better results, especially for something so noticeable. I'm now looking to get it fixed somewhere else where they actually take the time to match color and shape right. read more

As i walked in, the supposed supervisor told me that she was going to take me xray. I was so confused since i trusted her. But then, the doctor came in and started the exam. I payed for the xray for no reason. I asked about why the xrays weren't taken. Looks like the supervisor needs to improve more common sense and more communication. The doctor was confused and apologized to me. Worst office ever, especially managing money and communication!!!! read more

Best Dentist in the Valley. I was very impressed with the service this place provided and will definitely be coming back. read more

Lake Balboa Dental Group - Best Dentist in the Valley. I was very impressed with the patient care this place provides. - General Dentistry Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Probably one of the best dental office I've ever been to. Very professional, honest and friendly. I came here for a first time teeth cleaning and I'm blown away by how thorough and sensitive my dental hygienist was (Selina). Doctor Sam who went over my x rays was also amazing and knowledgeable. I will be coming back in a few months for another cleaning and will be using the services of this office from this day forward. read more

Love this place, everyone is nice and such a great service ,,, Me encanta el lugar, son muy amables, buen servicio,, te atienden muy bien y te ayudan en cualquier duda que tengas,, en especial te pueden acomodar en los horarios que tú puedas ir. Me encanta su servicio. read more

Muy buen dentista. Hablan español y son muy amables, especial mente Carlos siempre esta pendiente de uno y se asegura que todo salga bien. Gracias Por siempre tratarme muy bien. read more

Had a great experience wonderful nurses and doctors! And they explained everything really well

Attentive customer service and well being prioritized, much more efficient than my last medi-cal doctor

Honestly was a good dentist until The main dentist passed away a year or 2 back . He was very good his replacement honestly very disappointed first of all I came in for pain on my upper molar but they remove my bottom which wasn't an hair cuz medical approved it . It's fine but than they give me pencil in which I'm allergic and is on my chart and I told them at least 4 times I was allergic to peniciln!! I had came in late so I think he was upset but 10 min into the anesthesia kick in he starts pulling tooth before I'm even numb ! Than after all that had go hospital allergic reaction to medication and the " dissolvable" stitches never dissolved . And now I have pain in my Top tooth again look for other better dentist if you can new dentist had me have a horrible experience in trust and professionalism ‍ read more

Very sweet ladies but I had to go get a second opinion because I was told I had multiple cavities when I did not have any. I think they are a little too focused on lining their pockets with cash by convincing you there is something wrong with your teeth. I went in for a routine cleaning & was told that my bill would be a couple hundred dollars since my premium coverage wouldn't cover the services they recommended. read more

Dr. Sam, Carlos and the gang are a workhorse power group. They have always exceeded my expectations. And no pain! I'm in my 60's now and have seen many dentists, but none like these folks - plus they're open on Saturday, makes life easy. When I'm there I think of it as my "quiet time" - they make you feel free from your daily struggles. Imagine that!!! read more

I want to thank Melissa, Carlos, & Lucy for being able to squeeze me in last minute! I was able to be seen the same day I called for my wisdom teeth pain and received excellent care. read more

My friend went here and showed me a video of the dentist yelling at her that was very shocking where they also admit to using improper equipment on her. I couldn't believe it. I would never, ever risk going here especially not after what happened to her. She had to get a root canal after what the dentist did but even without that I would never go here after I saw how unprofessional the dentist (Baradaran) was. Apparently Carlos was nice but who cares if the front desk is nice when the dentist is a quack! read more

Carlos is the best, he is very helpful. His team is very nice, friendly and doing a very good job.

This is my second visit to this dental clinic. I wanted to say that I continue receiving impeccable service. Thank you to Sam and the whole team for making my dental visits so pleasant and comfortable! read more

I came in for dental work and was very happy with the professionalism and detailed work this office provided. Quick turnaround. I would definitely recommend this Dental Office to my families and friends. read more

I recommend this office so much due to the great customer service. They make you feel so comfortable and very informative with every step. Very nice and caring employee's. The environment is very clean. The work they do is really precise. read more

Good luck getting a call or email response back from this dental office. Some of the staff are really sweet and friendly but some are really rude and tend to gossip amongst themselves. Back in 2019 I went to get X-rays and full service done.. after they determined what was needed and reviewed the overall cost.. I decided to move forward and pay out of pocket due to not having insurance. The dentist who did my procedures was very welcoming and did an okay job. They do have three dentist who work there and unfortunately not all work the same and sadly when I recommended my sister and her husband they weren't able to get the same dentist I did. They're job was not well at all.. and trying to get an appointment was so difficult. After the pandemic I tried to book an appointment.. by then I had insurance!! :D I called twice made them aware of the insurance provider I had (PPO) and name.. they never returned my call to let me know they approve of it. Called for the third time that week and the dentistry answered I made him aware of my last calls and asked to email my insurance card.. do so that day and still never got a reply back by phone or email. Finally.. I decided to do my research and go elsewhere.. I've found a dentistry with such great work. Unbelievable staff that make you feel so comfortable and at home! He goes over with you everything and will ask what your budget is to get to know what work he has to do and what your goal is. I'm so sad I didn't find them sooner and will definitely recommend everyone to this new place. Specially my family who have been having trouble with this place. If you really want the help and honesty I do not recommend this place. I feel like they do not value their customers and trying to get them to release my X-rays is a headache. "We will call you back when we are not busy" is all I keep getting from them. I don't know how the front desk women have this job.. people want to get great service and feel comfortable going to the dentist. Hope they work on this and take time to look for new people who value their job and clients. read more

They are a great place the outside can seem deceiving but nicest dentist I've been to their team is so attentive and caring I can't express how it calmed down my nervousness. Very sweet and accommodating ! 10/10 would recommend to check this place out for any dental work! read more

Best experience ever :) it was so easy to get the appointment and also they follow all the protocols of coronavirus and everyone is so professional and love that place I totally recommend read more

Im reviewing because im in REAL PAIN NOW. I went in for very mild discomfort from gum itritation on the right side of my mouth. I suspected i might need attdntion to the molar or wisdom tooth... But i allowed them to take full mouth of x-rays because the said Medi-cal requires it if any care would take place. It took the staff AN HOUR to get the "appropriate angles" that medi-cal would approve. And i only gagged twice while they stuck an outdated large tool covered in sharp crickly plastic in the back of my mouth. My gag reflex is usually non reactive. The female dentist must have been newly graduated... She was very aggressive & heavy handed during exam. She suggested we do several other fillings in tedth i did not even have any pain around. I told them i only had time for 1. She drilled the crap out of that tooth. Before leaving i asked if i could have the typical "Welcome to our dental practice" Toothbrush but the receptionist informed me they only give out toothbrushes to patients with more expensive procedures... Wtf? Anyways... NOW IVE BEEN IN MODERATE PAIN EVERY SINGLE SECOND FOR THE LAST WEEK. I MEAN MY ENTIRE MOUTH HURTS NOW. I was never in my life sensitive to cool water. Now everything hurts to drink or eat. Im pissed. They just wanted every dollar from the insurance but it cost me distress. Im not exaggerating... IM IN PAIN ALL DAY LONG NOW. Im never going back. PS. I forgot to mention that nust a few days later i got a sinus infection probably due to several factors but the crap stuff and drilled near my throat def did contribute. read more

I am not sure why this business has many high rated reviews. In my case, I extracted a tooth, This dentist either taking Opioids or something. He did not tell me to mix antibiotics, Amoxicillin and stronger antibiotics, then revisited for check up, he told me then. He said he instructed that on the day of extraction, he did not. while he extracted a tooth, somehow the right next tooth either been lifted, causing an infection, he said he did not touch the tooth, BS. read more

What can I say except perfect customer service. Anyone who says otherwise is doing something wrong. Dr. Baradaran knows what he is doing and doesnt waste any time delivering perfect service to his customers including me. He is the best dentist on this planet. He has the experience and the knowledge for any dental issue. Drop your current dentist and go to Dr. Baradaran immediately. You will thank me later. read more

I had to have surgery yesterday to shave down painful bone spurs so I could get dentures in the near future. I was scared since removing my teeth from another dentist was a HORRIBLE experience. I already knew how caring and understanding they were, but yesterday was exceptional. I was panicky and sick to my stomach b4 the surgery but the techs calmed me down and Joel and Jose were both there for me. The gave me a barf bag just in case and told me I could squeeze there hands as hard as I needed if I was in pain. They looked me straight in my eyes with theirs and let me know I was doing great and almost done. The shots hurt a lot but I felt almost nothing after. Unfortunately I felt the last stitch in the bottom but they believed me. When I said I felt the cut on the upper gum they believed me and gave me another shot and I felt nothing after that. They kept telling me the whole time I was their best patient - even tho I did not feel like it while crying or screaming while in pain or panicking - they totally understood! My neck and jaw r still hurting but that is to be expected for a few days. I will have stitches for a week and then hopefully be able to get new impressions for my dentures. There r a few challenges but I know I will get thru this and feel better soon. Also bc of some disabilities I was unable to walk down the hall to the bathroom right after but they held on to me and made sure I was safe getting in the bathroom and they waited for me outside in case I needed help. The caring and gentleness of the staff is amazing! I recommend them to ANYONE 100%! read more

Dr. Sam is the Best!! I was in serious need of a dentist since I was experiencing severe tooth pain. The staff was able to quickly schedule an appointment for me, and they were welcoming. I had a lot of problems with my teeth, and Dr. Sam was able to fix them and relieve me of a lot of discomfort. Definitely one of the best dental staff and dentist! read more

Excellent services. I couldn't be any happier. They gave me a last minute appointment. Thanks to Lladira and Zoila for assisting with my concern! THANKS to the doctor my pain is gone!!! I will definitely refer my friends and family to Lake Balboa dental group. Thank you staff!!!! read more

Well that was an interesting experience. I just moved into the neighborhood and was looking for a dentist for a cleaning and this pace seemed to have pretty good reviews. I called the office and they were very nice and I explained that I am 7 months pregnant and I would only need a teeth cleaning. She said, perfect - no problem! The appointment was scheduled and my insurance was verified and we were all set. I arrive at the office and thought what a ghetto, run down shopping complex with awful parking! I thought to myself - it's just a cleaning. I walk in the office and there is no receptionist but I was 10 minutes early so thought I would just wait a bit. I ended up ringing the bell and a woman came out to greet me and gave me paperwork to fill out. She asked for my insurance info and I explained to her this was verified and even confirmed yesterday when they called to remind me of the appointment. She asked me how far along I was and I told her 7 months and would just need a cleaning. She asked if I had a Dr authorization note and I told her no, and repeated that I was just getting a cleaning. She said no problem, we will of course see you. She takes me in the back and puts on a dental bib and said the dentist will be right in. She asked me once again for my insurance, and I gave her the same answer. Weird. In walks a shady looking, slicked back hair, creepy looking dude. He makes awkward conversation asking about my pregnancy and then asked if I had a Dr authorization note. I repeated what I told the other woman. He said he wanted to do XRAYs and I said absolutely not, that I don't believe I have any cavities and if I do, I can deal with that after I deliver. He said, "how do you know? I can't see you without a DRs authorization note". I asked him why nobody mentioned this to me when I made the apt for the cleaning and was very clear that I was pregnant. He blankly looked at me. I then took off my bib and walked straight out the door without saying a word. Truth is, I was sooooo relieved as this place was a total dump and I got the shadiest vibe from this sleazy dentist! That's that! read more

Called and advised front desk that I was in horrible pain. They scheduled me immediately and I was in a dentist's chair within an hour! Dr. Milikyan was kind and straight up with me. He showed me all the things that needed to be done and advised me what the immediate issue was and we handled it. I have to tell you that I'm extremely scared of dentists and when I knew he was going to have to numb me, I started trippin'! I hate when I need to get a shot in my mouth due to past experiences with my old family dentist. And although I could've of ripped the arms off of the chair I was in waiting in, anticipating the worst, Dr. Milikyan did an amazing job numbing me! I hardly felt a thing. I don't have insurance either and the cost was very fair. The front and back office personnel handled me with love and kindness and I will definitely come back to have my other work completed. read more

If I can give beyond 5 starts I would. My experience with Dr Melikyan was beyond amazing. He truly is one of a kind. Took his time explaining what I have going on and what we can do to fix it all. Everything went super smooth and was painless. I truly recommend Dr Melikyan for all your dental needs. You won't regret it! read more

So nice to have an affordable and talented dentist in our neighborhood, with very friendly staff. They take various form of insurance, which Unfortunately doesn't do me any good. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Melikyan has been my dentist last 7 years and I'm very happy and satisfied with his services. He is very knowledgable, honest, extremely patient and understanding towards patients' needs. He takes his time to explain the procedures thoroughly. The office is very clean and staff is nice and professional. I visit him regularly for my dental needs. Highly recommended! read more

Dr. Melikyan truly has such a tender touch. I had two wisdom teeth removed on the same day and that night I was out and about; no pain!

Dr. Melikyan is phenomenal! His staff and him make you feel at ease. He is super knowledgable, is a master at what he does and very personable. I have recommended him to my family, friends, and even on mommy blogs when asked. I appreciate the time he gives to check and diagnose before making any decisions. If you are looking for an excellent dentist with a caring staff, this is the place! read more

Hi, To everyone Lake Balboa Group is the best in the Valley.... Go check them out... The staff is awesome stop by and say hi

5 stars to an excellent dental visit! Dr. Melikyan is amazing! He has the most gentle touch and the staff has incredible customer service skills! Honestly best dentist I've ever been to thus far! If you live in the area or don't (definitely worth the drive) you should book your next appointment at Lake Balboa Dental Group you won't be disappointed! read more

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Went to Dr. Melikyan for a root canal. What a difference from what I've experienced in the past at a dental office! The shot was literally painless, did not feel a thing. Dr. Melikyan is very professional, takes his time with you goes over all the steps and makes you feel super comfortable. Staff is very knowledgable and nice. Office is super clean and equipped with the newest technology. I finally have a dentist that I will not dread going to. Strongly recommend!! read more

I've been with Dr. Melikyan for a couple of years and have referred several equally happy friends to their office, and will continue to do so. I've seen Dr. Melikyan for all my dental procedures and always left the office satisfied with the results. The working environment is clean and professional. All around wonderful dental office!!!! read more