I went in to see Dr.Manesh on June 27 for bonding on a chipped tooth. This was my first visit to this dentist, and I must say that initially I was quite pleased with everything. The staff was very responsive and friendly. The office was open, neat, and clean (not one of those offices where you're talking through a sliding glass window and a huge wall separating the "patient" and the "staff"). Everyone was very personable. Dr.Manesh's bonding work was PERFECT. He did such a wonderful job. You wouldn't even be able to tell that I had chipped it; I was very pleased with his work.
Because I was referred to them by a 10+ year patient of theirs and explained that I was a student and couldn't afford a hefty price, Fariba quoted me a FLAT $150 to fix my chipped tooth. (normally they claim their price is $250). On my way out, I handed Fariba my credit card and she charged the $150. I CONFIRMED that this was all I owed and that we were in the clear. I also thanked her and Dr.Manesh numerous times for the generous discount.
Roughly one month later, I received a statement from my insurance company showing that Dr.Manesh's office had charged my insurance for 2 FILLINGS!!!! That's $225 EACH FILLING for a GRAND TOTAL of $450 (my insurance had paid them $40 for each procedure "performed", so $80 total). I was outraged. First of all, I had ZERO fillings done. Second, we had agreed upon a FLAT $150 for the ONE tooth that needed bonding. And lastly, when I had called the doctor's office to speak to Fariba in regards to this mistake, SHE COMPLETELY CHANGED THE STORY OF OUR PRICE AGREEMENT FROM A MONTH AGO claiming that "honey, I wouldn't even charge my own sister $150 for bonding. I told you YOUR price is $150 and we will bill the rest to your insurance". I was STUNNED at the fact that she was lying through her teeth.
WHY ARE YOU BILLING MY INSURANCE FOR TREATMENT THAT WAS NEVER PERFORMED !?!?!?!? that's called INSURANCE FRAUD!!!!!!
Additionally, Fariba then threatened me that she was going to call and discuss my situation with the person who had recommended me to their office. WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!? YOU ARE GOING TO DISCUSS MY BUSINESS WITH ANOTHER PATIENT? ARE YOU CALLING THE PERSON WHO RECOMMENDED ME TO COMPLAIN? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL!!!! But because I had nothing to fear and knew that she was full of it and creating a scenario that was false, I said, "Go ahead and call. They are already aware of the situation, trust me".
Listen, at the end of the day, I was very satisfied with Dr.Manesh's bonding work. But be prepared to be hustled because the way they run their business is SHADY. read more