About a week ago I was referred to Dr. Dachowski for a routine dental extraction. The office in Doylestown was easy to find, and the staff were all extremely nice, although they did not accept my insurance. The extraction itself was pretty rough. They went at it like a guy with a jackhammer breaking up concrete. The last time I had this done (elsewhere), it went much more smoothly and painlessly, but I guess every tooth is different. They sent me off with two prescriptions: antibiotics (amoxycillin) and painkillers (vicodin). I had them filled shortly after I got home and took them exactly as directed. The next morning I awoke with terrible nausea. At first I thought it was because I hadn't eaten much the previous day, but it only got worse. Out of curiosity, I researched vicodin and found that nausea was a common side effect. Why would a doctor prescribe something like this? I didn't take any more after that (it wasn't helping much with the mouth pain, anyway, which was tame in comparison.) I continued to take the antibiotics, since I'd never had problems with them before. By late afternoon, the nausea and dizziness had become so severe that I could not even sit up without feeling like I was going to pass out. In the evening, I finally crawled to a phone and rang the doctor. He was dismissive and said that nothing he'd given me could have caused such a reaction. Then he suggested I might have (coincidentally) come down with the flu! Finally he told me to stop taking the antibiotics. Talk about making it up as you go along. He told me that in a few hours the symptoms would fade as the drugs got out of my system. I fell asleep, still feeling it, around 4 am. The next morning I felt relatively better, but now several days later my stomach still doesn't feel quite right. If your regular dentist tries to refer you here, ask for somebody else! read more

I was referred to the doctor's office for a tooth extraction. And while the procedure went well, I was not so happy when I was required to pay $408.00 in full for the extraction. I took the two prescriptions to the drug store to be filled and only had one filled. When I went to get the medicine, I found out it was not recommended given another RX I take. I called the office to let them know the situation and was told that someone would get back to me. Well, they did not get back to me that day nor the next, nor the next. Thank goodness I have a high tolerance for pain. The way I see it, they pulled my tooth, showed me a nice video about dental transplants while I'm waiting for the novacain to numb my gums (that's real calming) and then took my money. Here is is a month later and while the doctors have been paid from my insurance, I've not received a refund. When I called the office, I was told that they cut checks once a month and I will be receiving my check shortly. RUDE, RUDE, RUDE the whole practice is without any accountability. GO elsewhere if you're looking for any kind of follow up. read more

Made an appointment because we were referred by our primary Dentist. Came with referral for a consultation which was covered according to Aetna. When asked for personal information for payment, it was explained that the visit was covered. The office help said unless I signed my name on their application and gave my SS# they were not going to see my 10 year old! Basically denying dental coverage on a plan that pays them to do the consultation! Stay away from this office! Dr. Sock came out and verified his non compassion for a 10 year old that had adequate Dental coverage thru Aetna. He asked us to find another Dr. if we did not want to sign his payment guarantee document, even though it was covered! When asked what the cost was for the consult they could not tell me! Stay away from this office and this Doctor!! read more

I strongly recommend Dr. Dachowski to anyone who wants to have his wisdom teeth extracted. My wisdom teeth operation with Dr. Dachowski lasted only about 30 minutes. Within a few hours after the operation, I felt barely any pain or soreness. There was absolutely NO swelling. By the next day, I felt well enough to bike a few miles and eat whatever I wanted! On top of this, Dr. Dachowski and his team are very friendly and personable. Very grateful! read more

Dr. Sock completely misdiagnosed me; gave me a very limited exam and wouldn't hear my concerns. Just went on old records. Very upset

I have been to this office a few times over the past 4 months for an extraction and an implant. I pretty much knew what I was getting into cost wise as implants typically aren't covered under insurance. Dr. Dachowski's professionalism, interpersonal skills and the overall friendliness of his staff made the experience virtually stress free. Dr. Dachowski has an excellent practice and he is extremely knowledgeable. I recommend him highly. read more

Michael T. Dachowski, DMD,PC. at Nazareth Hospital is a HORRIBLE dentist. He pulled a tooth of mine,and it broke off, and he left it in my mouth. I have had teeth pulled before, and never heard it brake off. He made eye contact with me, and he choose not to offer any help as to what should be done. HE KNEW HE MADE A MISTAKE AND CHOOSE TO LEAVE IT. He knew it would heal, and if I came back, he knew he would use the excuse that I should have come back when there was a problem.The problem occurred 7 months later. He also knew it would heal and any problems would be far into the future. Because of his mistake I had temporary hearing loss in my right ear ( the side of the extraction), was on antibiotics for 20 days, and had to spend $295. to another dentist to finish the job the Dachowski couldn't do properly.He should not be allowed to hurt people like he hurt me. HE IS HORRIBLE. read more

Worst medical experience of my life, don't waste your time at the Holy Redeemer location with Dr. Sock. To keep it short, Dr. Sock is ok. His staff however, different story. I never met a group of women who are so rude, inconsiderate, and miserable. They lost my scans and then lied several times to me and the receptionist at my dentist's office. The one girl was actually fighting with me on the phone. Every single visit I had, they make you feel like you're disturbing their day. The only person who is helpful and wonderful is Bridget in billing. Bridget went above and beyond to make things better. Unfortunately, she's only one person. Save yourself the aggravation and headache and demand another surgeon. read more

My son went to this office for a second procedure. The Dr. put the wrong code on our bill which was not accepted by the dental insurance which these providers participate in!!! They refused to change the code for the proper payment!! teamsters by law could not make them change it. Therefore, we have to pay the bill! We agreed to pay a small payment each month. Though we paid the first payment which they cashed!!!, they reported us to a credit collector!! If they would have done the moral/right thing, this all could have been avoided! read more

Was referred to them for treatment. Their main concern is receiving their co-pay. The office staff is laser focused on that and that only. They don't care about your discomfort, your level of pain, your treatment, only their co-pay. I received multiple phone calls prior to my appointments asking about co-pay. At the office, the staff requests that you pay even before you're seen! I don't know what the issue is, but there clearly is an absence of "bedside manner". I would not recommend anyone to seek treatment from this practice. read more

My son required 4 wisdom teeth extracted and the staff did everything perfect in that regard and am thankful for their skill. My son recovered with little pain and when my daughter needed 2 impacted teeth pulled we utilized the same staff. The problem I have is with the billing process. Before the procedure the office received pre-approval from Aetna. I paid the required co-pay amount prior to surgery. Afterward though I lived through over 6 hours of calls between the office and the insurance Aetna. You see the office does not bill from where the procedure is done, but from another address that Aetna does not have on their records. Also for a one hour procedure the office generates over 4 pages of bills to maximize what they receive, but this makes it very hard to review, follow or get all line items processed. So for 5+ months I received past due notices, collections letters. In the end I did not get a full breakdown, but a new bill on different letterhead. Last week I paid an additional $112 beyond what I was quoted to get this over and done with. I am not sure I owe it but with a 4 page bill who knows? Yesterday after I returned from vacation I had a new letter from a collection agency, I was told all along that we were working with Aetna and not to worry, but that did not stop collection agency from calling me! I called them today and they informed me I am all paid up. I hope this is the end. I wish Yelp had 2 ratings. I would give them a 5 on medical service and a 0 on billing service. It is a shame that the back office is such a mess. My son and daughter had no pain, but I did for 5 months. read more

I was referred to Dr. Dachowski for a tooth extraction. He was unavailable so I saw his partner, Dr Sock. It was the worst experience I have ever had with a dentist or oral surgeon. He gave me the option of general or local anesthesia. Said either would be fine and the pain would be controlled by the local anesthesia. I opted for the local. What a big mistake. It was so painful. When I asked him to stop and do it under general, he told me they were not equipped to switch to general in a minutes notice. He then injected the local right into the abscess. By the time he was finished, I was shaking. He seemed more concerned with getting the procedure done on time (even though there was no one waiting in the waiting room to be seen). I did not go back for my 3 weeks follow up and refuse to see him ever again. He has the worse bed side manner. His assistant asked me if I was redheaded. I said no, why? She answered that it was just something she noticed with redheads and pain, What an idiotic statement! I told her it didn't matter what color anyone's hair was-that procedure HURT!After the procedure was over, I noticed they had the wrong birthdate written on the specimen sheet. This doctor and staff are careless and dangerous. I recommend going somewhere else. read more