Having never met the endodontists at Oak Hill Endodontics, it was with much trepidation that I recently went to an appointment with Dr. Stephen Tangredi to whom my dentist had referred me for an evaluation and treatment.
I have had root canals in the past without problems. On one such occasion, three years ago, I was referred to an endodontist in the Portland area. At the last minute my appointment was switched by their office from the endodontist my dentist referred me to, to a different endodontist within the same practice. To say he was unprofessional in his manner and aroused a feeling in me that he was not as competent in his skills as I had expected is to say the least. I have since had two friends tell me they had similar experiences with the same endodontist. That appointment left me with severe apprehensions about ever having to go to another endodontist in this area if need should arise.
Unfortunately, the need did arise, and my dentist reassured me when she referred me this time to Oak Hill Endodontics that whomever I got an appointment with, either Dr. Tangredi or Dr. Sebow, they would allay my concerns.
My appointment was with Dr. Tangredi and from the moment he and his assistant, Sherri, introduced themselves and I explained my concerns I became completely comfortable. They took the time to listen, really LISTEN, and throughout the whole procedure Dr. Tangredi gave me the information and consideration I feel an exceptional professional affords their patients. I also was completely reassured with his professional ability.
I realize in today's modern world sometimes we, as patients, must personally decide to put aside our need for "bed-side" compassion and accept certain behaviors to have competent, at least, professional skills. That is not the case if you become a patient of Dr. Tangredi at Oak Hill Endodontics. I found he considers the patient's emotional needs in addition to their endodontic problems.
Dr. Tangredi is a combination of the best;
applying his superior professional skills
understand the patient's emotional needs within the situation
I feel we are indeed fortunate to have in this area such an exceptional professional. read more