The nasty and negative reviews I've read on this website do not describe the Dr Bahu I've known for more than ten years. My wife, who is very good in scouting, is the one who found Dr Bahu. It was the perfect match. My son will be 15 in June and goes to Walter Payton College Prep, which means that we do not tolerate anything else but the quest of excellence through hard work, following the rules, taking responsibility, the respect of others, humility and honesty. Dr Bahu has been taking care of my family with an exceptional professionalism. MY SON IS 14 and HAS NO CAVITIE. One day my son broke his front teeth while roller bladding on the playground at LaSalle language Academy School on Sedgwick and Eugenie, not far away from our house. He had blood all over his face and was crying when he got home and saw himself in the mirror: He said, Dad, I am ugly... That was painful. My son needed immediate care and as a father, I needed help but I knew who to rely on. So I called Dr Bahu Office immediately and asked to talk to him directly. Less than 15 minutes later, my son was in Dr Bahu's Office, calm and reassured by the man who has been taking care of him for many years. I would never thank this man enough for finding the extra time to take care of my son. As a father, I was lucky to have this honest and so dedicated man taking care of him immediately. We were given the perfect and accurate diagnostic from Dr Bahu who took the time to check everything before reassuring us that he will be Ok, because our big fear was that his gums were damaged or even worse, some internal injuries or fractures. Actually, Dr Bahu repaired the two front broken teeth to look like new and the more surprising part was that it was inexpensive. As for me and my wife, we have nothing else but total satisfaction with Dr Bahu. The staff is one of the best I ever seen in Chicago. The minute you get into the office, they treat you with great respect; they take your coat and immediately announce you to Dr Bahu. We have always been satisfied with our appointment and on some exceptional circumstances; we never waited more than 10 minutes in Dr Bahu's office. In addition, I would like to mention something we appreciate very much with Dr Bahu, he always provide a treatment plan stating an accurate estimate of the total cost broken into patient's portion and insurance's coverage so that we can do according to our budget or priorities. Not only that, Dr Bahu handles all the insurance processing very efficiently so there has never been a surprise. We are very simple and positive people. We teach and preach tolerance and respect of others no matter the differences. We are very appreciative of the very inspiring good heart of people like Dr Bahu and all his staff, especially the very nice lady responsible of the Oral hygiene department who always treats us with great care, she is so professional! We definitely recommend Dr Bahu to anyone looking for a good and honest Dentist. read more

Response to anonymous character assignation I have never felt the need to defend anyone, especially my choice in dentist, however when I read the recent comments regarding Dr. Bahu's office I was wondering if it was a case of mistaken identity. In my profession I work with some of the best dental office's in the nation and have long standing relationships with all of my offices. The one thing that they all have in common is how to be the very best they can be in all aspects of patient care. The foundation and hallmarks of these offices are bult on integrity, relationship, communication and accountability. Dr. Bahu graduated from the prestigious dental school at Northwestern University and has pursed excellence in all aspects of dentistry and patient management. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, studies at the Pankey Instituyte, incorporates the teachings of Dr. Frank Spears and the Seattle Institue and the list goes on and on. The standards in his practice are an expression and the result of his dedication and pursuit of continuing education with the leading experts in the practice of dentistry and dental practice management. Everything in the office reflects the best technology and equipment that is available. The new Patient visit begins before the patient walks in the door. Dr. Bahu, personally, contacts new patients before their first visit to the practice. He wants to be aware of any special concerns the patient may have, any bad or frightening experience they may have had in aother dental office or anything that may make it difficult for them to come to a dental office. He assures them that each visit will focus on their comfort ttand satisfaction. As for the New Patient Appointment: A patient will never feel rushed nor shortcuts taken. It will include a Medical History assessment, Blood Pressure Screening, Inter-Oral camera exam, oral cancer screening, digital dental x-rays, home dare assessment and instructions, comprehensive periodontal exam, cleaning or other necessary hygiene procedures and a thorough dental exam including the use of a diagnodent which can detect cavities earlier than any other method available in modern day dentistry. Everyday this office strives to exceed the patients expectation and they engage in the concept of "Constant and Never Ending Improvement!" It is impossible that anyone that has ever been in this office could say these things without grossly misrepresenting the truth. I would encourage Miss X to reevaluate her intentions and honestly take her concerns to the office. She will find that everyone on this staff has a willing ear and genuinely cares about resolbing any of the issues she is unhappy about... Personally I am extremely careful about anyone that I allow to work in my mouth and never did I have a second thought about asking Dr. Bahu for hs advise or being a patient in his office. Sharron McLeod, President SMC Management, Inc. read more

Like so many others, I had an awful experience with Ramy Bahu, and I strongly recommend that you seek dental care from someone else. First, the good things, though. I found this practice through 1-800-DENTIST, and I was happy that Dr. Bahu called me directly on Sunday to confirm the appt. and give me directions. I also have to say that the office is very nice, and all of the equipment looked new and very clean. Now for the bad parts: Dr. Bahu is mostly concerned with getting as much money out of you as possible. He barely looked at my teeth before launching into his recommendations for very expensive services like Invisalign. I have been to several dentists over the past year for a recurring chipped tooth, and I have learned that quality dentistry does cost money. However, his prices are beyond exorbitant and really just a scam. I felt like I was dealing with the stereotypical used car salesman who was trying to pitch all these crazy ideas so that when he actually did swindle me for the appropriate treatment, I wouldn't notice. The man is swarmy, to say the least. The money is one thing, but look, I get it. A lot of people are out to make a buck. What is unexcusable to me is how rude he and his receptionist were to me when I inquired about why I would be charged over $700 to fix a chipped tooth (even in Chicago, this should be about $200-$400). I felt so deeply uncomfortable with how he spoke to me, the services that he insisted on, and the price. I also felt trapped because I was already in the chair and I would have to pay $100 for the office visit (those 5 minutes he spent telling me I needed Invisalign). I was going to just let him fix my tooth, but then I waited for an hour and became increasingly upset about how I was being treated by his receptionist who was bullying me into getting everything done. Ultimately, I decided to leave. So basically I paid the man $100 for 5 minutes of his time, an hour of distress, and absolutely nothing else. What this shows is how little compassion or interest they have in their clients' well-being. Nobody deserves to be treated like that! STAY AWAY FROM RAMY BAHU AND HIS STAFF! (Go down the hall to Water Tower Dental --- still expensive, but they are such good people!) read more

It has been my pleasure to be Dr. Bahu's patient for over five years. During that time, not only have I been more than thrilled with the quality of care I have received, but I have recommended the practice to three of my friends who also received consistently outstanding care. I am VERY picky when it comes to dentists, and I found Dr. Bahu just after being dissatisfied with the dentist I had been seeing. Starting with my very first appointment I was impressed by the skill and positive energy of the entire team. It is easy to have one or two great folks, but Dr. Bahu had clearly built a practice where everyone is helpful, cheerful, informative and focused on great patient care. I could go on and on about the thoroughness of my initial examination. One of the things that impressed me most was the way the results of the examination were presented to me. Not only were the results explained to me in detail, but also from the perspective of what was most important to ME. Working with Dr. Bahu's great staff, we were able to collaboratively develop a treatment plan which has, I am sure, saved some of my teeth. As good as Dr. Bahu is, I have to also mention the quality of the dental hygienists working in the practice. I am not a person who enjoys getting cleanings, but with these folks I do not mind. Sure, Dr. Bahu has the best state-of-the-art technology I have ever seen in a dental office, but the best technology is useless without the people using it - and it is the quality of the people that truly distinguishes this practice. The office itself has a very comfortable waiting room and the whole facility is very clean, new and bright. I have never stayed with a dentist this long, but I have no reason to look for another. I will stick with Dr. Bahu and his team. Frank Novak Managing Director CMCG, Inc. read more

Ramy Bahu is a HUGE LIAR. At first, he told me that he would repair any fillings as long as I kept getting checkups twice a year. Then, 1 year after he did my fillings - he said it would repair them for only up to 5 years. He also puts fillings in teeth that do not need to be filled in the first place!!! ( see reviews below) I showed a 2nd dentist pictures of before my teeth were filled - and after they were filled - and the 2nd dentist told me Ramy Bahu does not have a conscience... and that he took advantage of me. There were no signs of decay that warranted a filling on most of my teeth. I remember sitting in Bahu's office, expressing extreme regret over getting these fillings - and Bahu simply shrugged off my concerns, left the room and went to see another patient. I feel extremely violated... as if my teeth were raped for money. It really seems like he lies to patients, just to collect money. Some one needs to stop him. I have filed complaints with the following agencies: Illinois Attorney General's Office Illinois Dental Society Illinois Dept. of Professional and Financial Regulation ***Recently, I got an email from Yelp.com - saying Bahu's Office was complaining about my negative review - which is even more proof that he cares more about his business than how his actions affect patients. read more

Dr. Bahu is the worst dentist I have ever met and cannot believe he is till practicing. I have been seeing dentists in the past twice a year and would always get compliments on my teeth by the dentist and hygenist. I switched to this con artist, Dr,. Bahu when my insurance changed a while back. Wrong decision! He said I needed about $8000 of work and that I had ten cavities. I left the office and made an appt with another dentist and they said that was all not true! The dental office still harrasses me in rescheduling an appt with this man when I clearly cancelled and told the scheduler that I switched to another dentist. He is a con artist and a swindeler! DO NOT SEE DR. RAMY BAHU! iiWILL REPORT HIM TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU! read more

Dr. Bahu has been our family dentist for the past few years and our office experience has been consistently excellent. He and his staff offer patient centered, effective and efficient service. From the moment we walk into the door till the moment we leave we are greeted and treated with warm and welcoming smiles. There have never been any surprises with respect to costs of service and the office is always willing to offer a fair payment plan if needed. I would recommend Dr. Bahu to any adult and child. I have three boys and they love our trips to the office for cleanings, goody bags and the variety of teas to choose from during our short wait prior to service. read more

I was so glad when I found Dr. Bahu and his staff. I was a afraid to go to the dentist and I told Dr. Bahu about my fears. Dr. Bahu and his staff made me so comfortable and the are such a caring team. I was so relax with my visit my fears were gone they did a excellent job on cleaning and treating my gums. From that first visit over 2 years ago I been coming back ever since. So I will reccommend Dr.Bahu and his staff anytime any day. The sevice is the best and the staff are some of the most friendly people in serving I know. So come on an give them a try you will be glad you did read more

I also agree with a previous post - "if I could give a zero, I would". I was told I have numerous cavities throughout my mouth which I later found out, after it took 5 weeks for me to receive my dental records, that was incorrect. Also, how clean would it make you feel if you go in to get dental treatment and the assistant comes into the exam room with a huge cold sore on the side of her mouth?!!! OMG!!! Stay away from this office!! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Ramy Bahu's office for about 10 years and every time I go there and it's like I'm going to visit friends. They make you feel very comfortable and really go out of their way to make it as pleasant of an experience as they can. I like that it's professional dentistry care given in a personable, friendly manner. read more