I live part-time on the east coast and part-time in Monterey. Doctor Ikemiya has been my dentist for many years and he is THE ABSOLUTE BEST. I always wait to schedule my cleanings, etc for when I am in the Monterey area.
Recently, I had a dental emergency- and luckily it happended while I was in the Monterey area. I called Dr. Ikemiya's office immediately. Unfortunately, the doctor was out sick. so his office referred me to another dentist. What was really exceptional, though, was that Dr. Ikemiya himself called me back- *several times* - from his *sick* bed to check on me and be sure I was getting the care I needed. Not only that, but he left me his *cell number* so that I could call him back. I was truly overwhelmed. One just does not find this level of caring, compassion and *access* to physicians these days.
I have unfortunately had some experience w/other medical professionals who take advantage of emergency situations by charging exhorbitant fees. Not so with Dr. Ikemiya. His fees are very reasonable and *fair*.
I have always found the staff to be very pleasant and efficient, the office & equipment are state of the art, and the hygenists do the most thorough job of any I've ever encountered.
If you're looking for the BEST dentist in the area (or anywhere, for that matter) you simply can't do any better than Dr. Ikemiya. Wish I could give him TEN STARS!
(Please note: I posted this LEGITMATE REVIEW once before, but somehow it was filtered out. Anyone reading this is welcome to contact me directly to confirm that it is indeed a legitimate review) read more