Andrew M. Sklar, DDS

I arrived for my scheduled appointment on 5÷24÷2016 and was greeted by everyone in the office, very nice S office staff and very great hygienist. Michelle was my hygienist that did my x-​rays, pictures, and cleaning as I was a first time patient to the practice. She had some difficulties getting my X-​rays but frankly it was probably due to the way I was biting down. She was very informative and helpful giving suggestions to help in my problem areas and showed me the cavities I had, where they were and why they were there. When Dr. Sklar came in, he confirmed everything she said, however told me I’d have to come back to talk about my treatment plan because it was cutting into lunch time (12:15, my appointment was supposed to end around 12:00). I had second hand embarrassment for Michelle due to be way he was speaking to her because it was cutting into lunch. On my way out Dr. Sklar told me I’d probably require around $ 4,000 worth of work but that I probably couldn’t afford it because I lived in the same building his practice was in (Southern Towers) so we’d probably have to do a treatment plan so I could make smaller payments. This however was not preferred by him though, he stated he’d prefer to do everything at once so he could be paid in full, but he understood that I wouldn’t be able to afford $ 4,000 upfront… this assumption wa snare soley on know where I lived. He suggested maybe my mom help me out (I’m 27 years old wit a full one job and benefits) I told him she would not be needing to help me, in which he responded that he just thought he’d make the suggestion because most parents want their kids to be healthy… I left, and called my insurance company to we what my options were for a second opinion, and having whatever work done by someone else. I have since received a copy of my records and will be seeing a different dentist to have any future dental work completed. I respect Dr. Sklar’s professional opinion however do not respect someone who will make assumptions about someone’s abilities or inabilities based on where they live or work. I have no tolerance for the way he spoke to me and his employees, and will not be a patient of his practice or recommend this practice to anyone in the future.

Every time I go in for my 6 month checkup, I feel like I’ve walked in to a country dentist’s office — in a very good way! I’m greeted like a long time friend — even by Dr. Sklar. He and his staff are a breath of fresh air. Their «bedside manner» is comforting, reassuring, and professional. He treats every patient like family and cares for them accordingly. I highly recommend Dr. Sklar for all your dental needs.

I would totally recommend Dr. Sklar. He really takes his time with you, explains everything, and treats you like a real person, not just an object that pays him. He offers sedation dentistry, which is why I went to him. It’s expensive, but if you have a serious fear of the dentist, it’s the way to go. I don’t remember a thing and had no pain. I’m only giving him 4 stars because his office is in this ghetto apartment building that is a pain in the ass to deal with. You have to be buzzed in or call the office you are visiting and have them buzz you in, then sign in with the front desk giving them your license plate, etc., and then, if it’s your first time, you wander around trying to find the office because it’s at the very end in the corner. It’s just a disgusting building. I wish he would move. It was so nasty, I almost canceled the appointment when I got there. I figured nothing legitimate could come out of that building. I was wrong though. He is legit.