Adel R Tawfilis, DDS

Received a bill from Tawfilis’ office even though they refused to provide service at initial appointment — again, even after contact was made in advance by phone to ensure this office was compatible with our needs. I will report as insurance fraud. Sounds like a bait and switch. Small claims court too. A few hours in court will cost the Dr. more than the fraudulently billed co-​pay. Only after they force you to watch a video does the Dr. come in and only AFTER that does he tell you to talk to the office manager. Then if you dislike what the office manager tells you about cost or services, or process, they still bill your insurance. In this case after making advance arrangements to ensure they would bill two different credit cards for the co-​pay, they refused to do that. Effectively refusing service by reneging on something agreed to prior to the visit.

Have to do another review! This Dr is amazing!!! I had the best experience ever!!! I went in for a biopsy and 3 wisdom teeth extractions… I was nervous but the Dr was so nice and answered all my questions and assured me this would be a quick procedure. he was right. it was painless super fast and very pleasant experience… I could not believe how good this Dr is. after surgery I felt no pain no discomfort at all… it is amazing how good I felt afterwards… all the front staff is so nice and helpful. Veronica was nice and went over all billing options with me and was very helpful. I even got a comfort call after surgery to see how I was feeling. thank you so much. Fabian b

awesome experience all around! Fabulous doctor and kind and caring staff.

Outstanding. I would definitely recommend this Doctor and his wonderful staff to others.

I still love Dr. Tawfalis and since I posted my initial review, I’ve had to have 6 more implants. I’m currently waiting for #s 17,18 and yes, 19 to be put in. So yes, I have 19 dental implants. I will probably end up paying for at least one of his kid’s college. That’s fine, but like I told Dr. Tawfalis it cannot be USC, his alma mater-​Big 10 school only! There is also a new staff member. Her name is Selena (?) and she fits right in. Sweet personality, intelligent, engaging young woman. She is a real asset to the office. So if you are in the market for an outstanding oral surgeon then get an appointment with Dr. Tawfalis-​Stat!

I have visited this Dr’s clinic today as I have appointment for the first time to extract my wisdom tooth. I have an excellent insurance plan (Aetna PPO) which covers $ 5000 /​year for any dental treatment (exceptions only for cosmetics). When I arrived, the front desk team told me that I have to pay $ 124 to cover the consultation ! Although I have been using this plan for about 4 years and I visited a lot of dental clinics and no body asked me for such payment and every clinic used to welcome without even referral from any Dr. When I told them that I know that my plan should cover that, they told me that Ok we can make a discount to $ 80 !!! something weird. Immediately I canceled my appointment with them. I booked with another clinic and they told me that the consultation is covered !!

This is by far the best experience I could have expected from an oral surgeon. Dr. Tawfilis and his team are outstanding!
The first visit was very informative and the best part was they had already looked up my insurance and knew exactly what I would be paying. I’m definitely a numbers person and they were 100% correct on their billing. I always hate going to doctors offices and not knowing what the bill will be. In this case, I knew BEFORE the procedure how much it would cost. This was very nice for a change.
I was having my wisdom teeth removed. I chose to be put to sleep for the operation. Many offices don’t put people to sleep. Dr. Tawfilis did a great job. After the surgery my face didn’t even swell up. The recovery was very easy. Everyone is different, so I don’t know if it’s just because of how I am or if it is due to the job Dr. Tawfilis did, but I had no issues. As long as you follow his instructions, you shouldn’t have issues. The follow up visit was even included in the full price of the operation.
The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. If I ever have any issues with my teeth in the future, I’ll definitely be coming back. I highly recommend this team.

I wish I could provide a good review, but my experience with Dr. Tawfilis was the worst experience I have ever encountered with a medical/​dental professional.
I was seeking a consultation for a bone augmentation surgery to prepare my upper ridge for implants. Dr. Tawfilis was one of only three oral surgeons covered by Blue Cross in the San Diego area. I chose Dr. Tawfilis because of the proximity to my residence.
Prior to my appointment I spent a significant amount of time researching my specific case and providing medical codes to assist Dr. Tawfilis” staff. When I arrived for the appointment the support staff returned all of my research stating they didn’t need it. After I mentioned the time I put into the research they finally took it.
Like other Unilocal reviews, I had to wait over an hour after my scheduled appointment time to be seen. During my my consultation, Dr. Tawfilis he expressed his displeasure with my prior dental work, including seven implants that I recently had on my lower ridge. Dr. Tawfilis wanted to know how much I paid for the previous work. Then, Dr. Tawfilis stated he would not complete the bone augmentation surgery unless he placed the implants too. Finally, I received a 10 minute speech on how he lost money on two previous cases involving Blue Cross, and he needed to make sure he would make money before accepting my case.
I spoke with a representative from Blue Cross and was told Dr. Tawfilis signed a contract and agreed to the fee schedules. If he was «losing money» he should have negotiated higher fees.
The next business day Dr. Tawfilis called me, and stated he would not accept my case because he wouldn’t make any money. I advised him of the agreement he had with Blue Cross, and he said that he still wouldn’t do my surgery. I asked Dr. Tawfilis if he could at least submit a pre-​authorization request to the insurance company, and he told me he had already spent too much time on my case, and how I should just be grateful he gave me a «courtesy call.»
I asked for a refund of my co-​pay since he refused to even submit a request to my insurance. Again, he told me I didn’t understand how much time he has already spent on my case, and how he was losing money.
The worst part is I spent two weeks waiting for this appointment, and didn’t get any answers that I was seeking. Hopefully my next consultation I will be treated with respect and compassion, and I will get some answers that Dr. Tawfilis couldn’t answer.

I had my wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Tawfilis earlier this week. I was so nervous and scared, he saw that I was upset and reassured me that I had nothing to worry about. I genuinely felt better and trusted him. When I woke up after the procedure I felt fine, the recovery was great and I was completely comfortable. Best experience possible, I can’t imagine it going any better. Thank you Dr. Tawfilis.

This was a horrible experience. I had an dental implant. Over the next few days I had increasing pain. I went to see the Dr who reassured me that all was going well. A couple of days later I was in so much pain that I asked for an urgent visit and was seen. But the doctor was busy and only glanced at my mouth, I was not even placed in a treatment room. He again assured me all was well. The next day my pain was unbearable and I went to an ENT, ears, nose, and throat specialist. He found a large abscess at the implant site and drained it. The implant went on to failure and was removed by Dr. Tawfilis. He left bony bumps on top of my jaw where the implant was removed so I still have pain there. He should have smoothed them out when he removed the implant. One of the worst experiences of my life.

Wonderful Oral Surgeon!!! He did such a wonderful job on my husband’s jaw surgery. His office is on top of things and they are very understanding. Dr. Tawfilis is kind and patient. We would recommend him to anyone in our family and friends.

It can’t be easy being an oral surgeon. Who wants to get their teeth pulled?
But if you have to go to an oral surgeon, I would highly recommend Dr. Tawfilis. In the past twelve months, I’ve visited his office for a tooth extraction and implant (a process that took several months) and wisdom teeth extraction. I was referred to him by both my regular dentist and my endodontist.
Dr. Tawfilis and his staff were always friendly and welcoming and did a fantastic job of informing me about what to expect of the procedures and the costs of each stage of my treatment. My pain was handle delicately and I healed well. What more can I ask for?
I hope I never have to have teeth pulled again. In case I do, I know where to go.

Very professional and frendly staff. Had wisdom teeth and a tooth extraction. Dr Tawfilis did a great job. Explained all the steps for before and after. Staff called me regularly to ensure I was comfortable and healthy.

I had a dental extraction and implant by Dr. Tawfilis. He was extremely compassionate and very skilled. I found him to be very knowledgeable and he has great communication skills. My case was difficult and in an aesthetic area and he gave me an excellent result. His staff were all very friendly and they made the billing process completely effortless. I would highly recommend Dr. Tawfilis as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

I had been to two other oral surgeons in hopes of finding someone I felt comfortable with. My teenage daughter needed her wisdom teeth taken out. The other surgeons were cold, monitarily focused, and their staff very unfreindly.
I called Dr Tawfilis’ office and was able to make an appointment the next week (he is busy so it had to wait a few days but that’s what you deal with when you want to see the best). At the first consult we were warmly greeted and were seen within 20 minutes. I’m a nurse so I understand that waiting for a doctor is very normal and expected but we got right in! Dr Tawfilis was kind and patient with both my daughter and I. He answered all of our questions and managed to make us laugh too. After the consult, we spoke with the office manager and reviewed the cost and billing. It was very clear and we left with a detailed list of our cost. Surgery scheduled for two weeks later at our request.
My daughters surgery went better than expected. She was very nervous and a bit dramatic (like teens can be) but Dr Tawfilis reassured us both.
Now as a nurse I was skeptical of the anesthesia and pain control. Dr Tawfilis addressed all my daughters questions and kept her completely comfortable the entire time. After, she said «is it over?». We went home and forgot to ask a question. I put a call into him around 8:20pm and didn’t expect to hear back but was pleasantly surprised to get a call from him 10 min later.
About a week later, I received a refund for $ 326. My insurance paid more than expected so Dr Tawfilis sent me a check… are you kidding???
Honest, kind, professional, and patient only begin to describe Dr Tawfilis, I highly recommend him and have done so already to other moms :-)
Thank you Dr Tawfilis!
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Dr. Tawfilis performed my dental extractions, bone grafting, and dental implants. He did a great job! He was very personable and yet professional. His staff did a great job of informing me of my appointments and all costs were clearly explained to me ahead of time. I trust him so much that I’ve had my family treated by him. I would highly recommend Dr. Tawfilis to anyone.

A+ Experience and result!
Dr Tawfilis recently performed my tooth extraction and implant. This was my first experience with a dreaded implant. Dr. Tawfilis carefully explained every step to me throughout the entire process. His office staff are very professional and friendly. He was especially caring with personal follow-​up after each surgery, making sure I was recovering as expected.
I am thrilled with my results!
I highly recommend Dr. Tawfilis to anybody seeking a top-​notch oral surgeon.

dr tawfalis performed my wisdom tooth removal and an implant.
both procedures went smoothly were two of the most uncomfortable dental procedures i’ve had.
dr tawfalis and his staff are very professional. they verify your insurance, give you a ton of information ahead of time and answer all your questions.
dr tawfalis himself is very personable, patient and competent.
his schedule can be a little limited at times, but they are definitely willing to work with you and are great with reminder calls.

I came here on a referral from my orthodontist across the street. Dr. Tawfilis is a cool, quirky and a smart guy who knows what he is doing. I am glad I came here because my experience was exceptional and I am healing quite nicely according my other 2 local dentists. :-D

Dr. Tawfilis is highly skilled and a great communicator. He has lots of great experience from the Navy and hospital residencies that has helped make him into a gentle, caring provider. His expertise and talent with talking you through things, explaining, and answering questions makes him one great oral surgeon!