Dr. Peter Chiu

I really trust Dr. Chiu. I needed a new dentist in SF and I went to someone downtown who told me I had eight cavities, which was a shock because I’ve had very few fillings. I went to Dr. Chiu for a second opinion and he said all those ‘cavities’ were just stains and it would make no sense to drill them out. Very happy I got a second opinion, sticking with Dr. Chiu! His dental hygienists are also very thorough!

Dr. Chiu has been my dentist for almost twenty years now. He is a very honest, sincere and friendly dentist. For that matter so is his team. I have a chipped tooth but instead of doing a filling, he will recommend monitoring because doing a filling may do more harm to the tooth and the chip does not bother me. I also have some periodontal issue for a long time. Since I prefer not to have surgery, he changes my cleaning schedule from biannually to three times a year. This maintenance plan has stopped and actually improved some of my measurements. I will recommend him to anyone who asks me for a family dentist referral.

Dr Chiu has treated me in the upmost professional manner by helping me maintain good dental hygiene throughout the last 15 years. He’s very good in treating his patients by showing his concerns and insights on each of my visits. His whole staff and hygienists are also top notch too.

How good is Dr. Chiu? I drive all the way from Elk Grove to have him as my dentist. I first became a patient in 1997 after another dentist caused me to have a root canal. Dr. Chiu treats you like a family member, always have your best interest. He takes time to visit with each patients after each cleaning. He explains everything, doesn’t recommend unnecessary procedures, and always explain all available options including pros and cons.
His office is clean. The staff are friendly. His referrals are also top notch. The endodontist he recommended was so good, I couldn’t believe it when he told me the root canal was done since I didn’t feel any pain at all. The orthodontist he recommended did a great job for my husband’s teeth.
After moving from San Francisco, I’ve tried visiting 5 other dentists in Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Fremont, and Sacramento, but always have to come back to Dr. Chiu because they are not up to his standard (e.g. dirty office, unprofessional staff, unwilling to explain treatment options and their pros and cons, pushing unnecessary and unwanted procedures like replacing perfectly good silver amalgam with the white stuff for aesthetics, doesn’t look at you unless there’s an issue so you could go for years and not see the dentist, etc.). Once you’ve had Dr. Chiu as a dentist and know what a good dentist and his/​her team should be, you can’t settle for less.

Doctor Chiu is THE BEST!
He is our family dentist and I’ve seen him on and off for about 28 years. He always gives great advice and his office has the newest equipment.

Wonderful office — Dr. Chiu and his staff are all very professional, patient and kind. They are a pleasure to work with and I give my highest recommendation.

I’ve been with Dr Chiu since the ’80’s. He’s always been professional, thorough and a pleasure to see. His staff has always taken his lead as well. Jody is gem. Thanks guys!

Dr. Peter Chiu is great! He has a wonderful staff and my young kids enjoy going to the dentist… funny, I know. They think he’s awesome and fight to go first. The main reason I think is because they want to get the fluoride treatment done, so that they can eat earlier. Nonetheless, they like him a lot and look forward to seeing him. Donna cleans my husband, oldest daughter, and my teeth. She is wonderful, too. Note: Since the practice is extremely busy and offer personalized care, they may not be accepting new patients.

I have been going to Dr. Chiu since I was 19 after another dentist gave me a bad filling. At 42, my husband goes to him, my stepson and every other member of my extended family. he will not do any unnecessary dental work and will work with you financially. When I was 19, and needed a root canal, he gave me a payment plan. He is gentle and does superb work. I will never go else where.

Dr. Chiu is an excellent dentist! He really cares about his patients and gives you options and information to make the best choice for yourself. He doesn’t push procedures, in fact, he tells you if you can hold off on a procedure! If there is a cosmetic or non-​threatening concern with your teeth, he explains benefits and drawbacks of procedures. He has often recommended NOT doing a procedure to preserve your teeth and also save you money. He really has his patients interests at heart! My parents go to Dr. Chiu too and he does excellent work too.
I trust Dr. Chiu and highly recommend him.

Dr. Chiu has been my family’s dentist for over 25 years. Wow, now that I do the math I feel really old! Not only was he our family dentist, he was also my boss for 8 years. I worked for him all through high school and college. He and his staff taught me a lot over the years. My Mom also worked for him for a year or so. He and his staff take great pride in their work and makes sure you’re taken care of. He treats everyone like they’re part of his family. His staff has grown over the years and I wish him continued success for the years to come.

Dr. Chiu is an excellent dentist and a trustworthy person. I highly recommend him and his fine office staff. No one really WANTS to go to the dentist and get regular cleanings but it can really make a difference to your health. Dr. Chiu does his best to keep things pain free and affordable!

Dr Chiu is an excellent dentist. I had just gone through a bad experience with my last dentist and Dr. Chiu did everything that my other doctor had failed to do: explain what he was thinking and what the problem was exactly, approach the problem conservatively, and frequently followed up to make sure things were getting better (which they were). I would recommend him to friends and family. I think he cares about his patients and doesn’t suggest any unnecessary procedures, especially extremely expensive ones or ones that damage the teeth considerably. Unless of course that is the only choice and the best form of treatment.
He is overall a great doctor and a great guy. He explains everything clearly and he is very respectful of all his patients.
Thanks Dr. Chiu! Keep up the outstanding work!

doctor Chiu is an excellent professional. he is caring, meticulous, and very knowledgeable. He always tries to make you as comfortable as possible in a dentist chair. He did a great job on my crown.

Dr. Chiu is a true professional. I’ve used him for about 3 years, so I have a basis of comparison with other dentists both in the Bay Area and in other parts of the country. I originally wanted a second opinion from him, and he provided it with no reservation, without maligning the other dentist, who I decided independently was price gouging. Quite recently, I had a major trauma to my front teeth after a fall in East Bay. I was not released until 5:30 pm from thathospital, but Dr. Chiu waited for me at his office in San Francisco until 7 pm and then treated me for another hour. He even called the next day on Saturday to see how I was doing! There are not many dentists who show such care for their patients. He is a gem!

Dr. Peter Chiu is definitely a dentist I’d refer my friends to. He is extremely honest, making sure the treatments you receive are best for the overall future of your teeth. His staff is also extremely friendly and while there may be a long waiting list for treatments, its definitely worth it as you get what you pay for, which is high quality service!

I’ve been going to Chiu for years because he was my family dentist, and both of my parents go to him. For my experience it seems that the quality has gone down, the dental hygienist don’t seem like they’re doing that well of a cleaning. The last great visit I had was when there was a new Caucasian dentist in training that had just finished dental school, but she left since, I guess she opened her own practice. Last time I went they didn’t use any power instruments to clean my teeth, all manual instruments. My sonicare works just the same. They only take appointments, and you’ll have to make them 6 months in advance because they are booked. Bad thing is if you’re sick, and have to call to cancel, but he charges you $ 50 to cancel, unless you give 48hours notice. Come on, 48hours notice?! So if you get admitted to the ER it’s still my fault, lame. 24 hours is one thing but 48, never again. After getting a job with my own dental plan, I left this place.

I drive over 80 miles one way to see Dr. Chiu, that is how good I think he is. He is a perfectionist about the quality of work he does. Not only is he good the specialists he has sent me to are excellent also. I have been seeing him for over 20 years. If you are lucky enough to get a chance to be a patient of his, do not hesitate.

A PAINFREE PLEASUREABLE EXPERIENCE!!!
Dr. Peter Chiu is the greatest dentist ever!!! He is honest, gentle and always makes your experience pleasant. There is a bit of a waiting list for new patients but definitely worth the wait! I’ve referred several of my friends to him and will continue to do so!!!

i been going to him since i was a little girl and i still go to him… hes pulled my wisdom teeth out. PAIN FREE! everyones friendly… good service