I was very satisfied with the services provided by my then current dentist. So I was disappointed that I needed to choose a new dentist covered by my health plan. Dr. Medefesser’s on line reviews were very good, so I gave him a try. I could not have been more satisfied. The staff at 77 Van Ness were polite and professional. Maria took my x-rays, and she was very competent and efficient. And Dr. Medefesser has a personality that matches his high professionalism. He explains what he is doing and why, and he provides options for future treatment without being pushy. In the past, my check ups took two days, one day for x-rays and examination and another day for cleaning. With Dr. Medefesser, everything was done in about an hour, and I am confident he did a thorough job.