Gothelf Eric, DMD

I don’t know about those other reviews, people complained about not getting attention in the waiting room. Seriously? Perhaps doctor should walk out with a plate of cheese and grapes and give everyone a foot rub. Anyway, I came to Eric initially to get a second opinion; another dentist lied about how many cavities I had trying to rip me off and drill holes in my mouth to make profit. Turns out I hadn’t had any cavities at the time, I just needed one of my fillings changed. I appreciated Eric’s honesty so much that I stuck with him. When I go there, they are nice and he does what he is supposed to do. He has a dry sense of humor which I think can be misunderstood by some people, more easily people who take themselves too seriously. My criteria for this review is whether a doctor is honest and does his job, not whether I get entertained in the waiting room.

I’ve been going to Dr. Gothelf for the last 20 years and have recommended his practice to my closest friends and family. I have also grown close to his staff, who while undergoing major work at times, made me feel cared for and at ease with the procedures. Dr. Gothelf walks you through each step, to make sure you’re comfortable with what you’re going through. Humor helps too, and Gothelf delivers that well with his corny jokes and casual banter. These are qualities that make doctors great– professional bedside manner and relating to your patients with human qualities (as opposed to the «revolving door» kind of service) so you feel free to ask questions about your dental health and build a relationship that lasts.
I’ve also saved on time and expenses by following his care regimen instead of going to pricey specialists for surgeries that we’re not necessarily needed.
I’ve learned over the years in finding a good doctor to stick with what works and Dr. Gothelf and his staff meet my checklist in every way. Five stars for Dr. Gothelf and his team, thank you for many years of outstanding service!

Dr. Gothelf has been my dentist for over 20 years! I started seeing him when I was 10 and to this date still have zero cavities. Staff is wonderful — attentive, friendly and easy to talk to about insurance coverage and the services you are receiving. Wait time isn’t bad at all either. The office is easy to get to from the 61^st train station as well. Always a pleasure to visit! (Can’t say that too often about your dentist!)

I am petrified when it comes to anything regarding my teeth, dr gothelf has made me feel very comfortable, his sense of humor makes me forget about the drilling and the blood and all that crap. He is very competent of his work, he knows what he is doing and gets straight to the point. I had a back molar that was pretty bad, he knew a root canal wouldnt help down the line and it wasn’t worth spending the money. I asked around, 2 out of 3 dentists I asked wanted to do the root canal but said there maybbe a chance I wont be able to save the tooth, but still wanted me to do the root canal, and it was pricey! I came back to Dr. Gothelf. I prefer his honesty and competency above everything (sense of humor is def a plus!). The office atmosphere is very friendly not your usual uptight type of place and it is clean clean clean! i would recommend it to everyone.

DO NOT GO HERE. Do not let this psychopath touch your teeth. Expect insurance fraud, money hungry. If you want to feel comfortable at the dentist and have a good experience look elsewhere. Honestly only the people paying out of pocket gave good reviews. Money talks right? I saw this psychopath dentist argue with his only patient. Don’t get me wrong it looks normal on the outside, and positive reviews got me to go there, I walk in as polite as I can be and it was completely no acknowledgement. No manners. Total dick. I walk in and a patient there said don’t bother they are ignoring everyone. The secretary was on the phone on speaker with an automated system and the dentist just sat there looking at us. I left and returned pass by and see this crazy dentist argue with the patient. There was no one there!!! At noon! That says something about an office, especially one that accepts Medicaid. This guy needs to get his license revoked. Certain people should not work in a field that helps people. Please don’t go here. Actually. No. Go here, see for yourself.

I would not recommend this dental office to anyone. Here’s what happened: I arrived for my first visit and the dentist was making a loud, personal, angry phone call. I thought that was very unprofessional. Then the assistant’s phone kept ringing loudly, and it turned out to be the other assistant. The dentist talked to her — well, shouted at her — about being late. The first assistant also read out all my personal information, including my social security, in a loud voice when she was on the phone with my insurance so that everyone in the waiting room could hear.
The dental office didn’t bother to check if they were in network for me until after I arrived there, and when they did, it turned out they are not in network. The dentist then came out and gave me a lecture about how my dental plan was terrible and no one in New York would ever take it because it’s an HMO.
Soooo unprofessional, so rude. Do not go there!

I’ve been to Dr. Gothelf’s office quite a few times over the last 6 years and have always found his staff to be accommodating, professional and friendly. I can’t recall having to wait over 15 minutes for my appointments, or for my son’s appointments, either. If the previous reviewer had to wait 45 minutes it may be that there was an emergency of some sort. DR. Gothelf’s is knowledgable, professional, conservative and kind. I have always been happy with my service and found that his prices were reasonable. I suspect that the previous reviewer’s statement that it took only about «3 to 5 minutes’» to clean his teeth is a bit of an exaggeration. He usually hands me a mirror, also, but that’s because he wants me to be happy when My treatment is completed. He is an excellent dentist. And his office is clean, clean, clean!!!

It was a very unprofessional experience, the waiting room, the front desk and the dentist. I had to switch my dentist because my old dentist no longer accepted my issuance. I waited for about 45 min., and it took the dentist only about 3 – 5 minutes to clean my teeth. It doesn’t mean he’s efficient, he simply didn’t do his job. Remember this was my first time, he didn’t take x-​ray, or ask any previous dental history. He was very rough. After he’s done, he handed me a mirror and said «…satisfy your high standard». I don’t know if he’s ironic or he simply didn’t know how his work was. I felt like I was in a barber’s chair with a mirror in my hand so that I could see my back hair.
It takes time to write a review, but I feel such a necessity to do so. I don’t wish others to repeat my bad experience. There are a lot to choose from, at least for now.
Choose well.