Gistaro Nicholas DMD

Chula Vista, United States

5

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20 reviews

By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 619-426-6891
Website:
www.drgistaro.com
Address:
549 H St Ste A, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
at Smith Ave
Chula Vista
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 miH Street
0.8 miBayfront/E Street
2 miPalomar Street
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By Appointment Only
Yes
Accepts Insurance
Yes

Today

Today 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Chula Vista) 01:40 Friday, 6 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Complete Family Dental Care Office Highly Trained Professional And Friendly Staff Modern Equipment And Facilities Gentle Approach To Make You Comfortable Give Use An Opportunity To Service Your Dental Needs We Meet Or Exceeds All American Dental Association Guidelines Each Patient Receiving Quality Dental Health In A Relaxed And Professional Environment Safety Commitment: Osha Approved Techniques and Monitoring

History

Established in 1982.

With more than 28 years of experience, Dr. Gistaro and his team understand the importance of good dental hygiene and oral care and we are committed to providing you the best care in a fun, pleasant environment.

We provide an array of dental services to meet your needs all in one convenient location. Our on site laboratory allows us, in most cases, to perform same day repairs for partials and full dentures. We now offer oral sedation as part of our service to you. Ask us how this may help you or someone you know. Let us take the fear out of your dental experience. Using the latest technology, our experienced staff works together as a team to give you exceptional quality treatment from the time you walk in for your initial visit.

Meet the Business Owner

Nicholas G.

Business Owner

Dr. Gistaro recieved his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Boston College and his D.M.D. degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1979. He began his private practice in Chula Vista, CA. after three years in the U.S. Navy where he was stationed at the Naval Training Center in San Diego.

He is a memeber of the American Dental Association and the Chula Vista Rotary. As part of his charitable community work, he provides services to the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center.

An avid sports fan, Dr. Gistaro’s hobbies includes skiing, bowling, water sports, race walking and hiking.

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20 reviews of Gistaro Nicholas DMD

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Place rating: 4
Ontario, CA
Dr. G and his staff are wonderful! They’re assisting me staying plaque free showing me areas where I need to improve my brushing technique and I love the varieties of past they use. Hmmm… wonder if I can get a cleaning every 3months…
Place rating: 5
Imperial Beach, CA
I have been a patient of DR Gistaro for almost 30 years. His professionalism and friendly personality has always been appreciated. I have always been satisfied with his dental care. He has treated my entire family. We all have been satisfied with his dental care. His staff is very courteous, informative and friendly.
Place rating: 5
Murrieta, CA
Dr. G and his staff are the BEST!!! Highly recommended. I haven’t been to see a dentist in 10+ years as a result I need extensive work done, in the past month I’ve had 2 root canal’s and a list of other procedures to be done. You would think I would dread coming in for my appointments but Dr. G and Patty are super nice and attentive they make it such and easy experience. I almost feel asleep during both my procedures, didn’t experience any pain or discomfort which was never the case with prior dentists.
Place rating: 5
Fort Knox, KY
I recently moved to the west coast. I have epilepsy and tend to have seizures at the dentist office. Dr. Gistaro was absolutely wonderful. He took my health condition seriously and adjusted his treatment method to accommodate me. He also has a wonderful bedside manner. I have tremendous anxiety associated with dental treatment. He took every possible step to ease the anxiety. His staff has been extremely helpful and understanding. I only wish dental insurance companies took the caliber of Doctor into consideration when choosing «in network» providers. He and his staff is truly amazing.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
Dr Gistaro and his team are amazing. Everyone is very professional. The ladies in the front office are so sweet. Making an appointment and dealing with making the payment is so easy. The assistants in the back office are kind and friendly. Which is great for anyone who may be afraid of the dental visit. The doctor is very thorough and works quickly which I like a lot. The less time I have to keep my mouth open the better! My favorite part is that he calls the next day to check on me to be sure I’m still good even after the numbing has been worn off. I have always recommended him to anyone that needs any work done and I will continue to do so.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
Just got done with a Root Canal here, by far the best family dentistry in San Diego. Scheduled an appointment for 3pm and was taken in on exactly that time, which is a huge plus cause most places are never the time they tell you. Dr G is one of the best, he talks to you as if he is literally your family. Such an amazing guy that does a awesome job every time! Not only does he do the best work when it comes to dentistry but it’s also fast!!! Yea, it’s very fast… Nobody wants to be at the dentist for hours, this guy knows his stuff. He will get you in and out in no time!
The staff is awesome as well, they are willing to work with you whatever your situation. I was given 2 referral cards today by Dr Gistaro’s assistant and trust me, I will be handing those out immediately. I highly recommend this family dentistry if you want fast and efficient work done. There a little hard to find but when you find the place, all your issues will go away! Thank you Dr Gistaro and your team for excellent, friendly and professional service!!!
By the way, I got a root canal started at 3pm and was out by 3:50pm. Yes people, that’s only 50 minutes!!! He’s amazing!!!
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
Been going here for 7 years. Great dentist and staff! Also want to thank their dental hygienist Eden for making me feel comfortable since I get little bit nervous when I go for my cleaning. Recommended this place to my friends & coworkers.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
OMG!!! I remember a few years back when I first came to Dr. G!!! I am soooo glad that I did!!! I kept having pain on my upper wisdom and had been avoiding going to the dentist due to severe chickenism! Dr. G totally made me feel comfortable and ensured I knew exactly what was going to happen before he began the wisdom removal process. I remember telling him how freaked out I was and he was beyond cool. Wether it is a cleaning, extraction, or braces referral. Dr. G is the BEST!!! This coming from a patient that avoided the dentist at all cost!!! Now, thanks to Dr. G, I’m on my way to the best smile I’ve ever had!!! Literally!!! I had bad overcrowding and didn’t think my smile would ever look decent!!! Thanks Dr. G for making me trust dentists again!!!
Xoxo,
Colgate smile In progress!!!
AKA~Cristy
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
Dr. Gistaro and his staff are amazing. I hate going to the dentist but Dr. G and his staff made me feel at ease, all my appointments were on time so there was no waiting which i appreciate. Their service is great and professional. Will definitely recommend!!!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I hate going to the dentist! But thanks to Dr. Gistaro and his extremely professional staff I have almost completed my treatment plan and my teeth are in the best shape they have been in years. Dr. Gistaro is without a doubt the best dentist I have ever seen in my 50+ years. He knows that I don’t like going to the dentist and he gets me in, gets the job done as quick as he can and I’m usually out within an hour. I have never waited over two minutes in the waiting room. This office runs like clock-​work and I would highly recommend him to anyone especially if you have a fear of going to the dentist.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
Dr Gistaro’s office is one of a kind! The office has an amazing atmosphere and a very kind and helpful staff. When I chipped my tooth they were able to schedule me in ASAP & they did such an amazing job! You can’t even tell I chipped it! Dr G is the only dentist I plan on seeing!
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
Dr. Gistaro and his staff are top notch! My family has been going to him for dental care since the 90’s. They are especially caring, patient, and compassionate towards my son who has autism and I highly recommend Dr. G. for dental work
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
This is my first Unilocal review ever, so this is serious people. When I find an amazing dentist office (or other Dr. or just a business) like Dr. Gistaro and his staff, I am a client for life. Even when I moved away from San Diego for awhile (I am back now), I would still drive down just to get my teeth cleaned. Dr. G is honest and he truly cares about his patients. He never once tried to upsell or push unneeded or unwanted services. Unfortunately these days, this is not a common occurrence.
TRUE STORY: During my first visit to an Orange County dentist for a routine cleaning after moving away from San Diego, the O.C. dentist told me that I had 7 cavities, when, the entire time as a patient of Dr. G (10 years) I never had a cavity. Well, I called Dr. G immediately and asked him if this was possible. Knowing my teeth (he has a memory like an elephant) he told me that this was not possible and suggested that I leave. Because I completely trust Dr. G, I hightailed it out of there and saved around $ 1,000. He was 100% correct!
Not only is Dr. G a gem but every one of Dr. G’s staff, including Wally, is second to none. Eden is my hygienist and she is friendly, knowledgeable, fun, and helpful. I love going there. The office is clean and the staff makes you feel comfortable. It’s better than seeing my family.
Do yourself a favor and try Dr. Gistaro. You will be very happy that you did!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
So, I had not been to the dentist for a number of years, not my favorite pastime. Dr Gistaro and his awesome staff helped me relax and after a few regular visits my teeth look and feel better than ever. The day after a procedure they called to see how I was doing and I was back at work feeling just fine. Lovely to know they care so much about their patients. The technology they use is amazing and the hygienist is the best. The doctor always has amusing anecdotes to share which always keep me entertained.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
I love Dr. G and all his office staff. Think we have been seeing him close to 10 years. They are patient and if you need special consideration for anything (I hate the machines) they will work with and accommodate you.
Eden is the most meticulous dental hygienist — she is actually a fully trained dentist so you get the best care. They will suggest procedures or treatments that you need, but they don’t push you or pressure you — like the last money hungry creep we went to. Most of the staff has been with Dr. G forever so you know it is a well run practice.
They use the newest technology and are conveniently located on H Street.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I had a dental emergency and Dr Gistaro and his amazing staff were most helpful In my situation. They even worked with my insurance so that I could get the care that I needed even though my dental insurance hasn’t gone into effect till the first. I LOVE LOVE the fact that his wonderful secretaries and himself take the time to check up on you. You don’t feel like just a patient you feel like friend or family. Plus Dr G’s jokes are always funny.
Thank you Dr Gistaro.
Alexandria Jamin.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
My family and I have been patients of Dr. Gistaros for a little over two years. I have always found Dr. Gistaro extremely professional and pleasant. One thing that really impresses me is that the same staff has been working there since I became a patient — Bea and Pam in the front, Sandy and Patty assisting and Eden the hygienist who is always so encouraging as she explains good dental hygiene. That can only mean they are happy working together and Dr. Gistaro’s office is a good place to be. They are always so pleasant.
One thing that really sticks in my mind is when Dr. Gistaro himself called me the day after I had quite a bit of dental work done. I had gone to work that day but, there was a message from him, asking how I was. Now that is a dentist that cares about his patients. I nor my family would go anywhere else.
Thank you Dr. Gistaro and team!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I had a Dental emergency, an Dr. Gistaro and his friendly staff got me in the door and fixed up quickly, comfortably and affordably, Ive since started a Dental care plan that fits my budget (not having insurance). Dr. Gistaro is a stand up Guy and I look forward to visiting with his Family like Staff every appointment. It is a Blessing that there is a Dentists that cares about changing the world from smile to smile in Chula Vista! Thanks Compare!
Place rating: 5
San Antonio, TX
My mom needed a consultation for crowning her implants. So this review is based on a one time meet of Dr. Gistaro and his office.
All the employers were very kind. The office is very clean. Dr. Gistaro is great. He really seems like he wants to get to know his patients and build a good relationship. I think this is a fantastic quality that sadly not all dentist have. Overall it was a great experience and we look forward to coming to him in the future.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
Last week I went in to have dental work that basically what would have taken me all year to complete. Dr. Gistaro provides conscious sedation, so I opted to get my dental work handled in one day. This was a bit of a gamble as I hadn’t been to a dentist since I moved down from the Bay Area in 2013. But, I read Dr. Gistaro’s reviews and decided to go for it.
I can’t believe what an amazing experience it was. The conscious sedation doesn’t knock you out, but it makes you relaxed so that the 4 hours of dental work was not traumatic. I expected to be out of it the next day when Dr. Gistaro called to check on me. To my surprise, I could tell him that I felt fine… like I’d had no dental work done at all.
The other thing that is very cool is that the office has a website that has all your records, your bill, your next appointments, etc… Plus, they sent a reminder text. The office is also very clean and in a great location just across from the Chula Vista mall.
Thanks to Dr. Gistaro and his amazing staff of professionals. I’m never going to anyone else for dental needs and have already referred two friends to go to his office.