Parag P. Patel, DMD PC

Ah, my very first Unilocal review…
After 5 years of silence, my first published critique will not be about the divinely delectable reason for Unilocal’s existence, but instead will be based on the vital instruments that help me to devour the crunchy, creamy, sweet, salty, spicy wonders of life.
My mom, sister and I have been coming to Dr. Patel since he took over the practice from Dr. Mergler a few years ago. I must say, I have NEVER enjoyed going to the dentist. In fact, I’ve always dreaded going as it was always an uncomfortable, arduous, and most times painful experience for me.
Dr. Patel has changed all that. Not only do I genuinely enjoy watching the years of dental neglect fade away as Dr. Patel and his staff address the sorry state I’ve left my teeth in, but I actually enjoy the process as well. There’s no pain and no stress. The office is always full of life (and great music!) and Patel and his wonderful staff feel like family. Violet, Karen, and Kevin have been there from the start and are a little dental home away from home.
Dr. Patel is thorough, communicative, attentive, and understanding. Although not all insurances are accepted, Dr. Patel will work with you to take care of your most problematic issues. I’ve had to pay out-​of-​pocket, but it is WORTH IT for the peace of mind he affords.
I have no doubt that a visit to Patel’s office will change any apprehensive feelings about going to the dentist. And you’ll have a healthy mouth to boot. Great for eating with my dears.

I’ve known Dr. Patel for many many years. I was a patient of his when he was still doing his internship at a hospital in Queens (?) and I haven’t looked back since. His work is flawless and like another reviewer said, there is no pain, ever.
I now live in Sydney Australia, but whenever I am back in NY, I see the good Dr. I have referred many friends and family who still live on the East coast to him and will continue to do so.
Look no further Unilocalers, this is your man!

If Michael Jordan and Bruce Lee got together, had their sperm spliced and artificially inseminated into Mother Theresa whose baby grew up to be a dentist, his name would be Dr. Patel.
After several traumatic dental experiences in my teen years, (the last of which included having the entire roof of my mouth burned with 3^rd degree burns) I was horrified of dentists. From the age of 18 – 29 I refused to see a dentist no matter how much my mouth hurt. But finally the inevitable happened. Due to intense tooth pain, I had completely lost the ability to chew on the left side of my mouth. Since I had lost the right side 3 months earlier, I was relegated to spicy V-​8 and Jamba Juice for almost two weeks before I had to make a decision. Face my worst fear, or lose the sole reason for which I live, my ability to eat.
Dr. Patel was the «best friend» of a good friend. But honestly, I don’t care whose best friend you are, going to the dentist sucks ass, it’s an undeniable, proven, scientific fact. Well at least that’s what I used to think…
I knew it was gonna be bad. X-​rays showed I needed 3 root canals — sounds about right. But going in there I had a plan. Knock me the f out. Dr. Patel politley refused, siting multiple reasons why it would not be advisable, blah blah blah blah blah. But I persisted — no way, not gonna happen. I’m out of here. Anyways, I was pretty sure I could get by on liquids until the end of Shamrock shake season and hopefully by then my teeth would just fall out naturally.
Finally, Dr. Patel offered a deal. If I felt any pain at all, he would immediately stop and put me under. Hunger pangs and visions of eating a Minetta Tavern black label burger stuffed with o-​toro and McDonald’s fries forced me to agree reluctantly.
Eyes shut hard, mouth open wide, sweating, heart racing, left hand clutching the chair, right hand hovering near my face ready to knock the drill out of this guy’s hand at the first sign of pain. The headphones which Dr. Patel suggested I wear, drowned out the sound of the drill… I could smell a little tooth smoke, but no pain. At least not for the first 20 minutes…
«Your done,» he said.
«What you mean like your done putting in the anasthetic?»
«No. Procedure is finished. I’ll see you in a couple weeks to put the crowns in.»
I’m not too big of a man to say that I teared up a little right then. That was the most joyful anticlimatic moment of my life. I don’t know what kind of new fangled technology, dental grandmaster techniques he uses. Wizardry, Some real Harry Potter Gandolph shit.
That was 12 years ago. Since then, I have seen Dr. Patel («Parag» as I call him now), multiple times. When he moved to L.A. for two years to teach Dentistry at USC Dental school I flew out there whenever I had teeth problems. When I moved to the west coast and he was back in New York, I did the opposite. For the last 3 years I have been living in Asia (hence not many Unilocal lately) but I still will only see him. I am not wealthy, it’s expensive to fly from Saigon to New York for dental work. But to me, it is a no brainer — there is no other option. America, you are lucky to have this man.

Dr. Patel has been my dentist for a number of years. He is thorough, professional and caring. An excellent dentist.

I”ve been going to this dentist practice for about 15 years and Dr. Patel took over as my old dentist retired. He’s very personable and took the time to explain everything. He actually showed me my x-​rays and explained signs of decay (thankfully none!), damage etc. I’ve never had a dentist be so thorough.
He made recommendations but I never felt as though he was trying to «up-​sell» me, but rather giving an honest professional opinion. His staff are also wonderful and provide great customer service.
Best of all, if you’re waiting to see the dentist, the receptionist will put you in this state of the art massage chair that kneads you from head to toe. A surprising and relaxing treat!
Dr. Patel and his staff are highly recommended.

Dr. Patel is so good I recommended my mom to him.

Dr. Patel has been my dentist for 8 years now, and recently moved into new office space in Manhattan. He is a great dentist, always takes the time to explain what is going on with your teeth, and his work has always been great. Highly recommended.