ISO: guided wellness
I need a new dentist and general practitioner.
Would you suggest anyone?
I haven't had a dentist appointment since I moved to Cleveland ~4 years ago. The ridges formed at the base of my lower premolars/molars look to be storing coffee nicely for a winter emergency, but are becoming worrisome. It's time.
My doctor lives some 10 miles away -- not a quick bike-hop from work -- and is too cold and condemning; makes me not want to go. (So I don't.)
If you know of a good dentist and/or GP/PCP not too far from downtown Cleveland, please drop a comment!
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Hudec Dental at Lutheran Hospital on W25th is great. After my MetroHealth dentistry disasterbacle, I got an appointment the same week at Hudec. They're efficient, non-scary and though they'll try to sell you teeth-whitener, there is a minimum of snake oil.
If you tell them I referred you I'll get a free gas card too.
My PCP is Dr. Diana Pi at MetroHealth. She's great, and friendly and really helps cut through the cruft it might sometimes take to get a referral if your health insurance demands it.
-- Adam Harvey (October 30, 2007 8:33 AM)
Thanks a million, Adam...
Hudec's site lists a Dr. Mancuso as the only one at Lutheran.
Was he the one that helped you?
He got a pretty bad review on DoctorOogle.com...
-- jeffschuler (October 30, 2007 12:48 PM)
When I didn't have health insurance, I went to Tremont Family Practice. It is definitely close to you and the doctor (forget his name) was friendly and helpful. He wasn't prescription-happy either. I know they take some insurance, but they were kind enough to set up a payment plan when I needed it. If I remember correctly, the hours were fairly convenient as well.
-- Jenita (October 30, 2007 6:00 PM)
Yeah that's the guy. I don't have any tooth problems, so I mainly was there for teeth cleaning, which the dental assistants do. For the most part, dentists seem to be unnecessary unless you need fillings and such, I can't recommend him on that basis, but for general upkeep, Hudec is fine.
-- Adam Harvey (October 31, 2007 7:30 AM)
...so my dentist is doctor Zeina Waked at Hudec & Associates - 3329 Broadview in Old Broklyn. - 216.398.8900. They do a great job.
-- Rachel Wilkins (November 1, 2007 1:53 PM)
[Dentist]
Apparently Dr. Waked is now at Hudec's Strongsville location. Unfortunate for me, as she got a couple great reviews.
I'm going to give Dr. Mancuso (Hudec/Lutheran) a try next month.
[General Practitioner]
I'm forgoing proximity for institutional repute: planning to try a DO from the Cleveland Clinic.
Thanks for everyone's advice!
-- jeffschuler (November 7, 2007 5:11 PM)