Medina Benjamin, DDS

I’ve been going to see Dr Medina since 2007. I’ve had a handful of old fillings replaced, and more cleanings than I can count. When I first visited, I dreaded going to the dentist. But the doctor was very patient, friendly and fast! He explained every procedure and even went above and beyond by applying a topical anesthetic to help with my gum sensitivity. He makes going to the dentist easy and painless. I’ve recommended him to friends and co-​workers who are still his patients today. And even though I moved from NY to Florida in 2013, I STILL see Dr Medina once a year (even though it really should be twice). He’s worth it!

Dr. Medina and his staff make going to the dentist’s office actually fun! He, himself, is a really good guy — who cares and is great at making his patients feel comfortable. He’s actually really funny, too. I always enjoy my visits t his office. Highly recommend. :)

Dr. Medina is a really great dentist. He has a very warm personality and put me at ease as soon as I sat down in his chair. He was extremely attentive throughout the appointment — resolving my questions and concerns, while also offering a good deal of extra information particular to my situation.
In the past, I’ve felt like dentists were trying to upsell me on things like unnecessary fillings. With Dr. Medina, it was the exact opposite. He discussed exactly what was covered by my plan, didn’t try to tack on anything additional, and even advised against an expensive jaw surgery another dentist had suggested.
In summary Dr Medina is warm, conversational, and trustworthy. I will definitely go back to him for my next cleaning.

Dr. Medina is amazing. That he’s incredible at what he does is only part of it. (But a huge part — I was abroad for a while and saw a dentist there. Her words: «Whoever works on your teeth knows what he’s doing.») So friendly, so professional, so efficient, so attentive. (All the same goes for his staff.) You never have to wait, you’re treated like a friend, and the work is top-​notch. He’ll be straight with you about what’s a priority and what can wait; he’ll be flexible about payment; he’ll talk to you like a human being, and take the time to explain what’s what in words a non-​specialist can understand. I think of Dr. Medina as a gift from the cosmos after God only knows how many sub-​par operators, both in terms of skill and bedside manner. He’s the first doctor I’ve had in the city (and I’ve lived here for over a decade) who’s left me with a kind of pride of affiliation, a sense of belonging, when I say «my _​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​.» In brief, he rocks.

First great dental experience in NYC :) Office staff are very professional, i barely waited 5 minutes to be called in. Dr. Medina was funny, educating and professional. Clean and modern machinery. I’m coming back for some work in two weeks and im actually not stressing out about it. People who write bad reviews about this place have not been to Hanson Dental in dtown BK. Go see that place and you gonna think Medina’s office is a five star resort.

Dr. Medina is a great dentist. I went in with a lot of questions and just wanted a consultation about where I should go with my teeth. I had seen the same dentist for 17 years and was worried about changing. Dr. Medina took his time with me and even asked me several times if I had any more questions. He showed me photos, gave me ideas and made me feel very relaxed. I would highly recommend Dr. Medina. The office is clean and professional looking. The staff are very professional and friendly.

Dr. Medina was super nice and didn’t make me feel guilty that I hadn’t been to the dentist in six years, and was reassuring when I told him how terrified I was to experience any sort of pain whatsoever. Even though I was clearly being annoying by asking him a million questions every time he went to do anything in my mouth, he answered them, and responded whenever I told him something hurt or was uncomfortable. My treatment was great and I know I’m not the easiest patient, so I am very happy.

I waited for approximately 30 minutes to be seen. The treatment itself, a teeth cleaning was about 10 minutes or less. It was very rough, not thorough, and totally unpleasant. I wouldn’t recommend it. Also the room was a bit unclean, the trash was overflowing and the sink to rinse was not clean. Though the doctor had a pleasant demeanor, he was sociable, and funny, the treatment was definitely subpar.