Native American Health Center

I give those 5 stars for dentists who have retired. Dr. Greg Goddard was my dentist for 25 years, then Dr. Hursh for 15 years, now he is gone as well. I don’t know who to see there now, I was definitely spoiled by those 2!

Front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. I saw Dr. Newman today and she was very thorough, she didn’t rush through my physical, she asked a lot of questions and she really explained a lot to me. She has a very pleasant bedside manner and her nurse was also very sweet, helpful and friendly. You can get blood work drawn right on site as well. I’m not too big on the location but in all honesty, I had a really good first time visit there from the time I called all the way through checking out of my appt. *** another thing, I’m a full time student and needed a medical clearance for school plus bloodwork… I called the day before and got an appt the very next day.

From my previous review, this place has gotten a lot better. Much quicker pace now. The staff is always so friendly and kind, they keep you updated if the wait is longer than usual. They actually give you phone call reminders for your following appointment (which didn’t happen often with clinics). The doctors are always a delight to see. If you are going for dental (which mainly what my review ha based on), request for Dr. Hursch! He definitely is easy going and gets the job done within the correct time frame. No bullshit

I had to wait a while (~20 minutes), but the receptionist at the desk was very nice. The nurse that met with me was very knowledgeable and helpful, and definitely didn’t rush me out (which is pretty rare for the health care field).

so this review is only for the dental services/​office section, as that’s all i recieved there.
great! the dentist and dental hygenists were great. caring, gentle, friendly, knowlegable, funny.
i really appreciate all they did, and only wish i still had medi-​cal with dental so i could continue to come here.
the receptionists, however, were always a bit cold and rough around the edges. i completely understand this as there is a neverending supply of crazies and «problem» clients at this clinic, and I’m sure they’ve had to develop this tough exterior just to protect themselves, but still…

This clinic is a horrible place to get health care!
The doctor and nurses are so clueless, and they do not care about you or your health. The nurses are extremely rude and incompetent. You can never get them to listen to you or exam you and give you proper care. All they care about is getting my copay and free money from the government.
Avoid!

Whoo-​Hoo! I’m the 1^st to review.
Being this is my 1^st review, I guess this makes it «extra» special… yeah, whatever.
I’ve been going to Native American Dental Center for years now.
Back when they were over on Natoma street.
They’ve done A great job w/​what little they may or may not have had.
Their not so new diggs over on Capp St are, A far step up from the Natoma st. days.
I wanna direct this review to The Man, The Myth, The Legend that is my Dentist, Dr. Greg Goddard.
Although he specializes mainly in TMJ or lockjaw these days.
I gotta give him his «props» He is simply put, Awesome!
One appointment that comes to mind.
I had to get 2 cavities filled & a root canal & I shit you not he did All 3 procedures in a little over 20 MINUTES!
With minimal pain I might ad.
Another occasion I had an sinus infection in one of my tooth.
Let me tell you…
THAT THIS IS THE WORST PAIN I’VE EVER EXPERIENCED!!!
It was the 1^st & only time I was delirious w/​pain.
I actually was babbling & speaking incoherently.
Everything in my head hurt sneezing, yawning, chewing, burping even blinking hurt.
I wanted that tooth out of my head in the worst way!
When I got to the dentist office I could barely speak to tell them what was wrong.
The thing is they we’re very busy & there were several people in front of me.
So while I sat in the waiting room sobbing silently, tears running down my face. Dr Goddard come out from the back w/​a long needle filled with I dunno what, but he administered it to me right there in my seat.
It was the 1^st relief I’d felt in days.
When I did get in the Dr’s chair he convinced me NOT to have the tooth pulled.
He said it’s just «sick» right now, it’s A good tooth, you’ll need it later.
So I kept it & still have it.
Thanks Dr. Greg, you are A Freakin’ Legend!