Ravi S Koka, DDS MS

Dr Koka and his staff are wonderful. I had a root canal done by him recently and I had a very positive experience. The whole office is very professional and I felt very well cared for. He took a lot of time explaining my condition to me and making sure all of my questions were answered. I would recommend him to anyone needing this kind of work done. He’s great!

When my upper left second molar began to feel sensitive to hot and cold and biting pressure, as a retired dentist, I knew where to go. That’s because, while in clinical practice, the patients I had referred to Dr. Koka came back waxing poetic about him.
I was greeted warmly to this well-​appointed modern office by his long-​time receptionist Sue. She’s the one that suggested I complete the registration forms online the day before, so all I needed to do when I came in was to sign her tablet.
Dr. Koka was very thorough in reviewing my history and in using his diagnostic tools to arrive at the conclusion that, alas, I didn’t need a root canal at this time.
I was impressed with his demeanor and his honesty. I would highly recommend him without reservations.

Fantastic dentist! Did a very thorough job on my root canal.
Why do you ask I gave 4 stars? Well because I never in my life met anyone as cold and non personable as him.
My appotments never started on time, at 15 –20 min wait.
And the most uncomfortable experience was not as usually drilling sounds, but his interaction with his dental assistant. Constant picking on the old lady.
Would go back for the orthodontic work? In a heart beat, but will wear earphones.

One of the best dentists/​doctors that I’ve encountered. Dr Koka looks after patient health with dignity and competency. Thanks for the great service.

I highly recommend Dr. Koka. Very professional, high level of expertise, impressive equipment. No doubts that you will be in very good hands.

Seriously the nicest person ever, and he’s a great endodontist.
He did my root canal in stages — which takes more time, but it ensures you never have to go back to redo anything or bc you have some awful infection after they seal the hole in your tooth.
Then he personally and his office followed up with me for like a week to make sure it was healing, if I had any additional pain, could I eat and drink, etc. Who does that? Doctors who care about their patients. He takes great pride in his work, clearly.
The office btw is in such an old building, but the clinic itself is super clean and nice.

My Awesome Blue Ribbon Award Winning Dentist The Great Dr. Jonathon Ornstil and his Super Debby *Robin to His Batman — recommended me to their Favorite Endo in SF Top Doc Dr. Ravi Koka for my Very First Root Canal!
Dr. Ravi Koka is Great. I had the Most Phenomenal first time Root Canal experience in his Amazing — Kind, Gentle Hands. I agree with this family of his patients sharing their Awesome stories and experiences here.
He not only is a Master Artist who Loves his work… this shows in the way he has pursued his craft — I feel so inspired to be a part of such a flawless experience and to appreciate the way he brings the A Game to his work. My first root canal experience has been top notch in every possible way beyond anything I could possibly have looked forward to.
In a Nutshell — If you are Blessed to be his patient for your Root Canal then you are LIving The Dream… He utterly transforms all your ideas of what you think you know or may have hear about Root Canal surgery. Instead he turns this all upside down bc he creates this Amazing Phenomenal Fresh Uniquely Wonderful experience for you. When friends share scary Root Canal stories and experiences I am the exception to share the Million Star experience of my first Root Canal, Thanks to Dr. Ravi and his Super Wonderful and Kind Family Team Sue and Willa — they really bring their good energy and heart to their work. I left my Root Canal with a Smile on my face feeling so Happy… arriving home feeling Amazing and waking up the next morning feeling Wonderful. This is the result of being in the Phenomenal hands of a Prodigy. who brings his heart to his work.
*From the moment i arrived at their super chill cool vibe office I felt embraced and well cared for — you can look forward to being treated like family here… in every sense of things — in every way possible my well being was flawlessly looked out for here. I am forever spoiled between my Dentist Jonathon Ornstil & my Endo Dr. Ravi! Could you imagine looking forward to your visits? because you will!

We primarily refer our patients to Dr. Ravi Koka for endodontic treatment because he is a phenomenal clinician with a warm, conscientious bedside manner. We trust the results will be superb and the care of our patients will be top notch.

Theres really no sense in trying to polish a Lamborghini if I may speak of Dr. Koka metaphorically. The 38 already existing reviews are precisely on point in every sense possible. Therefore, when I say you can’t polish something that is so absolutely already perfect, a Lamborghini, I mean just that.
Dr. Koka’s kind hands are those of a genius, a prodigy and a master of his art, a doctor that has truly honed his craft, flawlessly.
Dr. Koka did a root canal on my front tooth and then internally bleached it to match the rest of my teeth. What’s more, the price he gave me was amazing! All I had to do was ask! Sue is also wonderful, very nice, caring and nostalgic.
A MILLION STARS FOR DR. KOKA AND SUE!
THANKS!

Just fantastic (as far as root canals go).
Minimal pain, caring doctor, great staff in the office, nice office. Modern, uses iPads and technology to show xrays, etc.
Highest recommendation

Dealing with Dr. Ravi Koka was like dealing with a high pressure snake oil salesman. I got ill after my root canal and emailed /​callled for assistance and GOT NONE for 2 weeks! He was outrageously expensive, so much so that I had to only have HALF my root canal with him before i just walked out of the follow up. Terrible experience

I wish there were 6 stars

asking if a root canal was pleasant is like asking if someone’s high heels are comfortable.
the answer is «no. never. but sometimes they don’t hurt.»
i went to dr. koka for a root canal and he made me feel as comfortable as a girl in sneakers — maybe even more so.
if you ever need an endodontist, give him a call.

I think this was my best root canal ever. Dr. Koka was very informative ans took me out of my misery quickly and painlessly. My general dentist, Dr. Kogan, referred me here. Btw if you are looking for a good general dentist, see mine — Dr. Alex Kogan is the best dentist i have ever had. Both Dr. Koka and Dr. Kogan are excellent. Five stars!

this endodontist is very professional and a nice guy — rare combination in a doctor. My root canal took a long time but it was done great. My general dentist, Dr. Alex Kogan, who is a very knowledgeable dentist, was very happy with this work and was able to put a crown on the tooth immediately.

I just had a root canal with Dr. Koka. It was a wonderful experience, if that’s possible getting such a procedure!
He was so kind, explained everything, drew a diagram, and was able to take me as an emergency patient. I was in so much pain the night before, I was crying.
Thank god for Unilocal!That’s how I chose him and the reviews were spot on.
Sue and Dr. Koka’s assistant were wonderful. They were so accomodating :)

I must begin with how I wound up at Dr. Koka’s office, only because I need to bitch about it, just a little…
Nothing sucks like learning that the root canal your dentist performed four years ago («fairly simple, only one root!») has gone bad and that you have a long-​festering infection growing in your gum that needs to be treated. By «treated» I mean re-​opened and cleaned out, filled again, and then a crown placed on what’s left of your tooth. Ugh. Thanks so much, Mr. Dentist– who I won’t name here because they claim no root canal is ever «100% guaranteed» not to fail.
When you are dealing with any serious dental problem that has the word «surgical» associated with it, go to a specialist! This is not a procedure you want to revisit (and pay for again) a few years later. I learned the hard way but it was my first root canal so I didn’t realize what was involved. Unlike Dr. Koka, my regular dentist did not sit down and actually DRAW me a diagram of what was happening (or show me the x-​ray).
I went to Dr. Koka so he could correct the failed procedure. Dr. Koka took time to explain very clearly what was happening and what needed to be done to clear the infection and restore my poor tooth. He has a very calm, reassuring manner and will go out of his way to make sure you are comfortable. His lovely British accent is an added bonus. This man is so low-​key and soft spoken and I really like that in a doctor. He does meticulous work and after viewing the final x-​rays I am confident that there are no spaces left in the canal for new problems to develop. And how many doctors give you their cellphone number so you can call with any little freak-​out or problem you might have?
If you are facing the grim prospect of two hours in a dental chair with a rubber tooth isolating thingy stuffed in your mouth, you need to have confidence that they guy wielding the canal file (ack!) is the kindest, most competent person for the job. Choose Dr. Koka!

Dr. Koka is incredible! My dentist referred me to Dr. Koka and his staff when I needed a root canal. He went out of his way to work with my schedule — even opening his office early so I could get in to see him! He was able to relieve me of serious pain in short order and get my root canal taken care of. To make this even better, he called me in the evening to see how I was doing! No one does dentistry like this!
Needless to say, I’m a huge fan of Dr. Koka — if you’re in pain and need something like a root canal, he’s your man.

Never in a million years would I think I would be so happy with any dentist that gave me a root canal… then I met Dr. Koka!
He is amazing at what he does! He is genuinely caring and compassionate as well as gentle and professional. His staff is also very personable, helpful and courteous.
When I was having discomfort over the holidays he saw me on his day off to help alleviate the problem.
I feel so very lucky to have met Dr. Koka and I urge anyone who has to go through a root canal to look no further than Dr. Koka and his team!

Do you need a root canal?
Choose Dr. Koka!!!
Nothing gives me the shivers more than a long thin dental syringe needle or makes me more uncomfortable than the smell of ground enamel.
However, this was the most painless procedure (medical or dental) that I ever recall.
Moreover, the hour and ½ procedure was less traumatic than my 5 minute lasik procedure.
Dr. Koka and his staff are warm, attentive, efficient and effective.
His equipment is state of the art and his office is very accessible from Public Transporation.
The procedure was also very affordable and they took my Metlife which I was thrilled with as well.
ADDED BONUS: His office provided me with his cell phone number just in case there were any complications.
SUPER BONUS: The doctor called me at 9PM last night to make sure I was ok.
I will have to rethink how I think of dentistry after having seen him.
I cannot recommend him enough and this is my very first Unilocal review ever so that should tell you something about his services.
Victor