Timothy Cheng Hsien Wu, DMD

Man, what a great experience here getting to meet & being one of Dr. Wu’s patient!!! I came in needing periodontal/​gum graphs with a laser treatment for my frenulum & Dr. Wu plus his staff were all really helpful/​informative. My insurance was able to cover for half the cost & I had to pay the other half but it was well worth the price since this is the oral cavity we’re talking about… it’s important to keep it healthy so I can eat ( Unilocal) some more LOL
I’ve been going to Dr. Wu since September 2015 & I got my procedure done in October 2015 which was great because the paperwork didn’t take long at all! I’m still doing regular check-​ups there for my gums but it’s not scary at all, I look forward to going back for sure. Dr. Wu is very outgoing/​kind & his staff are extremely friendly! So if you need to get your periodontal treatments done then go here because they will take amazing care of you! Recommended!

I usually don’t rate, but I’m rating this place because I think the current rating does not reflect their service.
I got crown lengthening procedure from Dr. Wu and it was uneventful. The staff and doctor was pretty friendly, so I’m giving 5 stars.

After the detailed consultation and overall planning, I had my dental implant surgery done in the March (for 4 front teeth). I was totally impressed by Dr. Wu’s patience, skill, and expertise. Can’t believe that there was no pain at all, and I stopped taking any pain killers on the 3^rd day after the surgery. The wound recovered quickly which beyond my expectations.
One thing that I like to mention is Dr. Wu’s leadership and effort to bring in the best result for patients. Dr. Wu proactively teamed up with my two other dentists (one for braces, another one for crowns) with several planning/​follow up meetings and information exchange emails to ensure the best outcomes for my teeth (I needed to get my braces done before the implant surgery).
During my treatment, Dr. Wu not only demonstrated his expertise in Periodontics and Implant Surgery, but he also demonstrated his best interests in patient’s benefits and satisfaction.

After an initial consultation a few months back, I told the office that I would think about it. After all, «We understand that the undertaking of oral surgical procedures may be a big decision and we will strive to make your experience with us comfortable.» (
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Because I do not currently have insurance, and will not until January 2013, I told both Dr. Wu and the support staff about my situation. Dr. Wu stated that it would be fine to delay my surgery until then. So I told them I would keep in touch.
About a week later, I received a phone call from the support staff, asking if I had given further thought to the surgery. I again explained my situation, and the receptionist sounded surprised when she told me that there were no notes on file. I asked her to add them, and she asked if she should call in December, when most insurance gets instated. I responded no, because I’m going to be out of town in December. We then agreed that we would touch base in January of next year.
Instead, I kept getting phone calls. I tried to ignore them – hoping that they would stop.
Th. 7÷05÷12 10:55am 650−240−2133
Fri. 7÷06÷12 12:42pm 650−968−3885
Fri. 7÷13÷12 10:27am 650−240−2133
Th. 7÷26÷12 4:17pm 650−240−2166
Sat. 7÷28÷12 12:22pm 650−968−3881
Tu. 8÷07÷12 1:31pm 650−240−2166
M. 8÷20÷12 11:15am 650 – 2 402 168
Th. 8÷30÷12 2:45pm 650−351−7715
W. 9÷05÷12 11:19am 650−240−2168
Fri. 9÷07÷12 5:29pm 650−240−2168
Sat. 9÷08÷12 9:36am 650−240−2168
Tu. 9÷11÷12 10:52am 650−240−2168
Th. 9÷13÷12 12:56pm 650−968−3881
While I initially appreciated the office’s concern for my health, their persistence became harassment. I am so stressed and frustrated. It’s like they only care about money. I was never their patient, and I won’t be their customer.
*edit: the last time we talked, I asked for my file to be removed/​destroyed.

My wife had her dental implant starting 6 months ago. Due to her dental condition, she needs times to build up stronger root before the implant surgery. During this process, Dr. Wu had been very patient and provided good service. My wife’s implant had just been completed. She felt good about it.
So, I decided to have my dental implant by Dr. Wu. I had the implant surgery last week. In one week, my recovery is very good. I had almost no pain now.
Dr. Wu’s office staff is also very friendly and helpful. Overall, I highly recommend their service for anyone who may want to have a dental implant. One thing that I did not do is to compare the price with others. So, I cannot comment on either it is expensive or not.

I had a chance to observe the practice of Dr. Wu, as a dental school applicant. Many dental schools require job shadowing now. He seemed to have liked my resume and gave me the observing opportunity. Dr. Wu is a very smart, empathetic and incredibly skilled periodontist. He makes surgical procedures look very easy.
I was amazed at how quick and skilled his hands were. His suturing ended up being very neat and perfect. His competence seems to breed his patients’ confidence in him. The patients all seem to trust him, appreciate his work and go home happy. Two patients even thanked me even though I had only watched. He also explains patients’ options well. He is a kind generous person. His practice is also very modern with the latest equipment. Members of the staff are very friendly, too.
Dr. Nita Chainani-​Wu is amazing as well. She specializes in oral medicine. I’ve observed her providing diagnosis and treatment for some of the most common adverse conditions in the mouth such as ulcers occuring due to various causes including infections. Some patients had suffered needlessly until they visited this office. Dr. Chainani-​Wu is incredibly smart and knowledgeable in addition to being very kind. She seems to genuinely pride herself on giving her patients the best treatment possible. I’ve seen her obliterate leukoplakia (which untreated could gradually turn into cancer) with laser and it was an amazing feat. It seemed like a pretty easy procedure for the patient, taking less than an hour in the office. If you have suspicious whitish or reddish changes in your mouth, you should visit her.

My husband and I have been going to Dr Wu’s clinic since 2002. He’s an awesome periodontist. While most people dread appointments with the dentist, I find myself looking forward to it because I enjoy my conversations and the laughter with Dr Wu.
His staff — Clare and Kelly are also extremely helpful. Clare has worked with me on insurance issues on multiple occasions.
I would absolutely recommend Dr Wu’s clinic!

I came to Dr. Wu for an implant; I really needed more than one, but he understood that my financial situation allowed only one, and worked with me to place the implant, with which I’m totally satisfied. I agree completely with the previous reviewer that he is not only an excellent and highly qualified periodontist, but also a warm and gentle person, which for me is very important when I’m in the dentist’s chair.