David E Zipkowitz, DMD

I’m somewhat of an expert at evaluating dentists since I have such genetically terrible teeth and I’m always nervous when going to a new dentist. After having a very painful experience ~18 months ago (at a different dentist) I procrastinated finding another dentist for as long as I could. I found Dr. Zipkowitz on Unilocal and am so happy that I did. Dr. Z did an evaluation of my teeth and then recommended how he thought we should move forward. He listened to my concerns and explained everything during my follow up appt when he filled a couple of cavities. As good of an experience as possible at a dentist.

Dr Z and the whole team have been awesome. I had some pretty bad gum problems and they put me on a plan to address it and now things are great. If I was not moving, I would continue to use Dr Z and the whole team. Highly recommended!

Great office. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. They promptly answered my insurance coverage questions. Dr. Zipkowitz did a thorough exam and then fixed two old fillings. I get very anxious having cavities filled, but there was no pain and his good bedside manner helped me stay calm. My dental hygienist gave me some #realtalk about taking care of my gums, which I actually appreciated. It was a very positive overall experience and I will be back again (soon because I need more fillings-​sob).

I have been a patient of Dr. Zipkowitz’s for 20 years. In the world of healthcare that’s a very long time. And that also says a lot about Dr. Zipkowitz and his dental practice. I found Dr. Zipkowitz when I was an employee at New York University and lived in the village. I have changed employers many times since my first visit and I also moved from the village to Harlem and even with those changes I remain a patient of Dr. Zipkowitz and his practice. I have received excellent dental care from Dr. Zipkowitz. Dr. Zipkowitz and his team of hygienists, particularly Michelle, have kept my teeth healthy all these years. I receive all my check-​ups, x-​rays and cleanings from Dr. Zipkowitz and his team. When you become a patient of Dr. Zipkowitz’s practice you receive a level of care and personal attention that is so often missing from medical care these days. I value the care that I receive from Dr. Zipkowitz and highly recommend him and his practice.
Susan Reid,
Manhattan

I am a new patient of Dr. Zipkowitz and felt the urge to leave him a review after one of the most thorough dentist check ups I’ve ever had. Dr. Zipkowitz clearly knows what he’s doing and I left his office feeling like the health of my teeth was in good hands. His staff is great and the dental hygienist was amazing as well. Looking forward to my next cleaning!

Dr. Z is a great dentist. Unfortunately his office staff, while generally decent people, are completely incompetent. In my case, they kept telling me I had insurance money and booking appointments for me when I didn’t. I was one of the first to post a review 5 years ago so it sucks that after all that time and spending thousands of dollars, I was threatened with collections over a couple of hundred bucks.
Long story short: don’t even bother. There are plenty of scare stories here already; or there were, and I see that most of them are now gone somehow. Whatever the case, it’d be worth your while to stay away.
After months of appointments for cleanings and other services I didn’t need, out of nowhere the next year I got a call that I suddenly owed a few hundred bucks. I always paid at the time of service and I explained my surprise, the only explanation given at first was that my insurance didn’t pay. So I asked for a list of procedures charged and which ones were unpaid so that I could work it out with my insurance company.
I still don’t have that list. The first time around, I got a one-​line letter with the balance owed, without any breakdown at all. I asked for it again, and was finally told what really happened. Someone had messed up their accounting and told me I had money left on my insurance when I didn’t. That person got fired, but I still had to pay. I still wanted the itemized list and asked for it again, but all I got was repeated harassing calls and messages about sending me to collections.
Eventually, I paid with money I didn’t have. Dr. Z knew I was unemployed and that’s why they hadn’t called to schedule me for new appointments. But they never forgot their mistakes and gladly charged the $ 250 on my credit card when I was sick and tired of the calls. I hope it was worth it, Dr. Z.
I’m posting this here and revealing my experience in the hope that others don’t make the same mistake. Avoid at all costs.

I have been going to Dr. Zipkowitz ever since I moved to NYC three years ago. Every visit has been a great experience. Both the doctor and his team of hygienists have been prompt and professional and all have a great bedside manner to boot. I highly recommend Dr. Zipkowitz to all those seeking a new dentist.

Dr Zipkowitz is an extremely personable and knowledgeable doctor who is very honest about procedures you should or should not have done on your teeth. His staff is wonderful especially Michelle who does the best teeth cleaning ever. No contest. Please visit this office once and you won’t regret that you did.

I went to Dr. Zipkowitz several times over the course of a couple years. I found him and his staff were very friendly and professional. The cleanings were not painful. Overall I had a good experience.

I have been going here for more than 2 years and am very satisfied w/​the service. Dr. Zipkowitz and his staff take good care of my various dental needs (and I have a lot lols.) and are very personable. They have a stellar admin staff that communicate w/​me via text, email and phone and the best part is they are so good w/​my insurance that I never have to do much on my part. Thanks so much Dr. Zipkowitz! You have a good place here!

I came to Dr. Zipkowitz after ~2−3 years of not going to the dentist. I chose him because of these Unilocal reviews. He’s the best dentist I’ve had. Very professional, nice manner, puts you at ease. A very helpful and pleasant staff as well.

I originally came to this office b/​c it was inbetween my home and office. But well after I moved from the apartment and switched jobs, i’ve stayed with Dr Z. He very personable and guided me through a variety of minor and major dental issues.
His staff is great, very friendly and knowledgable. They know how to work with the insurance companies.
And, as we’re all new yorkers here, I’m usually in the dental seat soon after arriving.
I’ve recommended him to my friends and family, so would have no hesitations recommending him to other Unilocalers.

Do believe the hype– Dr Zipkowitz is wonderful! I went there on a busy weekday and Dr Z himself cleaned and examined my teeth. The front desk is friendly and he didn’t tell me I had any cavities. What more could you ask for?

I’ve had 2 dentists since living in NYC (Dr. Janash in midtown and Dr. Zipkowitz in the East Village) and I have been fortunate in that both were great. I don’t dread going to the dentist and neither should you. I have always been more afraid of the doctor but have to kick that phobia.
I’ve undergone some serious work with Dr. Z that included root canals and the next step is a veneer on my front tooth for my upcoming wedding. Given all of the well executed procedures I have gotten from him and his staff in the past, I’m not too worried about having a big pearly white smile on the big day.
Another great quality of this dentist is time management. I’ve gotten procedures and check-​ups at all hours of the day and have never had to wait more than 10 – 15 minutes past my set appointment time to get started. They value my time and I appreciate that.

Big fan of Dr. Zipkowitz. I’m not going to get into the nitty gritty of my visits with him, but I’ve been going for two years and have had nothing but pleasant experiences.
Convenient location to everyone on the east side, friendly staff and hygientists and pretty flexible scheduling.
You won’t have anything to complain about with Dr. Z… he’s the best!

This review is written by someone who is terrified of going to the dentist.
As a european, my teeth are naturally not picture perfect. Crooked and weird, just like my viking ancestors. Back home, the dentists just brush you with a steel brush and make you chew on some gravel to remove plaque. Coming to America, I quickly realized that you care more for your teeth over here.
So Dr. Zipkowitz was the lucky dentist who had to fix my broken mouth. I have been there probably 5 – 6 times over the last year and I am very pleased, both with the result and with the service. For the first time in my life I feel like my teeth is not the most neglected part of me, and they feel clean and with no funny stuff going on.
Dr. Zipkowitz is very knowledgeable, thoroug and his administration is nice. His office is conveniently located 11 minute from the 1^st Av L and just a few minutes walk from Union Square.
I have recommended Dr. Zipkowitz to other friends, and will definitely keep coming back here.

Went to Dr. Zipkowitz yesterday after having found him on Unilocal.When I scheduled, I explained to the staff that I had a «Flex spending» amount that needed to be used all in that visit or it would expire (totally my fault to leave it so late in the game, but I was clear with everyone I called that this was a precondition to setting up an appt).
When I came in the desk staff was very warm and processed me quickly. Dr. Z spent about 30 minutes assessing my gums, teeth, and taking an x-​ray. He then told me he would like to schedule me for the next day to get my teeth cleaned, as the dental hygienist was out.
I was a bit unhappy with this, as I had spoken at length when I called about all the work needing to get done that day. No worries, the doctor had a quick chat with his staff and then told me he would do the cleaning himself (this was at the end of the day as well). Even though he doesn’t usually do cleanings, he was gentle and highly competent.
A discount on one of the components of the bill was icing on the cake!

It’s not often that a dentists’ #1 concern is a patient’s comfort during their exam! Dr Z and his team are top-​notch covering everything from stellar oral care, excellent customer service, and actual care/​concern for their patients.
Routine exams are quick and thorough — you’re usually out of the office in 45 mins. Their administrative staff is also very flexible and makes dealing with insurance companies a breeze. You can’t go wrong with Dr Z and his staff!

Allow me preface this review with saying I HATE (hate, hate, hate) going to the dentist. I’m not one of those masochists that enjoys having their teeth cleaned.
This being said I’ve never had a more enjoyable time at the dentist. Dr. Z saw me on time. Very personable. Explains everything going on. Goes to great lengths to make sure you’re comfortable. I had a cavity filled with him and I have no complaints. There was no sensitivity afterwards and the procedure itself was about as comfortable as it can be. Working in health care myself I think I have a very discerning eye.
The front desk is very nice. No problems with my insurance. They knew the in’s and outs of my plan.
The dental hygienist is awesome. Super cool. Chatted about Kentucky Derby themed parties. Got my teeth nice and clean.
I’m going to be a better dental patient because of this place.

I am a nightmare to dentists. Seriously.
1. I grew up in a rural area, you know what’s great about well water? No Fluoride.
2. I have genetically terrible teeth — seriously everyone in my family has problems.
3. I never wanted to take care of them as a kid (gross, I know, but we are all young and stupid at some point)
4. I’m only *barely* better about it now. And am so that person who’s frantically flossing out of guilt the week before my appointment.
5. OK and here is the worst thing of all, I broke a tooth when I was in the process of switching jobs and had to just walk around with it broken until my new insurance kicked in.
FINALLY, when I got my insurance ducks in a row I popped onto the old Unilocal and found me a dentist. Dr. Zipkiwitz came up, and I made an appointment ASAP.
The bad news: even *with* insurance my gross broken tooth was going to cost me around $ 500 bucks for a crown, and lots and lots of time spent in the old dentist chair.
The good news: Dr. Z and staff were very nice throughout the process, generally working around my schedule with the appointments and handling the insurance with ease. And not making me feel *too* guilty about all of my aforementioned dental failings. When I had the temporary crown in between appointments, he always assured me that I could call anytime if it fell out or I had any discomfort. In fact, his cell phone number is on the office answering machine if you have after-​hours emergencies.
No one likes going to the dentist, right? But the experience here is as painless as possible. And my new crown? stupendous.