Ruby Gelman, DMD

So I’m writing another review this time it’s for a new dentist that Dr Gelman hired; Dr Leah. I was very nervous about Tyler seeing someone else (esp since Tyler has only seen Dr Gelman) but I really had no choice. I’m happy I gave her a chance bc she turned out to be great. Of course as time passed she earned my trust more and more. She was so sweet to my Tyler and calm. My Tyler turns into the impossible monster but she managed & did what she had to do. She was cracking jokes with him, reassuring him, making pinky promises :) it was all very cute! Her approach was professional but also earning Tyler’s trust. I would highly recommend Dr Leah.
Another 2 thumbs up for the girls who work there. Very sweet young ladies who definitely love what they are doing. We absolutely love and adore Katima.

Dr. Gelman’s devotion and expertise are unsurpassed! I called her office because my 9 year old was experiencing pain and his jaw was so swollen he looked like a chipmunk from a certain angle. I was disappointed to hear Dr. Gelman was out of the country. Imagine my surprise when she called me from a foreign country in the Mideast! And she had looked at my son’s x-​rays from his previous visit! yes from another country! And she called her colleague and used her (considerable) influence to have him operate on my son within hours. Then she called to find out how he was recovering. if you think she is a great dentist when she is away– well she is amazing when she is in her office!

DR. GELMAN IS MY HERO
My son broke his two front teeth recently in gym class. By the time I got him home, Dr. Gelman’s office was closed for the day and I thought we’d have to wait till the following morning to have him seen. When I called to see if her receptionist could recommend an emergency dental practice, Dr. Gelman got on the phone herself and told me to text her a picture of his teeth. She was on the way to an after-​work engagement, but after looking at the photos, told me to come in so she could evaluate the situation. (We live a block away from her office) My son was ushered straight into a room, had x-​rays taken, and Dr. Gelman had the situation under control. I hadn’t known how freaked out I had been till I started relaxing in her office!
Long story short, everything is fine with my son and I’m so grateful to Dr. Gelman. It’s easy to be good when everything is going well. It’s the emergency that shows the true mettle of a doctor.

The patients that we share are very happy with the care received in this office. I have found Dr Gelman to be very responsive and interested in our professional conversations. We also have a mutual friend who is a pediatrician and she is a staunch supporter of this practice. I highly recommend.

We have been goign to Dr. Gelman for the last 6 years after trying two other practices to get my (toddler at the time) comfortable with seeing a dentist. Dr. Gelman was AMAZING — she intrinsically knew how to let my daughter know what was going to happen without her being scared. 6 years and extractions and fillings later, my daughter still LOVES going to the dentist. It is incredible. I cannot recommend Dr. Gelman highly enough.

It’s crazy that it’s my children who are the ones reminding me of their dental check-​ups, asking me when they will be seeing Dr. Ruby, and harassing me until the appointment is made and I can give them a solid date. I know this sounds ridiculous, but this is sincerely the truth.
My children are now 13 and 11, and my oldest has been seeing Dr. Ruby since he was 3 years old. The first dentist he went to had a terrible bedside manner, and as an anxious first time mom, I asked the receptionist at the office if she could recommend someone who was more gentle. She recommended Dr. Ruby and said, «You guys will love her. She’s the best, and he won’t have any problem with her at all.» She was SO right. The children truly look forward to their annual visits.
Dr. Ruby is kind and gentle with the children, and always explains the procedure very carefully to both them and me so there are no surprises. She cares for the children with complete respect and love, which is what makes them trust her so much. The kids have unfortunately had to undergo a couple of extractions, but they’ve never questioned Dr. Ruby’s suggestions, and neither have I.
For me, as a pediatric clinician myself, I look for other professionals who are sincerely dedicated to helping others, ones who have an innate love and devotion to their work and their community. Dr. Ruby possess these qualities, which is what makes her the special person she is.
I sing Dr. Ruby’s praises because she has proven time and time again how competent, gentle and devoted she is as a doctor. Bring your child to Dr. Ruby, and you will not look back. She truly is fabulous.

We switched to «Dr Ruby» a couple of years ago on the strength of a friend’s recommendation. We have not been disappointed. Dr Ruby is kind, funny and very conscientious. She always takes the time to explain everything to us — and to our son as well. Even though most of Dr Ruby’s patients are much younger (our son is 14 now), she doesn’t treat him like a baby and he loves going to her office. We are particularly grateful that she was able to convince him that a consultation with an orthodontist would be a good idea (he was not accepting that verdict from his parents!).
On one of our first visits, Dr Ruby discovered that our son was missing one permanent tooth which had never developed (a condition which I had never heard of but which is apparently not uncommon). Without our requesting it, she emailed us a copy of the xray so that we’d have it for future reference and took the time to go over it with us in detail showing us how she had reached her conclusions about the prognosis for his future dental health (and her view that no intervention was needed yet). I might also add that the full set of dental x-​rays that led to this discovery was taken with absolutely no difficulty at all — a nice change from a less pleasant experience at a previous dental practice.
Our only regret is that we didn’t start with Dr Ruby when our son was much younger. We would recommend her practice unreservedly.

«When can we go see Dr. Ruby again?” — a popular refrain in our home. Dr. Ruby Gelman is a top notch, skilled pediatric dentist with exceptional patience, an incredibly calm demeanor, and simply the best chair-​side manner. Both of my kids, ages 7 and 4 have been seeing Dr. Ruby for years. To begin, her office is easy to get in touch with and is always polite and efficient. Once we arrive for our appointments, we are greeted with a smile and books or a loaded iPad to keep the kids occupied. When in the chair, Dr. Gelman takes the time to explain every step of what is going on to both the child and parent.
My daughter had cavities that needed tending to and Dr. Ruby exhibited the patience of a saint when dealing with her. She was clear, calm, and kind even when my daughter was not! She turned what could have been a visit fraught with fear in to a positive experience for my daughter.
I brought my son in early (right when he turned 2) and was amazed how Dr. Gelman connected with him and made sure to explain everything to him (even though he was more interested in the Thomas the train video playing on the ceiling TV!).
Dr. Gelman has earned my trust and respect. She has also earned trust and respect from both my kids. She has made going to the dentist a positive experience for my kids and for that I am forever grateful. Her dentistry skills are superior and the relationships she builds with her patients and parents are truly remarkable. I have recommended Dr. Gelman to many friends and will continue to do so.

Great dentist if your child doesn’t mind being mistreated and their discomforts dismissed and disregarded.

My kids count down the days until their next visit and are always disappointed when they don’t have cavities because they want an excuse to visit Dr. Ruby’s super-​cool, tripped out office! I have three criteria: 1) the most skilled dentist 2) a warm and professional staff and 3) no long waits! This practice meets/​exceeds all my expectations. (Only caveat: She doesn’t accept insurance but she’ll submit the forms to your carrier.)

What a fantastic experience for my kids. They were nervous about their trip to the dentist but were at ease the minute they walked into the office. The staff is wonderful and Dr Gelman is fantastic. From the ipads while you wait to the little toys after the check up it was an all around wonderful experience!

Dr. Gelman is the best medical professional I have ever encountered. I have been taking my kids to see her when she was practicing in Greenwich village. When Dr. Gelman moved to the midtown office, we had no hesitation to follow her even though it was a commute. I know many families which did the same. Dr. Gelman is a kind, caring, knowledgeable, and attentive. She has an amazing way with kids. Her stuff is good and well-​organized and the wait times are manageable. She is also very honest in her business practices (e.g., sending an unsolicited refund for a procedure which insurance covered less than expected). Have you seen a dentist do this? I cannot recommend her more highly. I also heard she may be moving back to the village soon. Can’t wait!