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Powell Pediatric Dentistry on Chestnut Ave – absolutely wonderful team of professionals! They are great with the kids and I never knew that children would be so excited and LOVE to come to see the dentist- but my kids do! 5-year old and 11. Such a wonderful experience and the Dr and staff are so kind! Thank you for being caring and kind and a place that kids enjoy coming to!

The most important thing when taking your child anywhere for care is that the staff treating them are kind and caring. At Powell everyone really is! From reception to hygienist, to the dentist everyone is calm and caring. I appreciate the way my family is treated.

After searing for a Kid friendly dentist. I found a great place. I love the set up for a kid friendly dental appointment. They have a cute play area with a built in slide. It’s perfect for me an anxious momma. The staff are family oriented and give us a book after our visit. My kids love coming to the dentist because they don’t feel uncomfortable.

Everyone here is so warm and receptive. The location is in a great spot and the interior is great, well kept, and CLEAN!! Very kid and family friendly. I love the fact that kids get to pick their own book after their appointment is over.

This place is great! They are so great with the kids, appointments are always on time of appointment without waiting forever! They are great with working with siblings so they can be in at the same time which helps so much with busy parents!

We have been bringing our 7 year old daughter here since she was 2. We have started to bring in our 1 1/2 year old now as well. We love the staff and the Dentist. Staff is always kind and professional. Always addresses any concerns I have.

My kids and I are always happy with our visits. My kids never mind coming to the dentist. They love coming and that’s makes it easier on me. Thank you!!

Dr. Evans has been amazing for my daughter and son. We had our first treatment today for my three year old son and he was so patient, nurturing, and supportive towards my son and myself throughout the entire process. I felt informed and taken care throughout his treatment today and couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

California KiDDS is great, the staff are friendly the office is very kid friendly, toys in the waiting room. They play a movie when the kids are having the work done on their teeth. We never wait in the waiting room more then 15 minutes. The dentist, Dr Evans, is kind, friendly, patient and always great with my shy child. Always a great experience. My kids love this dentist.

Dr. Evans is great and kind, 5 stars. I have taken my kids here for probably a decade if not longer, they love the atmosphere and are tended to with care. They are always looking for ways to be modern and current. Great place to take your little ones who might be intimidated by the dental visit. They have movies and toys to play with to be at ease, and a toy at the end of the treatment/cleaning. I appreciate Dr. Evans and his staff with their compassion and patience in treating his patients.

I needed my son to be seen sooner than our local office and we were sent to the Cedar location. Great service awesome staff. Doctor B was attentive and compassionate with My son’s care. Thank you for making a Dental visit so smooth and welcoming.

Dr. Evans is the absolute best ! Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he has excellent bedside manners. He’s very professional and kind. His staff is also amazing- very helpful, professional and kind.

My kids are always excited to come to the dentist here!!! Welcoming environment, seemingly easy check in process, friendly hygienists.m, clean. I’d highly recommend it.

We love California Kidd Dentistry! The staff is incredible, and Dr. Kunkel is fantastic with kids—patient, caring, and thorough. They make every visit easy and positive. Highly recommend to any family!

My child has been going to Powell dentistry for the past couple of years. From the first visit I knew this place was absolutely special. The staff is amazing, very friendly, and overall is very welcoming for young children. The scheduling staff is phenomenal and there is never a long wait to be seen. The dentist always takes his time, is wonderful helping my child feel at ease, and ensures our questions are answered. If you are considering a dental clinic for your young one I would strongly recommend Powell dentistry.

I really appreciate how patient, kind, and kid friendly all the staffs are-especially those working directly with my child and others. The environment is always clean and welcoming-I love and appreciate that. Great dentistry. Highly recommend. A child gets a free balloon and/or book after each visit. Definitely focused on your child and their wellbeing. Thank you everyone at Powell Pediatric Dentistry. My family appreciates you.💕

As a first time patient, we loved our experience here! Everyone was so kind and welcoming. My daughter’s nerves went away as soon as she sat in the chair.

Great dentist for kids, they are patient with them and work around your schedule. My kid feels comfortable coming here

It was my daughter’s first tooth filling! Dr. Powell is incredible, and his team is superb! Aaliyah is a Gem explained everything thoroughly and with a gentle approach. So happy to have their team in the valley. Trustworthy, compassionate and professional.

We absolutely love Powell pediatric dentistry. Everyone is always smiling and welcoming as soon as we walk in. Today’s visit was the best one yet, they were all wonderful, but today was exceptional. The entire front office team was just lovely through and through and so kind. Jasmine and Amaya,( I am so sorry if that is wrong or misspelled, I am so bad with names) were absolutely the two most perfect ladies to be working with our kids. They were both so happy and calming and yet so much fun all at once. The boys have developed a healthy relationship with dr. Powell and the entire staff, and as parents of traumatic dentist experiences, that was highly important to us. Thank you all so much!!! We appreciate all that you do to make it a safe and happy environment for our children. 100/10 I would recommend if you need a pediatric dentist🥰💛

We have been patients of Dr Powell’s for about 12 years and absolutely love the entire office! Dr Powell is patient with my kids, and very knowledgeable. His staff is always kind and friendly. When my oldest first started coming, he was terrified of the dentist and Dr Powell worked with him and he quickly got over it! Highly recommend!

We had such a wonderful experience at California KIDDS Pediatric Dentistry with Dr. Kunkle! From the moment we walked in, the entire team was warm, welcoming, and so great with kids. The office is clean, bright, and very kid-friendly, which immediately helped my child feel comfortable. Dr. Kunkle is truly amazing—so patient, gentle, and kind. He took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy for my child to understand and made the whole visit completely stress-free. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and wants them to have a positive experience. My child left smiling and actually excited to come back, which is something I never thought I’d say about a dental visit! I’m so grateful we found this office and highly recommend California KIDDS Pediatric Dentistry and Dr. Kunkle to any parent looking for exceptional care.

I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to share how wonderful Dr. Z is! My daughters genuinely look forward to their dental visits—not just for the fun prizes, but because they love Dr. Z (his singing and all :). His positivity is contagious, and it’s clear he truly loves what he does. He is incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable. When my 10-year-old was feeling nervous, he took the time to calmly talk her through the procedure, which made all the difference. I also really appreciate his honesty and the care he takes in answering questions. Thank you, Dr. Z and your amazing team—you truly go above and beyond!

Friendly, fast, and great experience. Brought my daughter here for the first time because she was in need of a new dentist and she enjoyed her visit.

The best dentist I’ve ever been to! I just had the best experience with my 1.5 year old and my 5 year old. The staff are all so professional and kind and the place is so clean and nice. Everything went smoothly and we were in and out quickly. Dr. Z also sang to both of my children which helped and made the experience even more wonderful! Can’t wait to come back!

Always a 5-star experience here. The staff is wonderful, and Dr. Evans is truly the best! He’s so patient with the kids and never rushes us, making sure all my questions are answered before we leave. We feel very blessed to have found them!

Dr. Z is amazing along with his entire office staff. Due to insurance he isn’t our regular dentist, but when my son chipped a large portion of his front tooth, I knew we wanted Dr. Z to care for my son and repair the tooth. My young son was very distraught about the damaged tooth, after we left the initial appt with Dr. Z, my son was all smiles and very confident his tooth could be fixed. The restoration has been completed, Dr. Z’s work is perfection, cannot tell that my son lost a large portion of his front tooth. Extremely caring, professional, and talented team! I highly recommend this pediatric dental office!

Clean. Very kid friendly. Staff is nice. We love this dentistry very much. Would just ask that the doctor to acknowledge or see us faster. I feel like we were ignored a little bit this visit.

Dr. G is fantastic! He’s very informative & open to answering all questions/concerns and is willing to take action and refer you to specialists if needed. He listens fully without rushing you and encourages questions. I always leave my baby’s appointments feeling informed and not dismissed. You can tell he truly cares for children and is very relatable. His office staff are great too. Definitely recommend him for your babies 🙂

Dr. G is truly an exceptional pediatrician! He provides such attentive and compassionate care to my three growing boys. His bedside manner is outstanding—he is patient, kind, a great listener, and genuinely makes my voice feel heard and safe as a parent. You can tell he truly cares about his patients and loves what he does. We are so grateful to have him as our pediatrician. Thank you, Dr. G, for taking such wonderful care of my boys! ❤️

A parent always wants to find a doctor who listens, cares about their child, and provides thoughtful feedback, education, and guidance. We want the reassurance that we are doing our best as parents, and we want our children to know that their doctor truly cares about them. We hope to find a physician our kids look forward to seeing—someone with whom they can build their own trusting doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Ashraf is an exceptional pediatrician with a true passion for helping children and educating parents. He is professional, and unlike many doctors, he genuinely listens and takes the time to connect with his patients and their families. My child has ADHD, so not only did I find a great doctor, but I also found one who is highly knowledgeable in this area and understands that not every child develops or behaves in the same way. He recognizes that each child’s behavior and development are unique and that educating the child is just as important as educating the parent. He speaks directly with both the child and the parent, ensuring that everyone feels heard and understood. He is never rushed, yet always timely, focused, and thoughtful in his communication. We are grateful to have found a pediatrician who combines expertise with compassion and truly partners with families in caring for their children.

Dr. G has been an incredible pediatrician for our family. He has cared for my twin daughters since their premature birth and has also provided exceptional care for my special needs son. Throughout every stage of their growth and development, he has been knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in their well-being. What sets Dr. G apart is his relatable personality and the personal interest he takes in each child. He doesn’t just focus on their physical health—he also pays close attention to their mental, emotional, and developmental progress. He takes the time to listen, answer questions, and ensure that parents feel supported and informed. As a parent, there is great comfort in knowing your children are in the care of someone who truly cares about their success and overall quality of life. We are incredibly grateful for Dr. G and highly recommend him to any family looking for a pediatrician who goes above and beyond.

We bring all 4 of our kids to see Dr. G and have an amazing experience every time. He is very thorough every time, great with our kids, and makes sure to address any questions/concerns we have. The office staff is also great every time, appointments are quick and easy. Recommend Dr. G to anyone with kiddos!

I’m very disappointed in the gastrointestinal specialty area. I had a colonoscopy and had to do my own research to find out I had an infection and ask for antibiotics. I just met on the phone with the doctor a year later and yet to hear examines in his office. My problem is ongoing and I’m trying my best to find a better gastroenterologist.

Dr Sharma is great dr. So happy I choose Adventist Health for all my needs. The lab takes a little longer than most but its OK. Still tolerable.

Very kind and compassionate staff, everyone has their bad days but these people try their hardest every day. I am an advocate for people like Dr. Sharma, who cordially and effectively asks thorough background questions kindly, and discusses treatment clearly and courteously. Highly recommended location, I live in Fresno and still drive to adventist health in fowler!💜

Horrible. I have had my appointment rescheduled several times after months of being booked. Can’t do anything about it. Just have to take it. They are understaffed and the staff they do have clearly are robots. They do not care and are simply there doing a job. Waited an hour to be seen last time I was there and the doctor saw me for 2 min and decided he needed a second opinion about the surgery I clearly need to get out of pain and function normally. Gave one star because I have to.

This year as compared to past years, 2020 to 2025, I am experiencing a decline in specialty doctor availability, resulting in long wait times (months), for appointments. I have even been told at one time that it was not possible to give me an appointment date to see a specialist. Besides having to wait longer times for appointments I have had to travel out of town, to Hanford, Tulare, and even Fowler to see a doctor. (Visalia is my hometown). Additionally the front offices do not seem to have the information that would enable me to at least see a doctor closer to home. For instance, I when I had to book an appointment in Fowler I found out later that my doctor also saw patients in Tulare. But in order to change locations my appointment would have to be pushed out several additional months. Incidentally my wife is experiencing the same issues I mentioned and has also received incorrect instructions for lab specimen collection resulting in the need to repeat the specimen collection a second time.

It’s a has a variety of animal rooms and they are decorated nicely.

Clovis Pediatric Group highly recommend for your children, my child has been coming since birth 4 years now! Their staff is nice! Doctors listen to our child’s needs and help give us relief. Every room is a different theme and my son loves it!

The office is beautiful, very kid-friendly, and the staff is not only welcoming but also quick and kind. This was our first visit, and we had such a positive experience that I would definitely recommend this office to all my family and friends.

This doctors office is very nice a there staff here is amazing.Whenever I come in i have a great visit a get seen the correct way.My kids have been coming here for years an no complaints .

All my 3 kids come here.The staff and the Dr very nice.But the only downside THEY DO NOT ANSWER CALLS !!!this issue needs to be fixed i’ve been trying to get hold of them from last week and NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE.This is something that needs to be seen by the supervisior or manager whatever immediately.Sometimes we cant come in and can get answer’s to our questions over the phone.But they just DONT ANSWER

The staff and Dr Ali is superclass, highly recommended. They take good care of our kids and are very patient with them. They listen to each & every detail carefully before any recommendation.

Dr Sara Dobbs is awesome. Both our kids have been going to her for many years now. Their office is very well maintained and they do take sick kids on walk-in basic when they have time

Dr.Unson and staff have been great for our family. It just feels so good to visit the doctor and the amount of time and love he shows to all of our kids is a blessing! He is pretty good for offline response and SEBPMG is available 7 days a week for any urgent problems too. Even though we have shifted far away from Fremont, we are not changing our doctor until the kids become adults Appointment and Billing followthroughs are seamless and staff are very pleasant to work with.

South East Bay Pedriatric Medical Group is a wonderful place to have your doctors appointments. For example, there are many employees working on patients’ reports and statistics. The doctors there are also very kind and hardworking, giving their patients the best advices that they can give. Therefore, South East Bay Pedriatric Medical Group is a very clean and organized place with many nice doctors and employees.

Stay away from this office. I scheduled three annual check-up appointments for my kids months in advance and specifically asked them to make sure I received reminder text messages before the appointments. Instead, all I got were three «no-show» bills for $50 each. When I called, they falsely claimed that I had opted out of text messages — which is absolutely not true — and then refused to remove the charges because of their «office policy.» To make things even worse, when I called to pay, they suddenly told me there was yet another no-show charge for an appointment I was never even informed about. I ended up paying $200 for absolutely nothing. This office is disorganized, unprofessional, and completely unwilling to take responsibility for their own mistakes. Be very careful before scheduling anything with them.

The entire staff of South East Bay Pediatrics Group is awesome. All the doctors are super attentive and nurse staff are so caring. It is very easy to schedule appointments and their weekend emergency appointments and after hours service phone lines are clutch. I highly recommend this for your kids.

On 02/24/2026 I brough my 11-year-old son to this pediatrics office for his annual well check. He was visited by Dr. Burke. At this moment I just want to share my experience with the billing office (financial perspective). He also received 3 necessary vaccinations. Today (after two weeks) I looked at my insurance account and realized that the office charged my insurance $ 2,233.00, so, that visit costed my insurance $1635.9!! I contacted the office for the explanation, the billing office does not respond, the front desk did not cooperate to have someone call me to explain the reason for this high charge. When I look more carefully, I realized that the office claimed 20 immunizations some cost $211 and some others $34 to my insurance. Something is NOT right.

I take my special needs clients there to see Kathleen Kelley, NP for chronic ear infections. She has had multiple treatments for this issue prior to us coming her. Kathleen tried something new and it has worked well. She is always kind and informative and both her and her medical assistant take extra steps to accommodate the medical needs of my client. It is well worth the drive to Selma knowing she will be cared for. Thank you both. 💗

The only problem was that they took an hour to see me I arrived at 2:45 for a 3 :00 appointment time and they took untill 4:10 to come into my room other than that staff and doctor were very helpful and friendly

Staff is always nice and I love my primary doctor, Dr. Marion Huseh ! Have been going to Visalia Medical Center for about 5 -6 yrs and I love the fact that basically all lab testing and radiology can be done right at VMC so you don’t have to run all over town for testing.

Monique is such a wonderful person I look forward to going there everybody else is really really nice but Monique takes the Cake 🥳👍

Doctor barely talked to me seemed he was in a rush, did not even really look at my concern just made another appointment without asked my availability or anything, had to actually stop him from running out of the room after being in there for about 10 seconds. He was very dismissive. One star because I have too would be 0.

I’m giving the visit a five star because for once I felt like the nurse as well as the doctor really listened to my issues which happened to be a lot sorry to say also you can probably look at my history and see that I never leave reviews and that’s because I don’t have anything good to say and I go by the motto if I don’t have nothing nice to say I just say nothing at all I left there office feeling confident that I am in competent hands for my future treatment with these folks the nurse as well as the doctor so thanks for asking .. PS .. My review is for the Dr. and nurse.. It is in no way in reference to the nurse practitioner Kathleen because as I said I don’t send reviews unless I have something good to say

Dr. Chang is a great doctor. Which is the only reason why I stay. Other than that, they need a whole new staff team. They don’t call you back. They don’t follow up on appointments that they’re supposed to schedule for you. And when you call them for information regarding certain stuff as prescription or other medical information they put you to the side say they’re gonna call you back but they never call you back. You can call them as much as you want. They’re not calling you back. I feel bad for Doctor Chang.

This urgent care used to be a very reliable and professional place, but unfortunately the quality has declined. Important details seem to be overlooked more often, and the level of organization and professionalism is not what it once was. There have also been issues with prescriptions not being properly sent in for patients who need the medications they were prescribed. It is disappointing because this used to be a great facility, and I hope management addresses these problems before the reputation declines further.

I came here with my 2 year old child who was extremely ill and in need of medical attention. My wife and I have dual coverage with Blue Shield. The staff refused to see my son because at one time he had Cal-viva health insurance and they don’t accept that. They saw my son last year and it was no problem but now today it suddenly was. I pled with them to just charge it to our blue shield insurance and if there was a financial difference that I would pay the difference. They repeatedly refused and denied us service like we were peasants who were off the street. This place is terrible, not professional. Don’t give them your business.

Dr A. Mann has been my doctor for over 5 years. I have had 2 open heart surgeries! I have never had a more thorough and honest doctor than Mann, she takes great care of me and has saved my life!!!

Came from a great visit to Urgent Care to Dr Jen Nay. very informative and provides a plan for treatment. Thank goodness for good care and I feel old school medicine.

The staff was amazing and personable and not overdoing in any way. The office, the waiting room, everything about it was absolutely clean.Which makes me a happy camper. My\nDoctor is in the same building and I couldn’t get to her today.So I went to the urgent care , and i’m extremely happy that I did. It’s the holidays and not a lot of people are happy and you hear stories of urgent care experiences, but mine today was very nice.I’m very grateful. The gentleman that helped me set his name was eric and I appreciate him his kindness and his work ethic.