Dr. Bilal Ahmed, DDS
Dentist
409.4 mi · 2311 M Street Northwest, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20037
At a glance
4.16 stars (57 reviews)
83% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 10 insurances
Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Metlife, more+ ·
Works at L. Bilal Beckles DDS MS
Speaks English and Spanish
4 other languages spoken
4.16
57 reviews
Bedside manner
4.2
Wait time
4.2
Recent reviews
Both dentist and hygienist were friendly and professional. The office was nice, quiet and clean. I'd recommend.
August 27, 2014Initials hidden
Great. Professional, friendly, very kind and helpful receptionists, even when you call with a question, and large TVs in every room.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Office location
L. Bilal Beckles DDS MS
409.4 mi · 2311 M Street Northwest, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20037
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In-network insurances
Aetna
Cigna
Delta Dental
Guardian
Metlife
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Delta Dental
Guardian
Popular visit reasons
Bridge
Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation
Dental Cleaning
Dental Consultation
Lumineers
New Patient Dental Exam (Adult)
Retainer Checkup
Root Canal
Bridge
Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation
Dental Cleaning
Dental Consultation
More about Dr. Bilal Ahmed, DDS
Dr. Ahmed graduated from the Univesity of Maryland at Baltimore and received his certificate of DDS in 1999. He is widely traveled all over the world and knows many languages including Persian, Urdu, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Yugoslavian and German. Throughout his career as a professional he gained vast experience in all the fields of dentistry including but not limited to cosmetic dentistry, root canals, implants and oral surgery. Â He has worked at key positions in various universities here and abroad. He regularly appears on international TV and Radio shows out of Dubai UAE educating people how to avoid dental problems and promoting prevention.
He enjoys fencing, horseback riding and swimming. He has a certain passion towards dentistry and is very devoted to his patients and their needs. He enjoys a married life and is a proud father of a son and a set of twin girls.
Education & experience
Education
Dental School - University of Maryland, Baltimore
Practice
L. Bilal Beckles DDS MS
Professional memberships
District of Columbia Dental Society
American Dental Implant Association
Awards and publications
America's Top Dentist 2010 - Consumers Research Council of America
Cambridge Who's Who
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
German
Arabic
Urdu
Russian
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1225275597
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.16
Wait time
4.16
Bedside manner
4.18
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57 reviews
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Both dentist and hygienist were friendly and professional. The office was nice, quiet and clean. I'd recommend.
August 27, 2014Initials hidden
They staff was very warm and attentive. Looking forward to visiting him for all of my dental needs.
August 15, 2011Brenda W.Verified patient
Very pleasant. Staff is friendly, responds to questions and concerns. Dr. Ahmed is that way too.
March 1, 2011KB
His office is very beautiful and the dentist who saw me (I forgot her name) was very gentle.
November 4, 2011Chantel B.Verified patient
Please note: My name is Edward Saunders. The vist went very good. Thanks
February 12, 2011Edwar Saunders S.Verified patient
Pleasant, professional, and out in no time. A really good experience.
August 12, 2014Initials hidden
Very Professional...Very Comforting. I truely enjoyed my experience
February 9, 2012Brian K.Verified patient
The doctor and his entire staff made me feel very comfortable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was Very pleased with my visit,will return soon.Thanks
March 12, 2013Richard B.Verified patient
I went in to get a new crown and at first had no problems. Then, The doctor gave me a local anesthesia that somehome numbed my tongue and I began gagging and choking on my own tongue! It was awful and scary. The worst part was that I had no idea what was happening and in a moment of panic, you look to the doctor and his face was puzzled and equally scared. Moreover, once I finally stopped gagging, he made some off beat quip to somehow calm the tension in the room, but I was ready to walk out of the room. To make matters worse, I had a sore mouth for a week afterwards and I couldn't understand what he had done since all I needed was a new crown. I do not recommend him.
My wait time was extensive, but in their defense, I was coming in toward the end of the year because of flex spending, so it was a bit of a mad house due to the many patrons who were trying to squeeze in a dental visit before we lost our funds for the year.
August 11, 2017Damien C.Verified patient
He's an absolute crook. I can't even go into it, it makes me too mad to think about. And on top of everything else (there was a lot), he tried to sell me on the idea of FINANCING VENEERS! i'm 25 years old, have never needed braces, and have fairly perfect teeth. This guy is completely awful and a total hack.
June 2, 2014Rachel S.Verified patient
Great. Professional, friendly, very kind and helpful receptionists, even when you call with a question, and large TVs in every room.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This was the worst dental experience I have ever had.
I went in for a cleaning. The hygienist told me that I had two cavities. Dr. Ahmed came in and took a quick look inside my mouth and said that I had three cavities. He didn't even inspect or touch the spot he called a cavity. He really did just look inside my mouth for a matter of seconds.
When I showed up to get the fillings, he looked inside my mouth again and said that I had four cavities.
This made me a little uncomfortable. So, I told him as much. I said, this is making me uncomfortable. I was just here and I was told I had three cavities, so I'm surprised there is another.
He offered to take pictures of it, but I decided to just move forward. I had been waiting for 30 minutes and I had other appointments to get to later that afternoon.
He then told me that I needed to have x-rays taken of the cavities. I am not sure why they decided to do this when I came in to get the filling instead of at the cleaning and routine exam. In my past experience, the dentist uses x-rays to confirm the existence of a cavity. This took another 30 minutes. At that point, I had been at the dentist for an hour and he hadn't even started the work. Dr. Ahmed's bedside manner is very unpleasant. He doesn't apologize for keeping you waiting. You are left sitting in the room with no information about when anybody is coming back or why things are not underway.
When he came back in to set up the nitrous oxide (I do not get novicaine), he told me that I would need to take about 25 deep breaths and then I should be set. He then left the room and so did his assistant. The nitrous oxide was up way too high, so I kept waiting for someone to come back so I could tell them. I finally took the mask off and sat up. Somebody walking by noticed me and got the Dr. Ahmed.
He was very irritated and snapped at me, you have to leave that on. And I replied, why am I being left in here with this on? He said, you need to leave it on for at least 20 minutes.
Since this information conflicted with the "25 breaths" he had previously told me, and things had gotten extremely tense, I decided to leave. The situation devolved into an altercation that ended with him kicking me out of his office and getting in my face. Needless to say, I will never be going back.
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It was very nice
February 27, 2013Charlene C.Verified patient
Awesome office awesome staff!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Im a little upset that I didnt get to visit Dr. Ahmed, just walking in the office was a wonderful experience. The ladies at the front desk were so polite and inviting, so I know that Dr. Ahmed is amazing!
June 1, 2011Tiffany T.Verified patient
It was the best office I've ever been in!!! It made me feel right @ home from the moment i walked in... The office was so beautiful.
March 1, 2011CW
I was seen by his dental hygienist and did not enjoy my appointment. Dr. Bilal came in for 5 minutes prior to the actual cleaning and was good and took his time to explain things. His employee was running over 40 minutes late, distracted by her phone, and eager to end the appointment with me -- so much so, that she decided to leave the x-rays for next time, although I was charged for them. This is the first office that did not have the dentist come in after the cleaning to take a look. I did not enjoy my appointment at this office and do not plan on returning.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Ahmed and staff made my experience a pleasant one. I was impressed by the efficiency; professionalism and the atmospehere was very comforting during my time of discomfort. I would definitely recommend his office to anyone who needs a great dentist! I look forward to visiting the office very soon. Thanks Again Guys!
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What practice does Dr. Bilal Ahmed work with?
Dr. Bilal Ahmed works with L. Bilal Beckles DDS MS.
Where is Dr. Bilal Ahmed's office located?
Dr. Bilal Ahmed's office is located at 2311 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20037.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Bilal Ahmed?
Dr. Bilal Ahmed frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Cleaning, Dental Consultation, New Patient Dental Exam (Adult), and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Bilal Ahmed on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Bilal Ahmed speak?
Dr. Bilal Ahmed speaks English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Urdu, and Russian.
How do patients rate Dr. Bilal Ahmed in reviews?
57 patients have reviewed Dr. Bilal Ahmed. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.16/5. They have a 4.18/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.16/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.