Dr. Joseph Akhikar, DMD

Dr. Joseph Akhikar, DMD

Dentist
354.6 mi · 206 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610

At a glance

4.73 stars (111 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Works at 1st Family Dental
3 office locations
Speaks English and Arabic
Offers appointments for children and teens
Accommodating office and services for children of all ages
4.73
111 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.5

Recent reviews

Love going here! Office smells amazing, everyone is super friendly and communicative — dental hygienists & Dr. Akhikar.
Verified patient
Promptly received an excellent cleaning upon arrival and was on my way back home, after scheduling my next six months cleaning.
Verified patient

Office locations

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1st Family Dental
354.6 mi · 206 W Division St, Chicago, IL, 60610
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1st Family Dental
398.2 mi · 506 Waverly Dr, Elgin, IL, 60120
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1st Family Dental
378.3 mi · 201 E Kensington Rd, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056

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Popular visit reasons

Bridge
Broken Tooth
Dental Consultation
Dental Emergency
New Patient Dental Exam (Adult)
New Patient Dental Exam (Child)
Root Canal
Tooth Extraction
Bridge
Broken Tooth
Dental Consultation
Dental Emergency

More about Dr. Joseph Akhikar, DMD

Dr. Joseph Akhikar graduated from Boston university school of dental medicine with High Honors. Dr. Akhikar completed the post graduate study and residency program in advanced education in general dentistry earning the Best Clinical Performance Award. He was awarded Diplomat of the American Dental Implant Association, and Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist. He is the recipient of several awards and distinctions. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society and many more. He is the recipient of American Top Dentist award 2009, 2010, and 2011. Dr. Joseph Akhikar has lived in the Chicago area since 2007. He feels strongly that there is no greater reward than improving the quality of someone’s life, and helping them to feel confident and happy with their healthy smile. In his spare time, Dr. Akhikar enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing soccer, and traveling.

Education & experience

Education

Dental School - Boston University, Doctor of Dental Medicine

Practice

1st Family Dental

Professional memberships

American Dental Implant Association
International Congress of Oral Implantologists

Awards and publications

America's Top Dentists Award for 2010 From Consumers Research Council of America
Best Clinical Dental Procedure Performance Award From Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Mastership in Dental implants From American Dental Implant association
Deplomate in Dental implants From ICOI
Fellowship from Academy of General Dentistry

Background

Languages spoken

English
Arabic

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1184720831

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
4.55
Bedside manner
4.83
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Love going here! Office smells amazing, everyone is super friendly and communicative — dental hygienists & Dr. Akhikar.
Verified patient
Very clean and courteous office! Everyone asked if I was comfortable and assisted with any questions. A++
Verified patient
Very professional and personable. Explained procedures before beginning, which was nice.
Verified patient
I saw Dr. Akhikar with a groupon. It was a fantastic experience. Highly recommended.
Absolutely terrific with my 5 year old daughter. She loves going to the Dentist!
Verified patient
Great dentist. Did my difficult crown which other dentists did not want to do.
Verified patient
Very warm and professional place. Exceptionally pleasant and proficient doctor.
Verified patient
very professional and friendly in the meantime. i'll definitely come back.
Verified patient
Very pleasant! Friendly staff and doctor. Efficient and thorough.
Verified patient
The best. Do yourself a favor and visit Dr. Akhikar.
He is extremely personable, kind and knowledgeable!
Verified patient
Dr Aliya
Promptly received an excellent cleaning upon arrival and was on my way back home, after scheduling my next six months cleaning.
Verified patient
Great visit with Dr. Akhikar. It was super easy to schedule with him ... Was able to get an appointment the next day as a new patient. I didn't have to wait when I got to his office ... Everyone was super nice and the dental hygienist did a great job with the cleaning. Dr. A was very professional and knowledgable. I'd highly recommend his practice!
Verified patient
The office had technical difficulties that day, so there was trouble with confirmation, but all was resolved. This is a busy office that won't waste your time; they get you in and out in a professional, friendly manner. I was very pleased
Verified patient
Terrible service...they promised to fix a broken crown that was within the stipulated timeframe for free coverage but kept pushing it off as "its not necessary to get it done now" until after the timeframe and now want me to pay out of pocket! There is a constant rotation of doctors at this place so the one you meet next time doesn't have to accept what the previous doctor offered.
He is super super nice! Makes sure that you're comfortable and painless through out any procedure. He has a great sense of humor and his staff is very nice all of them! It was a great visit!
Verified patient
The office is very clean and modern. There are Televisions in the rooms, which I appreciated. The staff was friendly and efficient. My hygienist was very gentle and did an excellent job with my cleaning. Dr. Akhikar is friendly and knowledgeable! Great experience overall.
Verified patient
From the little we saw the doctor / dentist - he seemed good. BUT as a family dentistry and with such a long wait (almost 45 minutes) - why aren't there ANY toys or things to do for the little ones? A couple of books, a drawing table in a corner, some lego - SOMETHING! Please see to this if you also want younger patients. Other than that, the staff was great.
Verified patient
It had been a long time since I'd been to the dentist, and Dr. Akhikar and the rest of the staff were very patient and calming. I had
Verified patient
I recommend
Nice and friendly, busy office
Perfecto, the best dentist in the world.
Verified patient
Great, nice guy, no wait
Verified patient
He is the best dentist ever!!! Appointments is always fast and professional, no pain, no fair.. Doctor treats his patients as his family. Highly recommended.
Verified patient
Joseph Akhikar is be far the BEST DENTIST I have ever meet! He cares about his patient and their pain level. He seen me and my two children! Their not another dentist I will see! His the best!
Verified patient
He is one of the best doctors I Have ever met and I met many of them since I have many problems with my teeth... He is fast, accurate and gentle doctor.I highly recommend him to my friends and family. i can guaranty that nobody will be left disappointed after appointment with him.
Verified patient
very pleased, looking foward to seeing him again.
Verified patient
Great and nice staff
Extremely clean facility! No wait time to come and just a bit in between patients. Great staff! Love the professional who cleaned my teeth too - she was great, and interviewing only at the time!
Verified patient
I'm a "fraidy cat" when it comes to dentists, however, Dr Akhikar and his staff were very warm & professional, and put my fears at ease.
Verified patient
He was very attentive, professional and nice.
GREAT dentist! Made sure I was comfortable, very knowledgeable and informative, made sure I understood what was going on. He's also very cost efficient and flexible. The receptionists were great with questions, competent to answer, and very patient focused. I didn't know I could enjoy the dentist's office, but now I do! DEFINITELY going back!
Verified patient
Hands down... this is THE best dentist (and dentist office) that I've ever experienced. The staff is super-friendly and professional. They make the entire experience worthwhile.
Verified patient
He was great! Very friendly and helpful--explained some things about my teeth that I've wondered about, without my having to ask. He was very professional and I felt like he cares about giving quality service. He's great!
Verified patient
Pleasant, they have massage in the chair which was calming, considering I came with a toothache. Dr. Akhikar gave me no pain in checking the tooth. Made his recommendations, notified the front desk and my prescriptions etc were ready when I was read to check out.
Verified patient
pretty good bueno
Verified patient
Best dentist visit I've ever had.
Verified patient
Super experience!
but no one called me back
Verified patient
My experience was positive. I made another appointment. The doctor & staff were all very pleasant and quite professional.Office is very new & clean.
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Joseph Akhikar work with?

Dr. Joseph Akhikar works with 1st Family Dental.

Where is Dr. Joseph Akhikar's office located?

Dr. Joseph Akhikar has 3 office locations, including in Chicago, Elgin, and Mount Prospect, view full addresses on Dr. Akhikar's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joseph Akhikar?

Dr. Joseph Akhikar frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Consultation, Dental Emergency, New Patient Dental Exam (Adult), and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joseph Akhikar on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Joseph Akhikar speak?

Dr. Joseph Akhikar speaks English and Arabic.

How do patients rate Dr. Joseph Akhikar in reviews?

111 patients have reviewed Dr. Joseph Akhikar. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.55/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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