Dr. Steven E Parker, DDS

I also called specifically for an extraction. I have Caresource. They did not tell me on the phone that the office doesn't do them. I went, they took an excessive amount of Xrays and gave me a referral for an oral surgeon in Akron whose office has impossible hours to contact them. Very demeaning and degrading lecturing about how cow's milk has more calcium and less sugar than alternatives (incorrect and not an option with allergies) and offered no help on dealing with the pain of abscess which is why I originally called. Absolutely will not be back.

Dr. Parker doesn't do extractions or root canals, had I known this, I would not have been going to him. I want a dentist that is capable of doing more than fillings. I do not like going to different doctors for dental work. I had read his description before choosing him. I guess I was mistaken.

Been going to Dr Parker for a long while and everytime left with a dynamic smile. Came in with issues that was no problem for him to fix. Recommend him to anyone that needs a great dentist.

ALL STAFF AND ASSISTANCE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY. UP TO DATE EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES.

My entire family and I have been patients of Dr. Parker for 25 years. He is the nicest person and most caring dentist. An example of his kindness is when I was vacationing at Hilton Head Island and had a major tooth issue he helped me through the week and upon my return got me right into the office and to the specialist within 2 days. He truly was concerned and helped me through my crisis. Every visit I have with Dr. Parker he shows that he cares he even asks what me about my entire family. He truly is a great dentist and a wonderful person. I have never had any problems with any of the work he has done on my entire families teeth. He is the best!! He has great Hygienists too!! I would recommend Dr. Parker to everyone!

If I could vote no stars, I would do so. This dentist is the worst. He has zero bed side manner, he is prejudice towards those who are on medicaid and will make his opinion known very bluntly. On my very first appointment, I expressed my dental anxiety and reasons for it- to his assistant and also Dr Parker. Absolutely no compassion, nor did he care. He actually rolled his eyes. I was dressed nicely, I didn't look like trash, but he instantly sterotyped me and treated me like I was beneath him. His attitude toward me was so rude that I actually asked his assistant if I had offended him; His assistant said "No....well it's just your insurance, its a real hassle to deal with". How on earth is that my fault? I am on medicaid insurance due to reasons beyond my control. I am disabled, it wasn't my choice. It's not a life goal, it's not something you "want or desire" to be on. His assistant went on to say that the reason he takes medicaid is so he can help those in need. He isn't helping… anyone on Medicaid by acting ill mannered, rude and prejudice toward his patients. He and his dental assistant will make you want to crawl under the chair, because they harshly lectured me about refraining from all soda, and drinks or food that contain sugar. They scolded me like I was a child. After every appointment I had with him, I left feeling extremely humiliated, embarrassed and demeaned, in regards to my insurance and of course the lectures about what I shouldnt eat or drink. He never spoke to me otherwise, he didn't talk me through the procedures or explain what he was doing. He did not try to put me at ease. He actually made me feel like I was wasting his time. It was extremely uncomfortable. His Secretary Barb is very rude, she also was demeaning regarding my insurance. I had medical issues and his dental assistant and Barb both joked and made sarcastic remarks about my health issues in front of me. This Dentist should not be practicing and he should be reported. Several of my fillings fell out within months of his shotty work. That is not a good dentist. He left cotton in One of the root canals he did and the filling fell out of that tooth as well. When I told him about it, he argued with me and said it was still in there. I went to a new dentist and told him everything this man did and said and my new dentist was appalled. If you are on Medicaid, do yourself a favor- don't put yourself in miserable situation by going to this awful man. There are not many dentists in this area that take it but honestly you will regret going to him. He has a very short fuse and I wouldn't be surprised if he has anger issues. Regardless of my disdain for him, I tried cordial small talk - however, his facial expressions and lack of response showed me he was annoyed by my politeness. He has a serious chip on his shoulder. He is cold as ice.