Dentist

Alameda County

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What did you like best about Larry Porteous, DDS?

The following are verbatim customer responses from research that American Ratings Corporation conducted between 8/20/2002 and 2/25/2008. Customer last names have been initialized for privacy.

“They do extremely good work.” —Tom H.

“He takes the time to explain things to me. He also helps me with my breathing, because I have a gag reflex.” —Robin P.

“They take the time to explain what type of work they need to do. I'm very happy with them.” —Effie K.

“I like how he cleans my teeth, and I don't think they try to sell me products that I don't need.” —Linda C.

“I've been using them for a very long time. They take the time to do a very good job, and they have patience.” —Charles B.

“He's very confident, and he knows what he's doing. He takes the time to explain things.” —Tony H.

“The fact that they work around my schedule is great.” —Jim L.

“He was very patient with me.” —Darlene G.

“They get me in and out really fast. They are really efficient and friendly.” —Jed D.

“He has a very professional demeanor.” —Jack A.

“They're really good at what they do, and they are friendly.” —Prima F.

“I've been going there for many years. They are very competent, and they do a good job.” —Celeste B.

“The last time I went to see him, I noticed he was a lot more personable.” —Pete P.

“The consistency of their service, and they are very thorough.” —Ed L.

“I've been with them for about seventeen years. I'm satisfied with their service, and they are very patient.” —Karen B.

“They do good work. Larry explains things really well, even my children love going there.” —Eva D.

“They are concerned about my teeth.” —Jeannie D.

“His professionalism” —Teresa L.

“His work is outstanding.” —Susan C.

“They do what they are supposed to do, and they are very friendly.” —Cynthia B.

“I like the fact that they are a small, family business. They are friendly too. We've been going there for about ten years.” —Sue S.

“Their good service and the coverage plans that they have, and he is also very upfront about things.” —Mark R.

“Their service, promptness, professionalism, and they do a good job.” —Grace A.

“The quality of their work” —Deanna R.

“They are nice, confident people.” —Jim M.

"I liked the personality of all the employees because they treat me like a personal friend rather than a patient." —Elisa H.

"My appointment was kept on time, it was pain-free, and he explained what he was doing." —Agnes A.

"He's thorough, friendly, and he knows what he's doing." —Mary A.

"I have had him for twelve years and I like him for everything." —Andrew T.

"He knows what he's doing, he explains things to me, and he does what he says he is going to do." —Patrick D.

"Friendliness; and he's good at explaining what he's doing." —Peter F.

"He tells you what he's doing and he is courteous." —Greg

"I've been going to him for a long time." —Barbara J.

"Convenient hours" —Gina A.

"His courtesy" —Sherry L.

"He's a great dentist." —Gerald D.

"His office, his operations" —Don A.

"I have gone to him twice and never had any problems." —Roger G.

"He's a really good dentist." —Ken W.

"The people are friendly, and they put you at ease." —Pat T.

"I like their friendliness and the diversity of the service care. I also like the idea that they are a husband and wife team." —Melae C.

"He's straight-forward, honest, and I trust him. He's also a good dentist, and he keeps you informed." —Grorge E.

"He is very informative." —Grace A.

"He has always been fair with me, and he does very good work." —Betty B.

"They're very friendly and professional people, and the service is fantastic. I've never been to a dentist like him before. I've been doing business with him for 24 years, and I have no complaints." —Al V.

"I really like that he is very knowledgeable with dental insurance. He works with you on what can be done utilizing your particular insurance coverage." —Gwen W.

"He understands my needs." —Melina W.

"He's open at night and on weekends." —Heidi H.

"I like his receptionist, she is helpful and knowledgeable." —Kirk S.

"He is very professional and they are good people." —Dave H.

"They give you a very homey feeling, caring and professional. I have gone to him for 20years." —Mary C.

"He is a good dentist and a nice guy." —Mike M.

"They are nice people." —Bob L.

"They are just down to earth regular people and they are the best." —Margaret C.

"I liked his friendly manner." —Sonia P.

"He is very caring and professional." —Sharon P.

"He always asks how I am and is very concerned about my dental problems." —GiGi T.

"I like that he knows what he is doing." —Sandy W.

"His attitude and professionalism along with the fact that he is conveniently located." —Joe B.

"He is very professional, and is a perfectionist in what he does." —Orvan K.

"He is close by and conveniently located to where I work." —Charles B.

"Convenience and location" —Kathleen R.

"He's a great dentist." —Denise S.

"There's a comfort level and before he does work he checks into the insurance for me." —Michelle H.

"He has hours late at night." —Sean W.

"They do really fine work and I don't have to wait that long." —John V.

"He does very good work, he's very professional. I'm very happy." —Celeste B.

"They're fast and they seem to know what they're doing." —Connie M.

"He's cautious, doesn't jump in to things and he's informative." —Kristin L.

"He's all business, doesn't mess around, gets the job done and he's open in the evening." —Terry B.

"I've known him for a very long time." —Ron B.

"I liked the service and that they're very nice." —Avis B.

"He's dedicated to his work, a real perfectionist." —Joyce T.

"He's my friend." —Joost V.

"The location" —Jim G.

"They're friendly and I feel they have my best interest at heart." —Richard T.

"He's real nice, as is the whole staff. Everyone of them," —Cynthia B.

"You can't beat it, he's the best. We happened to see him in the phone book and we happened to pick Larry. ." —Royce C.

"They're so down to earth, he does everything, tells you everything, he's very thorough, and his wife does cleaning and is very good at it. They're just wonderful people." —Mary C.

"He's very good, if you can get in to see him." —Nancy C.

"Definitely recommend him, always do."
—Eva D.

"Quickness and quality of the work." —Bob D.

"He's excellent, he's a good dentist, did an excellent cleaning, as does his wife." —Dino F.

"Thoroughness, they seem very professional."
—Barbara C.

"He was very gentle and I thought he gave me a good feeling when he was working on me."
—Sebastiana F.

"He's showed sincere concern for my husband, who's an Alzheimer patient." —Leo W.

"The exam" —Jerry W.

"He explained everything thoroughly."
—Viola W.

"He's very sympathetic to the patients, not just in there to get you in and out of the chair." —Stewart W.

"You can go there anytime, they stay open late." —Sean W.

"My husband is very satisfied with him."
—Bud S.

"Everything! There's never been a bad experience." —James T.

"Overall work, is really good." —Mandy N.

"I don't know, everything. Very gentle, seemed like a very observant, caring atmosphere. Really good with my child." —April M.

"The attention you get and the good service, I haven't had any problems with my teeth."
—Betty H.

"He's excellent, prompt, very thorough."
—Joan H.

"They're great! I've been going there for 25 years. Dr Porteous is excellent.." —Brenda H.

"Very caring, gentle." —Mario G.

"He's very good, caring." —Priscilla A.

"He's wonderful, very gentle." —Nila A.

"They accept my dental carrier." —Vicky B.

"Did a good job, they're good, very good."
—Ed D.

"He's a good doctor, professional." —Mark S.

"I don't know, but he's a fine dentist."
—Pearline J.

"When I ask questions he's very good at giving an answer. I'm very afraid of dentists and he makes me feel very comfortable." —Melvina W.

"He's thorough, the whole thing from when you walk in the door and the receptionist to the exam." —Michael H.

"They always take me on time." —Jerry T.

"Does very good dental work." —Rose V.

"Very good with my kids." —Kathy R.

"Nice, courteous" —Christopher S.

"He does only what's needed." —Walter M.

"Very kind and professional." —Judy O.

"Easy to make appointments." —Barbara M.

"Late hour appointments." —Kepris M.

"Very service oriented, did care a lot about their patients." —Michael M.

"He's the best, explains everything clearly."
—Anne L.

"Very professional, always give a clear explanation." —Garland J.

"I recommend him all the time, he deserves it." —Kathleen J.

"He came highly recommended." —Gerette K.

"Does a thorough job, sends me reminders."
—Michael H.

"He's just wonderful." —Margie G.

"He's pretty good." —Tim G.

"I can always get in to see him." —Laura A.

"Thorough, polite" —Cora A.

"I get in and out in no time." —Angela A.

"Professional, courteous." —Teresa B.

"He's nice, professional." —Eriza C.

"I don't go to him all that much anymore, but it's convenient, he's always taken care of me real well, I think he's very nice." —Anna D.

"He takes me right away." —Michael E.

"I think he does a good job, very nice, careful." —Erin S.

"I don't have any problem with my teeth right now. He just cleaned them." —Michiko Y.

"Professional, very nice." —Violita O.

"For the most part, when you have an appt, they take you on time promptly."
—Margaret W.

"Good service, polite." —Danny T.

"Good thorough service and explanation."
—Ray S.

"I thought he was thorough, professional."
—Denise S.

"It's good service, very professional." —Julio T.

"I'm comfortable going there." —Laura R.

"I don't like the dentists' period, so…"
—Melvin R.

"I'm not there any longer than I have to be."
—Frances S.

"The people were really nice and the doctor is nice too." —Anna M.

"Close to where I work." —Roger N.

"Professional, thorough" —Steve P.

"Promptness with appointments." —Bob M.

"I think he's caring." —Beverly M.

"Location is close" —Sherie M.

"Convenient location" —Michael L.

"He's as good as everyone says." —Abbie L.

"Courteous, quick" —Peter J.

"He seems to care." —Nicole J.

"The doctor of course." —Dorothy G.

"He knows what he's doing and he takes the time to explain." —Mark H.

"Prompt, quick" —Heidi H.

"He's prompt and thorough." —Sylvia F.

"Their appointments." —Sheila B.

"He's gentle" —Juliet Y.

"Always fits me in." —Bruce L.

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