Divakar Chokshi, DDS

If you are looking for a friendly, kind and thorough dentist, I highly recommend Dr. Chokshi and Michelle. They were warm and welcoming to this nervous new patient and put me at ease really quickly. I also appreciated that, although he was careful and thorough, Dr. Chokshi didn’t try to upsell me into dental work I didn’t need. He took my x-​rays, cleaned my teeth and gave me a clean bill of health (after making me promise to keep flossing). I recommend him highly. Thank you, Dr. Chokshi!

I definitely don’t take care of my teeth the way that I should which lead me to Dr. Chokshi’s office. After calling him and explaining my painful situation, he told me to come in right away so that he could assist me. Upon arrival I was greeted with a smile and taken care of immediately. It was a quick comfortable and painless experience that left me informed and with a game plan on how to get my teeth on the right track. Being that this was my very first visit, I will definitely be returning as a regular patient.

Dr Chokshi is amazing, I was referred to him by my dad 5 years ago and have been coming ever since. Dr. Chokshi makes sure to be totally invested in your Best Smile, he always sends friendly reminders for cleanings and check up’s.
He is a true Dentist he encourages consistent healthy tooth hygiene, he holds you accountable to taking care of his great work. I have 2 new crowns on my 2 front teeth a year ago and I get tons of compliments, they are seamless no discoloration they are a perfect match. I trust him with my smile, he is gentle and explains all of his recommendations. He always says You Must Floss, brushing is only step one, he got me back using regular floss. No More floss picks for me.
He’s great and he even has Saturday appointments, the office is clean and neat right across from the Brooklyn museum.

Dr. Chokshi has been my dentist for four years and well, we all hate dentists, but he makes it the best experience possible. He’s flexible with scheduling, has weekend hours, and is chatty and personable. And he’s all about flossing.
As he says, «only floss the teeth you want to keep.»

I went to see Dr. Choksi for a cleaning.
I initially called after hours to schedule an appointment but he told me he’d call me the next day at 11, which he did. I spoke to Michelle and was able to get an appointment on a Saturday without any problem.
He was running a bit behind but explained why and apologized (completely reasonable). Dr. Choksi was very friendly and helpful with tips for better mouth hygiene. I’ll be back in 6 months and with better flossing habits!

I went to Dr. Chokshi for the first time about a week ago for a cleaning. Making an appointment was easy and he was able to get me in within the week. He worked with me directly for the entire appointment and was very thorough, efficient and took the time to answer all of my questions and never seemed rushed. I would highly recommend!

I went to Dr. Chokshi for the first time this past month and I am very happy with his service. Compared to other dentist offices, I liked that Dr. Chokshi called you back personally within 24 – 48 hours with very flexible appointment times. His office is cute and homey and his assistant Keesha is awesome (and picks really good music). I left my insurance card at his office and he was kind enough to call me, inform me, and let me pick it up at any time. During the appointment, Dr. Chokshi rarely makes you wait for long (which is so nice in New York!), provides you with numerous preventative measures to reduce future visits, and never scolds you for your dental hygiene. He’s understanding and I would recommend him to anyone!

Dr. Chokshi is phenomenal. I have always been afraid of the dentist, I was referred to him by a friend after expressing to her how fearful I was of the dentists. She told me that he is extremely patient and explain in vivid details what he’s about to do. I couldn’t have been any happier and I’m very glad that I took the initiative to set up an consultation with Dr. Chokshi when I did. He makes visiting the dentists the breeze and I look forward to my visit every time I have an appointment. Doc your awesome, see you soon!!!

I’ve gone to Dr. Chokshi for my last two cleanings and have had good experiences both times. He is quick and thorough, and he gives helpful advice. I would definitely recommend his services.

My mother has been going to Dr. Chokshi for years, & he did an amazing job on her dentures. I’m 25 & have not really been taking care of my teeth they way I should have. Dr. Chokshi is extremely knowledgable in his field of dentistry, & he answer’s any, & all of your questions. He has a great sense or humor & both him & his assistant do a great job at making you feel comfortable, even when feeling a little pain in your mouth from the procedures being done. I have gotten some filling’s done, & two cleanings with dr. chokshi & I most definitely plan on going back. The office is neat, & clean & accessible. The longest I have waited to be seen was about 45 minutes to an hour. However that’s only because he does not rush your procedures, & he tends to the needs of his patients respectfully & accordingly. I now understand the importance of why your teeth need to be maintained, & taken care of thanks to Dr. chokshi!

I’m reluctant to write a poor review of a small business, especially since Dr. Chokshi was very nice. But my experience here was bad enough (and dental work is expensive enough) that I think I owe it to other Unilocal users to write about it here.
I found Dr. Chokshi on Unilocal and was impressed by the excellent reviews. He was close to me, took my insurance, and worked on Saturdays, which sealed the deal. I had no problem getting my appointment, and he billed my insurance directly, which was great. He also gave me what seems like some really sound advice about ways to keep my teeth healthier
However, I couldn’t help but feel that his dental care was dictated by a desire to get as much money out of my insurance as possible. On my first visit (of three), he took one look in my mouth and told me I needed several fillings at the gum line. The type of fillings he said I needed would have been preventative and the work wasn’t urgent. Despite having done full x-​rays on my first visit, he was so focused on his plans to perform that work that he failed to mention (or notice) that I had an actual cavity that needed filling. On my third visit I finally asked him straight out whether my x-​rays showed any cavities, whereupon he looked at my x-​ray and saw one that turned out to be very serious. At the end of the session he said something like «thank god we did that today.» I couldn’t help but wonder when, if ever, he would have noticed and addressed that cavity if I hadn’t mentioned it. As far as I could tell, the other fillings he had planned to do first would have taken me weeks or months of visits to complete. I may in fact need to have them done, but it won’t be here.
On top of that, it required three visits to do my x-​rays, clean my teeth, and have a cavity filled. At my previous dentist this would have been done in one visit, two at the most.

I went to Dr Chokshi for the first time about two weeks ago and it was a really great experience. I was able to get an appointment within the week. He was very accommodating and even went so far as to verify my insurance benefits himself. The visit to repair a broken filling went smoothly. He was very honest and at no point did I feel pressured to purchase unnecessary dental procedures that are so often pushed on patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Chokshi :)

I started going to Dr Chokshi Divakar back in the summer of 2012.
Many times in the past, dental offices would have the dental assistants work on the patients teeth and gums and then the dentist would make a cameo, look in the patient’s mouth, say a few words, and then walk away.
Dr. Chokshi works with me directly. He is the one doing my check-​ups, cleanings, and x-​rays. He is thorough, communicates well, and is completely knowledgeable in his field. He has stepped me through what is going on with my teeth and then recommends products for a better result.
I will continue to use Dr Chokshi Divakar — I recommend you do the same. He is honest, skilled, and no-​nonsense. Personal attention and not a «factory conveyor belt» office feel to it at all.

I went to Dr. Chokshi for the first time at the end of last year when my crown fell out. I chose him because he is close to where I live, he takes Met Life, and he had good reviews on Unilocal.I’m very happy with my decision. He is friendly and reassuring, and knowledgeable about what insurance covers. I never had to wait very long to be seen and he works Saturdays. He is very straightforward about the costs and what a procedure involves and he stresses preventative care and flossing.
Since then, he has also given me a filling and a cleaning. Both of those went smoothly and he did not try to up-​sell me on bleaching or whitening procedures, like I’ve heard some other dentists do. I’ve had a fear of the dentist from childhood, but I feel that I’m in capable hands with Dr. Chokshi and would recommend him to anyone.

I started going to Dr. Chokshi in November. He is a very kind, gental caring man who gives good advise on how to take good care of your teeth. I felt very comfortable right away. I would recommend anyone who has had a fear of going to the dentist to go to him. He will talk you through whatever it is you’re getting done.

Dr. Chokshi is a really fantastic dentist. He’s very patient and kind to everyone who comes in, totally willing to help with insurance and billing issues, and always happy to explain to you what he’s about to do, or what needs to happen next. I had to see him several times with a particularly annoying crown this fall, and at the end of the whole process I was sad I wouldn’t be seeing him and his awesome assistent Keesha anymore. Essentially, he’s great, a gem among the run of the mill dentists out there. I’d recommend him to anyone.

I started going to him in December and he told me how to maximize my benefits after not going to a single dentist in 7 years. He’s very cooperative, friendly, efficient and resourceful. I’ve been happy with every appointment and referral assigned by Dr. Chokshi. And no long waits, which is pretty routine at several dentist offices. Go see him, he’s great!

Since childhood, I have had major dental-​phobia. Previous visits to the dentist had literally resulted in blood, sweat and tears. When I moved to Brooklyn I needed a local dentist who worked on Saturdays and accepted Cigna insurance. But more importantly I wanted a dentist who is gentle and kind and communicates what he is going to do before he actually does it. Dr. Chokshi meets all these criteria and I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a dentist in Prospect Heights. He will also work out a payment plan with you if you have a large balance to pay off (and you’re crappy city-​insurance won’t cover your dental work). The lack of a fifth star is due to the fact that (in my opinion) his office could use some modernization and refurbishing. But on the other hand I really love that the radio is always being played through the speakers so you can listen to music while you’re getting the work done.