Tina Donahue DDS

Let me first say that I too am a dentist. I was even a professor of dentistry at UOP School of Dentistry. Tina is not only a world class dentist, but she's also one of the kindest, most intelligent, honest, caring, compassionate and hilarious people I've ever known. Not only will you get the very best care, you'll also have a great time. She's always been my dentist, and I would NEVER go to anyone else. Her office is lovely, and her staff is the best. I absolutely love Tina!!

Been seeing her since I was a little kid and I still go even though I'm thirty, I will not ever have another dentist unless I am forced to. Period.

Love,
Her nephew

Great dentist. Nice staff.

Unforuntately, I had a very bad experience with Dr. Donahue. I did give one star to the office, because her staff was so nice.
I wound up with over $1,000 in charges to work on a tooth that Dr. Donahue had said she was nearly certain would need a root canal. No treatment plan, no discussion of what my insurance would or wouldn't cover, no alternatives discussed. Details below
In early February I went for an initial visit to Dr. Donahue’s office. I was given a tooth cleaning and had full x-rays done. Upon examination of my teeth and x-rays, Dr. Donahue said the molar on the lower left side of my mouth, completely at the back would very likely need a root canal, and possibly the one next to it. She mentioned a referral to an endodontist. She thought another molar, right side lower, at the back could be fixed with a filling. I made an appointment to have the next stage done.
On Feb 15, on the second visit, Dr. Donahue drilled into the tooth that she said was a very likely candidate for the root canal, not working on the other tooth deemed less likely, or the tooth that was a good candidate for a filling.
After drilling in, she said it was what she thought and that a root canal was needed. She then filled the back molar with composite permanent fillings that were not covered by my insurance. The other teeth were left with gaping holes. I asked the dental assistant, what about the other tooth, and she put in a temporary filling in the lower left molar second from back.

At no time was I presented with a treatment plan, discussion of what my insurance benefits would cover, what other choices I might had.

While Dr. Donahue worked on my tooth, she was remarking to herself as she worked. I was handed a referral to an endodontist and a bill and sent on my way.

This seemed like a blatant attempt to maximize profit at my expense. It was unprofessional not to discuss the limits of my coverage, what would or wouldn’t be covered during treatment, what my other options within my coverage might be.