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Dr. Joseph Nista, DDS
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Dr. Joseph Nista, DDS is a dentistry practitioner in Albany, NY. He is accepting new patients.
3.3 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (20 reviews)
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1035 Washington Ave Albany, NY 12206Compare Dr. Joseph Nista, DDS with other Dentistry Practitioners near you
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nista
3.3
20 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star | 45% | 45% |
4 star | 5% | 5% |
3 star | 15% | 15% |
2 star | 5% | 5% |
1 star | 30% | 30% |
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dr. nista is a great dentist, and a great person
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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Competent exam? No hygienist!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jeanette – Sep 04, 2024
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No hygenist??
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Dave – Jun 24, 2024
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have been going to Dr Nista for over 24 years the only thing that has changed is the office staff always have booked my next appointments for six months in advance and never have been asked in the meantime I have not booked because of medical problem-rectified. Now weather is a factor for me so cannot book in advance
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2023
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Terrible dentist!
I have had a terrible toothache since forever, and I couldn’t find the problem. After consulting with him through multiple teeth-cleaning sessions and check-ups, he cannot identify the problems for 2 years. He ended up suspecting that it was due to the upper right wisdom tooth and proceeded to remove it. He did not send me to a specialized oral surgeon and performed the surgery by himself. After which, he did not prescribe any follow-up medication even though I suffered terribly from the surgery. I called to make an appointment and ask for appropriate inflammatory medications, which he refused to answer and also mentioned that he did not know what is the cause of my problems. I was able to find a new dentist, who diagnosed my teeth carefully and found out that his procedure resulted in a terrible infection which also affected the tooth right next to the wisdom tooth removed. He had to send me to an oral surgeon to also have that removed.
This is the worst dental experience I’ve ever been through.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Lela – Jan 03, 2023
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Terrible wisdom tooth removal experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Lela – Jan 03, 2023
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You cannot reschedule appointments. If you cannot make your appointment which is scheduled 6-12 months in advance you are put on a waiting list. There is no flexibility at all!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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FSD in Albany, NY – Nov 19, 2015
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Nista to family and friends is 3.3 out of 5
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