Dr. Joseph Gurecka, DMD
Dentistry*
40+ years of experience
Dr. Joseph Gurecka, DMD is a dentistry practitioner in Canonsburg, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh / School of Dentistry in 1983. He is accepting new patients.
3.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)
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180 Gallery Dr Canonsburg, PA 15317Compare Dr. Joseph Gurecka, DMD with other Dentistry Practitioners near you
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3.4
21 ratings, 15 with a written review
| 5 star | 52% | 52% |
| 4 star | 10% | 10% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 star | 33% | 33% |
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Great 1st visit.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Aug 30, 2022
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I have been seeing Dr. Gurecka for three years and I’m now looking for a new dentist. Scheduling is a nightmare as they are rude and put you on hold and then tell you they only have openings eight weeks out. In my time there the dental hygienist was nice enough but then Dr Gurecka comes in at the end and spends about a minute or two with you and they are always trying to upsell you . I’m done.
What went well
- Office environment
- Wait times
What could be improved
- 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
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Aug 30, 2019
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Dr. Gurecka is one of the most arrogant dentists I have ever met. He does not give options to treatments plans- Literally was told if I dont like his treatment plan "go find another dentist, but I doubt you'll find one who will give a better plan" He doesn't take the time to develop patient- doctor relationship. He is disrespectful, shaming and judgmental. I would never recommend him to anyone.
Angela (front desk) and the two hygienists we saw were nothing but caring and kind!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 05, 2018
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Dr gurecka. Gave me my dearest wish. After A lifetime of a terrible smile which I was always embarrassed about, he gave me a beautiful, happy smile.He and his office staff are all kind and professional
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Bonnie pierce – Mar 02, 2018
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Dr Gurecka has been my denist for over 23 years. He goes out of his way to accommodate his patients. He has even met me in his office on a Sunday for a dental emergency. I All of my children have grown up with him and now their children are paitients. He even took care of a out of town relative who had dential issues while staying with us.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Sue in McMurray – Feb 26, 2018
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Nice demeanor but does not end your visit with a clear way to resolve your problem. Just bandaid fixes that resulted in my situation with a chronically infected tooth and significant bone loss. I ended up with multiple bone grafts from a skilled surgeon thanks to Gurecka's inability to fix the underlying problem. Also be careful with Natalia. Nice woman but not very skilled. Gurecka sometimes gives his assistants things to do that they shouldn't be handling.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Wait times
What could be improved
- 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
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stephen – Jan 08, 2018
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Although the supporting staff is kind and friendly, Dr. Gurecka' communication skills are a big disappointment. He does not explain procedures fully, has an arrogant demeaner and has a hard time partnering with you, when extending care to your children. I would not recommend his office in any way.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- 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
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Canonsburg, PA – Oct 19, 2017
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He is never rushed and always has the time to spend with me! Great care always!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Karen Small in Venetia – May 16, 2017
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Dr. Gurecka has been my dentist for over 9 years now and I am very happy with his professionalism and the quality of his work. Being Dr. Gurecka's patient has drastically improved my oral health and has addressed a lot of my dental issues. The office staff is also very friendly and professional.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Resident in Canonsburg, PA – Nov 28, 2016
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Dr, Gurecka is super! He does excellent work. He and his staff are very professional, caring, and efficient. I went to him several years ago because my previous dentist would not do veneers, and I felt they would be helpful given my aging process. Dr, Gurecka did a beautiful job. I did break one, and it was replaced at a reduced rate under our contract. He makes me smile!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Nancy in Las Vegas, NV – Jun 02, 2016
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He was very pleasant to deal with. I do not feel as if he was railroading me into get other work done that I was not there for. He keep me completely informed of what was needed and what could be done and let me make the calls on the work to be performed. Instead of telling me I needed to have this or that done before he could do this or that. I felt like I was in control of things for a change instead of being thrust in to a network set by for referrals like at other dentist offices. .
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Allen Small in Pittsburgh, PA – May 16, 2016
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Dr. Gurecka and his team treat me like family. I never have to wait very long for an appointment and when I am there, I am treated spectacularly. I recommend him 100%!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Venucia in Canonsburg, PA – May 16, 2016
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Dr explained very basics, did not formulate a good plan for future work, has a quick lets-try-to-fix-the-problem and get you out the door. Its my opinion his level of service is based on the speed he gets paid by your insurance company. He has let go 2 of his billing staff that were very polite and accommodating but the new hires have nothing but scathing remarks to say about the previous employees, saying the past billing practices were crude, submitted incorrectly, impossible to follow, etc.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Canonsburg, PA – May 07, 2016
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My whole family (four kids!) see Dr. Gurecka. I started with Dr. Gurecka when a pediatric dentist was recommending procedures for my young son that I did not think were necessary. I like Dr. Gurecka's balanced approach to dentistry, and I trust his integrity. I have recommended him to friends and family. The office is kid-friendly, and the staff is very nice!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Carlyn Freil in Pittsburgh, PA – Apr 28, 2016
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Would not recommend his practice. While his office is clean and you don't have to wait long --- the care you are under is less than good. The staff tends to be rude as well as the Dr. Overall not a good office.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2016
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About Me
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At Valley Brook Dental our office seeks to achieve quality patient care through clinical excellence and superior administrative performance. By providing high quality dental care in a compassionate, convenient, and cost effective fashion...read morebiography
I graduated from West Virginia University Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Chemistry and Biology and a minor in History. After working 2 years as a chemist/production engineer I returned to The University of Pittsburgh to attend...read moreDentistry
Oral Surgery
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University Of Pittsburgh Katz School
2002American Association Of Hospital Dentists
Fellowship Hospital, 1985University Of Pittsburgh / School Of Dentistry
Medical School, 1983West Virginia University
Undergraduate School, 1976
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