Florida Craniofacial Institute, Dr. Pat Ricalde

Cathy Tran a month ago

Had 4 wisdom teeth extracted under IV sedation, three of which were impacted and fully bony. I was in the care of Dr. Hanna and her team, who were excellent. They took time to make sure that I was comfortable and informed before and after the operation. My procedure went by very quickly, and I must compliment the expertise of their hands. I left with no cuts on my tongue or the inside of my mouth. I was very worried about my risk of nerve damage, but I am happy to report that I am resuming normal life about a week after post-op without any pain. I had a great experience and I highly recommend this place.

Alex 2 months ago

We were very happy with our experience here. The scanning and evaluation processes were fast and efficient. We received a reasonable evaluation and we were told that our child does not need a helmet. The doctors answered our questions thoroughly. I am very glad that they did not try to upsell us a helmet! We were very consistent with all of the body positioning and exercises over the past few months so thankfully they made a difference! We also did not have to wait very long to be seen, which I really appreciated!

Ariana Skafidas 3 months ago

I had the best experience with Dr Hanna and her team. I needed all four wisdom teeth removed and I was very nervous of the procedure. Dr Hanna put my mind at ease and answered all my questions to help me prep for the surgery. I kept telling my family I really did not want to go- but the team there was exceptional before, during, and after surgery. I had a quick and pretty painless recovery! With the help of Dr Hanna’s team, I was able to get back on my feet and almost resume normal activity after 4-6 days. Today is a week and 2 days post surgery and I feel amazing! I’m very thankful to the team for being so attentive, kind, and caring! Would definitely recommend anyone needing surgery to come here. The whole staff is super welcoming and friendly. Thank you guys for your hard work!!! The office is very busy but I received call backs promptly from the front desk regarding my insurance and appointment scheduling. Everytime I left a voicemail I received an automated text reminding me of what day and time my appointment was.

Changfeng Edited 3 months ago

This place is filled with people have compassion, and expertise. The surgical coordinator, Angie was very compassionate and she went extra miles and provided guidance when things were dark for me. Dr. Ricalde was extremely patient, she cares every single patient of hers and she wants the best outcome for them as well. Dr. Ricalde absolutely tries her best to make sure things go exactly the way it needs for you. Dr. Bhat is also very skilled and knowledgeable. It may seem difficult to get a hold of them at first, but you also should know you will be in the right hands. I am still very swollen from the surgery right now, but I am very confident that the results will not disappoint me.

Ashley Gonzalez 4 months ago

We came here for an evaluation per our insurance requirement. We had to see a craniofacial specialist before we could see and orthodontist for my daughter's issues. We met with the Dr. And she seemed nice, but I felt very brushed off and dismissed when I expressed my concerns about her diagnosis. She said that my child was normal, despite her pediatrician, pediatric dentist, and 2 other specialists, an ENT and speech therapist, saying that she has issues that clearly need to be addressed and soon. And when I pushed back and mentioned what her pediatrician and the other specialists said, I was met with "I'm a surgeon. I see the worst of the worst cases. She's fine and doesn't need surgery, but I recommend dental treatment." She recommended we see an orthodontist. which we had an appointment scheduled for the following week. I just got the report that she sent to my daughter's pediatrician and there was a note that was apparently meant for the ENT, but instead was sent to the pediatrician as she had the pediatrician listed as her ENT, despite us clearly giving the correct information at check in and during the visit, the note said "Due to the mom's level of concern and the amount o