Dr. Gomez s patients know she values and respects them. With her warm and friendly personality, her gentle voice, and her small hands, Dr. Gomez places her patients at ease. They appreciate the respect she shows in the ways she values her patients time, and her careful explanations of procedures to involve them as participants in their own care.
After fourteen years of practicing dentistry in San Franciscos Public Health Department, Dr. Gomez entered the highly regarded University of the Pacifics Graduate Orthodontic Program -- one of the leading programs in the country -- and earned a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Gomez s molecular genetics research in the Universitys craniofacial laboratory took her to Guatemala, Peru, and the Philippines to care for cleft lip and palate patients. She co-authored two papers which both earned the Harry Sicher Research Award, given for clinical research papers of unusual merit related to orthodontics.
Dr. Maybelle Gomez comes from a family of dentists. As a dentist, she follows in the footsteps of her father, Dr. Francisco Gomez. She credits her fathers cousin, Dr. Bernardo Gomez, for piquing her interest in orthodontics. Both of these men had persevered in becoming among the first foreign-trained dentists to gain licensure in California a challengingfeat in the early seventies. The practices that both men built served the Bay Area for decades. This website, gomezorthodontics.com, is dedicated in their memory.
Orthodontics is a time commitment for both doctor and patient, often lasting for two years. Dr. Gomez sees her patients every four to six weeks, maintaining a personal and professional balance with them by chatting about daytoday activities with a generous dash of humor. With children who are curious about headgear and other equipment, Dr. Gomez uses a hands-on approach, letting them handle the objects that will become part of their lives. Her office is trilingual and can converse with patients in Tagalog and Spanish, if they are more comfortable in those languages.Maybelle Gomez knows that building close relationships with her patients is an essential part of a successful orthodontics treatment.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 8 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestCarol Fujioka
2 years ago
My son is just about finished with his treatment and we could not be happier with the results. Dr. Gomez really takes her time with attention to detail to get his smile just perfect. Kudos to her staff as well. Theresa is amazing and Renee goes above and beyond with her expertise in insurance. She has been so accommodating to us. Thank you all.
Arminda Garcia
2 years ago
excellent job thank you all
Daniel Price
4 years ago
My experience with Dr. Gomez has been better than expected. I have been seeing Dr. Gomez for about half a year now and do not have anything negative to say, she really understands what she is talking about and listens to any concerns you may have. The staff are also very friendly and will be happy to assist you in any way they can. If you are looking for an orthodontist who can offer great service then Dr. Gomez should be your next choice.
Daniel Price
5 years ago
My experience with Dr. Gomez has been better than expected. I have been seeing Dr. Gomez for about half a year now and do not have anything negative to say, she really understands what she is talking about and listens to any concerns you may have. The staff are also very friendly and will be happy to assist you in any way they can. If you are looking for an orthodontist who can offer great service then Dr. Gomez should be your next choice.
Cindi Fong
9 years ago
My 15 year old son just had his braces taken off and now has a retainer. Dr. Gomez has been wonderful through the whole process. She is very clear about treatment and what is needed and not needed. My son loves her and her care for him has been gentle and high quality. She relates very well to teenagers. She set up a doable payment plan with us. Her office location and parking is very convenient. If my other children need braces I will definitely return to Dr. Gomez.
Barry Wong
9 years ago
As a healthcare provider myself, I know what great care looks like, and Dr Maybelle Gomez is a great clinician - technically and personally. She is an excellent educator, and we always know what is going on and what to expect. She takes time to listen and to teach us how to best care for our daughter's teeth, and my teenage daughter always knows what she has to do to take care of her own teeth after each visit. We never feel like we're being rushed, and she follows through with our concerns. Dr Gomez is kind and gentle. We are very grateful that our daughter is under the care of an amazing orthodontist.
Michelle Yamamoto
9 years ago
My 13 year old son has been under the very competent care of Dr. Gomez for Invisalign for about 10 months now. We couldn't be more pleased with Dr. Gomez. She is very thorough and clear in her explanations. She responds promptly to any questions that we've had between appointments. It has been very easy to schedule appointments with her and she is always on time. It's a plus that her office is very accessible to many parts of the Bay Area and there is plenty of parking. Most of all, my son loves Dr. Gomez and we know that he is getting excellent care with her.
Cindi Fong
10 years ago
My 15 year old son just had his braces taken off and now has a retainer. Dr. Gomez has been wonderful through the whole process. She is very clear about treatment and what is needed and not needed. My son loves her and her care for him has been gentle and high quality. She relates very well to teenagers. She set up a doable payment plan with us. Her office location and parking is very convenient. If my other children need braces I will definitely return to Dr. Gomez.
Barry Wong
10 years ago
As a healthcare provider myself, I know what great care looks like, and Dr Maybelle Gomez is a great clinician - technically and personally. She is an excellent educator, and we always know what is going on and what to expect. She takes time to listen and to teach us how to best care for our daughter's teeth, and my teenage daughter always knows what she has to do to take care of her own teeth after each visit. We never feel like we're being rushed, and she follows through with our concerns. Dr Gomez is kind and gentle. We are very grateful that our daughter is under the care of an amazing orthodontist.
Michelle Yamamoto
10 years ago
My 13 year old son has been under the very competent care of Dr. Gomez for Invisalign for about 10 months now. We couldn't be more pleased with Dr. Gomez. She is very thorough and clear in her explanations. She responds promptly to any questions that we've had between appointments. It has been very easy to schedule appointments with her and she is always on time. It's a plus that her office is very accessible to many parts of the Bay Area and there is plenty of parking. Most of all, my son loves Dr. Gomez and we know that he is getting excellent care with her.
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