Dr. Steven Kollander

Oral surgery isn’t the kind of thing most people plan for—until they need it. In Ridgewood, the options are limited, but Dr. Steven Kollander’s practice on Myrtle Avenue covers the essentials: extractions, implants, and corrective jaw procedures. No frills, just the clinical side of dentistry that general practitioners don’t handle. The office sits at 60-83 Myrtle Ave, a stretch of Queens where the storefronts are functional, the sidewalks are wide, and the 7 train’s shadow stretches long in the afternoons.

Patient feedback tends to cluster around the 4.5-star mark—26 reviews suggesting consistency rather than spectacle. Oral surgery isn’t exactly a field where you’d expect raves about ambiance, but the ratings imply a steady hand and clear communication, which counts for more than decor when you’re discussing impacted wisdom teeth or bone grafts. The practice doesn’t advertise cosmetic work or whitening; this is strictly the mechanical end of dental care, where precision matters more than pampering.

Booking a consultation means calling (718) 497-2700, a number that’s likely fielded its share of pre-surgery nerves. There’s no online scheduler, no Instagram feed of before-and-afters—just a direct line for questions about recovery timelines or insurance paperwork. The approach feels almost old-school in a city where even dentists now offer membership perks and loyalty discounts. Here, the focus stays on the procedure, not the patient experience beyond it.

Getting there is simplest by train—the Myrtle Ave station is a short walk away—but if you’re driving, the cross streets are Fresh Pond Road and 60th Street. Double-check the map for construction updates; Ridgewood’s roads have a habit of closing without much warning. Parking’s a separate calculation entirely.