Whitman-Walker Health at 1525
Whitman-Walker Health — LGBTQ+-affirming dental care in Logan Circle DC.
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About Whitman-Walker Health at 1525
Whitman-Walker Health at 1525 provides dental care on 14th Street Northwest in the Northwest Washington area of Washington, District of Columbia. At the core of a general dental practice is preventive and restorative care: checkups, professional cleanings, fillings, and screening for decay and gum disease before either becomes a bigger problem. It is the kind of appointment most people need on a routine schedule rather than only when something hurts.
Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.
Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.
Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.
A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.
Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.
Patients looking for general dentistry on 14th Street Northwest in the Northwest Washington area of Washington, District of Columbia can consider Whitman-Walker Health at 1525, which lists it among its treatments. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Full service details and contact options are available on this page.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
General Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM1:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM1:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM1:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM1:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM2:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday(Today) | Closed |
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Services Offered
General Dentistry
General dentistry at Whitman-Walker Health at 1525 brings together comprehensive exams, cleanings, fillings, and gum-health monitoring, the everyday care that keeps a Washington smile in good shape.
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Rated
237 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Few businesses mean better than Whitman Walker, but the reason of the 3 stars as opposed to 5 comes from the communication and mgmt side. Expect long hold times for the pharmacy.. so much so that I dread having to call. I'm 63 and these are some of the worst hold times I've ever experienced unless you get lucky. They all seem a little overwhelmed.
Missing and/or conflicting info from the appointment scheduling call all the way to when i actually showed up for the appointment, where building security was simultaneously giving me the runaround as to where to go AND telling me “keep smiling and someone will give you a check” (wild to say to anyone, but sexism when you’re coming in to a ‘safe space’ to get testosterone is layers of wild). This saga culminated in me missing my appointment with no chance to be seen for another two weeks. Waste of a commute, won’t be returning.
Years ago, I had a couple frustrating experiences at Whitman-Walker, but recently I used their urgent care and it was great: easy to book, reasonable wait, and able to get meds at the pharmacy. Sarah King and Sasha were efficient, knowledgeable, and personable.
I had a great experience here with my provider, Pele Solell-Knepler. I look forward to returning under her care! She was kind, attentive, and did an excellent job listening and problem-solving with me. I really appreciated how supported and heard I felt throughout the appointment.
My child goes to this clinic and has for years but we are constantly battling getting them their medication on time. The doctors don't respond. The apps are unhelpful and glitched. And they are often times delayed on their medication. It's like they make you jump through hoops for absolutely no reason other than lack of order. And let me tell you I do not want to be responded to by an AI bot apologizing for the lack of care and the abandonment of their Hippocratic Oath. Buyer beware..
This review is for the phlebotomists at this location. I'm in and out a lot and some days are worse than others but they're always so helpful and kind and make me feel a lot better when I have to get through all kinds of tests. I really appreciate them.
There’s seemingly a lapse in Administrative oversight for this once added benefit to our community. In a nutshell Whitman-Walker clinic is disappointing! Not a matter of one poor experience but reflects long-term, systemic failures in communication, organization, and patient support. The medical providers deserve better infrastructure, and the patients deserve basic reliability and respect. BT
I registered as a new patient, finally got my appointment. I work a few miles away so I rode my scooter. Walked in the door and was turned away. They have a strict no scooter policy. It would have been nice to know that in advance. It must be nice that they can turn patience away. I will never return to this place.
I had a fantastic experience at Whitman-Walker Health dental clinic. The staff was incredibly kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The office is clean, modern, and very well run. What stood out most was how much they genuinely care about their patients—you feel respected and in great hands. Highly recommend!
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