	Jonathan Clarke	Mar 2017
DO NOT GO TO THIS GUY! I had a standard wisdom teeth removal procedure done a few years back and suffered permanent paresthesia (numbness) on the left half of my lower chin and lip. I'm considering a malpractice suit now. I think he pulled the tooth while it was too close to the nerve. Even slightly touching the nerve that runs along your jaw line can cause permanent nerve damage. When I called and complained that I had numbness in my mouth that wasn't going away, Dr. Barkin said this had happened once before with one of his patients! A few years later after seeing 2 neurologists and 3 acupuncturists, I would say only 50% of the feeling has returned and it doesn't look like it will improve any more from here. I advise anyone who reads this not to see Dr. Barkin! As for me, I'm looking into options now to get restitution for the damage he's done. I wouldn't risk seeing this guy! Learn from my experience!