Windy City Orthodontics
Darren Pakravan, DDS, MS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Braces

Clear aligners

Retainers

Comprehensive orthodontics

Space maintainers

Palatal expanders

Headgears

Interceptive orthodontics

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I was impressed with the entire process of getting adult Invisalign from Dr. P and the team at Windy City. From start to finish everyone was professional, gracious, and easy to work with. Probably most important, though, is how delighted I am with the way my smile looks. I had to have an uneven bite corrected (I’m 38) that childhood braces didn’t fix, but the plan that Dr. P made corrected the problem perfectly. I’m so happy with the way my teeth look, and that the doctor was so knowledgable and up-to-date on treatment protocols. I was pleased with every part of my treatment.

My daughter had an issue when her orthodontist was closed for 3 days. I called Windy City and explained the situation. The staff and doctor were so nice and helpful. They took care of the issue with no questions asked and treated us like we were one of their patients. I was so thankful for the help when we needed it.

Last Friday I officially had my braces taken off and it was a really exciting moment after 32 month of treatment! I am so pleased with my experience altogether. The entire staff is awesome; friendly, professional and very efficient, Dr. Darren takes the time to thoroughly explain treatments to his patients, he gets to know us throughout the entire duration. Patient care and follow up is great. I want to give special thanks to the assistants: Jenny, Amanda, Erika and the rest of staff (hard to remember all the names lol) they always make you feel welcome. Wonderful experience, Period.

Everyone at this office has been honestly wonderful, can’t recommend them enough. Everyone takes the time to answer all my questions. Forgot something you wanted to ask, and call a staff member over for the *third* time? No problem, they’ll make you feel comfortable and answer every last question. Everything is thoroughly explained as well as all the ‘whys’ behind their instructions. The people handling scheduling are unfailingly friendly and kind, treat you like more than just another faceless patient. I needed dental work done before I could start invisalign, all I had to do with tell them the name of my dentist, and they found the phone #, brought my dentist into the loop, and then when the dentist had to reschedule me, windy city reached out to me on their own to say ‘sorry to hear that, let’s get you set up with a new appt’. Really, I can’t say enough good things about the place and the people, if you need any kind of braces absolutely give them a shot!!

A great experience from the moment I made the appointment over the phone through to the end. Extremely welcoming! Everyone was very nice and made me feel right at home. Certainly not the type orthodontist’s office I remember as a kid! My dentist referred me for braces/Invisalign. Definitely recommend based on my experience thus far!

Dr. Pakravan and his staff at Windy City Orthodontics are wonderful! My son has been going to this practice for 3 years. We never had a difficult time getting an appointment that fits our schedule and they are always running on time. Not only is Dr. Pakravan a great orthodontist, he also offers fun contests and hosts outings for his patients. He is very generous and gives back to his patients and community. I would highly recommend Windy City Orthodontics!

Had my braces removed a few days ago, and WOW, my teeth look pretty AWESOME! Mind you, I had braces in high school, and the ortho at the time didn’t do much besides take my money. Here I am, writing about my 2nd experience, and I have nothing but great things to say! When I first had my consultation with Dr. Pakravan, he examined my teeth thoroughly, and gave me an honest assessment. My previous ortho told me that my problem couldn’t be fixed unless I had surgery. Dr. Pakravan, on the other hand, offered me several treatment options that were affordable, practical, and didn’t require surgery. While I hated the idea of having to wear braces again, I will say that I do not regret my decision. Dr. Pakravan was right all along. My overbite issue was fixed for the most part (I made the decision to stop treatment and have them remove earlier than the original treatment plan). Regardless of this, my teeth have never looked BETTER!!! Even if I made the decision to stop treatment early on, my overbite is no where near noticeable as before. Dr. Pakravan has been an amazing orthodontist since day one. I’m truly thankful for his work. He’s truly an expert at what he does, and I highly recommend him. He uses state-of-the-art equipment, and is up-to-date on treatment options. I have always felt comfortable during every visit. He explained everything to the tea. His staff is amazing as well. They are welcoming and helpful. If I were to do this again, he will be my go to person. I am smiling a lot more now 😀

I have nothing but great things to say about Windy City Orthodontics! The staff is super friendly and the service is impeccable. The entire team makes you feel at home! Dr. Pakravan is very professional, detailed oriented, and listens to your needs. I would highly recommend Windy City Orthodontics!

I came here on a recommendation from a friend after an oral surgeon our original orthodontist sent us to was concerned about the first doctor’s directions on what teeth needed to be pulled, et. My daughter has missing adult teeth, a crooked tooth that is still in her gums, etc. etc. We went in for a consultation and Dr. P agreed with the oral surgeon that they could save some of the teeth the other doctor wanted pulled. Long story short, the best orthodontist ever my daughter’s teeth are gorgeous and I credit Dr. P and his staff for a successful outcome. Having an older teenager meant last minute scheduling conflicts would come up, the staff has always been very helpful with our need to reschedule or pop in because of a wire poking her, etc. I can’t recommend this office enough – as a matter of fact, I do recommend them all the time.

I was amazed at how efficiently this place runs. From the front desk, to the assistants, to Dr. P, everyone is well informed of your treatment plan. Dr. P offered me the best deal, by far, for the work I needed. I had consultations with several other places and none could match his offer. I’m so glad I chose Windy City.

I don’t get the 1star review. All our visits here, we were met with courteous staff. Even by phone, they worked with us with our insurance issues. Treatment wise: We are so happy with the results! My son’s teeth looked great. He now has the confidence to smile and get his pictures taken. Every visit we had for the last 2years were outstanding. Dr. P is always very professional, takes time to explain treatment details and dealt well with a child with developmental issues. His staff are absolutely wonderful. They are prompt in the service; happy, pleasant, and professional in their actions; and most of all, they make you feel comfortable and at home. The clinic is also very lovely and location is easy to go to. I highly recommend this practice.

They are the best. From the moment you come in until the moment you leave, they are friendly and take great care of you. Dr. P is so patient and so great with kids – so are Erika and Charlie! They whole staff is great! Highly recommend – my daughter is very nervous about dental work and they put her at ease every time

Having moved to Chicago from Birmingham, AL, I needed to find an orthodontist here who could replace a cracked upper retainer for me. Boy did I find the right place! I can’t think of any other business I’ve ever been to, of any type, where every single person in the joint is so stinkin’ nice! (Well, truthfully, my dentist’s office in Birmingham was mighty close…) What a joy to have that kind of warm welcome in the dead of Chicago winter. The day I went in to get the mold made for the upper retainer, the good Dr. also replaced some glue that had come off of my lower permanent retainer. The new glue unfortunately popped off two days later. I went back in about two weeks later, and he replaced it at no charge. In short, I almost wish I needed more services at Windy City Orthodontics. It’s a great environment with great people who do a great job. Thanks y’all!

I chose Windy City Orthodontics for my Invisalign treatment because of the positive reviews and the wonderful doctor and staff. I was given a very fair payment plan option and decided to go for it. My experience was very positive and I feel I was given the very best of what is offered for Invisalign. Fresh aligners every 3 days (rather than just 1-2 per month), regular checks ups, a permanent retainer and two custom retainers were all included in my package. I highly recommend Windy City Orthodontics for Invisalign. Im very happy with my final results.

Long overdue review but it has to be said that Windy City Orthodontics is the best place for orthodontic treatment in Chicago. I had braces as a child but didn’t wear my retainer and had some teeth move. As an adult I didn’t want to have orthodontic treatment again but my crowing really bothered me so I went for a consultation with Dr. P. From the beginning he made me feel very comfortable with the decision of starting invisalign treatment. I love all the staff there, Dr. P is very knowledgeable and the office is always clean. Also making appointments at doctors office is usually a problem for me because of my work schedule but the front staff was always very accommodating and this was never an issue. I’m really glad I decided to get my teeth straight at Windy City Ortho, the results were better than the first time. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for treatment.

WOW. The service and professionalism here blew my socks off. I’ve now been a patient at 4 different orthodontic offices across 2 different countries, and my first experience at Windy City Orthodontics today stood out above the rest. Dr. Pakravan was patient, knowledgeable, presented a variety of potential solutions, and worked with me to build a custom approach to meet my needs. Additionally, his staff were FANTASTIC. Each team member seemingly understood my case just as well as Dr. P, and I got the sense that they took full ownership for my experience and outcomes in every interaction. After my appointment, I had to wait in the office while the front desk managed some coordination with my previous office. I felt informed, listened to, and valued throughout the entire process. The grace with which these professionals managed one of my (somewhat uncooperative) previous offices was truly impressive, and I felt like the solution that was ultimately offered to me was a best-case scenario. It even involved additional services (beyond the agreement I’d been quoted over the phone) at no additional cost. Overall, I couldn’t be more satisfied with my experience, and I’m excited to continue working with this office. Thank-you to Dr. P for taking the time to understand my case, concerns, and needs, and two HUGE additional thank-yous to Jenny and Angelica for their amazing customer service and problem solving. You folks are superheroes!

I just began a 2-2 1/2 year process of wearing braces and am really looking forward to the results. Dr. Pakravan at Windy City Orthodontists and his team have been a great help and support with the braces. Along with Dr. Patel from OMS Med Spa who did my surgery and Dr. Schulhof who worked on the general dentistry at AC dentistry all in Lakeview. All are very professional and humble people to work with, definitely recommend them. Thank you all for joining me on this ride! Cheers, to new beginnings! -riccardo

By far the best ortho experience I’ve ever had. Incredibly responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable staff and doctor. Every step of the care has been easy – even though all care happened in the middle of a global pandemic and a cross-country move. I’ve already recommended Windy City Ortho and Dr. P to a number of friends and will continue doing so until Dr. P retires his business which, hopefully for the sake of crooked toofs everywhere, won’t be for a very very long time.

The dentist’s assistant was very kind and put me at ease for my attachments for Invisalign. Doctor P stopped by to say hi. The receptionist caught me before I got out the door to schedule my next appointment. The lobby was set up for social distancing and everyone there seemed to be operating like a (friendly, welcoming) well-oiled machine!

Last Friday I officially had my braces taken off and it was a really exciting moment after 32 month of treatment! I am so pleased with my experience altogether. The entire staff is awesome; friendly, professional and very efficient, Dr. Darren takes the time to thoroughly explain treatments to his patients, he gets to know us throughout the entire duration. Patient care and follow up is great. I want to give special thanks to the assistants: Jenny, Amanda, Erika and the rest of staff (hard to remember all the names lol) they always make you feel welcome. Wonderful experience, Period.

I am only about halfway through my treatment (give or take) and I absolutely LOVE Windy City Ortho! Not only is Dr. Parkravan great, but so is his staff! Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. This is my second time getting orthodontic treatment and compared to my first time around (at another office a few years back), Dr. P’s office has been so kind as to explain to me everything that’s going on in depth, they answer every single question and listen to every single concern no matter how small. They really take their time to make sure their patients are in the loop and really understand the treatment. Another big plus, the office is absolutely beautiful and the atmosphere is always calm and bright. Thank you Dr. Pakravan and staff for being so awesome!

They are amazing, my new smile looks unreal!! Dr. P is wonderful, braces are not easy when you’re an adult but the care of Dr. P, Amanda and ALL the staff makes the process better. If you have doubts, just go and talk to them they will help you and explain all your options. Recommended with my eyes closed, they are the best.

I got my Invisalign trays done here with Dr. P and his wonderful assistants. Everything was fantastic, from service to orthodontic expertise. I was impressed with how professional and on point the office workflow is. Even the patient profile software they use is top notch. As a pharmacist I can appreciate a good practice when I see it. My teeth turned out exactly how I wanted them to. I highly recommend Dr. P and his crew!

I had such a wonderful experience here, can’t recommend Windy City Orthodontics enough! Dr. Pakravan and his staff have done an exceptional job keeping themselves and their clients safe during the pandemic, while still maintaining a warm, comfortable environment. Everyone was so friendly and were thorough in their explanations and what I could expect during my appointment. Grateful to have found a place like this during a difficult year!

I rarely ever write reviews but this place deserves all the stars. I am a patient for Invisalign and I was nervous about the whole process. From the moment I walked in they made me feel at ease and everyone from the receptionist to the assistants and Dr are just very friendly. After receiving my invisalign I somehow lost the entire bag they gave me and the were able to replace all of what I lost at no additional cost. Honestly I would not recommend anywhere else in the city for your orthodontic needs. This place is seriously the best!!!!!!! If you are an adult who finds themselves in need of orthodontic services, or a parent looking for a place for your children to get work done – look no further!

I am loving the quality of service at Windy City Orthodontics! Today I saw Angelica and Corrina to get my braces tightened and it was not painful, it was efficient and Corrina took her time to explain what she was doing and why. Dr. Pakravan is so kind and again explains everything thoroughly. I used to have so much anxiety with the dentist or people in my mouth in general and they really do a good job of making me comfortable. Shout out to the front desk staff also!

I had the best 4 year experience with Windy City Ortho! I have so much anxiety when I’m doing anything involving my teeth and they made sure every appointment i was comfortable. They gave me comfort being there so long! When i purchased my home they gave me an awesome gift. When they told me i wasn’t getting my braces off when expected they gave me a gift card to make me feel better. They truly always made me feel welcomed and i will definitely miss seeing them all the time! I highly recommend bringing your kids or yourself here. Beyond amazing staff!

I am really happy with the care my son gets at Windy City Orthodontics. Everyone is so professional and caring and gives us the time and attention to be partners in the journey of wearing braces. I don’t remember my experience being so painless. Dr P is amazing and very knowledgable. One of the reasons I found him was through a friend whose daughter had some issues and couldn’t get good advice. Dr P was able to give her daughter the answers and the care they needed and her smile is awesome. I have found the same confidence and care with my son. My son doesn’t mind going and thinks Dr P is funny and cool. I am also, impressed with the offices Covid precautions. I feel very safe with all the levels of protection they have put in place to ensure our safety.

I am really happy with the care my son gets at Windy City Orthodontics. Everyone is so professional and caring and gives us the time and attention to be partners in the journey of wearing braces. I don’t remember my experience being so painless. Dr P is amazing and very knowledgable. One of the reasons I found him was through a friend whose daughter had some issues and couldn’t get good advice. Dr P was able to give her daughter the answers and the care they needed and her smile is awesome. I have found the same confidence and care with my son. My son doesn’t mind going and thinks Dr P is funny and cool. I am also, impressed with the offices Covid precautions. I feel very safe with all the levels of protection they have put in place to ensure our safety.

Great Orthodontist! We’re wrapping up 2 1/2 years of treatment for one child and will be headed right back for the second. Everyone at the office has been very friendly and helpful. Especially, easing the mind of an anxious pre-teen worried about getting braces. Navigating scheduling around school and the rare emergency visit has been a breeze. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Pakravan and his staff. Definitely recommend.

We love Windy City Orthodontics! My twin sister and I both have braces and always love to go in a see the really nice staff. Dr. Pakravan is always so nice to us and makes sure to let us know we are doing a great job keeping our braces clean and following the rules. We even get rewarded for office visits and not braking brackets. For every 100 points you receive you get to pick a gift card to one of your favorite places to use. I would highly recommend you take your children to get braces here! Addison

This place is great. Dr. P is an awesome guy. Has been giving my child super service. The staff is nice as well. They always take us promptly which is sooo important these days and an attribute that I value . Cheers for that. Anyway, from my experience so far, I would highly recommend this place. We actually interviewed 5 places before picking these guys. ….Not sure how many people actually do that. My friends laughed but seriously, it was an eye opener. Something I would highly recommend. Huge differences between doctors, their staff, how the office is run, office hours, cost, and even their approach to fixing the teeth. Soo glad I did that and happy with my choice.

First impressions are very important to me. First time going to this location. And I must say, IAM impressed!!I I’m one of those spiritual being that within 5min of meeting people or entering a business/place, I know if this will be a great fit for me. From the little sweet gestures at the door,with our names on it. To that humor on the wall. Don’t even mention the refreshment station. Last but not least the friendly faces behind that desk. The energy was great, the staff seem upbeat and very professional. Sam did my x-rays. I sat there and just obsessed her, she is incredible. She loves what she does. She explained everything to me to the “T”., She was very easy outgoing. Dr Pakravan has incredible staff. They take good care of his business. Energy is everything, especially when you’re in a “healing” business. I have found myself an orthodontist!!

I am extremely happy that I chose Windy City Orthodontics for my dental treatment. They have a very friendly and informative staff and Dr. Pakravan does an amazing job of taking care of your teeth. Most importantly, they really care that you are happy and want to make sure you get the best possible treatment that is right for you. I highly recommend Windy City Orthodontics. If you are looking for a team that truly cares about your health and happiness, I would definitely give them a call.

I have been getting my treatment with Dr. Pakravan for about 6 months now and I see him every 6 weeks. He is very nice, attentive and takes the time to answer my questions and any concerns thoroughly. His staff is also very friendly, they know by name as soon as I walk in and I hardly ever have a wait time. I only consulted with Dr. Pakravan and I felt comfortable with his approach right away. I was able to make set up monthly payments, which was affordable, as opposed to other locations that want the full payment upfront. I highly recommend Dr. Pakravan for a professional treatment plan as well as his staff for a friendly and accommodating environment.

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