Dr. Ankita Shah, DMD
NPI 1306020656 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
General dentist · Near West Side
Dental Smiles of West Loop - Chicago
1202 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Opening hours below
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
4–5 stars: 97% · 1–2 stars: 1% · 253 written reviews
Last 12 months: 10 reviews · 100% 4–5 stars · Replies: 2% of reviews · 0 of 3 one- and two-star
56mention friendly, welcoming staff
31mention massage chairs or warm neck pillows
22mention a clean office
- Emergency
Comfort details during visits
Massage chairs and warm neck pillows are the comfort details reviewers mention most often.
How the visit felt
31Massage chairs or warm neck pillows
17Explaining everything before doing it
13Explaining each step as it happens
Staff and office
56Friendly, welcoming staff
22A clean office
14TV or films during treatment
What they can help with
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Veneers & cosmetic
5 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist
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Teeth whitening
Listed on its business profile · 3 pages on its website · Listed category: Teeth whitening service
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Emergency dentist
Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service
Veneers & cosmetic: how it works Show
Also listed on its website
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Dental implants
2 pages on its website · Listed category: Dental implants periodontist
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Braces & Invisalign
6 pages on its website · Listed category: Orthodontist
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Root canal
3 pages on its website
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Gum treatment
1 page on its website · Listed category: Dental implants periodontist
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Tooth extraction
1 page on its website · Listed category: Oral surgeon
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Crowns and bridges
5 pages on its website
Reviews and licensing history
Bad reviews make up 1% of its 253 reviews with comments, a lower share than at most Chicago practices in this guide.
- One- and two-star reviews
- 1%of 253 written reviews
- A lower share than 83% of Chicago practices
- Middle Chicago practice: 5%
- Replies to reviews
- 2%of written reviews get a reply (0 of 3 one- and two-star)
- Fewer replies than 76% of Chicago practices
- Middle Chicago practice: 33%
- Licensed in Illinois since
- 2021its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
- Licensed more recently than 83% of Chicago dentists we list
- Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007
Where the dentists trained
The website identifies Dr. Shah as a University of Pittsburgh dental-school graduate and Dr. Yu as a Tufts graduate who completed an advanced education in general dentistry residency at NYU Langone.
Dr. Racheal Yu, DMD
- Illinois license active, first licensed Oct 2024
NPI 1558058347 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
Cost and paying
No prices on its website
Ways to pay
- Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
- Accepts CareCredit (its website)
Care for children
Its website says children can receive exams, cleanings, fluoride and prevention guidance; reviewers also recount visits for young children.
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Digital ImpressionsLow-Radiation Digital X-Rays
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When you can go
- Weekends
- Closed
Mon
9 am–4 pm
Tue
9 am–4 pm
Wed
9 am–5 pm
Thu
9 am–4 pm
Fri
8 am–4 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
1202 W Madison StChicago, IL 60607 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
Its business profile
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“Welcome to the office of Chicago dentist, Dr. Ankita Shah! As the owner of our well established and reputable dental practice in the West Loop Chicago, Dr. Shah is excited to invite patients to Dental Smiles of West Loop. …”
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Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · dentalsmilesofwestloop.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Chicago community areas