Patient Reviews

GI Alliance physicians are among the most reputable and distinguished gastroenterologists across the nation. Focused on clinical excellence and patient-centered care, our specialists seek to be the partner you need in your quest for better health. We value patient feedback and appreciate every review we receive from those we are privileged to treat. For your convenience, we have gathered a collection of reviews, stories, and testimonials provided by patients who have visited our practices. We welcome you to explore the feedback below to learn more about what it means to be a patient of GI Alliance.

Reviews for Evanston, IL

5.0 Review from J.B. Source: Google Apr 27 2023

"Very professional staff. Nurse Shay was kind and courteous. Doctor Vainder provided great care! Genuinely wanted to resolve the issues I am having."

5.0 Review from E.B. Source: Google Jan 25 2023

"Finding a doctor whom you can fully trust and rely about your health is one delicate task. For my husband Steve and I, I did ask recommendations from friends and others I know. I did go farther than that by going to a website that can tell me more about the person like what school where he graduated, where he did his residency, if there is any lawsuit against him. Having these informations is only a part of the equation but are solid enough to hold unto for a start. With all the names I was recommended and my own researched, I chose Dr. Walter Reid Glaws, DO. I started seeing him on the 3rd quarter of 2008. My husband followed my lead a year later. Dr. Glaws is been our gastroenterologist for over 14 years. We highly and absolutely recommend Dr Glaws to anyone who is in need of his expertise. He has the integrity, intelligence, energy and unwavering dedication to do his job the best he can. He has the excellent physician manners to his patients, full of compassion and understanding and takes his time to explain to his patients things they needed to know. Our honest observations of him for over 14 long years is that his patient's well being is his foremost goal as a physician. Deep in his heart, we noticed he takes his ( Hipocrates Oath seriously when taking care his patients. He had performed multiple endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures to us through the years. He had done several biopsies and and several polyps removals too. I underwent GERD treatment and was a success as well. In 2009, he found in my endoscopy procedure that I have nodules in my stomach wall. I went to see a surgeon (and got 4 more different opinions from other surgeons who aren't related to one another) that led me to have a partial gastrectomy. After my successful stomach surgery, we continued to go visit him for any gastroenterology issues we have. He moved in 2018 from the clinic where we used to go see him that is just 7 minutes away from our residence. He moved quite from us to other branches of his practice group. I went to see another one but I don't see those same qualities he have so we decided to follow him. My husband and I, just have our 2 endoscopy and 2 colonoscopy procedures with him this Dec. of 2022. Again, as always his service was unparallel. We can boldly say, we owe him so much of our good health in his expertise and that we're so appreciative for all he had done for us and for many more years to come. His office employees are awesome and so helpful and kind. The Northshore Endoscopy Center in Waukegan where we have our back to back procedures is a great place to go. The employees- from front desk, nurses, anesthesiologist, and everyone in the there were amazing and compassionate. May God bless Dr Glaws, his family and the people who work with him always. Thank you greatly to you all. Respectfully Yours, Evangeline Evanston, IL."

5.0 Review from E.B. Source: Google Jan 25 2023

"Finding a doctor whom you can fully trust and rely about your health is one delicate task. For my husband Steve and I, I did ask recommendations from friends and others I know. I did go farther than that by going to a website that can tell me more about the person like what school where he graduated, where he did his residency, if there is any lawsuit against him. Having these informations is only a part of the equation but are solid enough to hold unto for a start. With all the names I was recommended and my own researched, I chose Dr. Walter Reid Glaws, DO. I started seeing him on the 3rd quarter of 2008. My husband followed my lead a year later. Dr. Glaws is been our gastroenterologist for over 14 years. We highly and absolutely recommend Dr Glaws to anyone who is in need of his expertise. He has the integrity, intelligence, energy and unwavering dedication to do his job the best he can. He has the excellent physician manners to his patients, full of compassion and understanding and takes his time to explain to his patients things they needed to know. Our honest observations of him for over 14 long years is that his patient's well being is his foremost goal as a physician. Deep in his heart, we noticed he takes his ( Hipocrates Oath seriously when taking care his patients. He had performed multiple endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures to us through the years. He had done several biopsies and and several polyps removals too. I underwent GERD treatment and was a success as well. In 2009, he found in my endoscopy procedure that I have nodules in my stomach wall. I went to see a surgeon (and got 4 more different opinions from other surgeons who aren't related to one another) that led me to have a partial gastrectomy. After my successful stomach surgery, we continued to go visit him for any gastroenterology issues we have. He moved in 2018 from the clinic where we used to go see him that is just 7 minutes away from our residence. He moved quite from us to other branches of his practice group. I went to see another one but I don't see those same qualities he have so we decided to follow him. My husband and I, just have our 2 endoscopy and 2 colonoscopy procedures with him this Dec. of 2022. Again, as always his service was unparallel. We can boldly say, we owe him so much of our good health in his expertise and that we're so appreciative for all he had done for us and for many more years to come. His office employees are awesome and so helpful and kind. The Northshore Endoscopy Center in Waukegan where we have our back to back procedures is a great place to go. The employees- from front desk, nurses, anesthesiologist, and everyone in the there were amazing and compassionate. May God bless Dr Glaws, his family and the people who work with him always. Thank you greatly to you all. Respectfully Yours, Evangeline Evanston, IL."

4.0 Review from L.P. Source: Google Oct 25 2022

"The pre-prep to the drug store was wrong and I had to call to rectify. Had to make 2 trips to Walgreens. Also they gave me 5 places to get a PCR Covid test, which Golf Surgical Center does not take. They only accept the test from Evanston or Libertyville. Dr Merle was great but their help should get their direction and prescription right."

4.0 Review from L.P. Source: Google Oct 25 2022

"The pre-prep to the drug store was wrong and I had to call to rectify. Had to make 2 trips to Walgreens. Also they gave me 5 places to get a PCR Covid test, which Golf Surgical Center does not take. They only accept the test from Evanston or Libertyville. Dr Merle was great but their help should get their direction and prescription right."

5.0 Review from M.B. Source: Google May 25 2022

"I have been a patient of Dr. Gupta for almost 10 years, he is a great Doctor. He listens to me and answers my questions in a way that I can understand, also the staff is wonderful to me whenever I come to the office."

5.0 Review from M.S. Source: Google May 25 2021

"Amazing doctor, very understanding and takes his time to get to know you on a personal level. He also takes his time to explain GI details and listen to all your GI problems. He makes me feel understood and not like I am over reacting."

5.0 Review from N.B. Source: Google May 25 2021

"He was professional and understanding. Was explaining with information."

5.0 Review from O. Source: Google May 25 2021

"Dr. Gupta explained in details the result of my colonscopy and things I need to do to stay healthy. Hr"

5.0 Review from P.G. Source: Google May 25 2021

"I agree with all the five star reviews of Dr. Vainder. He is kind, thoughtful, listens carefully and, most of all, pays attention to what you say and how you describe what you are feeling. A very good doctor indeed."

5.0 Review from R.R. Source: Google May 25 2021

"Great, as always"

5.0 Review from J.K. Source: Google May 25 2021

"I think Dr Vainder is the absolute best very thoughtful very caring very thorough couldn’t ask for a better Dr."

5.0 Review from K.F. Source: Google May 25 2021

"I'm a longtime patient of Dr. Vainder's. He saw me in his office the same day I called, due to an unexplained pain I had for many hours. Patient and thorough, he recommended some solutions which are working very well. I am so grateful for his kindness, genuine interest, and expertise."

5.0 Review from K.L. Source: Google May 25 2021

"I am Dr. Gupta's patient since I moved back to Chicago in 2011. He is an excellent doctor and very professional. He explained very clearly about my health condition. The nurse and the front desk staff are very friendly and helpful too. Thank you team!"

5.0 Review from K.C. Source: Google May 25 2021

"A wonderful staff who are efficient and so welcoming and helpful. Dr. Vainder has been my doctor for many years. He has always helped get me through my difficult times and successfully done many procedures. He always explains and answers any questions and concerns I have. Always making sure I have what I need to maintain my health. I would recommend him and the entire staff to all my friends."

5.0 Review from K. Source: Google May 25 2021

"Takes the time to listen to you and provide the proper care."

5.0 Review from V.P. Source: Google May 25 2021

"Very happy patient. Professional and smart doctor."

5.0 Review from J.B. Source: Google May 25 2021

"Dr. Vainder connected with me in a warm and reassuring manner. His staff was as accommodating as I’ve ever experienced. Dr. John Vainder is one great doctor."

5.0 Review from S.K. Source: Google May 25 2021

"Dr. Vainder is excellent. He takes his time and listens to your problems and issues and makes sure you are well taken care of and always follows up with you to make sure the current problem has been resolved. Dr. Vainder cares about his patients and provides excellent Healthcare services."

5.0 Review from C.L. Source: Google May 25 2020

"The staff are very helpful and polite. Dr. Gupta is thorough!"

5.0 Review from C.H. Source: Google May 25 2020

"I found it reassuring that the doctor listened to me and was informative."

4.0 Review from M.B. Source: Google May 25 2020

"Even though the visit was a walk-in (not scheduled), I was taken care of and the necessary tests were scheduled."