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.
"Dr vemula was such a pleasure to have as my Dr. He sat and explained every detail and made sure I understood. Easy to ask questions to. I look forward to going through this journey with him as my doctor!"
"A very kind,and knowledgeable Dr and man. Awesome"
"My experience with Dr. Vemula was excellent. From the original call through to the procedure, his bedside manner and professionalism were wonderful. I highly recommend him and his team at Lone Star Endoscopy."
"Everyone was super nice. I went to sleep very fast and woke up what felt like minutes later!"
"Fast and efficient"
"Dr. Vemula was amazing to work with. He really listened to me and made me feel well taken care of. Very calm and reassuring demeanor, and super easy to talk to!"
"Amazing, very kind and compassionate!! Thank y’all very much!!"
"Smooth experience start to finish. Dr. Vemula has great bedside manner and instilled confidence that I was in good hands. Every team member I interacted with was great as well. Highly recommend."
"Very pleasant doctor patient interaction Values my time and talks to me not at me and I appreciate that."
"Dr Vemula listens whole heartedly and the employees around the office without knowing I was listening had the utmost respect for Dr V in their conversation! I found my go to Dr for this service. If reading this and looking for a Doctor STOP and call Dr Vemula."
"got all info i needed Liked Doctor ready for my colonoscopy and hope it is the last one Merry Christmas Judy Lewis"
"Highly recommend Dr. Vemula. He was very kind, walked me through the process, answered all my questions, and had appointment availability right away."
"I was treated with great warmth and professionalism from the moment I walked in the door. I waited no more than 5 minutes in the waiting room before I was taken back to the prep area. Several follow up calls and a text were tempted to make sure all was well post-op. Thank you to Dr. V and his caring staff/nurses!"
"Great experience for me as I went in for my first Colonoscopy. The nurses who attended to me were warm, friendly and cognizant of my discomfort and anxiety. Dr. Vemula is friendly and besides having good bedside manners was thorough with his job. Thanks!"
"Dr.Vemula was very kind and caring. My procedure was very time efficient and he came in afterwards to explain everything. I’d highly recommend him."
"Dr. Vemula is a fanastic doctor. Patient and kind. He takes the time to listen and makes sure all questions and concerns are addressed. Would 100% recommend!"
"Dr. V. Was very pleasant and reassuring."
"Dr Vermula was a Great Doc Highly Recommend"
"Awesome Physician Very personable and caring. Not rushed, listened"
"Very impressed with the entire staff and doctor. First rate all the way!"
"My first visit with Dr Vemula was wonderful! He is very kind, caring and patient. He explained everything in detail, and in a way that was easy to understand. I am glad that I found this great doctor. I will happily recommend him to others!"
"Very good Dr"
"Very professional and caring"
"Dr. Vemula was great! He explained everything clearly and followed up promptly. Great bedside manner! Everyone at Lone Star was super nice and friendly. Felt very taken care of!!!"
"Fantastic and professional experience from the minute I entered the building to the minute I left. Each encounter with the employees was very caring and informative. Dr Vemula was great! Thanks to all that took care of me during my brief visit."
"My consult with Dr. Vemula was excellent! He was was very thorough and made me very comfortable about my upcoming procedure. Wish more doctors had this skill. Glad I got him for my care. I definitely recommend Dr. Vemula!"
"I was very satisfied, with my first appointment with Dr. Vemula. He listened to me, and explained things to me, in a manner that I could understand. I would highly recommend him."
"I was very pleased with my initial visit. Being past 75, it is necessary to have that first consultation and I felt comfortable with his knowledge and demeanor."
"Dr. Vemula was very caring and thorough. Great staff too!"
"Dr Vemula is very kind, personable and knowledgeable. I enjoyed his friendly demeanor on my first visit. He is very easy to talk to and communicate with. Dr Vemula answered all of my questions and concerns. I am really happy with his services. The staff is kind and helpful as well."
"The Staff and Dr. Vermula are very professional. They answered all my questions and addressed my concerns. Thanks very much for taking good care of me."
"Wonderful bedside manner. Dr. Vemula took the time to explain the outcome and recommendations. Listened and answered questions from my wife and I."
"Really well run practice and center. Very professional, good explanations of the process and procedures. Would highly recommend them."
"Very thorough and professional! I felt like I mattered!"
"Dr. Vemula clearly communicated what my medical needs were and took time to articulate what the procedure would be like. He answered all my questions. I appreciated the care I received and will be returning for future appointments."
"As a new patient Dr. Vemula was very thorough and answered all my questions. He made me fell at ease. TY"
"I highly recommend Dr. Abhi Vemula and his team both at Lone Star Colonoscopy and TDDC in Flower Mound. Dr. Vemula is not only a highly skilled gastroenterologist, but he is also incredibly kind, compassionate, and takes the time to listen to his patients. He recently performed a colonoscopy for me and his professionalism and caring attitude were evident throughout the entire process. His team also deserves recognition for creating a warm and welcoming environment that made me feel at ease. If you're looking for a gastroenterologist who truly cares about his patients, look no further than Dr. Abhi Vemula, TDDC and Lone Star Colonoscopy."
"Dr Vemula really cares about his patients. He listens, advises and doesn't push procedures or medicines. It is a joint effort, as it should be. I would absolutely recommend him."
"Good bedside manner"
"Dr. Vemula was kind and thorough. He explained things very clearly and made me feel comfortable. He also got the results to my surgeon and pcp immediately. I would definitely recommend him."
"I'm in my 80's and still of sound mind. Dr Vemula has never assumed that I am deaf and unable to communicate intelligently because of my age. I can't say that about several Doctors I know. He never rushes you in and out .... When I leave his office, I feel like I've seen a really good Doc.."
"I would highly recommend. Dr and crew are very friendly and informative."
"I found Dr Vemula to be detailed oriented, courteous and very professional. Two thumbs up 👍👍"
"My experience was very professional and courteous. They made you feel comfortable and relaxed."
"Dr. Vemula made me feel very at ease. So so nice!"
"My experience was wonderful from the front desk to the staff members back of house, as well as the doctor. They insured me that I was in good hands doing my colonoscopy, I will most definitely recommend this facility to any of my friends or family members for the same procedure.♥️💛💚"
"Dr Vemula was very personable and took the time to explain things in easy to understand terms. Great experience."
"Very respectful and knowledgeable. All of the staff was wonderful."
"Excellent care, skill and sensitivity to older patient especially since preference of non-sedation colonoscopy chosen. Dr. V and his assistants were very helpful answering concerns supportive throughout the procedure."
"Dr. Vemula is very personable and graciously gives all the time needed to answer any questions without making you feel rushed. He is knowledgeable and confident about what’s he knows. I’d highly recommend him. He’s very easy to talk to about anything which is important for gastro concerns or issues."
"Very nice. Well care. Excellent ."
"Dr. Vemula is one of the most attentive, caring, and knowledgeable doctors I have ever met. He listened to all my concerns and asked great questions to reassure me that I was not crazy about my symptoms being linked to endometriosis. If it wasn’t for him telling me I needed a colonoscopy to rule out IBS/UC then laparoscopic endometriosis surgery I would have never found my endometriosis surgeon who removed my stage 4 endometriosis. The nurses and anesthesiologist he worked with at Lone Star Endoscopy were very kind and professional and made my procedure very pleasant. His staff did a great job at getting me scheduled for my procedure in a timely manner."
"Dr. Vemula is very thorough when explaining procedures and what to expect. He put my mind at ease with all of my concerns."
"Excellent care. Dr. Vermula is wonderful. So kind and patient and answered all of Michael’s questions. Clean facility and the nurses and staff are outstanding. Extremely caring. Highly recommend."
"Dr Vemula was great. He listened to my symptoms and explained what I should do in easy terms. We have a good plan to go forward with"
"Dr. V was wonderful and made me feel right at home for my colonoscopy."
"I really liked Dr. Vemula. He was very kind and answered all my questions."
"Dr Vemula is the best. He explains procedures thoroughly and is very caring. He visited me before and after my colonoscopy and explained results. To my husband and myself."
"Dr. Vemula M.D. - Was first class, his staff gave direct instructions and the process of the prep, the day of my procedure was flawless, the staff was friendly walked me through what to expect and was quick, knowledgeable. It was a quick process, little nap and all complete. I was recommended to Lone Star Endoscopy by a friend that is a Dr that also uses them, I would rate them higher than a 10 if that was available!! Look forward to having. Healthy colon with the care of Dr Vemula, M.D."
"I am a new patient of Dr Vemula, and I am so impressed. If you are like me, you may have certain expectations of specialists. Cold, unfeeling, race you in and out of the office,I etc. Well, I received the exact opposite from Dr Vemula. He was patient, kind, understanding, and expressive. He must have asked me three times if I had any other questions. I was floored with how much care he showed with his explanations of each and every answer and thought he provided to me. Procedures explained in full, next steps given by him, not support staff, portal questions answered quickly, I just can’t say enough."
"The process was well explained. Dr. Vemula was throughout."
"Dr. Vemula kept me well informed. Was very professional and I would highly recommend to friends."
"Quick and painless. Great bedside manner!"
"A very good experience. Dr. Vemula was very thorough and answered all my questions."
"Dr V is very personalable. Seemed very caring and interested in my concerns. Answered all my questions. Made me feel very much at ease. That's the kind of doctor I want. And fortunately for me, I got. Highly, highly recommend him."
"Doctor Abhi Vemula is amazing, he come across very professonal and knowledgeable. He explains very well with printed graphic to show me how symptoms might be generated, how to treat. Without medical background I was able to understand. It feels like I am in good hands."
"Dr. Vemula was patient and understanding on my issues. He offered practical advice and proper follow-ups to address my issues. Strongly recommend."
"Dr. Vemula communicated excellently with me as a patient and was top notch in my first colonoscopy procedure. The entire staff at Lone Star Endoscooy provided a tremendously easy experience. Highly professional, attentive, and comforting. I highly recommend."
"Dr. Vemula is a listener! Very caring and sincere doctor, while being educational and forming treatment plans that happen. Followup is also very good. I am thankful to have been referred to him!"
"The staff there was polite and courteous.Got my appointment set up and only had a short wait to see Dr.Vemula.He was attentive,listened to and answered all my questions.Explained what my medical history and symptoms likely meant.Advised me on my procedure to be done and what to do to improve my overall health.Spent some time alleviating my concerns and genuinely seemed to care.Would recommend him to those with similar health issues"
"Fantastic bedside manner, on time, and had a great staff- highly recommend"
"One of the smoothest visits I’ve had with Doctors in years , very knowledgeable and best bed manner ever , thank you for taking your time explaining everything in details for me !!!"
"Dr. V is fantastic at what he does and most importantly an empathetic doctor and explains things well. We were fortunate to have him as our care giver!"
"Was very nice, was more than willing to explain the process I would be going through. The clinic was also very clean and well organized. 10/10"
"Only my first appointment so far but had a wonderful experience!"
"Listens and is super kind and attentive. I was scared to go to my appointment at first but I am not anymore. I’m usually scared going to the doctors but not with him."
"Dr. Vemula was very personable and really took the time to explain everything to me. Highly recommend him."
"Dr. Vemula is a fantastic doctor with excellent bedside manner. I greatly appreciate his kindness and professionalism. He is able to put you at ease, especially dealing with potentially difficult and embarrassing matters."
"I could have not chosen a better GI doctor in Flower Mound than Dr. Abhi Vemula. I was lucky to get in on a cancelled appointment. Listened to everything I have been through and suggested the tests I needed. Very thorough,professional,patient and understanding. Can’t say enough about this Dr snd their facility."
"Great medical office, wonderful and warm experience from start to finish. Appreciate Dr. Abhi Vemula taking time to go over the results very clearly. Was referred over by my general doctor and can see why. Highly recommended!"
"Doc was beyond kind and got the job done! No extra b.s. straight to the point, exactly how it should be."
"The visit started at the front desk. The receptionist was very nice and cordial. Dr. Vemula was amazing and very knowledgeable. I’d definitely recommend him to others."
"Great experience with Dr Vemula and the entire Lonestar staff! The process was very smooth and, since I wasn’t having any issues, all scheduling was done over the phone and online."
"made me feel comfortable, super friendly ! very informative ."
"This is the person to see if you need a GI doctor. Can't begin to explain how happy I was with the service and professional manner that Dr Vemula and his staff demonstrate. I have already recommended him to two other people."
"Best doctor. He is so kind and sweet. Makes you feel comfortable."
"Dr Vemula is very attentive to my concerns. He speaks very politely. Seeks questions and concerns i might have. He explains everything i want to know very clearly. He visibly shows kindness and sincere concern about the health problem i have. He folows up with me even by calling me on my mobile. I missed an appointment and was delayed in getting a second appointment. I raised the delay with him and he politely apologized. I feel he is an excellent physician."
"Had a great appointment with Dr. Vemula. He answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease regarding my upcoming procedure. Nice, easy going presence."
"Dr Vemula is patient and always listens"
"Dr. Vemula is very caring and courteous doctor. He pays attention to every details."
"Wonderful doctor who is very clear, knowledgeable, caring, and responsive. I highly recommend Dr. Vemula."
"Dr. Vemula is literally the BEST. He’s kind, attentive, great at his job, and everything you would ever want in a physician. I feel very lucky to have found him and have recommended him to all of my friends. He’s LEGIT!"
"Thank You Dr. V. for making me feel comfortable and well cared for! Very professional and courteous environment at this office. I was given plenty of time to ask questions and make responses. Excellent follow up report on the patient portal and easy to use also. Minimal wait time and very clean office."
"Dr. Vemula takes care to listen without rushing the appointment. He confronts digestive issues with empathy and expertise. His office staff is kind and responsive. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends."
"Dr. Vemula and team absolutely top notch from start to finish! Jim Volk. CAPT American Airlines B787, DFW."
"Absolutely no complains!! The best all around, he really listens to you. Will recommend to anyone needing a GI doctor. Everything was great!!!"
"Dr. Vemula was very kind and informative, he shows that he genuinely cares about people and their situations and was extremely thoughtful and open to help work around our busy schedule. I would definitely recommend him to anyone as we've only ever had vague or unhelpful answers from other doctors and it was very helpful to have a doctor sit and listen to my daughter and provide multiple options and plans of thing to do to help her feel better."
"Dr Vemula is very intelligent, knowledgeable, efficient, and patient caring Dr, he really cares about his patient. I would Recommend Dr Vemula to everyone. Thank you Dr Vemula for everything."
"Absolutely no complaints. Well organized, friendly grouup."
"Great office atmosphere. Dr. Vemula was very nice. He did a thorough history and made good recommendations. I was able to schedule procedures only 2 weeks out from my appointment. Office staff is friendly and efficient."
"If a doctor can earn the business of my wife who is VERY particular, he is definitely fine by me. He listened as she went into every little detail and provided positive feedback to her instantly. He’s very knowledgeable."
"Dr. Vemula had the best bedside manner! He took so much time with my son and we never felt rushed. I would highly recommend Dr. Vemula!"
"Very pleased with the compassion and professionalism of Dr Vemula. He listened carefully to all my concerns explained everything in detail and called me several times to follow up. I don't think I've ever had another doctor do that. Definitely recommend him."
"Dr.Vemula was EXTREMELY helpful and patient. He's reassuring and gets to the root of the problem. I definitely recommend him!"
"I have unfortunately been to far more doctors than most having undergone 4 major back surgeries and several others so I know a good doctor from a bad one and a great one from an adequate one. Dr V tops them all. He is caring and knowledgeable. I am so thankful I found him!"
"Dr. Vemula has always been sincere in talking to me trying to understand every detail about my condition and explain clearly about the symptoms. He gained my confidence in him to give me the treatment that will cure the ailment."
"I wasn't sure what to expect on my first visit to discuss my upcoming procedure but Dr. Vemula immediately put me at ease. He explained everything clearly and made sure I understood. The morning of, he was calm and at ease and made me feel not so anxious, again making sure and explaining exactly what was going to happen. I highly recommend Dr. Vemula!"
"Dr. Vemula really is caring as well as knowledgeable. I usually don't feel comfortable around male doctors but I had to get an appointment fast and I took the next available. I have to say, I've not met bet man intelligent , male doctors with good bedside manner, but Dr. Vemula is all those things. Very grateful."
"Dr. Vemula spent time with me reviewing my medical history than explaining everything I needed to know. I found his bedside manner very calming. I would recommend him for anyone who needs a gastroenterologist."
"I was nervous about going to a doctor! Especially considering all the issues I was having. However Dr. V is absolutely amazing he is super friendly and his bedside manner is amazing. He explains everything in a very effective manner and in a way you can understand. I would highly recommended him to anyone and everyone."
"Dr Vemula was amazing with my 87 yr old father. He spoke in a way he could understand (and hear) and he was so personable! Great sense of humor and common sense!! Wish he was a GP or PCP so we could see him for everything!"
"Wonderful doctor who is very clear, knowledgeable, caring, and responsive. I highly recommend Dr. Vemula."
"Super happy with Dr. Vemula. Easy to talk with and has a great focus on areas of concern."
"Staff and hospital were great!!! Everyone took the time to make sure I was comfortable and understood what was going on. Dr. Vemula was very professional and had a great bedside manner. Highly recommend."
"I have had issues with my digestive system for many years and have been to a lot of doctors. None of them cared enough to figure out what was really wrong with me. When I went to see Dr. Vemula he was concerned about what I was going through and he made it his mission to figure out what was causing all my issues. He is an amazing doctor and goes above and beyond to help his patients. I would recommend if you are having issues with your digestive system to go see him. You will be glad you did."
"He took me seriously and listened to my concerns. I’ve had doctors in my past who did not take me seriously due to my age but he did! He caught something that would have lead to cancer in my 20’s. So thankful for him and his wonderful and caring bedside manor!"
"We messed around with another Dr. Being rescheduled months at a time. Contacted Dr. Vemula & he had my husband treated & diagnosed with in a week. After, 6 months of misery. The office staff has been wonderful! I am so glad there are Dr. that still care!!!"
"Awesome doctor, listen to concerns and address them according. Awesome bedside manners and very knowledgeable."
"I had an excellent experience with Dr Velmula he has an excellent bedside manor explained the procedures well. He is open and easy to talk to and made sure I understood everything before moving on. I will definitely return and recommend him to others."
"He took me seriously and listened to my concerns. I’ve had doctors in my past who did not take me seriously due to my age but he did! He caught something that would have lead to cancer in my 20’s. So thankful for him and his wonderful and caring bedside manor!"
"Doctor Vemula is awesome! I was sent to the emergency room with terrible pain in my abdomen. Linda, his receptionist, got me in soon after. The Doc took the time to review what was wrong and gave me an immediate treatment to deal with my condition. During my colonoscopy, he was also very attentive and super friendly. Even laughed at my jokes. He will be my gastroenterologist for life."
"Dr Vemula was excellent, knowledgeable and is so good with his patients! I’ve been struggling with an issue for quite a while and was sent to him, and was relieved to have strong options to move forward and short term care too! He didn’t rush me through the visit, he listened well, explained his thoughts and didn’t sign me up for all kinds of tests or procedures. I am so thankful to have found him. Hope you check him out. And the rest of the staff was great too!!!"
"Hello he is a great doctor and I see him that he like to dedicate to his job and taking care of his patients im very thankfull"
"Very thorough and kind! Answered all my questions, and I am starting to feel ALOT better!"
"I met him when I was in the Hospital. I was very sick and he found the issue, diagnosed and corrected the problem right away. His bedside manner is especially caring. I’m grateful to him especially since the first Dr I had did not take the time to properly diagnose me. I drive an hour to see him and it’s worth it!"
"Great bedside manner. Very easy to talk to."