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 Challa is very knowledgeable. I will try and continue to follow his requests. (He's a little strict), but i know he's just trying to help my liver improve"
"I was very happy with the medical attention I received from Doctor Challa. He listened to me and answered all the concerns I had regarding my upcoming procedure. Great staff in the office as well."
"Dr. Challa listened to my concerns and explained his prognosis in a way I could understand. He ran many test to find/ eliminate where my symptoms were coming from."
"Dr Challa was so kind and put any worries I had to rest. He explained everything thoroughly that I was going to go through with my upcoming colonoscopy. Not looking forward to a colonoscopy but I feel I will be in good hands."
"Dr. Challa is extremely attentive and truly cares for his patients. He treated myself and my son. As a mother, this gives me great peace of mind knowing that we have a doctor who looks out for us."
"I had the best experience with this visit. I was very apprehensive not knowing what to expect. Dr Challa was really concerned about my situation, we discussed everything and he explained his plan. Dr Challa made me feel at ease & comfortable and when I left the appointment I knew exactly what to expect and felt reassured I was being taken care of. Everyone in the office I net had a smile on their face and was very professional but friendly."
"I just went through a colonoscopy with Dr. Challa. He and his team kept me informed throughout the process. They were considerate and professional. Any questions I had were answered and they ensured I was comfortable with everything. I appreciate their style of care and am grateful for Dr. Challa."
"Dr. Challa is a great doctor who communicates effectivley and listens well to concerns. He was caring and supportive with my issues. I highly recommend him and his staff."
"Omg I was so scared from the beginning. Dr. Challa and his team are FREAKEN great! They made me feel so at ease and help me through this whole process. Thank you doc š"
"Everyone at the facility was very helpful and kind. Doctor Challa was very informative and informed me of my results soon afterwards I had been awaken by the nurse."
"My first visit with Dr. Challa was wonderfully helpful. He did a amazing job of explaining the results of his examination and medical work up of my condition. His ability to create a warm and caring relationship really helped me feel well cared for and confident in looking at the way forward with my treatment."
"Dr. Challa answered my concerns about the colonoscopy and my stage 3 kidney failure. The anesthesia should not be a problem. I'm now ready to have the procedure done next month. Thanks."
"GCSA provided excellent care for me during my screening. From the front desk to everyone through out the procedure i felt well taken care of. Dr Challa was kind and explained everything to me. You can tell he cares greatly about his patients well being. I am glad i choose GCSA for my care."
"I was scared going there Dr Challa and staff explained everything and answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable.When procedures were done he came and talked to me and my husband."
"My experience with Dr. Challa was great, he was friendly, he listened, and he was clear in our plan to help figure out what was going on with me. I would highly recommend Doc to anyone looking for a gastroenterologist!"
"I had my 1st colonoscopy and the experience was as good as you could expect for said procedure. The entire staff was extremely friendly, respectful, and done with a comforting touch. The anxiety I had quickly went away as soon as I walked up to the counter to check in. I would recommend this facility and Dr. Challah to anyone that needs to have a colonoscopy regardless if it is your 1st time or 10th time."
"Dr. Challa is a very caring professional. During our visit, he listens attentively to my concerns and prescribed an appropriate solution. Thanks Dr. Challa. Wm. Castro."
"Simply Marvelous! Excellent process from start to finish. The best customer interaction I have ever experienced. Dr. Challa is one of the best of the best."
"Very professional and efficient. I really liked their systematic approach. I very much appreciated that my time was not wasted. In/Out; procedure done; results given. Dr. Challa is excellent. I specifically asked for him the 2nd time I went in. This is my āgo toā place for all future procedures."
"My entire experience at Dr Challaās office was exceptional. The front office got me checked in quickly and I was taken to the visit room on time. Dr Challa arrived shortly after and we discussed all my medical concerns. I would highly recommend Dr Challaās office!"
"This is the first time I visited with Dr. Challa and I found him to be very knowledgeable but most of all, very caring to be able to find the remedy to cure my IBS. He scheduled me for further testing which hopefully will isolate the cause of my problem and then be able to provide the cure. I was impressed he was able to research my medical history prior to seeing me which enabled him to determine what further testing needed to be done. I highly recommend Dr. Challa with anyone who has gastro-intestinal problem which is no fun to have!"
"I had a great experience with my first appointment with Dr. Challa and the rest of the staff including Valerie that works at this clinic. Dr. Challa was very thorough, professional, and positive when going over the treatment process. The offices are very clean and the entire check in process is efficient. Anytime I had a question or concern someone on staff was very quick to return my calls. I highly recommend this clinic and Dr. Challa to anyone who wants a top notch Physician who cares about his patients."
"This was my first time to have a colonoscopy. I was extremely nervous. Everyone helped me to feel at ease. Dr. Challa made me feel comfortable and he completed the colonoscopy quickly. From start to finish - I was in and out within 45 minutes. I would recommend anyone to go to The Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio."
"I had a very good experience with Dr. Challa. We discussed my posable health issues and I was very satisfied he understood what to do to solve my problems ."
"Was able to get appt without waiting months, I am greatfull. Will be having tests done in few weeks, a huge step forward. Had nice converstion with Dr Challa. Staff was awsome too...."
"Procedure was quick and smooth only thing was the waiting time was long even with appointments squelched everything else was fine really good people on the back of the preparation for the procedure thanks everybody for the professional work."
"Dr. Challa is very professional and friendly. He was able to provide multiple options for scheduling procedures sooner than I had expected. He certainly exceeded my expectations!"
"Se. Challah was very personable and helped explain my symptoms, potential causes, and his treatment plan in a way that I could understand. I appreciated that he didnāt dismiss what I was trying to tell him."
"Well, I had an appointment first thing in the morning. When I arrived about 10 till 6... the line was out the door, I was thinking... here we go! However, I was checked in within about 10-15 min, only waited in waiting room for about 5 before I was called back. The staff at Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio were professional and excellent. The anesthesiologist was super kind and understanding. Dr. Challa is a very sharp young physician... The kind I want working on me. 5 Star. This was my first old man procedure, was much less scary than I imagined! Thanks!"
"very friendly and told like it was. He didn't hold anything and that is what I like in a doctor. I just wish they had gotten all my information from my doctor in Corpus. He went through the procedure and what was going to happen so I was very calm and I have to give all the credit to Dr. Challa. Thank you Dr. Challa for taking the time to see me and try to give answers to my problems."
"Everyone was so professional, yet personable. Dr. Challa was great! He talked me through the process and answered all of my questions. Everyone in the office was helpful and super friendly."
"Dr. Challa and the staff at Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio were very attentive when I was there for my procedure. From the moment I walked into the facility the receptionist acknowledged me and explained all the paperwork I needed to sign. Then when I was called to the back the nurses stayed with me and explained everything that was going to happen. The Chief Anesthesiologist came by and explained the anesthesia that I would be given to include side effects and how long it lasts in my body. Once I was rolled to the operating room I meet Dr. Challa and he explained everything that he was going to do and informed me that he would meet with me after I woke up from the anesthesia. Dr. Challa showed up shortly after I woke up from the anesthesia and explained everything he saw during my procedure and gave me a copy of all my paperwork. Thank you again for making my experience pleasant."
"Had a screening with Dr Challa and everything went great. the staff and Dr Challa were all very professional and helpful. procedure went smoothly and afterwards Dr Challa and the office followed up to make sure i was ok. highly recommend."
"In a time, when you put all things aside to concentrate on your most important concern, even though you spend so much time putting it out of your mind and pretending not to worry, the staff and Dr Challa were able to put me more at ease and got me through a difficult task on my visit."
"Dr. Challa was fantastic! Put me at ease as he listened to my concerns, and shared his understanding. He took the time to discuss the procedure, more importantly quickly shared results and plan for my recovery."
"Dr. Challa is an excellent physician. I was referred to a gastroenterologist after having recurrent ER visits with GI issues. I was able to book an appointment with Dr. Challa quickly, and he listened to my concerns and was able to provide his medical insight. I also appreciated that he wanted to obtain some same day imaging just to ensure no other problems were developing. Heās absolutely great."
"nice clean place and everyone was very nice and made sure i knew everything that was going on. procedure was nice and fast. i was very well taken care of"
"I'm very happy with the help and direction I got from Dr Challa. He thoroughly questioned me of my symptoms and reviewed my history to then set a path to resolve my medical condition through lifestyle change and medication. I was especially happy that after a couple weeks I was able to message him an update of my progress which he immediately responded to and adjusted my medication accordingly. My wellness journey is very much improved thanks to Dr Challa."
"I was a little nervous and anxious for the procedure but Dr. Challa and his nurses were so sweet and professional, which made the procedure so easy and I woke up not feeling a thing. He listens to your concerns and spends time to explain to make sure you understand and feel ok."