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.
"I really liked the Doctors attitude toward my concerns of getting my procedure done effectivley I felt very assured when left his office."
"Top treatment. They were personable, and friendly. I hope that rather major glitch on the tabletS is just my opposite of Midas' Touch. It was The only blemish on my experience worth reporting."
"Dr Shea help to save me from being a statistic with colon cancer."
"Excellent facility and staff."
"Efficient, effective, caring. For many years now."
"I’ve been treating with Dr. Shea for many years for my Crohn’s Disease. He takes the time to listen and then responds. He explains the treatment plans/options, he makes sure that you understand the conversation and always asks if there’s anything else that you’d like to ask or add. The staff is friendly and efficient, especially Esther."
"Dr Shea is very thorough! He makes you very comfortable and I have no worries at all before my procedure. You can tell he's experienced, and I don't feel like he's a doctor "practicing". This will be my 1st Colonoscopy, and I have no worries."
"Dr Shea was very professional and most understanding."
"Dr Shea has been my Gastroenterologist for years and has always delivered a high level of professionalism and Competence.."
"Dr Shea was thorough and thoughtful. A true professional and I highly recommend."
"Had a good experience- procedure was uneventful and efficient. Would recommend this practice to anyone."
"I have a patient of Dr Shea for may years he is the best GI doctor, I highly recommend him his the best"
"I feel my visit was handled in a timely manner and respectful of my time also."
"Very thorough and relaxing."
"Dr Shea is the best! He diagnosed my ulcerative colitis and has been taking care of me for 16 years now. I found him during a random search and I’m so glad I did. Staff is great too!!"
"Dr. Shea is dedicated and professional, with his extensive expertise he always helps Patients feel confident. I greatly appreciate his care over the years and for always taking the time to explain in detail and clarity, and also prompt to offer the best qualified care options to his Patients. Thank you."
"Very helpful staff and a Dr that takes the time to explain and answer questions"
"Provides good details and is professional in all aspects"
"Super good doctor. He's a keeper. Great 👍 staff as well. I enjoy my visits."
"I have used DR. Shea since 2006 and have been very satisfied with the care that I have received. He is very good at explaining procedures he performs as well as giving the results of his tests and I highly recommend him"
"Explained things in good detail"
"Dr. Shea is a true professional and very personable. He spends ample time with me and answers all my questions in simple terms. I would recommend him to everyone."
"Such a friendly staff and Dr Shea was awesome. I would highly recommend."
"Great Doc. Very understanding and very concerned with the care of his patients. My doctor for several years now."
"Dr Shea was very attentive to my concerns and took the time to answer all of my questions!"
"Dr Shea is easy to talk to. I feel very comfortable with him."
"Dr Shea is very knowledgeable and I feel he has my best interest and heart. I have several different ailments and the doctor is trying very hard to accommodate me and figure out what is going on his staff is very nice and very diligent if I ask them to do something or if he asks them to do something it is usually done that day or the next I have no problems at all with this office they are very good and professional"
"Dr. Shea and his office staff are very professional and courteous. My appointment went smooth, answered all my questions and with no wasted time waiting. Dr Shea is my first choice for Gastroenterologist in DFW and the group is the best."
"Andrew Shea M.D. has a very attentive staff, and he fully explained procedure. In and out within an hour. Keep up the good work."
"Dr. Shea is very understanding and knowledgeable. Office staff is friendly."
"I went in for procedure while dealing with a lot of personal issues which had me very emotional. EVERYONE was so sweet and sympathetic. Helped me calm down and they took me back and I was able to talk to the Dr before being put under and he had such an awesome bedside manner. It was about 30 minutes further than som of the closer places but I will always go back here. I have already told people a out them."
"Always a pleasure seeing Dr Shea!"
"Had my first appt with Dr Shea, and he was very informative and thorough. Staff were friendly and courteous."
"Everyone is very friendly from the office staff to Dr Shae I have used Dr Shae for years he is very knowledgeable and I would recommend him to anyone"
"Dr. Shea was great. Good bedside manner, actually listened to my concerns, and thoroughly checked for any issues. The office staff was not my best experience, scheduling wasn’t bad, billing department definitely has issues, aside from that Dr. Shea was great."
"I would like to send my sincerest appreciation towards Dr. Shea and the entire amazing crew at Digestive Health Associates of Texas. I have known Dr. Shea for almost 20 years and he has never failed to be professional, honest and extremely knowledgeable. Ms. Esther, from the bottom of ours hearts, we thank you so much for always being the kind and punctual person you are. - Ali and Argelia Ghandi"
"Dr. Shea is very professional and easy to talk with. I would high recommend him to anyone."
"Dr Shea has been my Dr since day 1 and always takes the time to listen and answer any concerns I might have and discusses all options in hand to resolve any current or future challenges. Dr Shea would have to retire before I would move to another Dr."
"Very professional and friendly staff."
"Dr. Shea is fantastic! I’ve been a patient for the past two years or so and the best part of having him for a doctor is he is not in a hurry with you. He takes time to listen to you. Not just run in the room with here’s what we are doing and see you in a year. I highly recommend him and I think you will be happy."
"Dr. Shea explain everything in detail he takes the time to listen to you and your concerns. I recommend him."
"Dr. Shea has been my Gastroenterologist for many years. He not only is an outstanding professional but also takes the time to explain in easy terms any diagnosis and treatments.He is a very sensitive and caring person."
"Dr. Shea say down and took the time explaining what I can expect during my procedure."
"Good listener, answered my questions"
"Dr Shea is good at listening and understanding problems and then explaining the treatment. He spends time and make sure all questions are answered."
"I have been a patient for years. He is very thorough and has a great manner of professionalism. I trust his opinion."
"Dr. Shea he is one of the best doctors I’ve been going to him ever since I moved up here in 2013 2014. Since I’ve been on dialysis and off of dialysis he has done all my colonoscopies and by other one."
"Great Doctor, caring and helpful"
"Very knowledgeable and informative."
"Dr. Shea is fantastic! I’ve been a patient for the past two years or so and the best part of having him for a doctor is he is not in a hurry with you. He takes time to listen to you. Not just run in the room with here’s what we are doing and see you in a year. I highly recommend him and I think you will be happy."
"Doctor Andrew Shea cares about his patients, he patiently hear your concerns and for the patient this is very important."
"Dr. Shea is knowledgeable and patient to answer my health concerns. I would recommend him to my friends."
"Dr Shea is the definition of awesomeness. He speaks in understandable terms and is thorough in his explanations of treatments and test results. He is very kind and makes you feel at ease in a somewhat uncomfortable situation. I highly recommend him if you find yourself in need of digestive help."
"Had positive experience with Dr. Shea and “he took time”, to educate on my issues, referred me to a specialist when needed. He did not rush into surgery recommendations. I recommend him to anyone with upper GI issues."
"He was very understanding and is willing to help figure out what is wrong."
"Staff was amazing. Dr. Shea was great."
"Dr Shea and his entire team are the best! They are extremely professional, very kind, and a joy to work with. I highly recommend them!"
"Everyone was super friendly, and my procedure went smoothly. They took great care of me, and I was in and out!"
"Dr. Shea is really professional. He took the time to hear all my concerns and try to find the best approach to my problem. I'm waiting on test results for next steps, but feel confident the care I will receive will be excellent."
"I have been seeking Dr. Shea for at least 8 years. He and his staff are very professional. They have always taken great care of me. I would recommend him to all friends and family.."
"Dr. Shea was thorough in explaining the procedure, answered all questions, provided resources, and was professional in his connection with me. His staff was compassionate and excellent in every way."
"Great staff, Doctor very attentive and helpful, explained everything so well. Definitely I will recommend him to everyone."
"Dr. Shea is a great doctor, I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends!!"
"Very professional, kind and caring. Returned phone calls to me promptly."
"Dr Shea is a great doctor. He is knowledgeable and easy to talk to as well. I highly recommend him."
"Been seeing Dr. Shea for many years. He is professional, kind, caring and very good at what he does. His staff and nurse are always so kind and helpful! I highly recommend Dr. Shea and his office staff!"
"I was treated with kindness, compassion, dignity, skill, and professionalism. I highly recommend Dr. Shea."
"Very informative and spent time making sure I understood"
"Dr Shea has such a great bedside manner. His explanation and review of my chart was so thorough that I totally understood and trusted his opinion. He helped me with another issue as well. I highly recommend Dr Shea"
"Everyone was so friendly! Dr. Shea was clear about the procedure. He answered all my questions. My first visit overall was great!"
"Excellent staff! I was so nervous about my first colonoscopy but all the nurses, staff and Dr. Shae made me feel calm. I don't want to go through a colonoscopy again anytime soon( the prep) but when the times comes, I will be back here for sure! Thank you all!"
"Very good for reviewing medical problems. Great staff as well."
"Thank you so much for a seamless procedure. Nurses and Doctors were great thank you again."
"Dr Shea is caring and attentive. He takes the time to listen to what the patient is experiencing and then gives different options of treatment for the patient to choose from-he works with the patient. He is very personable and thorough. Dr Shea is one of my favorite physicians!!!!"
"Very professional and courteous."
"Very nice staff doctor explained everything to my understanding 👍 👏"
"Dr. Shea asked me how far I live and was surprised I travel over an hour to visit him. He never heard of my little town but when your GOOD distance and time doesn’t matter. Dr. Shea makes you feel comfortable because he “LISTENS” to you. Furthermore gives you a thorough explanation."
"His an amazing doctor, very understanding takes time to listen to you and always asks do you have any concerns or questions. Amazing doctor"
"Very professional and caring."
"Second colonoscopy with Dr. Shea and no complaints this time either. On the contrary, he is always open to explain and make me feel at ease. This one was even smoother than the first one. Highly recommended."
"Dr. Shea is a wonderful Dr! Very understanding, you feel at ease with him, and I highly recommend him! People at the facility where he does his procedures are super kind! All the staff was friendly and made you feel at ease from the moment your admitted to the moment your discharged. Thank you!"
"Dr.Shea is very professional and explains everything in detail."
"I've been with Dr Shea for over a decade and have had 2 endo/colonoscopies over the years. Both went flawlessly. I really appreciated his nurse advising me to mix the nasty prep with Crystal light by the glass and not the entire gallon. That made it so much easier to down the whole thing ."
"This was a very impressive experience in terms of visiting a doctor for a procedure. The exactness in terms of timing and execution was almost like a choreographed ballet, lol! I’m serious, these people are extremely on the ball. If you need anything in this area of medicine, do yourself a favor and leave it up to Dr. Shea and his entire staff."
"Dr. Shea is a very good doctor and will sit down to listen to your issues. Very informative and well spoken. As a young adult male with Ulcerative Colitis his staff and office is very informative and very nice. I would recommend him to anyone. He’s been my doctor for over 4 years now and I would never go anywhere else."
"Great Doctor and support team, highly recommended"
"Most efficient office I have been in for a long time. No or very little waiting, staff friendly and competent. Would highly recommend this doctor, Dr. Shea not only was concerned with my problem but has worked very hard for the solution. couldn't be more pleased."
"I was referred to Dr Shea by my PCP due to increasing anemia. The staff was very friendly and helpful in setting an appointment for the upcoming week. Dr Shea was very knowledgeable and scheduled a procedure. After the procedure; Dr Shea thoroughly explained the results to my family and me. He also was concerned about my on going use of iron and wants to follow up on that issue. I found Dr Shea and his staff caring and willing to really listen and follow up on my concerns. I would recommend him to anyone."
"I had an incompetent/unethical doctor cancel on me during an emergency flare up the Thursday prior to Christmas and Dr. Andrew Shea was able to squeeze me in despite me not being a patient with no notice the following Tuesday. He is very knowledgeable in his field of expertise, has great personality. Understands everything relating to the rare GI issue I have and is able to diagnose/address problems quickly. Would recommend to friends and family."
