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 saw Dr Ayyar about 3 weeks ago. I was a new patient as my previous Dr. had retired. He is a wonderful doctor who took his time explaining everything to me. I feel blessed to have him as my new gastroenterologist. skp"
"Great facility! Great staff! Great doctor! From check-in to (essentially)check out, the process was a breeze. The staff did an amazing job explaining the procedure, walking you through the anesthesia process and the recovery nurse explaining the remainder. Would 100% recommend Dr. Ayyar to family and friends!"
"Everyone was very helpful and nice from beginning to end, which is a good thing knowing that you are about to have a colonoscopy."
"Dr. Ayyar was very attentive to my GI concerns. He offered me a couple of options, and allowed me to make the decision, with the option that the more involved option would still be available if my chosen lesser course didn't work. I appreciate his willingness to have me involved in the treatment decision after presenting the options."
"Dr. Ayyar is an exceptional listener who genuinely cares about addressing patient concerns. His attentive approach during our consultation made me feel heard and valued. I highly recommend Dr. Ayyar for anyone seeking personalized medical care."
"Dr. Ayyar was very attentive and responsive to my questions and concerns about how to manage my GERD symptoms. He listened well to my lengthy list of questions, and he answered all of them very well. I appreciated the time he spent with me."
"Great experience with Dr. Ayyar. He was friendly and very knowledgeable in taking care of my EOE. Would recommend to anyone."
"Enjoyed my visit with new doc Dr Ayyar. He was knowledgeable experience and took time to and my questions. Very kind and glad to be in his care."
"One of the best facilities. Staff and Doctors were extremely professional."
"Dr Ayyar is a caring knowledgeable Dr. Takes his time to explain processes"
"No one wants a colonoscopy but if you have to have one this place is the best. They are a well oiled machine. Everything was so smooth. So many puns coming to mind. Everyone was so pleasant and reassuring. The whole process minus the prep of course, was a very good experience and I recommend this center highly."
"Helpful and friendly staff and Dr Ayyar is great"
"The clinic was very nice, clean and staff super professional. That was throughout the entire procedure. The nurses explained every step of the procedure and what was to be expected. Doctor came in and introduced himself and asked if I had any concerns."
"DR ayyar was a very caring & very good doctor"
"The procedure was performed quickly and painlessly. The hardest part was not eating sold foods for a day"
"Dr. Ayyar is very respectful of you time and attentive to your needs. Highly recommend."
"He listened to me very intently and answered all my questions"
"Dr. Ayyer and his staff are very professional and courteous. From the moment you enter the office you are treated like a VIP. Dr. Ayyer listened and addressed all of my concerns. I felt l was an equal partner in making my health decisions. Highly recommend him!"
"Dr. Ayyar was very informative, patient, & was sincere about getting to the bottom & resolving the issue at hand. It was my 1st time seeing Dr. Ayyar. I will definitely see him again for any future appts. Thank you Dr. Ayyar for the care. Blessings,"
"Dr Ayyar and all the staff were informative throughout the entire process. I felt calm, comfortable, and knew I was in good hands. Procedures went smoothly. They followed up with me the next day to check on me and made sure I received the medication I needed. Couldn’t ask for better service and I highly recommend. Thank you Dr Ayyar and staff!"
"It's hard to say it's a 5 star rating after going through the necessary discomfort with the colonoscopy prep meds...but I have NEVER felt better after a procedure, than with this one!! And I loved my doctor...he was very comforting and easy to talk to...a great bedside manner!! The staff was very nice as well. I highly recommend their facility!!"
"After being unable to ever schedule with my previous doctor, I scheduled with a newer doctor who was available and he was awesome! He spent time following the procedure to talk to me which was greatly appreciated!"
"My whole experience from start to end went very well. Dr. Ayyar, was very informative, professional and answered all of my questions."
"Dr. Ayyar was very patient and understanding when talking to my mom. My mom was very concerned her symptoms were returning. The Dr helped us with getting her new medicine ASAP. Highly recomend."
"Dr. Ayyar had a great bedside manner. He answered all of my questions and I was comfortable in his office. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable."
"Dr Ayyar is good person answered of our question in a decent way. Very friendly and respectful."
"Great experience! In and out. Staff was awesome. Felt comfortable!"
"My first visit with Dr. Ayyar exceeded my expectations. He has a wonderful bedside manner, listens well, is adequately concerned and very knowledgeable. I'm so happy I found Dr. Ayyar. I feel confident having my upcoming procedures performed by him."
"Dr. Ayyar and his staff answered all my questions prior to my proceedure. The proceedure went very well and Dr. Ayyar met with me to tell my the immediate results and my next proceedure should be done in 5 years."
"Excellent service , very professional and knowledgeable staff .. facilities were very well cleaned.Dr Balaji was top notch!!"
"This was my first appointment with Dr. Ayyar. Took the time to listen, very friendly."
"My experience with Dr. Ayyar and the support staff members was surprisingly pleasant, considering that I was undergoing a colonoscopy!"
"Dr. Ayyar was very courteous and answered all my questions. Staff was very courteous and professional as well. Definitely recommend there services!"
"I took a shot in the dark with Dr Ayyar and I really love him. I did not have a referral to him and had never heard of him and he was great. He came and explained to me what my issue is in detail. I KNOW I had this 15 years ago at my last colonoscopy and it was not discussed with me at all. Dr Ayyar and ALL of the staff at GCOFSA were awesome!"
"Very nice people and i was in and out quickly"
"The office was very well organized and I was in and out in less than 1 1/2 hours from check in to leaving. Dr. Ayyar was very nice and explained what was happening before as well as discussing results afterward. I highly recommend this practice!"
"Very efficient and easy going experience. And doctor was very attentive the moment I woke up from recover to explain the procedure. Even handed me printed pictures and report. Very impressive"
"I had an initial consult with Dr. Ayyar from the VA. He took the time to actually listen to me and asked me the right pertinent questions for my medical situation. Highly recommended!"
"I met Dr. Ayyar for all of 5 minutes, but he was as welcoming as anyone could be greeting a colonoscopy patient. LOL The entire team was great. I remember Mark, the anesthesiologist, because he had to keep me calm and patted my hand as the medicine began to work. See you in 5 years!"
"A Very kind and caring practice The staff is helpful and puts you at ease Dr. Ayyar is an excellent doctor and always has time to answers or concerns"
"Very satisfactory!"
"Outstanding from check in to check out and follow up. Truly Professional!"
"Professional & compassionate care."
"I was in and out of the clinic for my appointment in 20 minutes. It was great. I’m from Laredo and wait times for all healthcare appointments here are usually 1 hour or more."
"Great experience! Liked Dr. Ayyar, answered all my questions ."
"The whole experience was excellent, it's amazing how everyone works together to get the job done with above and beyond professionalism.."
"I felt like the staff was super nice from checkin to check out. It did have a cattle heard type of feel where they were bringing patients in as quick as possible and pushing them out as quick as possible (I even got put in the hallway for a bit while in the bed so they could keep the pace moving). Dallas was super nice getting me sedated and Dr Ayyar was respectful. Then I woke up and discussed the results, was asked to get dressed and taken to the chair by the exit while my ride got the car. They did a follow up call to make sure I was doing ok. I would use their service again, was a rather positive first experience. Sometimes you lose a little bit of the customer relation feeling when trying to keep a fast pace, but for the most part they did a great job."
"Very nice staff!! Dr was super and very attentive!"
"My recent appointment with Dr Ayyar was the second time he has seen me and his knowledge of my problem is exceptional. I would recommend him to anyone who has similar difficulties as I do. Reflux, gastritis, gallstones etc."
"I had my colonoscopy after putting it off for years, I’m so happy I got it done. The hardest part was the prep of the medication to drink the night before. Dr Ayyar, was awesome before my procedure he explained what was going to happen next, and then they prepped me and I woke up and it was over. Dr Ayyar was so kind."
"First time seeing Dr. Ayyar of the Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio and the over all experience was very pleasant and I was handled with care from every member of the staff. Will see them again in 10years."
"The experience was great. Dr. Ayyar was helpful, nice, and friendly. also, everyone was extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable."
"I was diagnosed with IBS in 2008 when living in Indiana. I moved to Texas in 2020 and then moved to San Antonio in 2021. I lost all my doctor's that I had in Indy and was struggling to find replacements. In January 2023 I had another IBS attack that just didn't fit the normal attacks in the past. I ended up at an Urgent Care and they recommended that I see Dr Ayyar. I had set up the appointment and reached out to my family doctor Dr. Larry Baros and they also recommended that I see Dr Ayyar. I am so glad I found Dr Ayyar's office. The staff are amazing and Dr Ayyar is as well. This IBS attack has lasted far too long but Dr Ayyar has been there for me each step of the way. He listed to me which in my past none of the GI doctors that I had would. He took time to help me figure out what was happening and when one med would not work he was quick to help me find one that would. He is very kinda and cares about his patients. I know I would not be able to find another doctor like him nor a staff that cares like this group."
"Very good experience. Staff, procedure and location were all great."
"Dr Ayyar is very compassionate, professional, and caring. Even with a scheduling issue not with Dr Ayyar however he very kindly worked me into his schedule making my procedure very comfortable and not rushed. Thank you Dr Ayyar for taking care of me."
"Dr.Ayyar was kind and knowledgeable. He spent time helping me understand my concerns and what our course of action would be. I was seen promptly, and all follow up was taking care of seamlessly. I have in fact recommended him to three family members in the last month. If you are looking for someone who is interested in patient care, Dr. Ayyar is for you."
"First and foremost, nobody wants to get a colonoscopy. However, if we have to get one, Dr. Ayyar is the Doctor I would recommend along with the incredible staff at Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio. From the sweet ladies at reception, to the incredible nurses and the attentive and professional Anesthesiologist- this entire experience was better than i even imagined it could be. Do not get me wrong, as much as I adored the entire team, the Prep still sucked, and I am glad I get a break for 10 years. BUT this review is on the clinic and the staff, and I can't say enough good things about them. Truly a professional group that is also compassionate and caring."
"The entire staff was excellent. They were clear and paid attenton to details. They made a very uncomfortable procedure comfortable."
"Great experience with Dr Ayyer and all the staff thank you all"
"Great experience! Fast and efficient!"
"This was my first experience with Dr. Ayyar and the facility. Dr. Ayyar and his team were very professional and pleasant. I would highly recommend Dr. Ayyar and will recommend him to my family members and friends."
"The doctor saw me right away. I did not have to wait."
"The staff was very friendly! The wait was a little longer then expected for my procedure! But it was all good! The doctor was very good! Everyone made me feel very comfortable. I was a little nervous having my first colonoscopy but they made me feel comfortable!"
"doctor was great and the staff was awesome as well. Thank you for the procedure done I really appreciate you guys!"
"Had a colonoscopy as routine maintenance. Dr Ayyar and the entire staff was very kind and made the process easy. The best part was good sedation so I don't remember anything traumatic. Just went in, took a nice nap, and then woke up and went home a few hours later."
"My experience was exceptional. The team diverted a disaster. My appt was unknown to me canceled. After prepping all weekend and showing for my scheduled time I was shocked and upset. I asked the team for someone to step up and help my situation. Well, that is exactly what they did. They arranged to get me reassigned to Dr Ayyar and my procedure went timely and professionally. I only have accolades for the team as in today's world of service failures, they were compassionate and problem solvers."
"Dr. Ayyar and the staff are very pleasant and professional. Easy experience."
"Excellent service. Recommended highly."
"Listened and didn’t feel rushed. Staff were all welcoming."
"Dr. Ayyar and everyone was great. They made probably the most uncomfortable thing I've ever done as comfortable as possible. Everyone was very communicative about every step along the way. Would definitely recommend."
"Dr Ayyar was amazing! Simple as that! If you need a Gastroenterologist, Dr Ayyar is your best option"
"Dr. Ayyar was compassionate and understanding. He listened to me without me feeling rushed. In addition, he explained everything to my understanding and allowed me to ask questions. He gets 5 out of 5 stars!"
"Dr. AYYAR is my new primary GI physician. He did my colonoscopy and labs. He changed his schedule to do a consult immediately and was very receptive to patient suggestions. He explained in simple terms what I needed to do and he followed up immediately. Highly recommended. Very compassionate! God bless and be Safe. Randall ADKINS"
"Dr Ayyar was very kind and calming. He spoke to me patiently and reassured me of all that was going to occur. The procedure went off without a hitch. I highly recommend him and this practice. The whole process was very smooth and easy to do. My only complaint was it was very difficult to get anyone on the phone and to make an appointment. I submitted a request for an appointment online and was never contacted. I had to call. And when I did call, I would either wait for a very long time or have to put my number in for a callback. And that callback wasn't always when I was still available. That was painful. Otherwise, the day of was a quick and smooth experience."