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 had a great experience at this practice getting my colonoscopy. The staff was very nice and informative and took great care of me."
"Dr. Ayyar is very knowledgeable and responsive. The first time I saw him was after I had been to emergency room multiple times but they just kept running different test. He came in and did a scope and was able to diagnose the problem right away. Prescribed the medicine and was relieved right away. This last time I had left my medicine on a visit and set up a appointment at which time he gave me a new prescription and all is well again. i highly recommend him and his staff for any of your gastric problems."
"The clinic is very well set up I came in 1 hour before my appointment the paperwork took all of 10 minutes to fill out they took my vitals brought me upstairs and within another 10 to 15 minutes I was wheeled into the procedure room and I was out of there before my wife was able to get home she turned around and got me I had a 730 appointment and I was home by 9 very quick very professional there was not one thing I experienced that was negative about the entire experience."
"Dr. Ayyar and his team were amazing! The staff was very sweet and patient. I highly recommend Dr. Ayyar to my family and friends. - Deb"
"Personable Doctor and clinic staff."
"The doctor asked me a lot of questions and they got more specific about the questions. He listened to all my concerns based on the notes I seen on the app after the appointment he got it all right, it set me up for some MRIs so that we can get to the root source of my problem. The Doctor and staff are very professional and I strongly recommend Dr.Aayers."
"Great care, Dr. Ayyar was very kind and personable. The staff are all very kind and nice. Overall a great experience"
"I had a routine colonoscopy which went very well. Never a fun thing, the helpfulness of the staff and doctors made the experience as positive as it could be. I would recommend them."
"The whole experience was very professional and very efficient. I was in and out quickly. I highly recommend!"
"Facility was top notch and Dr. Ayyar was very professional and personable."
"Dr. Ayyar and his team were terrific. Pleasant bedside manner across the board. Headed back in 5 years."
"Dr. Ayyar was knowledgeable and spent a great deal of time with me at my appointment. His bed side manner is wonderful. He’s easy to talk to and he’s a great listener. Staff is also friendly and helpful!"
"Dr Ayyar had fantastic bedside manners and patient interactions. I felt heard, respected, and that my GI issues were being addressed with great attention and care. Staff were also just genuinely really nice people. I would highly recommend this office if you live near SA TX"
"New to his practice but really like him. Very calming and takes his time."
"Very good experience, we started on time and completed quickly. Very competent staff."
"This was my first colonoscopy and I was very nervous. From the front desk lady to the intake nurse, to the IV nurse, to the anesthesiologist and the doctor, everyone was so calm and professional. It was actually a pleasant experience considering the procedure. Thank you so much for being so awesome!!"
"Dr. Ayyar and his team were excellent. They were timely, professional, knowledgeable, and skilled. I would definitely recommend Dr. Ayyar and his team!"
"I was nervous, they took care of me. Everything was professional and by the book."
"Great doctor. Very professional office, easy to schedule."
"Dr Ayyar is absolutely phenomenal. I can go on and on about amazing he is as a GI doctor. He’s truly the only GI doctor who has listened to all my concerns. And gave me a medication that has helped me tremendously. His bedside manners are truly impeccable. I highly recommend him if you are struggling with acid reflux or any GI issues."
"Great staff, Dr. Ayyar was able to convey complex information in an understandable way which put me at ease. Dr. Ayyar's expertise made for a good quality and efficient procedure."
"Dr. Ayyar performed a colonoscopy procedure recently. It was my first procedure of this type and I was pretty nervous heading into it. The whole team did a great job of educating me on what to expect prior to the appointment. On the day of the appointment the staff did a great job of calming me and the process from check-in to recovery was excellent. Dr. Ayyar was thorough in his work and the procedure was quick and painless. The follow up was excellent also. I’ll definitely use Dr. Ayyar again due to his performance and professionalism."
"From the scheduling staff to the surgical staff, I was treated as a person and not a number. All were concerned about me and my needs and wants. Surgical staff were very compassionate and professional. Dr Ayyar is a true professional and has a great bedside manner. The entire process made a lousy procedure truly bearable"
"What an efficient office! EVERYONE is cordial, and most of all professional. Dr. Ayyar is very efficient and has the results when you awaken."
"The experience with Gastrointestinal Consultants of San Antonio and Dr. Ayyar was great. I was pleased with the efficiency and timely manner I was able to get an appointment. The staff at the center where the procedure was performed were efficient and friendly. I’ve had this performed procedure many times before and I have never had this procedure completed so fast. My appointment was scheduled at 11:00 am and I was out at 11:45 am. Dr. Ayyar was very friendly and professional, he explained the findings of the procedure very well. I definitely recommend Dr. Ayyar."
"This was my first patient visit with Dr. Ayyar. I found him to be very pleasant and helpful providing an overview of my current condition. In addition he answered all my questions and provided guidance on what to do and not do. I am very pleased to be a new patient of Dr. Ayyar and recommend him to anyone looking for a gastrointestinal doctor."
"Went fine. Thanks"
"Was not looking forward to the dreaded colonoscopy. Who does? But Dr. Ayyar was fantastic! He spent time with me explaining the procedure and answered questions I had. Check-in was very easy and efficient. The nurses were very nice and discussed the steps of the procedure and advised who the other medical team members were that were assigned to me. The anesthesiologist was very nice too. Staff contacts whomever you have designated to advise of the beginning of the procedure and when you are done so you can be picked up within 30 minutes. Very streamlined process. The facility was very clean. Hospital bed comfy. I recommend Dr. Ayyar, his team members and Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio."
"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"
"He listened to me very intently and answered all my questions"
"Dr. Ayyar is very respectful of you time and attentive to your needs. Highly recommend."
"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,"
"My whole experience from start to end went very well. Dr. Ayyar, was very informative, professional and answered all of my questions."
"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."
"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!"
"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 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!!"
"Dr Ayyar is good person answered of our question in a decent way. Very friendly and respectful."
"This was my first appointment with Dr. Ayyar. Took the time to listen, very friendly."
"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!!"
"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."
"Great experience! In and out. Staff was awesome. Felt comfortable!"
"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!"
"Great experience! Liked Dr. Ayyar, answered all my questions ."
"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."
"Professional & compassionate care."
"The whole experience was excellent, it's amazing how everyone works together to get the job done with above and beyond professionalism.."
"Outstanding from check in to check out and follow up. Truly Professional!"
"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."
"Very good experience. Staff, procedure and location were all great."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The entire staff was excellent. They were clear and paid attenton to details. They made a very uncomfortable procedure comfortable."
"doctor was great and the staff was awesome as well. Thank you for the procedure done I really appreciate you guys!"
"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!"
"Great experience with Dr Ayyer and all the staff thank you all"
"Great experience! Fast and efficient!"
"The doctor saw me right away. I did not have to wait."
"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."
"Dr. Ayyar and the staff are very pleasant and professional. Easy experience."
"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."
"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."
"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"
"Listened and didn’t feel rushed. Staff were all welcoming."
"Excellent service. Recommended highly."
"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."