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. Brett Hymel is my Gastro Doctor. I had a life altering event dealing with my digestive system, which changed my life by 180 degrees. There are many choices for Doctors and I just so happened to get assigned Dr. Hymel. Truly, I feel most fortunate to be under his continued care and rely on diagnosis and procedure's performed. I'd like to include, during and after procedures I experienced no pain or complications. Dr. Hymel, in my opinion is a very Experienced Professional."
"I love going to Dr. Hymel. He's very professional and you can tell he cares about his parients. The staff are very accommodating and friendly. I would recommend his office."
"First time seeing a gastrointestinal MD Dr Hymel understood my concerns and started me on a med to rule out EPI and stool test to identify abnormalities. Felt in good hands and hoping to resolve my peoblem."
"Wonderful office and Doctor.I think Dr. Hymel is the best. He always takes his time with me and his staff always very caring and sweet. O enjoy going to this office."
"Entire surgical krewe were amazing. Stacey took excellent care of me with charm and compassion. Dr. Hymel treated me with dignity and gave me a thorough explanation of all I needed to know. Everyone was truly lovely."
"Dr Hymel is very caring and compassionate. He carefully listens to all of your concerns. I know I couldn’t ask for a better advocate for my continued good health."
"Dr. Hymel is very professional. He informs the patient of their condition in a way for everyday people can understand. His staff is the best. Definitely would recommend him."
"Excellent service and everyone was very pleasant and tremendously nice. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and had a very pleasant and wonderful attitude. He was also extremely interested in checking everything within me to make sure nothing else was going on inside of my body. He was very thorough and I appreciated that tremendously. Joe Relf"
"This doctor really cares about his patients. He does not take my new plan bit saw me anyway. I will be switching back to my old plan even though I get no perks because I don’t want to lose him as a doctor"
"See him for my IBS-c and GI polyps. He listens and treats me as a partner in my care. I previously had finally found a GI specialist that I felt comfortable with and was with him for years; then he moved. He recommended Dr Hymel to take over my care. Seamless transition. Been with him for close to 10 years now. Best decision ever was to go to Dr Hymel."
"Dr. Hymel and his staff are so very efficient and caring. Dr. Hymel is also extremely thorough and takes as much time needed with me. Great place for quality treatment."
"Dear Doctor B. Hymel, Thank you for your assistance in performing the colonscope procedure. I would greatly appreciate if you inform your admissions, nurses and all others who represent you during the aforementioned procedure that they want above and beyond the call to be very helpful to my specific needs. Sincerely yours, George Corcoran"
"Dr. Hymel and his staff are the absolute best!! They went above and beyond for my procedure. They made me feel important and comfortable throughout the entire process. My procedure went well and I felt supported the entire time. I would definitely recommend Dr. Hymel to all of my friends and family."
"5 star in every way.. Skill, bedside manner, clear communication with a heart exuding genuine love while explaining realities. Listens. Would recommend with zero hesitation."
"Everyone in the office was so nice Dr. Hymel took his time and listen to all of my concerns and address them accordingly. I would recommend him to my closest friends and family."
"My first office visit to Metropolitan GI comfortable from the start. The front desk, the two nurses, and Dr. Hymel were welcoming and informative. They treated me with respect and offered me an appointment that I was happy to fill. I would recommend it to family and friends."
"My visit was awesome everybody there didn't matter who they were but everybody there were just the nicest and the sweetest as they could be they told me about everything that was going to happen they let me know about this and let me know about that and they were very courteous I loved my experience.."
"I’m so glad to have Dr. Hymel take care of me. I had my gallbladder taken out about 34 years ago and bathroom problems gave me the best medicine ever. Everything works great now ❤️"
"This was a follow up visit concerning something seen on a previous MRI and upper chest pain. Dr. Hymel discussed which future tests would be taken and answered all my questions and concerns."
"Dr. Brett Hymel treated me promptly & with courtesy, compassion, & professionalism. I would definitely recommend him to anyone having a gastrointestinal issue."
"Dr hymel is a very great dr.he listen to his patients when they tell what is going on to there health issue.i have some issues with my health he tells me what causing the problem and he solves the problem.i hope he stays around a very long time.we can't find too many drs whom listens to there patients .we need more drs to listenand then treat patients with (symptoms) health problems so we don't keep going back to dr after time after time.thanks belinda"
"Dr Hymel gave me his cell phone number the first time I meet him. This doesn't happen anymore in the medical world Dr Hymel cares about your needs. One of the best Doctors I've had in a long time... the office personal are very nice also.. Give them a call"
"The team of doctors made me feel very comfortable and taken care of. I was expecting my procedure to be miserable from start to finish, but the entire process was smooth and easy. I highly recommend Dr. Hymel and his team."
"Dr.Brett is a wonderful doctor, I had been seeing another physician and got absolutely no results or explanations as to what was going on with me, but this doctor took his time with me, he explained everything and got the job done! The staff is very welcoming and friendly, especially Candy his nurse is the absolute best!"
"Since Dr hymel didn’t have anything to do with my experience himself I’ll change my rating. He doesn’t deserve bad reviews as he is an amazing Dr. But my experience with the call center still remains unprofessional. But Dr Hymel himself is really a great provider. He listens and takes action right away. So I apologize Dr Hymel. Call center needs more training in customer service in the future."
"Dr. Brett Hymel & Dr. Vernon Carriere are the best at what they do. Metropolitian Gastro runs extremely well from top to bottom. I am treated with respect and compassion by the doctors & their staff. I would recommend them to everyone I know. Blessings on their practice. Don M. Richard Updated review: Dr. Brett Hymel is the most compassionate & at the same time the most knowledgeable diagnostician I have encountered on my journey since being diagnosed with 3rd stage lung cancer. That diagnosis lead me to Dr. Hymel when radiologist read some films of suspicious findings on my pancreas. Dr. Hymel suspended possible pancreatic cancer. He encouraged me to undergo a Whipple surgery which ultimately removed my pancreatic cancer. Since that surgery on 6/23/21 Dr. Hymel continues to follow me & investigate some vexing problems I’m still experiencing. God bless him & his work. Don Richard"
"Dr. Hymel, Listened attentively to my concerns. He reviewed my chart from past doctors to provide the best care. He's easy going and easy to talk to."
"I'm a new patient of Dr Bret Hymel Gastroenterologist. He was very kind, and professional. He and his staff are very timely and organized. 2 months before my procedure be took the time to speak to me to introduce himself. He asked questions and let me know he was concerned and to put my mind at ease."
"Dr.Brett. really cares about his patients, talked to you about your problems and really cares, explains each problem to the patient even calls you at home which is so rare and let you know your test results and what you need to do. Yeah it’s great to have a Doctor Who cares so much about patients"
"Dr. Hymel and his staff are very warm and welcoming. He made sure I understood everything we discussed and he also got straight to running the appropriate testing for my issues. I look forward to the experience of being his patient. Thanks Dr. Hymel I appreciate it. I was beginning to develop the “White coat syndrome”."
"It was my first time there, everything was looking smooth and the staff was quick, The Doctor didn’t take so long either and suggested me good options to treat my health condition."
"Dr. Brett Hymel’s staff and professionalism is amazing. He is very informative and helpful. He listens which matters the most. He believes in the process of elimination of any current and future issues. The fact that he jump right into testing is what I appreciate. I’ve suffered for a long time with some of my issues & never had I met a physician who moves as quickly. I’m appreciative of this as I’m still young with a lot of life to live. Thank you Dr. Hymel"
"Dr. Hymel was courteous, on time, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. His tentative diagnosis was on point. I left the office feeling assured and a lot better than when I walked in."
"Very calm, yet vocally thorough about what is to be done or taken care of next! Also, takes precautions so that no procedure will be done unnecessarily or toon soon for safety reasons! Highly recommend!"
"(Translated by Google) Dr. Hymel is an Expert and very Professional in his work... very Human, and considerable. (Original) El doctor Hymel es Experto y muy Profesional en su trabajo... muy Humano, y considerable."
"Dr. Hymel was able to diagnose and cure pain that I been experiencing off and on for years. I have been to multiple doctors and had countless tests done. I even had surgery and still the pain returned. Dr Hymel is extremely smart and genuinely cares about his patient’s wellness. I’m so happy to finally feel good!"
"Dr Hymel has very good bedside manner. Made me super comfortable and then at my check up was very thorough and listened to my questions and concerns. Not once did he make me feel like I was silly for the questions I had! You can tell he cares about his patients!"
"Dr. Hymel is very professional, pleasant, concerned, and listens attentively to all of my medical issues (within his specialty)! He also went “the extra mile” to schedule my procedure with great regard for my request. I highly recommend Dr. Hymel and his office staff."
"During the visit Dr. Hymel took time to discuss past tests and my history with this chronic issue point by point. It has been a difficult road but I left with a solid treatment plan in place which I am appreciative of. I would highly recommend Dr. Hymel for his pleasant demeanor, ease of communication and most importantly his full attention and proactive approach to Your health issues."
"A recent new patient exam with Dr Brett Hymel was impressive. He was very thorough, and professional. I would recommend him without reservation. Dr. Ron Landry"
"Thank you for being a very caring doctor,and listening to my needs always,I can put in one word the kind of doctor you are"outstanding", and thank you again for your wonderful care!"
"Dr. Hymel is a wonderful doctor! I felt like his listened to my concerns and understood my symptoms throughly. He was able to assess the problem and make a plan, all while understanding my concerns for my health. He has followed up with me to ensure my symptoms have been resolving. He is both a knowledgeable and caring doctor. His office staff is also professional and kind. Going to his office was a great experience and I’m thankful to have found a place to get great care for any GI needs. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone needing a GI."
"I wish I could give Dr. Hymel more than five stars. I have been struggling physically for months. I am not a cup half full person, I'm more a cup overflowing person but with a 47lb weight loss in 3 months and being told I'd have to wait months for help, I didn't have more than a couple drops left in my cup. Dr. Hymel was so kind, so compassionate, so knowledgeable, so informative, so thorough in his visit with me and he immediately became an advocate on my behalf to get the tests I needed scheduled as soon as possible. Kindness is good medicine. Kindness + Action is where healing steps in! The entire staff at Metropolitan Gastroenterology is amazing. They are incredibly efficient and professional. If you are looking for someone you can really trust with your medical care, look no further."
"Dr. Hymel is understanding, patient and kind. He is also thorough and extremely knowledgeable. Until I started seeing him my case was going nowhere and I had no future...now I have hope."
"Dr. Hymel is very thorough and always willing to listen. He explains every procedure, diagnosis, and medication easily and answers any questions you may have. He always follows up and check ins to make sure things are still going well. We’ve recommended him to several friends and family members and they all say the same positive things. Would highly recommend him to anyone!"
"Helps get rid of pain easily and pays attention to your needs. The only doctor that could help me, and one of the best doctors I've had. Thank you Dr.Hymel"
"Dr. Brett Hymel, M.D. is an awesome doctor, he’s very detailed with finding out what’s going on with you.I appreciate his patience, understanding,communication, and dedication."
"What I like the most about Dr. Brett Hymel is his high level of intelligence, and knowledge of his practice. Furthermore, he is extremely patient, and always takes the time to discuss in detail what the process entails, and what the expected outcome will be. The staff is very professional and relaxed, and my comfort was their #1 concern."
"My regular GI dr wasn’t available to see me, so I was told I could see one of his associates, Dr. Hymel. I’d been having severe pain in my abdomen for 3 days. I was there before for the same pains but these were worse. After asking me the routine questions he felt around on my stomach and although didn’t feel anything abnormal he ordered a CT scan. (I was very thankful) couldn’t find answers the first go round so I was hoping to find answers this time. Dr Hymel was profession and actually seemed to care about what was going on. Considering I was rating my pain at a 10+ (and I can handle pain). I’m very thankful he ordered a CT scan because they were able to find the problem."