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.

5.0 Review from B.W. Source: Google Sep 23 2023

"It was very pleasant"

5.0 Review from B.W. Source: Google Sep 22 2023

"It was an absolute pleasure to meet Dr. Calandra. His patience and sweetness are beyond calming. He took his time to come again just to meet with me since I was not at my grandmother's bedside the first time. He listens to the patient, not just asking questions and, most importantly, finding a solution. I recommend his services."

5.0 Review from M.M. Source: Google Sep 22 2023

"Listened to all my comments and provided excellent care"

5.0 Review from P.M. Source: Google Sep 02 2023

"Wonderful"

5.0 Review from M.K. Source: Google Aug 20 2023

"Was very happy Dr. Explained everything and answered all my questions"

5.0 Review from J.C. Source: Google Aug 18 2023

"Dr. Calandra is the best. Great staff, clean office, and great combination of personality and brains. Amazing bedside manner. Highly recommend!"

5.0 Review from J.C. Source: Google Aug 18 2023

"Dr. Calandra is a doctor you can trust. It’s obvious from his bedside manner that he clearly cares for your health. He answers all questions and provides the necessary reassurance on how to move forward. He and his team provide excellent care."

5.0 Review from J.R. Source: Google Aug 18 2023

"Perfect Professional Experience! Communications exact, New Prep protocol easily managed. Procedure quick & thorough! Everyone in Dr. Carl Calandra; D.O. office- you’re da Best , I Thank You All !"

5.0 Review from B.P. Source: Google Aug 15 2023

"I came in today for a consultation with Dr. Calandra. He’s been my GI go to guy for quite awhile. After my concerns which he answered on layman’s terms. I was more than satisfied. I had mentioned to him that my wife was having issues and that I thought she needed to come in sooner than her mid September appointment. He introduced me to Jenny makes the appointments for him and the other doctors there. Jenny was so nice and accommodating, she found an appointment that had canceled and now my wife can see him tomorrow. Jenny and Dr. Calandra , Thank you. You and your staff are the very best !"

5.0 Review from J.H. Source: Google Jun 30 2023

"Dr. Calandra is a great doctor in every aspect. I would highly recommend him!"

5.0 Review from A.A. Source: Google Jun 30 2023

"My experience with Dr. Carl and office staff. Very ,kind,patient and listen very attentively to my concerns."

5.0 Review from N.R. Source: Google Jun 16 2023

"Best medical service I have received! Pre-op, post-op, CRNA, and the doctor(Gina, Nikki, Julie, and Carl) - awesome!!!"

5.0 Review from L.B. Source: Google May 18 2023

"Wonderful, caring experience. Front staff were kind and Dr. Calandra took his time to create a comprehensive plan."

5.0 Review from B. Source: Google May 18 2023

"Good experience, great staff and very professional!"

5.0 Review from A.E. Source: Google May 04 2023

"He listened and took the time to explain everything and was able to give me relief from my pain and got in the procedures needed to make me feel better."

5.0 Review from Z. Source: Google Apr 25 2023

"Dr. Calandra*****"

5.0 Review from C.V. Source: Google Apr 25 2023

"Dr. Calandra is very informative and is a good listener. Highly recommended."

5.0 Review from D.C. Source: Google Apr 25 2023

"The staff is friendly the Doctor explains everything and they make you feel comfortable"

5.0 Review from H.W. Source: Google Mar 25 2023

"I love Dr. Calandra! Excellent doctor— very straight forward and thorough. He is more hands-on than most doctors and conversational with his patients— it lends to a more human experience. Highly recommend!"

5.0 Review from J.M. Source: Google Feb 25 2023

"I was extremely confortable with Dr Carl Calandra and his staff extremely polite and easy going and when the procedure was completed everyone was very professional and informative highly recommonded ."

5.0 Review from K.C. Source: Google Jan 25 2023

"The staff was amazing. Made me feel comfortable. Doctor C was great. Explained the procedure in great detail before and after. Even wore his championship chain! Thank you!"

5.0 Review from A.I. Source: Google Jan 25 2023

"Dr Carl Calandra is one of the best doctors I have ever met. He actually truly cares, listens, treats patients with unbelievable respect and understanding. I am chronically ill and deal with top medical hospital systems in the City and across the country. I honestly feel he is one of the best I have worked with. Not only him, but the staff is excellent and dealt with all of our insurance issues and we didn’t have to do anything. They are fast, reliable and very impressed with the medical attention and compassion he has as a doctor."

5.0 Review from L.M. Source: Google Jan 25 2023

"Dr. Calandra knew the details of my referral; knew the results of my visit over two years ago; listened to my questions and fully responded to them and explained my diagnosis."

5.0 Review from G.K. Source: Google Dec 25 2022

"Fantastic visit. They make what should be uncomfortable very pleasant."

5.0 Review from J.H. Source: Google Dec 25 2022

"Good doc"

5.0 Review from P.F. Source: Google Dec 25 2022

"Thank you all. Throughout my visit I was treated with respect, kindness and highest level professionalism."

5.0 Review from L. Source: Google Dec 25 2022

"Initial appointment for the procedure. Dr. Calandra was very thorough explaining the procedure and the preparation. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable."

5.0 Review from M.S. Source: Google Dec 25 2022

"Great appt...Dr Calandra was wonderful...he made me feel very comfortable and explained everything in detail...I highly recommended him"

5.0 Review from J.B. Source: Google Nov 25 2022

"Very caring, great communicator, listener and thorough. I've had 4 procedures over the last 20 years."

5.0 Review from D.R. Source: Google Nov 25 2022

"My experience was a friendly support group with everyone who works at the office very friendly, nice clean office and answered any questions I had Thank you For the Nice Hospitality to All"

5.0 Review from D.T. Source: Google Nov 25 2022

"Everyone that works in your office was delightful. I felt very comfortable. I had a very positive experience"

5.0 Review from N.B. Source: Google Nov 25 2022

"Dr Carl Calandra and his staff were all kind professional with excellent bed side manners. Highly recommended as they made my procedure seem less."

5.0 Review from M.M. Source: Google Nov 25 2022

"Dr Calandra has been treating my gastrointestinal issues for many years. He is wonderful thorough and pleasant to work with. I would recommend him to anyone as I have done."

5.0 Review from M.R. Source: Google Nov 25 2022

"Friendly people, always make sure you understand what is happening each step of the way and ask if any questions. Love it"

5.0 Review from W.M. Source: Google Nov 25 2022

"I was very impressed with Dr. Calandra. He was patient, calm, and listened to me and didn't make me feel he was in a rush to be finished with me. He made me feel comfortable. I felt confident with his assessment of my issues."

5.0 Review from G.H. Source: Google Oct 25 2022

"Staff who take care of me during my procedure were very nice, professional, answered my questions and made sure I was comfortable. Dr. Calandra explained the procedure to me before and provided me with results after it was done . I highly recommend Dr. Calandra and his team!"

5.0 Review from A.F. Source: Google Oct 25 2022

"All I can say is Dr. Colandra and his staff are awesome both with medical knowledge and knowing how to treat the patients in best professional manner. I helps you a lot feel at ease when you are in need of it. Thank you Dr. Calandra! I wish you all the best throughout your career. Thank you for taking care of us!!"

5.0 Review from P.V. Source: Google Oct 25 2022

"I just would like to share my experience from this place and it was amazing very professional place very clean they’re always on time and Doctor it’s not talking you around he goes straight to the point I was really happy with my visit…I do 1000 % Recommend this place"

5.0 Review from J.D. Source: Google Sep 25 2022

"I know Dr.Calandra for over 10+ years. I have no problem communication with him and also discuss about medicine and colonoscopy procedure too. I will continue to see him whenever need to make an appointment again in near future. James Denz"

5.0 Review from J.F. Source: Google Sep 25 2022

"Dr Colandra is a great Dr. I’ve seen him for a couple colonoscopies and removal of polyps. He’s understanding, thorough, and patient."

5.0 Review from E.B. Source: Google Sep 25 2022

"Dr Calandra is an excellent doctor, very thorough and explains everything in details, I highly recommend him"

5.0 Review from J.R. Source: Google Sep 25 2022

"Dr Calandra is amazing. He took the time to listen to me and made suggestions right away. I really recommend visiting his office if you are experiencing any issues"

5.0 Review from K.U. Source: Google Sep 25 2022

"Would definitely recommend. Very knowledgeable and personable!"

5.0 Review from R.R. Source: Google Sep 25 2022

"I found Dr. Carl Calandra to be very professional. I appreciated his expertise, communication with me, the patient, and my family, and his caring. I also found the office staff to be very efficient with scheduling, knowledge about prep for procedure and any follow-up questions."

5.0 Review from D.G. Source: Google Aug 25 2022

"My husband & myself scheduled Colonoscopies through Dr. Calandra's Office in Hinsdale. The process went well from start to end of procedure, and Dr. Calandra was very professional and personable. He took the time to make us feel comfortable and explained our results after procedure. We would highly recommend him and his office!"

5.0 Review from D.G. Source: Google Aug 25 2022

"My husband & myself scheduled Colonoscopies through Dr. Calandra's Office in Hinsdale. The process went well from start to end of procedure, and Dr. Calandra was very professional and personable. He took the time to make us feel comfortable and explained our results after procedure. We would highly recommend him and his office!"

5.0 Review from O.C. Source: Google Aug 25 2022

"Very knowledgeable! Patient, understanding, personable, and caring."

5.0 Review from L.D. Source: Google Aug 25 2022

"DR.CALANDRA, DID A VERY GOOD JOB."

5.0 Review from L.O. Source: Google Aug 25 2022

"As my son has special needs he needs a doctor who is understanding caring and thoughtful. Dr. Calandra eased all his concerns while providing excellent care and explaining in detail to me my son’s problem and treatment."

5.0 Review from S.F. Source: Google Aug 25 2022

"I had a great experience with Dr. Calandra. He was very calm, collected and a wealth of knowledge. I can’t recomend him enough!"

5.0 Review from W.P. Source: Google Aug 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra was very friendly and narrowed things down very professionally in his diagnosis."

5.0 Review from C.H. Source: Google Jul 25 2022

"Easy...all the way from making an appt to discharge. Safe and easy"

5.0 Review from B. Source: Google Jul 25 2022

"Dr Calandra and his team made me feel comfortable before,during and after my procedure, I highly recommend Dr Calandra."

5.0 Review from K.H. Source: Google Jul 25 2022

"Very personable , and informative ."

5.0 Review from J.D. Source: Google Jul 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra has been my gastroenterologist for many years keeping me up to date on my procedures thus keeping me healthy. He has always taken the time to answer any of my questions and concerns making sure I felt secure with my results. He is very easy to talk with & never talks over my head… I highly recommend him !!!"

5.0 Review from R.G. Source: Google Jul 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra is an excellent doctor! He is very professional, courteous, and empathic."

5.0 Review from N.A. Source: Google Jul 25 2022

"He has been my doctor for 15yrs he is the best I hope that I can keep him as my doctor ❤️ 💙 I trust him ❤️"

5.0 Review from D.S. Source: Google Jun 25 2022

"Such personal care by Dr. Calandra and all of his staff!"

5.0 Review from M.C. Source: Google Jun 25 2022

"5 star experience from the minute I walked in for my procedure till I was escorted to my car at the end."

5.0 Review from J.J. Source: Google May 25 2022

"I first met Dr Calandra as a consult when in Hinsdale Hospital. He has great bedside manera. He took the time to find out all that was afflicting me including issues that are not part of his medical discipline. He explained the tests he wanted me to take and the reasons why. The next time I saw him at the clinic in Hinsdale he remembered.me and my case and even if I still don't have answers we put a plan in place and I hope we can find out what is going on with me. The rest of the staff were also pleasant and helpful."

5.0 Review from J.J. Source: Google May 25 2022

"I first met Dr Calandra as a consult when in Hinsdale Hospital. He has great bedside manera. He took the time to find out all that was afflicting me including issues that are not part of his medical discipline. He explained the tests he wanted me to take and the reasons why. The next time I saw him at the clinic in Hinsdale he remembered.me and my case and even if I still don't have answers we put a plan in place and I hope we can find out what is going on with me. The rest of the staff were also pleasant and helpful."

5.0 Review from J.G. Source: Google May 25 2022

"I have to say tff he at I was really nervous and really was not looking forward to seeing a GI. But Dr.Calandra was very nice. He made the visit confortable and was able to guide me and explain what the visit was about and details on the next step toward the procedure I was going to have. I would definitely recommend him to family and friends."

5.0 Review from J.L. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra and his staff did a great job! My wife and I have both received care from him over the last 10 years and are very satisfied."

5.0 Review from J.T. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr Calandra and staff have been very nice to me and I feel safe handling my health issues with him and his staff! Its not easy finding people who actually care about your health concerns and have compassion to understand your pains! Im so glad Dr Calandra was recommended to me and thank God for him and his staff to take interest in my life! Thanks to you all and God Bless"

5.0 Review from B.V. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Kind, helpful attentive Doctor!"

5.0 Review from B.P. Source: Google May 25 2022

"The Dr. Was very about the procedure and he explained all my questions with answers I understand. I would recommend him to anyone!"

5.0 Review from C.B. Source: Google May 25 2022

"I was very please with my procedure and cate."

5.0 Review from A. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra has a wonderful staff who makes you feel very comfortable and at ease. He’s very personable and takes the time with his patients to answer questions and provide information. Highly recommend."

5.0 Review from A.D. Source: Google May 25 2022

"I've been under doctor care for my disease more 30 years and essentially have had three gastroenterology doctors. My first doctor was terrible, the second I had for the majority of those thirty years and thought he was absolutely the best. Since his retirement I've gone to Dr. Carl Calandra. With two procedures under his care and a several visits, I am more than impressed with his "bedside manor" and his confident and focused explanation of my treatment. His suggestions have improved my overall life comfort. I'm so glad to be under Dr. Carl Calandra's care! thanks Doc!"

5.0 Review from A.S. Source: Google May 25 2022

"I'm very impressed of the entire Dr.Calandra's team performance. Problem that I had for years has been treated in less then one year. I'm healthy again , and I'm able to enjoy eating food again. Finally I met a doctor who is professional and confident with his own opinion.Thank you Dr.Calandra"

5.0 Review from D.K. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Excellent physician…pinpointed my problem and cured it. Thank you."

5.0 Review from C.W. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra has been my doctor for years now and I have complete faith in him!"

5.0 Review from S.W. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr Calandra spent time with me and was completely present, listening, truly listening to me. He explained so well and eased my concerns without making me feel like I was over exaggerating even a little. I left his office with so much gratitude for finally being heard, and truly knowing that I was in great hands. His staff was wonderfully pleasant and kind as well.going to the doctor isn’t always a walk in the park, but this truly was an excellent experience and answered all of my questions and concerns."

5.0 Review from T.L. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Everything worked out best case scenario. Very professional great staff very good with time which is hard to do in this profession. Had issues a week later came to the hospital to check on me switched up a couple prescriptions after asking a few questions and have been good to go . Thanks Doc !!"

5.0 Review from S.J. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra was very professional. Made me feel very comfortable. The staff as well was great!!!"

5.0 Review from S.C. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr Calandra gave me great info and made me feel less anxious. He explained everything clearly and answered all my questions. He and his staff were professional"

5.0 Review from V.V. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Explained everything clearly and was very nice!"

5.0 Review from L.M. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra is a very nice doctor. He listens to you and doesn't rush out the door. He shows a genuine concern for his patients well being."

5.0 Review from L.G. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr Carl and his staff made me feel really comfortable before and after my procedure."

5.0 Review from L.F. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calendra was very pleasant, he explained what he would be doing and how long it would take. Afterward, he explained his finding and let me know exactly what it was he did. I appreciate him and also received a copy of the pictures that were taken. Thank you, Dr. Calendar for you and your team making me feel comfortable."

5.0 Review from R.D. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Doc calandra seemed to be a nice guy and good at his job"

5.0 Review from R.K. Source: Google May 25 2022

"I had a severe Crohns outbreak early this year and Dr Calandra was my attending physician. Got me on a Remicade regimen and all is well. As goes the plumbing, so goes the entire house."

5.0 Review from R.M. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Great overall practice"

5.0 Review from P.C. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Excellent Doctor was very impressed with Dr calandra and his staff"

5.0 Review from P.K. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr Calandra has been providing outstanding care to my family for years. He is a patient advocate and top both person along with a great doctor."

5.0 Review from P.L. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra and his entire staff were outstanding. Very friendly and professional. I felt well cared for. They made a difficult procedure not difficult at all."

5.0 Review from M.W. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra was thorough and listened to my issues. Office was on time and clean."

4.0 Review from J.L. Source: Google May 25 2022

"Dr. Calandra is a very qualified gastroenterologist. I’ve been his patient for 5 years when I met him when I was in the E.R. I’m grateful that he was on call that late afternoon. I had two serious G.I. problems and he and his colleagues got to the bottom of these problems, leaving no stone unturned in arriving at a diagnosis. Both of these problems required procedures and hospitalizations. In addition, Dr. Calandra is a kind and down to earth person who took all the time necessary to explain any questions I had. Thanks so much, Dr. Calandra. Jean L."