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 cannot recommend Dr. Smiley highly enough! He is an exceptional G.I. doctor who has a remarkable ability to figure out what others can’t. His expertise and diagnostic skills are truly unmatched. What sets Dr. Smiley apart is not just his medical knowledge but also his incredible kindness and genuine interest in his patients. He takes the time to listen, understand, and address every concern with care and compassion. His availability is also amazing—if you need to see him, his office ensures you’re taken care of without delay. The process is seamless, and you feel prioritized every step of the way. If you’re looking for a G.I. doctor who is thorough, compassionate, and always there for you, Dr. Smiley is the one. I’m so grateful for his care and cannot recommend him highly enough!"
"Dear Dr. Stanley, thank you for your advice everything that you shared with me. I would recommend you to anybody and if I should have problems again, I will definitely be in contact. Thank you."
"OMG! Dr. Smiley, is the greatest! He is extremely attentive and professional and explains any concerns you may have. He treat you with integrity and respect. Has a very comfortable up beat spirit and wonderful smile with a history of knowledge in the GI.... Can't go wrong. We indeed need more doctors like him that care enough about the patients and not just the compensation they are making. In the medical industry today is so hard to find doctors and medical staff that really care for the patient well being some are just in it for the paycheck as sad as it sounds. I understand everyone has to make a living but if you are in the medical industry it's because you supposedly a caring sympathetic and loving individual and really want to get people feeling well again. It's not an easy task in today statistic world that only numbers seem to matter rather the truth of medical care for the wellness of all patients regardless of their level in society. I recommend Dr. Smiley, highly for his compassion and dedication to his mission to help others maintain a well balanced healthy life style.... Thank you...."
"I don't think I've ever written a review for a doctor but I just have to say Dr. Smiley is one of the best. He really takes the time to understand what you're experiencing and asks all the right questions to really get to the bottom (no pun intended) of what's causing your symptoms. I told him he's like a detective! Relentlessly in pursuit of answers and a diagnosis. He's friendly, approachable and patient. The only negative is that he's too popular and it's difficult to get an appointment with him at times!"
"Dr. Smiley is by far the best doctor I've ever had. He is very attentive. And really takes time to get to know you. Very pleasant and easy to talk to. I would definatley recommend Dr Smiley. I would rate him more than 5 stars."
"Dr. Smiley is a wonderful doctor and I always look forward to my visit with him. Goes above and beyond. He's very thorough and explains everything in simple to understand language. Fortunately and unfortunately he told me I no longer have chrons disease so I won't be seeing him any longer. And you're probably thinking really, Chrons disease is curable? Those were my thoughts exactly. I did have surgery 20 years ago to remove the affected area. The inflammation and scar tissue has not come back since then!! So, thank you for all your help over the years and should I have any further issues I will be sure to call your office. Will definitely miss you Dr. Smiley. P.Y."
"Great experience. Took the time to review my medical history and was very thorough."
"My appointment was as all ways very good"
"Couldn’t be more pleased with the care I received from Dr. Smiley! Highly recommend."
"Very kind and easy to communicate with. Listened and addressed all my questions and concerns."
"Dr. Smiley listens and is up-front honest. I trust him in what he suggests for tests and conditions. He is very experienced. I recommend him highly. His staff is also very professional, friendly and helpful, which is comfortable as no one really wants to go to doctors."
"Dr. Smiley is a wonderful doctor and I always look forward to my visit with him. Goes above and beyond?He's very thorough and explains everything in simple to understand language. Fortunately and unfortunately he told me I no longer have chrons disease so I won't be seeing him any longer. And you're probably thinking really, Chrons disease is curable? Those were my thoughts exactly. I did have surgery 20 years ago to remove the affected area. The inflammation and scar tissue has not come back since then!! So, thank you for all your help over the years and should I have any further issues I will be sure to call your office. Will definitely miss you Dr. Smiley. P.Y."
"Dr Smiley is awesome. Very friendly and really professional."
"The doctor is phenomenal but his Ma's in that office need an attitude adjustment"
"I have been seeing Dr. Smiley for years. As difficult as my life long issues are he never gives up trying to find reliable relief for me."
"Dr. Smiley is very thorough. He is also very kind and compassionate. We are extremely pleased with him and his office."
"Wet pleasant to be there"
"For several years I am a patient of Dr. Smiley. He is the best doctor I was lucky to meet. Highly professional and knowledgeable. But the most important thing is a kind-hearted person. Listens to the patient, explains, spends enough time. Unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer doctors of this level nowadays. He is the last of the Mohicans. He is for the patients. I highly recommend him as a excellent specialist"
"I have been seeing Dr. Smiley for many years. I can not say enough about his professionalism and compassion for his patients. In those years I have referred him to many people. He takes the time to listen and uses every resource he can to get the answers needed to live the best life possible with whatever you are faced with in his field. Prior to finding him I had a doctor who made a surgical error that affected me tremendously so I have a difficult time trusting doctors but since I have found Dr Smiley I feel assured that he will give me the best advice to deal with any GI issues. Excellent doctor with excellent care and empathy."
"I have been seeing Dr Smiley for about 25 years and i wouldnt consider seeing anyone else for my issues. thank you Dr Smiley"
"My experience was extremely smooth. I was very happy with the process, how all the employee's did there job and were understanding and how the procedure went. Dr. Smiley has a great sense of humor and made me feel very comfortable. He explained the results after the procedure. I highly recommend this doctor."
"PERFECT , He was Great all Nurses to!!"
"EXCELLENT care ,COMPASSIOnate & thorough"
"Dr. Smiley was on time, professional, courteous and very informative. He described exactly what was to be done in the procedure and followed up afterwards. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a colonoscopy."
"Dr. Smiley and his staff was outstanding!!! I would 💯% recommend him. He is extremely knowledgeable, thoroughly went thru medical history had lovely bedside manner,refreshing humor was awesome, which reassured my comfort within the appointment. He has been the only doctor in roughly a year to hear me out and help me feel better. I'm forever grateful for his help and treatment suggestion!!"
"What a super guy. He asked me a ton of questions, he gave of his time, but most importantly he truly cares. He solved the problem others couldn't figure over the last 12 months. Thank Dr. Smiley."
"Dr. Smiley is very understanding and listens to the patient. He makes you feel comfortable and explains as he goes along. A great Doctor. Been seeing him for years now. Just for regular check up."
"Dr. Smiley and ALL the staff are the BEST! With the Healthcare Crisis flaring majorly; it was excellent to have a medical office that worked with me during a very difficult time in my hubs and my lives with major health issues at the same time? They worked with me to do a televisit since my husband's specialist appt. was changed many times; happened to fall on same day as my appt. I appreciate Dr. Smiley who is very thorough, listens and hears me as his patient. Not all doctors give you that respect. Thanks Dr. Smiley and staff and keep on smiling :)"
"This is a great doctor who knows patient care and communication are important. I had some very scary medical issues and was in ICU for 2 days Dr S took the time to see me upon discharge and work with me to calm my fears A great people person"
"Hard to write a review without getting into to many personal health details to really drive the point how great Dr. Smiley, APN Rachel and everyone at the Bristol Location of CTGI are. Long story short, my primary misdiagnosed me and was treating me for something I didn’t have. Dr. Smiley and team treated me for something else and my symptoms have ceased to exist. A lot of what happens in your body is related to your stomach. Also want to shout out to the fact that the team there have answered dozens of calls and questions without being annoyed (I was being a hypochondriac at the time) Can’t recommend them enough. My best experience with medical professionals where I saw results. Keep up the amazing work."
"First thing is PLEASE DO NOT RATE based on office staff!! I will agree there office is not good but that is not Dr. Smiley nor his excellent APN Rachel James- Bridgemohan fault!! They are wonderful, back in Feb 2016 I was in hospital for something serious they basically saved my life cause I was in bad shape and i am pretty much healthy now due to them and also following what they told me to do to be better!! They are very empathic I would not go to anybody else for these health issues and I have had doctors with no empathy at all so I do know how that feels. So please, again don't rate these doctors based on office staff it's NOT their fault!!"