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.
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"Excellent care, physician and staff are great at their profession!"
"Great experience from communication to the actual procedure."
"Dr. Houston has a great bed side manner as well as all the staff. Even though a Colonscopy prep is no fun, this dr, location and staff did an amazing job."
"Dr Houston and his staff make the procedure almost fun. They are so professional and have such great attitudes you almost forget why you're there. If I could give him 10 stars I would!"
"Dr Houston was thorough and explained everything about my upcoming proceedure."
"Great doctor"
"I have been with Dr Houston for YEARS and I have never had a problem with him or his staff. They are all absolutely amazing. Janis, his nurse, is the sweetest! I have always had the best care from doctor Houston and even after moving over three hours away, I still make the drive and continue seeing him as my doctor! Thank you!!"
"Dr. Houston is great. It took us a bit to get meds and dosage correct but It it’s been 10 yrs now and I’m feeling great, in remission with continued use of meds. He has a great disposition as well. I would highly recommend!"
"Dr. Houston is super knowledgeable and a fantastic GI doctor. He takes his time to listen and answer all your questions and explains everything in detail. My visits never seem rushed. He also has great bedside manner. Janis (his nurse) is also great! She follows up on labs and procedures in a timely manner, and is super friendly. Super clean facility. Been seeing him since 2012. Highly recommend!"
"Dr. Houston has been my Doctor for several years now, I have to say he makes you feel comfortable and that leads to me talking more about my health . Dr. Houston always listens to my concerns and addresses them.I have lots of Doctors but only a few I would send my family and friends to."
"Dr. Houston is very thorough & kind. He is a great listener & answers all of my questions. I highly recommend him."
"Dr. Houston is kind, professional, and provides exceptional care to his patients. You are in good hands with him and his team."
"Dr Houston is tops. He is patient, took his time & thoroughly explained my situation. His bedside manner is outstanding and I would highly recommend him."
"Dr Houston is an exceptional doctor! He cares so much about his patients and explains everything so carefully. His staff is also caring and thoughtful!"
"I went into Dr. Houston's office for an appointment and was so nervous and uneducated about a lot. I came out feeling high spirited and confident. The staff was amazing. Thank you all that you helped me with. 6☆'s"
"Great doctor highly recommend to anybody.Explains things so that you can understand."
"Very patient and caring, recommended"
"Dr Houston is an outstanding doctor. He recently had to refer my husband to two other doctors. He personally called everyday to make sure we were getting set up with the other doctors in a timely manner. He told us if we need him are have any questions please call him. His nurse Janice also called to make sure that everything was going as planned. He is a very caring doctor and explain’s everything that is happening. Dr Houston is an excellent doctor and his staff is awesome."
"Dr Houston is a professional and caring physician!"
"Dr. Houston was very thorough and professional. He was very kind, and gave me the impression he cares about his patients. After asking me many questions, he ask me if I had any questions for him. I appreciated the opportunity to respond with a few questions, which he answered willingly. I am thankful to know I will have exceptional care in the future."
"I had my first visit to Dr. Houston to discuss my colonoscopy and EGD screening need. He is super knowledgeable, professional, caring, kind, and efficient. He explains medical terms so clearly and really prioritizes the patient's best interest. I haven't had the procedure yet, but I have to say this visit is my best doctor's experience ever! And the entire office and building is so clean and organized. Everyone I met was so kind and helpful. If I were to recommend a GI specialist and facility, there is no other doctor and place I'd recommend!"
"Explained things so simply and made me feel totally at ease."
"One of the best doctors I’ve ever had! He is sweet, kind, gentle and understanding!
He also considers the whole body and what complications/ interactions might occur.
Have referred him to multiple friends already!"
"I’ve just started seeing Jody Houston MD and I already know he’s going to be my new Gastroenterologist. He is knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to. He explained both Endoscopy and Colonoscopy procedures to me and answered all my questions. I appreciated the fact that he wasn’t in a hurry, but took time to talk to me about my medical history. I was totally pleased with my visit."
"Dr. Jody Houston and his staff are terrific. They are extremely knowledgeable and follow up with the patients to assure all is okay. I've been his patient for over 10 years and find him to be very professional and thorough. Five Stars to his entire organization."
"My televisit with Dr Houston was an excellent experience. He took his time in answering all my questions in a professional and caring manner. I would recommend Dr Houston anytime."
"Exceptional physician. Highly recommended!"
"I wanted wanted to find a gastrointestinal doctor closer, had moved. This was an amazing experience. Very professional in every way and communication was key!"
"Dr Houston and his staff were communicative and"
"Dr. Houston was highly recommended by my OB/GYN. I had put off my first colonoscopy for almost a year after turning 50 because I was busy and — more importantly — nervous about the procedure. Looking back, knowing what I know now, I wish I wouldn’t have waited. Dr. Houston and his staff were wonderful! From the moment I called to set up my appointment, to the morning and weeks following “the big day”, they made sure I was well taken care of and put my mind at ease. Dr. Houston genuinely cares about his patients and their comfort. Don’t do what I did and put this important health decision off. Call Dr. Houston at TDDC!"
"Dr. Houston marvelously navigated the pandemic environment to ensure that I got the treatment I needed. Despite a last minute transfer from another GI, he quickly assessed my medical history and devised a plan that was effective and comfortable for me. Of the different doctors I’ve seen in the past, I must say that Dr. Jody Houston ranks at the very top of the list. I would highly recommend him if you’re ever looking for a professional, high quality doctor. He’s been absolutely perfect for my care and I’m so glad I moved to this area and was able to receive treatment in his practice!"
"Dr Houston has a great bedside manner. He’s very professional, explains everything extremely well and takes time with you."
"Great experience. First tele medical
Office visit. Dr Houston had a great sense of humor, very kind. I felt like I was in good hands."
"Dr. Houston treated me with compassion and understanding. He thoroughly explained his recommendations and next steps. So glad I found him!"
"Dr. Houston patiently explained upcoming procedure and put me totally at ease. His staff is great too. Professional, friendly and helpful!!"
"Very pleased with this doctor and his office. They're friendly, helpful, professional and make a patient feel at ease."
"I enjoyed visiting with Dr. Houston and finding out info about my future health. He is so informative, polite and professional. I always look forward to talking with him. All of the staff there is also friendly and helpful.
Shirley Hodge"
"I have been to many doctors in my 83 years and Dr. Houston rates among the highest of doctors. He was very thorough, great in his explanations and put me at ease. I would highly recommend him if anyone needs his service. A top physician!!!"
"I've never written a review before but I have to brag on Dr. Houston and his entire staff... they are AWESOME! They really go above and beyond and are so compassionate and kind. I had a scheduling conflict due to a change in my insurance and was worried that I wouldn't be able to get in before my insurance coverage changed. Dr. Houston personally called me and assured me that he would make sure that I got in for an endoscopy and colonoscopy within my time frame. I felt like a super star! In this day and age when customer service doesn't seem to be a priority, I couldn't believe that I mattered or that my procedure/time frame would have been brought to Dr. Houston's attention. Wow! I was blown away!"
"Doctor Jody was really nice. Heard all my problem and gave proper time. Definitely the best experience i have ever had. I would highly recommend him."
"Great practice. Dr Houston was very thorough and explained his procedure."
"Everything and everybody was top notch! Thanks to everyone involved for making this experience the best it could be."
"Dr. Houston is down to earth and always takes time for questions. I’ve had three colonoscopies by he and his team. Would not go anywhere else."
"Wonderful consult with Dr. Houston. Very caring and thorough. The staff was very courteous and I did not have to wait forever. I actually got to see the doctor before my actual appointment time. Great experience. Would highly recommend Dr. Houston."
"Very thorough, and no Waite time! Awesome doc and staff!!!!"
"Dr. Houston is a very thorough doctor. He listens, explains and reviews all records in order to offer excellent patient care. It is very easy for me to recommend him with no hesitation. The office staff/personnel were very courteous as well."
"Highly recommending Dr. Houston and TDDC for any GI issue. Very professional, caring, great bed manners, knowledgeable, interested to his patients' concerns and questions. Could not imagine better care quality and service."
"It's always a pleasure to see the staff and to be able to talk to dr Houston he cares about his patients."
"I felt at ease from the moment I stepped into reception. The atmosphere was warm, friendly and had a calming effect on me. Dr Houston is caring with good communication skills. I felt confident I was in good hands."
"I found Dr. Houston very knowledgeable and willing to answer my questions in easy to understand terms."
"Dr Houston was kind, engaging and professional. He took time to make me comfortable with him as a new physician for me. He then explained everything in detail regarding what he wanted to do, what outcome and information he hoped to learn from these procedures and assured me he would continue care as needed afterwards. It's rare to find caring and engaged doctors who don't rush in and out all in 15 minutes. Dr. Houston has my confidence."
"Dr. Houston and the entire staff were wonderful. Dr. Houston is knowledgeable, patient, informative, and kind. I felt extremely well cared for and listened to. I had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend this doctor and his staff."
"My first time visiting with Dr. Houston and the client, it was a awesome experience, the wait time was less than 15 minutes. The doctor was listening to my concerns and addressed them accordingly I will be going back to visit doctor Houston."
"I would like to say that the staff was amazing and they made sure that you knew what was going to happen and very professional and all had smiles an they make sure that your very comfortable, Thank You all for making feel at ease!"
"Dr. Jody, was very nice and very knowledgeable about the procedure I was getting. His bedside manner is great."
"Dr. Houston was very friendly and made me feel completely at ease."
"I've found him to be caring as well as thorough. Willing to listen and gave me a great referral to another dr that had been recommended. Thankful that two of my dr's referred him for my procedure."
"Very thorough exam and feedback that I could understand, a doctor and medical staff that is professional and compassionate, highly recommend."
"Dr. Houston was informative and reassuring. He answered all of my questions and explained every detail of my upcoming procedure. He took his time and I never felt like he was rushing his evaluation, a true rarity."
"Thank you , Thank you Dr Houston and staff. I really did feel like I was around family. From the time I enter the front door nothing but help... The nurse I had Ms Mercy!!! I see why here name is Mercy because GOD had Mercy on me. Thank you Dr J Houston and staff. Much Love. Ms VD Burgess."
"Dr. Houston is a compassionate man that makes sure you understand his prognosis and manner of treatment before you leave his presence. A very nice man to boot. I have previously had an endoscopy and colonoscopy from another doctor in 2004 and Dr Houston briefed me on the changes in anesthesia since my last procedures."
"Everyone is so friendly, nice and make you feel so welcome. Service is fast and Dr Houston is so wonderful ."
"I go to Dr. Jodi Houston, I havr been with him since I found out I had Crohns my Junior year of high school. I am 28 now and can't imagine going to anyone else. He is so great, and he doesn't make me feel like just another number."
"Dr. Houston spent a an ample amount of time with me to help diagnose what needed to be done now. I am a complicated case. He taught me some new strategies and gave me hope
He did not rush through the appointment. He listened Intently
I would recommend him to anyone"
"Dr. Houston spent a an ample amount of time with me to help diagnose what needed to be done now. I am a complicated case. He taught me some new strategies and gave me hope
He did not rush through the appointment. He listened Intently
I would recommend him to anyone"
