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.
"For something I was not looking forward to, Dr. Lattin and his group made it so calming and doable."
"Grest doctor for colonoscopy! was informative and even had his nurse call me a couple of days before to make sure I had stopped some of my meds."
"Everything went smoothly, everyone was extremely nice and helpful. Not a long wait at all. I was very happy with my experience and a thank you to all the healthcare providers."
"Dr lattin was very nice, I don't have to see him for another year"
"Great bedside manner and explained things very well!"
"Wonderful staff. So kind and comforting and fun and light. Very impressed with doctor nurses and front desk! Kristin Frericks"
"Dr Lattin has a nice “bedside “ manner. He and his whole staff were very supportive & professional (and on time☺️)."
"Recently had a colonoscopy performed at the GI clinic by Dr. Lattin. Everyone was so great to work with. Facility is clean, staff kind and efficient. They continually asked about my comfort, explained the procedure and checked on me the next day. Just wonderful."
"I had a great experience right from my check-in, admission, screening and discharge. All the different people who i interacted were very welcoming, provided good enough information about the procedure. All in all it was a very comfortable experience. Thank you so much 🙏"
"Dr. Lattin spent an appropriate amount of time listening to me voice my problems. Excellent doctor."
"Dr.Lattin is very good, gentle, and caring. He's been there for my husband and way back when, a concern my daughter had, he was very reassuring. I have recommended him highly."
"The best dr for myself and my husband. Would highly recommend h8m."
"The process for my colonascapy was explained very well every step was easy and well done I'm very satisfied everyone was nice and friendly"
"Clean facility and staff was helpful"
"A great experience with Dr. Latin! He totally took his time with me to explain everything & there was a lot to explain. Great personality & completely thorough!"
"At my initial visit with Dr. Lattin , I walked away impressed by his interpersonal patient skills. He sat one on one with me for approximately 20 min. He was attentive, concerned and let me know that he viewed our healthcare relationship as a mutual endeavor for wellness. His verbal and non-verbal communication assured me that this is a healthcare practitioner who is genuinely concerned about the well-being of his patients."
"Very professional. Very informative."
"Dr Lattin always makes me feel super comfortable and answers any and all questions I have."
"Could not have asked for a better service thank you so much ."
"Dr. Latin and the entire staff at NCH are friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. Most notable is the speed by which lab results and assessments are put forth. I thank them."
"Dr.Latin is the best .He listen to me explain everything that I understand. I will recommend dr.Latin to anyone."
"Dr. Lattin explained the entire process thoroughly and efficiently. He has a great sense of humor and bedside manner."
"Dr. Lattin took the time to answer all my questions, and we jointly decided to have my procedure done as quickly as possible. Unfortunately I had to set up the procedure with another doctor at Illinois Alliance due to availability. I am sure the doctor doing the procedure will be comparable to Dr. Lattin (although I am sure I would have been in as capable hands with either Doctor)"
"Prompt, professional great bedside manner."
"Very nice and friendly. Dr. Latin Took his time and asked me many questions I otherwise would have forgot or never asked."
"(Translated by Google) My experience as a new patient with Dr. Joel Lattin was very satisfying. He is very professional, kind, nice. (Original) Mí experiencia cómo paciente nueva con el Dr. Joel Lattin fue muy satisfactoria. Es muy profesional, amable, agradable."
"Dr Latin was very nice, knowledgeable, answered all of my questions and took as much time as I needed."
"Interesting Doctor. Kind and to the point. Willing to share his thoughts, advice, and expertise. No rush in office feeling and a good listener."
"My father Franco Cassata appreciated the service from Dr. Latin and would recommend him."
"Dr. Joel Lattin and the staff are helpful, courteous and explain tests straightforward."
"My experience as a new patient with Dr. Joel Lattin was very satisfactory. He is very professional, kind, pleasant."
"My experience as a new patient with Dr. Joel Lattin was very satisfying. He is very professional, kind, nice."
"Wonderful doctor and office"
"This was my first colonoscopy and I am very pleased with the care and level of communication of all proffessionals."
"Dr. Lattin is a true professional with a kind heart and is very helpful with those that have concerns with Diverticulitis. Thank you Dr Lattin!"
"Took my husband here and we really appreciated how well Joel explained everything to us."
"Short wait time. Dr. Patton is very knowledgeable."
"Very professional. Explains everything in terms I can understand"
"Dr. Latin has been my Dr. For over 12 years and is great at helping me with my stomach issues!! I would highly recommend him !!"
"Dr. Latin was very thorough and made sure I understood everything he found in my procedure and gave me recommendations for the future. I will continue to see him in the future"
"Dr Jel Lattin is very calm and explains everything nicely, i would highly recomend this Dr to everybody that needs this kind of help and treatment. Thank you Dr Joel."
"Great doctor he explain in detail and take his time"
"Dr Lattin is very patience and friendly interaction. Shows his professionalism about his patients."
"Absolutely top notch group!"
"Preliminary visit - meet & greet qus answered scheduled procedure."
"Dr Joel Latin of Northwest Gastro is a phenomenal Doctor. He saved my life after my initial diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis a dozen years ago and has been a mainstay in my preventive care since. Great bedside manner! I highly recommend Dr Latin."
"I have only had great experiences with the professionalism and personality of Dr. Lattin in managing my issues. But, reaching the office to schedule appointments and/or procedures has not been great. It sometimes requires several calls and messages to have the office call me back - if they ever do. Something needs to be done to their phone system to make “customer service” a priority!"
"Great experience"
"Very pleasant experience. The nurse and staff do a good job I'm not sure if there is anything that they could improve on."
"Dr Latin and his whole staff were very attentive and showed much care to put me at ease during my procedure."
"After spending many, many years with gastrointestinal problems and seeing many specialists, only to be misdiagnosed, Dr. Joel Lattin was the only Dr. who determined my medical issue and found a successful treatment for me. Very grateful for what he has done for me."
"Good doctor. No nonsense: straight to the point. Has taken care of me for over 7 years. I like his approach and his down to earth demeanor."
"I'm very happy with Dr Lattin. He has helped me so much with my ulcerative colitis. His nurse, Mary, is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She always gets back to me with any questions or concerns I may have."
"Staff is friendly and courteous. I was given a step by step explanation of the procedure and was made to feel very comfortable. Dr. Letting is very thorough and has a wonderful bedside manner. Staff followed up several days later. I would highly recommend Dr. Letting and his staff."
"The doctor was very understanding sympathetic and a good listener The entire staff was very courteous and helpful keep up the good work!!"
"Dr. Lattin is very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend his services."
"The whole staff at the place was great the doctor who's fantastic people were so friendly made me feel so comfortable may the experience a lot better than what it was the prep Highly recommend people go there and get the procedure with the doctor Joe Latin And the crew at the Arlington Heights Illinois"
"The whole staff at the place was great the doctor who's fantastic people were so friendly made me feel so comfortable may the experience a lot better than what it was the prep Highly recommend people go there and get the procedure with the doctor Joe Latin And the crew at the Arlington Heights Illinois"
"Competent and personable."
"The visit was well coordinated and the entire staff along with Dr. Latin were clear of the key steps of the procedure and ran the entire session very smoothly. Would highly recommend this team for whatever surgery they are scheduled to perform."
"From the beginning to the end (no pun intended) everyone was polite and very efficient. Asking if I had any questions and explaining what and when things would happen. Just an incredible team of people."
"Dr. Lattin is kind, very professional and listens if there’s any concerns. He explains everything to where I can understand it. I have been a patient for many years and I have never had a bad experience."
"The Doctor is great he make you comfortable and listen and answer questions! All the staff are very nice, really recommend the facility! All good gastroenterologist"
"The colonoscopy was handled professionally by all of the staff. Zero complaints."
"Great service. Very efficient and streamlined practice with patient oriented care. Everyone was very helpful and assistive and advocated for their patient. Both anestheaia and gastroenterology provider Dr. Lattin explained the procedure and calmly explained the results after. Very proficient and provides details and takes time to answer your questions. We had a great overall experience. Highly professional and recommended for GI needs."
"Dr. Lattin is very efficient and understanding. The office staff was very accommodating of my schedule changes."
"They treat you very well and the service they offer you is excellent."
"They treat you very well and the service they offer you is excellent"
"(Translated by Google) They treat you very well and the service they offer you is excellent (Original) Te tratan muy bien y el servicio qe te ofrecen es excelente"
"Dr Latin explains everything very clearly and is friendly and professional."
"Dr. Lattin has great bedside manor. He listens and answers all your questions. He gives a great plan and spends a great deal of time talking about my issues. He was gently with exam. He was not my normal doctor that I normally see but I needed to see a doctor right away. I consider Dr. Lattin part of my care now and will see him when my doctor is not available. I’m lucky to have two doctors that I feel comfortable with. Would recommend!"
"Dr. Lattin has great bedside manor. He listens and answers all your questions. He gives a great plan and spends a great deal of time talking about my issues. He was gently with exam. He was not my normal doctor that I normally see but I needed to see a doctor right away. I consider Dr. Lattin part of my care now and will see him when my doctor is not available. I’m lucky to have two doctors that I feel comfortable with. Would recommend!"
"Outstanding medical practice. Listens to his patient's input and patiently answers questions. Takes the time to understand your concerns and provides effective solutions. Strong Covid safety protocols- always feel safe when visiting any of their offices."
"Great bed side manner, calming and confidant. Great dude!"
"Outstanding care and top notch advice."
"Dr lattin is exellent dr he explained everything I need to know I been very pleased ."
"Dr Lattin was great with listening understanding amd addressing my concerns. 💯💯"
"Safety procedures were excellent. Dr. Lattin is very good at making you feel comfortable and discussing your health with you."
"Dr. Lattin made me feel very comfortable and he was extremely easy to talk to. Thank You :)"
"Very knowledgeable. When I became a new patient of his he thoroughly reviewed my file and decided to start from scratch to cover the basis. Due to these steps we were able to uncover progression of the disease and make a plan of action sooner rather than later. I’m very thankful."
"Northwest Gastroenterologists and Dr Lattin were fantastic! From the minute I walked in the door, checked in and the whole procedure went great. The staff is fantastic there. I would highly recommend this facility to handle your colonoscopy! I can't say enough great things about everyone there."
