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.
"Dr Johnson is the best , explains everything so I understand what is going on. I have seen him for years . I highly recommend him."
"Dr Joseph was very helpful in explaining my meds to me. He told me how they worked and why I should take them as he prescribed. Very considerate and easy to get along with! I would recommend to everyone.."
"Dr Joe Johnson has been my GI Dr for many years would not change for anything. Caring good listener only makes decisions that are better for you and not any companies or individuals just what’s best for you."
"Dr. Johnson cares and listens to my concerns and provides answers"
"Staff was very friendly and answered any questions I had. It was a good experience. Thank you."
"Always appreciate Dr J and his team!! They take great care of me! Thank you!!"
"I feel very satisfied with the way they treated me and gave me answers all my questions. Cynthia Guzman ,NP, was very kind and answered all my questions very professionally. Thank 😊 🙏"
"Amazing doctors and staff!"
"Dr. Joseph E. Johnson IV and his staff did an excellent job. However, the intake nurse didn't know how to do a proper IV. It took 7 times before the IV was finally in my arm. Then it was so painful, I could hardly stand it. This left bruises on my arm and hand. The anesthesiologist with Dr. Johnson in the procedure room was kind enough to redo the IV and he did an excellent job. After that everything went well. They even checked up on me the next day to see how I was doing. If you need to have a colonoscopy I highly recommend Dr. Johnson."
"The doctor and staff were very friendly & courteous. Explained everything in detail. Made me feel very relaxed and comfortable."
"Well the only thing is a’m no everything is great the dr. Is good dr gentle I glad too have an all staff is great to thanks GOD blessed."
"Made you feel at ease and congenital . Staff great"
"The staff, nurses, and doctors all work as a caring team! I highly recommend SAGA and Dr. Johnson!"
"Hadn’t seen doctor in a couple of years but he knew my background (tests) and brought me up to date on what my next steps were. Felt confident I made right choice in returning."
"A Smooth Experience with Professional Care at San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates From the moment I arrived at my doctor's office for my colonoscopy, I was greeted by a team of individuals whose professionalism shone brightly. The check-in process was not only smooth but also reassuring, setting a calm tone for the procedure ahead. Each staff member I encountered displayed a commendable work ethic, ensuring that every step of the process ran like clockwork. Their efficiency and kindness did not go unnoticed, and it was these qualities that left a lasting impression on me. I am genuinely impressed by the office team's level of care and attention to detail. It's clear that patient comfort and satisfaction are their top priorities, and they deserve high praise. Thank you Mr. Joseph E. Johnson IV, M. D. Sincerely, Isaac A. Richards"
"Very fast a very clean environment I would recommend Dr. Johnson to everyone."
"Highly recommended Doctor Johnson His office called and said it's been 10 years Since last colonoscopy! Office Erica got me scheduled. She worked with my insurance to get everything covered. The prep drink that they use now is so much better than what they used to use. Had the procedure. And was home in 3 hours. Very nice people in office, in pre-surgery, and post surgery. 👍👍"
"Every member of the staff was pleasant, professional, happy. Pretty rare these days. I would recommend them highly."
"Efficient, professional and thorough. I would highly recommend Dr Johnson and his staff."
"I LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOUR STAFF FROM YOUR From the representative in the front area to the nurses in the back will assess me and the anesthesiand it and everybody that did a great job. I'd like to thank him very much and I feel way better. And my procedure went great and I am very blessed that you Mr. Doctor Johnson have so much wonderful staff. Thank you and have a blessed day."
"Everyone is really nice."
"Dr. Johnson is a very caring and compassionate physician. I have been his patient for approximately 15 years and highly recommend him."
"I love the service from my Dr Johnson. He is the best and so is Harley"
"There is never a long wait to see the doctor. Dr. Johnson is compassionate, kind and caring we’ve been going to him for years."
"I don't see Dr. Johnson until Apr.1st"
"The staff was very nice. Love Dr Joseph very pleasant made my visit stress free everything went great. Really loved the warm blankets they put on the patients."
"All super friendly and straight forward and easy to understand"
"Wonderful staff, Dr. Johnson is the best!"
"Well making appointments could be easier. The phone system leaves a lot to be desired. I was happy Dr Johnson saw me personally. PAs are helpful but I asked for help 4 months ago. Still struggling with a cranky gut. The MIRALAX worked at first but then I had the total runs for 3 days. Now total constipation. I'm glad to be reassured I don't have cancer but if I die from a reaction to med. I'm just as dead. See you on Tues. And maybe we can figure out how I can poop and have pain relief. Be nice if it could happen."
"Because he's the best doctor ever ."
"My visit with Dr. Johnson was definitely 5 star! However…I’ll be glad when you phone system is working. Soooo frustrating!!"
"Doc was very straight forward and showed a genuine interest in trying to figure out what has gone wrong wrong with me."
"Dr Johnson has consistently been great doctor ever since I’ve known him. I’ve referred my patients to him for decades and he took care of them well. And since I won’t refer to someone unless i’d go.to them myself, i and my family also are under his care. Thank you for taking care of all of us Dr Johnson!"
"Outstanding professional service and gave excellent information that was easy to understand."
"They took good care of my husband. With lot respects they gave him. Dr Johnson is a good doctor. & The staff is friendly also"
"Dr. Johnson and his staff are kind, professional and caring. He took a great deal of time with my husband who is battling NHL to help him understand how his bowels are reacting to his treatments and what is the best plan."
"I was taken into a room soon after signing in for my procedure and treated by a kind and caring staff who explained very well details of the procedure. After saying I understood, I was soon put on a rolling clean bed and taken to a pre preparation room where my vitals and an IV was put in. The outstanding staff of nurses explained the procedure again to me.. Then after undressing and putting on the procedure gowns I was taken to the procedure room to be sedated. Then Dr. Johnson came in to re assure me that I will be fine and told me what he was going to do. Then the sedative Dr. put me to sleep and all I remember is the nurse waking me up after the colonoscopy procedure was done and rolled me on the bed back to the pre procedure room. Gave me and my wife a very well procedure report and some details of what Dr. Johnson found and did. And instructed me when I was to return for a follow up appointment with Dr. Johnson. Then after getting dressed I was kindly wheelchair led to the entrance where we awaited for my wife to bring our car around to pick me up. Then at my follow up appointment Dr. Johnson was kind and courteous and professional in explaining his findings and the results of lab tests and gave me some good advise on how to keep from getting cancer. I find that they all treated me with caring, compassionate and professional medical care. And I have no ill effect after the procedure. Thank you Dr. Johnson and your entire staff for your courtesy and professional treatment."
"Dr Johnson asks questions and listens to my answers, when questioning me about my health. He always appears to be truly concerned. I like that."
"Dr Johnson is very caring and listened to what my confusion was about. He made me feel a lot more sure about my Health. Thank You, Dr. Johnson"
"One of the most informative and user friendly medical sessions I’ have ever experienced. Dr Johnson and his staff made me feel very comfortable and very reassuring for my scheduled procedure. Especially helpful was his medical assistant LVN Marley."
"Great care. Warm staff."
"I had a wonderful experience at Dr. Joseph Johnsons office. His staff was awesome and very kind. Dr. Johnson had a great bedside manor and very informative."
"Dr. Johnson is a great Gastroenterologist and has worked hard on my situation for over a year to figure out what was going on and giving me peace of mind thru Pathology and Biopsies all is negative and prescribing a healing plan. Thank you Dr. Johnson. Cynthia Guzman too, our NP at SA Gastro, is great and so patient listening to my many questions and concerns over the past year helping me a lot figuring this out! Thank you Ms. Guzman! I want to recognize too, Harley, Medical Assistant to Dr. Johnson and Cynthia Guzman, who is so nice, helpful and patient at every visit and always returns my calls when I have additional concerns or questions. Thank you Harley! Want to also thank Dr. Johnson's Receptionist at his Sonterro office, Monce, for helping us over 2 days after my last office visit, to find my wife's cell phone that she accidentally left in the building. Monce cared enough to make some calls and helping us ultimately meet up with the Building Maid (thank you!), who was trying to find us too. What a Blessing! Thank you Monce! Thank you ALL at San Antonio Gastroenterology Sonterra Blvd for your care, niceness and patience over this last year and my continuing care for peace of mind all is good."
"I have been seeing Dr. Johnson since 1995. He has always been very good when explaining procedures and results. Awesome staff members as well."
"Dr J Johnson listens to every word you say."
"It was superior everyone was nice thier!!!"
"Very good doctor and they treat you very well also. They show their concern with your issues. So glad I made the choice to go to see Dr Johnson."
"Very good Doctor, Is Always very Respectful & listens to you, Overall Good Doctor!👍🏼👍🏼"
"Dr. Johnson and his staff are great professionals. I would highly recommend."
"Dr. Johnson provides excellent medical services. He is caring, concerned with my digestive system problems. Under his care my health and that of my wife have improved considerably well. He and his staff are true professionals."
"Dr Johnson and all staff members were very friendly and if having a colonoscopy can be rated 5-star, this is the place to go! Friendly, kind and gentle doctor and staff! And Kudos for the liquid prep—so easy to get it down without gagging on the usual gallon size liquid prep. Facility was spotlessly clean! See you in 5 years!"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Joseph Johnson for years. He is an excellent doctor with exceptional bedside manners. My health is under control because of his care. A shout out to his staff Harley and Nancy. They are very kind, patient and very professional. They represent the great doctor that Dr. Johnson is."
"Dr. Johnson was amazing. The staff too were so kind, took care of all of my needs. Answered all my questions, and gave me a lot of good ideas to heal quickly. I would absolutely recommend them to my family and friends."
"Excellent caring, knowledgable compassionate physician."
"Dr.Johnsin and his staff was very helpful and kind"
"Dr. Joseph Johnson and his staff were wonderful. Procedures went well and found the problems right away. Very Professional and attentive."
"Dr. Johnson was amazing"
"Trusted colonoscopy with Dr. Johnson. I would recommend this physician for a colonoscopy procedure! He is personable and I was very comfortable with him."
"Dr Johnson and his staff are great always taken care my problem❤️"
"Dr J has taken great care of me for years. He’s been super in keeping my Chrohns under control- great staff too!"
"Very professional, thoroughly knowledgeable. I was well taken care of by Dr Johnson and his staff."
"Dr.Joseph E. Johnson IV, MD was great. He was very friendly and kind. His staff was great. Being a new referred patient, my experience with him was great. My only draw back was the cost of my Procedures was not explained before my Procedures. But the Office worked with me. In the future let patients know the out of pocket first before scheduling any Procedure(s). Otherwise, it was a great experience."
"Along with his staff, Dr Johnson is very professional, courteous and keeps his patients very well informed prior to the visit, while in his office and post follow up visit. I highly recommend."
"Dr Johnson is very thorough with his explanation of lab results. Very calm bedside manner."
"I have been seeing Dr Johnson for several years. He is very knowledgeable and is very understanding. I’ve recommended him in the past to family and friends."
"Dr Johnson was very responsive to my situation at questions. Good listener."
"From the time I walked into the office to the time I left after my Endoscopy everybody made me feel Completely comfortable. Everybody was polite and kind to me and helped me calm down as I was a little uneasy about the procedure. Dr. Joseph E. Johnson was Very nice and explained everything to me before the procedure. A+ experience that I would definitely recommend to anybody needing the procedures they do at this facility."
"Answered all my questions and concerns, very helpful, pleasant, knowledgeable, have him on my favorite doc list. Thanks Dr. Johnson for being available when I needed you"
"Dr Joseph Johnson is a very nice and sweet Dr. I have been seeing him many years. He sees me and my mother. I really like him and his staff. I recommend him highly."
"Had a follow up appointment with Dr. Johnson and it was great! He walked in with a smile and answered all my questions and concerns. I did not feel rushed and you can tell he really cares about his patients. His staff is also super friendly! Would definitely recommend to my family and friends!"
"Didn't have to wait very long. Doctor explains your questions. I had a good experience."
"Let me start with the staff. They were so great! Friendly, attentive, and informative. Provided me with a different phone number that would put me through to them directly and everything. Dr. Johnson listened to all of my concerns and got the ball rolling on a course of action to make sure my gut is under control. I’ll have to have a colonoscopy since I have a strong family history it, but I trust that if anything does come up Dr. Johnson will be there to take care of me with his medical expertise."
"Dr. Johnson is always friendly and listens to your concerns. He is always willing to answer your questions. His staff is great too."
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"Dr Johnson was very professional and soft spoken. Everything went great. I highly recommend him."
"Dr. Johnson and his staff operate the most professional medical office that I have ever seen. I was seen at the scheduled time and the various technicians, nurses and office staff were courteous and very helpful. Truly an amazing medical experience."
"Very sweet lady’s and the doctor is always very kind"
"Great Doctors! Great Nurses and Staff! Great Clinic! I've been a patient under the Clinic's care for over 15 years. Thank You for everything...."
"Dr.Joseph Johnson is a Great Gastrointestinal Dr. Recommend him highly. I have been seeing him for 10 + years ."
"I recently had a colonoscopy done but experienced a hard time with the information sent regarding my instructions that were needed to be followed prior to the procedure. The email I received had four icons to review and get my instructions. I went through these handouts and found they were mostly about other types of types of diseases one could encounter. Others had pictures about drs and staff of other offices like the one in San Antonio. Finally at the end it asked for me to join the different from a group of social networks that I don't see fit to join Never got the procedure to follow prior to my procedure."
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"Dr. Johnson is great! Not only am I his patient, 3 of my family members see him. I recently recommended him to a friend, and now he is taking great care of her."
"Good experience"
"Love the way he heard my concerns Explained everything to me Didn't feel rushed. Thank you"
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"Dr Johnson is an excellent, knowledgeable and personable physician who takes time with his patients!"
"Dr Johnson is a very conscientious and admirable doctor. He has a wonderful bedside manner and makes you feel most comfortable when speaking with you. I recommend him to all."
"The most amazing Doctor ever!!! I drove from Corpus Christi to San Antonio to see him and have 2 procedures done by him. So worth it! I'm so grateful for you Dr. Johnson and your staff."
"Dr Johnson is very friendly,explains your procedure well and caring. I would mostly recommend him to someone else"
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"Dr Johnson is a good dr very attentive and help with all my gastro needs, the staff is very friendly and helpful."
"I was seen at the downtown location and it did take some time to get through everything but it is a very busy location. Everyone was very friendly and I felt the process was smooth. Once in the procedure room I spoke to Dr. Johnson briefly. Everything was explained well so I didn’t have any questions. It seemed as though I was in/out at that point. Overall I happy with the experience and would recommend Dr. Johnson."
"Great staff"
"Quick and friendly"
"Been a patient of Dr Johnson since 1994. I feel that I owe my life to Dr Johnson. I’ve been to other gastroenterologist, but none has the knowledge that he has🙏🏻"
"I’m really like this doctor he give me right medication for my situation I’ve been patient for seven years and now I feel a lot better👍😃"
"Staff is always friendly and efficient. Dr. Johnson is awesome."
"Dr johnson is a very compassionate physician. It's easy to get an appointment. He is very thorough at diagnosis and treatment. I would very eagerly recommend him to anyone looking for a gastroenterologist"
"Wonderful and caring. Takes as much time as patient needs. Very thorough and works very hard to solve issues. We really appreciate Dr Johnson."
"Listens to all your concerns. Talks in detail on a plan to get your health issues resolved. Staff are very attentive and highly professional. Would recommend him to any of my family members."
"Dr. Johnson and staff are wonderful . They are very kind and listen. I would recommend Dr. Johnson in a heartbeat ."
"My first visit was good, from the friendly staff at check-in to seeing Dr. Johnson and then getting my orders for tests. Dr. Johnson was very relaxed during the visit, he gave me time to ask questions and was very informative of the plan ahead for me."
"I'm fairly new to his practice but, I already feel as if God sent me his way. I needed attention right away, Dr. Johnson made it happen. Awesome doctor!"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Johnson for many years and have always received excellent treatment from him and his staff. I highly recommend him to all my family and friends."
"I was scheduled an endoscopy & colonoscopy on the same day. I arrived 15 minutes prior to my appointment time as always to ensure I had time to complete the necessary paperwork prior to the procedure. The nurse called me back on time at 5:30am, and spoke with the anesthesiologist and doctor shortly after. I was all done, and released to my bride by 8:00am and on my way home. Other than being a little sleepy, I felt fine! This is a fantastic, friendly, and professional team!"
"I recently revisited my Dr. Johnson, for medical attention needed, he was very attentive, saw you in a professional, timely manner, no waiting involved, I appreciate that so much, and his staff was very attentive, friendly, professional, that it made your visit very welcoming, with all their attentive manner, I was very happy and comfortable, that I will definitely refer him to other people in need of his services, appreciative always, thank you..💖😇"
"Dr Johnson had been my Gastroenterologist for over 20 years. He is extremely knowledgeable about my condition and has always kept me in the best of health concerning my Crohn’s. I would highly recommend him to anyone that asked."
"Dr. Johnson is very skilled, knowledgeable and takes the time necessary to answer all your questions. The staff is always friendly and caring."
"Dr. Johnson took time to pose important questions about my health, he patiently explained possible causes and future procedures, and was open to discussing medicinal options. His staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. I would highly recommend him and his office staff."
"Dr Johnson is very caring and professional. I highly recommend him for your gastrointerologist needs."
"I have been a patient of Dr. Joseph. Johnson for many years now. He has been a great Gastrointestinal Dr and trust him 100% with my issues. Thank you Dr Johnson and his team"
"He is a wonderful and caring doctor. He takes his time with you and addresses your concerns."
"Great doctor. Dr. Johnson listens to your concerns. He will do whatever he can to make you better."
"I've been patient of Dr. Johnson for the past years and he's been very good in explaining every procedure and health issues I had and have."
"Dr Johnson had great bedside manner & explained everything in easy to understand verbiage. I didn't feel a thing. The follow up was great with his assistant the following day."
"I wish that I could rate Dr. Johnson higher than five stars. I have been in his care for about 7 years and from day one he takes the time to understand what you are going through. He asks me questions about what it is like to have my disease when most doctors think they already know! Time and again he has made sure I know that his phone line is always open for anything I may need. He is a friendly and warm professional who I would just as soon recommend to you as I would have at my dinner table. Thank you Dr. Johnson for being the doctor we all need!"
"Dr.johnson been caring for me about 8 years .I'm treated very well each time I have procedures done.i thank him for looking out for me!"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Johnson for several years. The continuity of care, patient customer service, and professionalism from all staff members is excellent. This is a very caring health community. #colonoscopyrocks"
"From the beginning appointment, through the colonoscopy or endoscopy procedure, Dr. Johnson is thorough and complete. Following the procedures, his report explains all the findings in detail, that is remarkably understandable. He’s done my procedures in the past and I’ll definitely use him in the future."
"I'm fairly new to his practice but, I already feel as if God sent me his way. I needed attention right away, Dr. Johnson made it happen. Awesome doctor!"
"I've been patient of Dr. Johnson for the past years and he's been very good in explaining every procedure and health issues I had and have."
"Mr Johnson is a very nice and patient Dr he always listens and helps you"
"Caring, calm and knowledgeable, feelings warm and safe in his care"
"He was professional AND personal. You can find competent anywhere, but interpersonal and genuine is what you should look for. Dr Johnson exceeded my expectations."
"Great doctor! Very friendly and helpful. The staff is very nice as well."
"Prompt, friendly and efficient!"
"One of the best."
"Great doctor who explains everything in terms that I understand."
"Professional service"
"I felt very cared for and treated well . They were not in a hurry to push me in and out. Took time with me and me comfortable . I have been going to Dr Johnson for several years and have never had a bad experience ."
"Dr. Johnson has been my Dr since 2014, & has always treated me with such care, his office staff is also very nice at the Babcock office,"
"It was more like a spa visit than a colonoscopy appointment! I cannot praise the kindness of every person I came in contact with enough! From Harley who scheduled my appointment to the nurses who cared for me after! Kind , caring and professional!The best! Thank you to all of Dr. Johnson’s TEAM!"
"Treated me like I was a good friend. Excellent service, very caring. Listened to what I had to say."
"Dr. Johnson explained the procedure to me. He was very understanding and very personable. He alleviated my fears. To me, the procedure went very well."
"Extremely pleased with my visit! Treated me like a person and not a number. Listened to everything I had to say and actually cared!"
"Have been with Dr. Johnson for a number of years.He is a good Gastro MD Listens to your complaint / issues I feel he is truly kind and caring"
"Dr. Joseph Johnson is simply a caring and competent Gastroentrogist I feel comfortable taking my GI issues to him. He listens, and give you different options of your choice for treatment. He goes an extra mile to make you feel better."
"I've been under Dr. Johnson's care for over 20 years now. I think he and his team have done a great job in taking care of me and I believe that will be true for the foreseeable future."
"The service staff were outstanding. I was a first time visitor and staff when overboard to assist in preparation for visit the previsit patient portal to complete paperwork wonderful. Every Doctor's office should be required use this system it saves time, lets patients complete paperwork at home where they access their personal records, etc.. Doctor can have advance reviee patient, prior to in none rush fashion.Dr. johnson himself was excellent, he listen to me, made logical and reasonable comments. Total experience was just oitdtanding."
"I had a condition that concerned me. Dr. Johnson was very professional and personable in diagnosing and treating it. It turned out to be much better than expected and I am very pleased and free from worry"
"Excellent professional care which is above and beyond. Reception was pleasant. Felt comfortable from intake to examination. Doctor Johnson and his entire team are to be commended. Very attentive to my personal concerns. Look forward to future visits for our geriatric concerns."
"My experience with Dr Joseph Johnson-Gastro was excellent. his office staff followed up with me the following day after my procedure. I received a call from Dr Johnson for a Discussion and questions upon receiving the lab results. I highly recommend Dr. Johnson"
"Very pleased. Always treated well."
"I was having some serious"heartburn" so went to my primary care physician who had me take some actions to reduce the problem. Continued symptoms prompted my primary care to order an Endoscopy with my previous Gastroenterologist but they couldn't schedule me for two months. My PCP said he would schedule one with Dr. Johnson, who he frequently recommends. Dr. Johnson was able to work me in the following week. The entire process with Dr. Johnson and his staff was great; friendly staff on the phone and in person. Dr. Johnson was very informative and friendly. I was very impressed with the entire process with Dr. Johnson."
"Dr Johnson and his entire staff are very caring and respectful of your feelings. I appreciate their professionalism and highly recommend them."
"From start to finish Dr. Johnson's staff went out of their way to be helpful. In particular Harley, who stayed in the office until eight in the evening to return my call instilled a great amount of confidence in this healthcare organization."
"I had an EGD Endoscopy to check out my Esophagus. Dr Joseph Johnson and staff treated me nice and were very professional. This a good place to go if you need Endoscopy or colonoscopy or any Gastroenterology problems"
"Dr Johnson is easy to talk to because he listens and provides good feedback."
"I am very pleased with Doctor Johnson ,he is the best he makes me feel very confident that everything will come out alright and he has a warm and kind manner about him."
"Loving caring staff will help guide you through all procedures and visits. Almost feels like a family caring for you. Always there to answer questions and help guide you in right direction for any gastrointestinal issues."
"Excellent job, knowledgeable, kind, courteous, caring, efficient, and they even called me after the procedure the next day to see how I was doing."