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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"I was referred from ER due to being at the time really sick. He listens, and can put you at ease. Did my colonoscopy. His nurse is great too!!! Currently in San Marcos."
"Dr D has a great bedside manner and really helped with the schedule. It’s really hard to get through to office, so try to leave some slack in the schedule in case you have questions."
"Dr. Juan was so kind. He was very attentive to my questions and showed a genuine kindness and concern for my health. He has a beautiful bedside manner! Also, It was my first time using anesthesia and the nurse that set up my procedure was so sweet and made me feel very comfortable and relaxed as I was waiting to get my procedure performed, before the anesthesia."
"B E S T DOCTOR Ever!!! Dr. Diocares (Dr. D) is the best ever! He took the time to listen to my concerns. Wasn’t rushing me and genuinely seemed to care for my well being and my health. His bedside manner is top notch and I’m so blessed I found him. I am on the road to recovery praise God!"
"I felt bad when I came in but with the dr s knowledge he gave me the right treatment no one else could"
"Excellent good work team did miiii procedure so satisfied thanks"
"(Translated by Google) Excellent good work team did miiii procedure so satisfied thanks (Original) Excellent buen equipo de trabajo hicieron miii procedure so satisfied thanks"
"Amazing medical staff. Appointment was quick and easy with no wait time. Everything was explained properly and no questions were left unanswered."
"Dr. Diocares was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. As a new patient, all of my questions were answered and the office staff was friendly and efficient."
"Excellent Doctor explains everything so well and easy to understand friendly and very professional highly recommend"
"My choice of Dr. “D” was based on research. You may sometimes think these review comments are not legit, but mine are true. Dr. “D” comes off as a “regular Joe” but very knowledgeable in his field. He explained his plan for me and answered all my questions. Overall, it would be selfish of me not to give Dr. “D” and his staff anything short of an “AAA” rating."
"Awesome Doc! Communication with me as a patient is wonderful!! Tells it straightforward!!"
"This doctor and his staff were very nice and respectful to my medical needs. He will be referred to any body that needs medical attention pertaining to his medical practice. I was very impressed. Thank you."
"I highly recommend Dr Diocares! He listens and explains what needs to be done. He genuinely cares about his patients. He is the best."
"I want to thank Dr D for answering my questions and concerns and was set up for a Colonoscopy quickly as possible so we can get to bottom of my gut problem"
"Dr. Diocares was very personable, attentive and genuine. The only suggestion I have applies to scheduling. Recommend having the calendar available in the room with the patient. This could alleviate going back and forth..Loved the facility and staff otherwise. Thank you"
"Dr. D. and staff were great. Great bedside manner by doc and staff."
"Doctor Diocares and his staff are great. Made me feel comfortable and made sure I had a clear underatanding."
"Dr. Diocares is the best doctor I have worked with. He is straightforward with results and type of future care. I highly recommend Dr. Diocares for anything gastroenterologist."
"Dr. Diacardes has to be the sweetest and most knowledgeable doctor ever. I'm so appreciative of the surgery ĥe performed that greatly improved the chemo/radiation side effects."
"Fast, easy,and professional. I've had the same procedure done 3 times before and none were done as well. I would recommend him to anyone"
"All staff was very kind and professional. The aspect that really stuck out to me about the consultation with the Dr. was the fact that he wanted to get this problem taken care as quickly as possible."
"DR.Diocares was so ready to hear my concerns with my health and explained what he thought would be best for me thank you"
"Dr. Diocares is professional, thorough, caring, and explains things fully. I highly recommend him."
"With Dr. Diacares care, I got cured from a stomach infection called H. pylori . He is a very good Dr."
"My experience at my first appointment with Dr. Diocares was excellent. I felt at ease and comfortable he was very nice and reassuring."
"I just had my first office visit with Dr. Diocares a few days ago and he was very kind, attentive and thorough. I am confident in his ability, and his recommendations for my digestive health."
"They were all very professional and courteous was more than pleased with their service"
"Initial Appointment: Excellent, patient listener and ease of conversation with such an uncomfortable topic (colon/restroom issues). Day of Colonoscopy: All caregivers in their facility were the same. Friendly, exceptional explanation of procedures, felt well taken care of and calm throughout. Would definitely recommend Dr. Diocares and his team."
"Dr. Diocares and his team are awesome. I've had several procedures and they all went extremely well. I appreciate that he listens and always gives valuable feedback. I would definitely recommend him and his team. A+"
"Great Doctor! Listens to your concerns and wholeheartedly comes up with a plan for the problem!"
"Very good experience meeting the doctor and staff. Very professional, supportive, and committed to managing towards a good outcome."
"Dr. Diocares listened to all of my concerns and answered all of my questions thoroughly. He was very patient with me and did not seem as though he was pushing me out to see his next patient like I have experienced with other doctors. He also considers a holistic approach with treatment which I appreciated. I definitely recommend Dr. Diocares for your GI needs."
"Dr. Diocares was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. As a new patient, all of my questions were answered and the office staff was friendly and efficient. I would recommend him to anyone needing a gastro doctor."
"I was put at ease by the entire staff. Doctor explained everything to my satisfaction and beyond."
"Dr Diocares was very thorough and caring.I would highly recommend him."
"Wonderful bedside manner. Explains procedure thoroughly."
"Dr. Diocares is the most caring, compassionate doctor I have ever dealt with. Dr. Diocares listens and does not rush you through your appointments."
"Excellent doctor, I recommend him. It helped me understand what I have. Very formal."
"The whole experience was smooth and made comfortable by the professional staff..Dr.D was kind and caring. No problem returning in 3 years!"
"I'm thankful that Dr. Juan was put in my life path. He's definitely a blessing in people's lives!"
"Great experience from start to finish. Everything thing went on schedule."
"Absolutely wonderful caring doctor. Very good about explaining procedures, treatments and results. Moving out of area and I am heartbroken that I won’t be able to find a doctor as great as Dr. Diocares !"
"Very nice"
"Dr. Juan Diocares is a friendly and caring doctor. He explained all my test results so I could understand and gave me advice on how to proceed. I highly recommend this doctor 😃"
"Very professional and thorough. Certainly the type of doctor that makes one feel at ease about the present condition. I am looking forward to my continue treatment with Dr Diocares"
"Very friendly and professional"
"In all honesty, I have not had as good of an experience with any doctor as I have with Dr. Diocares. He is superior in every way. He takes time with his patients. He is caring. He is engaging when he's in the room with you (not rushing in and out). He answers questions. And he's willing to partner with the patient to create a recovery/health plan. I would highly recommend him!"
"Wasn't looking forward to having a colonoscopy for the first time. They make you feel comfortable then your waking up and its all over with. Thanks Dr. Diocares."
"Pretty simple in and out, no discomfort."
"Dr D is very nice and cares! He gave me great details about my procedure and what to expect. He also asked what my questions or concerns were. The facility and workers were all wonderful!"
"Dr. D bed side manner is amazing. Very attentive"
"Wonderful young Doctor. In just my very first visit to Dr. D he made me completely comfortable and at ease. He was kind, generous with positivity and encouragement. I really liked him as my doctor. My husband also just scheduled an appointment for annual checkup. You are appreciated and needed Dr. D."
"I recently had my first colonoscopy with Dr. Diocares and I would highly recommend this Dr for anyones upcoming procedure. He was very patient in explaining the process, both before and after, his demeanor was excellent and his staff were so friendly and service oriented."
"Excellent doctor I recommend. It helped me understand what I have. Very formal."
"Dr. Diocares and the entire staff made the entire procedure a positive experience and I was comfortable and kept informed throughout the entire procedure. Highly recommend"
"Dr. Diocares is attentive and kind. Listened to my concerns and answered my questions."
"I have seen many doctors over my 67 years and I have seldom walked away feeling like I was important to him. He truly wants to figure out what is going on with me."
"Dr. Diocares is a very compassionate doctor who listens and hears what is bothering you and responds in a professional, informative and caring manner."
"The whole experience was smooth and made comfortable by the professional staff..Dr.D was kind and caring. No problem returning in 3 years!"
"Very professional! I hope to get him again next time."
"Fantastic consultation. Instant rapport, super intelligent and listens carefully. The best!"
"Very professional. It’s nice to have someone that will take the time and listen to help diagnose your issue."
"Dr. Diocares and the entire staff made the entire procedure a positive experience and I was comfortable and kept informed throughout the entire procedure. Highly recommend"
"Doc Diocares was fantastic. Plus I was able to catch up on the lost sleep during the preparation phase of getting ready for the procedure"
"Dr Diocares was very professional. He listened to my concerns and addressed them directly. It was evident he had a genuine interest in helping; I would strongly recommend Dr. Diocares."
"I wish all docs were as attentive, genuine and sincerely interested in me as Dr. Juan. There's a reason all his reviews are "five stars." I'd say I got very lucky getting him as my GI guy."
"Friendly, professional and caring!"
"I said 10, but truthfully, I don't recommend anything to anyone."
"Phenomenal Doctor, very knowledgeable, and takes the time to answer any and all questions or concerns."
"I had a very good 1st impression with Dr. Diocares, last week. I really like him and he seems truly interested in the health of his patients.... His staff was very kind and professional.... Thank you for making my 1st encounter with a G.I. Dr really comfortable.... 👍"
"This was my first time seeing Dr. Diocares and his team. I can honestly say it was fantastic! They took great care of me. It’s hard to find a Doctor and a team that provides the care people expect so, I will return."
"Dr. Juan and his team were great! The experience and procedure was as pleasant as it could be. I was glad the procedure was done first thing in the morning due to the prep needed the day before. Thanks everyone!"
"My experience with doctor D was outstanding.. If you have an obligation to go through this process I couldn't have felt more comfortable with the procedure.. The communication with all the staff and particularly the nursing staff that admitted me was outstanding. I was treated kindly and as an adult, my my modesty was protected as much as it could be. It'll be another 10 years, but when it comes I'll use Doctor D."
"I was very relieved to know Dr D is a very caring physician. I was at ease and glad my GI healthcare is in capable hands."
"Dr. Diocares has been the first doctor that has actually taken the time to listen to my health concerns and thanks to that after several years of being sick we discovered what was going on and I will be having surgery soon to fix it. Thanks Dr. Diocares!!!!"
"Great doctor. Very nice and attentive with his patients."
"Dr. Diocares is an excellent doctor. Good bedside manner...took great care of me ❤️"
"Dr. Diocares and his team were incredibly friendly and professional! My procedure went very well and I'm very satisfied with the results. I'd recommend him and his team for anyone with gastrointestinal needs! No need to be nervous!"
"Dr Diocares was very thorough and professional with me. I really appreciate the time he took to listen to me and explain everything I needed to know. I would certainly recommend him."
"I left with all my questions answered and a diagnosis. I loved that he took his time with me and I did not feel like I was being rushed in or out. I highly recommend."
"Dr JD is phenomenal. He was personable and very considerate. He was extremely informative and lmk how he protected me and my family, as well as what I need to do to help in the future."
"It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Diocares. I immediately felt that he was attentive and that he explained everything thoroughly. He exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend him."
"(Translated by Google) Excellent doctor I recommend. It helped me understand what I have. Very formal. (Original) Excelente doctor lo recomiendo. Me ayudo a entender que es lo que tengo. Muy formal."
"Dr. Diocares is a wonderful and caring person. He put me on the path to recovery. If not for him I would still be ignorant of my situation and not aggressively seeking treatment to ensure I have a long healthy life with my family. I can never fully express my gratitude for what he has done for my family and I."
"He spent time explaining my symptoms and I didn't feel like he was rushing. He was very pleasant!"
"Doctors visits can be quite overwhelming, especially when having to do with serious illnesses. My diagnosis seemed grim, however Dr. Diocares took great pride in reassuringly walking me through the treatment plan! He was so emphatic that it felt he was a patient right there with me. If I could choose him as my primary care physician, I’ll be doing so! Also, worth mentioning, is all of the staff working in his office. They’re so understanding and communicative. Always receive call backs when leaving a message. Thanks to all of you there at TDDC. 🙏"
"I would recommend Dr. Diocares to any and everyone. He was one of the first doctors to listen to what I had to say. He was very informative and has a comforting demeanor. I scheduled my procedure and feel very calm about it."
"Dr D is professional, friendly and I didn’t feel rushed."
"Very compassionate"
"I found Dr. Diocares to be very thorough, caring, knowledgeable, and attentive. He explains the issue, how it affects the body, and available options. There was no pressure when it came to treatment option selection. His staff is very helpful, pleasant, professional and just downright awesome. Dr. Diocares and his staff extend their follow up well beyond post procedure."
"I really like Dr. Diocares, he make sure I was ok for my Procedure. Thank you Dr. D."
"Dr. Diocares, is a great doctor and I was treated with the best of cares and hospitality."
"Great care and provided not only me, but my wife complete explanation of the procedure and results. Took time to make sure all our concerns were addressed. Thank You Dr. Diocares."
"Dr. Diocares listened to all of my concerns and was very thorough! I never felt rushed or like any question went unanswered."
"Took good care of my sister."
