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 Tarek Al-Assi is a amazing , absolute amazing and gifted surgeon, take it from me and I've had many surgeries in my life in this gentleman is a true miracle worker I think the heavens for having him in my corner and doing my procedures. Here's the real deal. ByJeffrey ManningSR."
"Friendly and personable although the encounter was brief. Staff at the surgical-center was kind. One of the best medical encounters in a long time."
"Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this practice to anyone in need of a GI Dr."
"As always Dr. Alassi makes me feel safe. Always speaks truthfully with compassion. Staff and nurses have always been very kind and helpful. So glad to have found all of you."
"The EDG and Colonoscopy went very well and even started a bit early. Dr. Al-Assi did a wonderful job, as always!"
"Very good medical staff, thanks Dr Al-Assi."
"Very professional and helpful"
"He is a great doctor."
"Everything went well, however, I was supposed to get a call to schedule my appointment for a colonoscopy and endoscopy. It’s been almost a week and I still haven’t heard from anyone."
"Excellent service and treatment as always"
"I have been going to this office for over a decade. My parents also came to Dr. Al-Assi. I feel respected and confident in the staff and my doctor!!! He has walked us through several serious medical situations. Without hesitation, I’d recommend Dr. Al-Assi."
"I have been a patient of Dr. Al-Assi for many years and would highly recommend him to anyone. With his help and knowledge, he successfully addressed my digestive issues. In addition, his office staff is great at reaching out to make sure I am scheduled for my routine procedures in order to stay on top of any unforseen issues. Thank you Dr. Al-Assi and your office staff."
"Great service & nice staff!!"
"Very professional and caring staff. Everyone does their best to help."
"Very professional and friendly"
"The visit with Dr. M. Rarely Al-Assi was great. The procedure was expedient."
"I have been a patient of Dr Al-Assi for 20 plus years. It has been great. Well, other than the reasons for having to go to the doctor. Excellent care. Excellent supporting staff."
"No complaints at all for Dr Al-assi. Two times and smooth as butter (but he didn’t use it!). Should I upload my colonoscopy pics?"
"Very good"
"Very nice physician, explains everything clearly and makes sure his patients understand. He has an excellent bedside manner. I highly recommend him."
"Friendly,precise,carring. Extremely knowledgable."
"Super super super nice doctor"
"First thing I would change is the spelling of my first name which should be MALINDA. I tried I tried three weeks to get an appointment and never heard back and would have to call again. Service is great when I final get to see you. Need more help to be able to schedule appointments."
"Dr Al-Assi is an amazing GI doctor. He listens to concerns and explains my treatment plan/goals in an easy to understand way. Since being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2011, I am grateful to have him as part of my care team. He advocates for me with issues re: insurance coverage on certain meds and overall reduces the stress that accompanies this condition."
"I have been using Dr Al-Assi for the past 15 years, and his services have always been superb. He and his staff provide excellent support to their patients."
"Excellent! I appreciate very much the doctor’s attentive and interactive mannerisms to arrive at a diagnostic plan to go forward."
"Good attention to detail. All questions answered All attendance help courteous and helpful"
"I have been seeing him for quite a time.i think he is an excellent doctor and would give him a 10+."
"The doctor is very good and honest He goes out of the way to make sure your problem is solved and you are feeling 100 percent after"
"I love Dr.Assi tender care and all his concern for me. He's the best Dr.the Lord has put in front me. He has been my doctor for over 10 years so bless.🙏🙏"
"he is a very caring and concerned doctor You takes the time to listen to your issues and tries to resolve them. I really like this doctor and I highly recommend them!!!!"
"These people are so good to me from office staff to a kind doctor, they spend as much time as you need, no hurrying you out the door"
"Very well treated 👏 by the staff and Doctor love my experience ❤️ I was very nervous but everyone including the Doctor made me feel safe and cared for. Thank you to everyone and Dr, M."
"It is a very professional, and polite establishment."
"Dr. Al-Assi made the dreaded colonoscopy not to be dreaded at all. The procedure was very organized and professionally done. The worst part of the whole procedure was the preparation. If you need a colonoscopy, Dr. Al-Assi is the doctor to go to."
"Love Dr. Al-Assi & Ghalib. Great care and kindness. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE."
"Dr Al-Assi is top notch. His team is thorough and detailed. Very comfortable under his care."
"Friendly staff . They take good care of you. Dr Al-Assi take times to answer all questions and concerns..Would recommend.."
"Dr. Al-Assi is fantastic! He is very thorough and diagnosed my problem even after I was told by another MD there was no problem. He took my concerns very seriously and did whatever was needed not only to diagnose but get my surgery done."
"Very satisfied"
"The whole office staff is very kind and Dr. Al-Assi communicates with you, ask about your concerns and is interested in what you say. Great place Dr. Al-Assi and staff!"
"Dr. Al-Assi is great ! He met with me prior and post my procedure and was very pleasant and informative . I would recommend him to anyone, as he is truly Professional and a great Doctor! Thank you Dr. Al-Assi for helping me to get through my procedure! You are the best! See you in five years!"
"Could not recommend Dr Al-Assi more highly. Very friendly and professional. His staff was outstanding as well."
"Fantastic Doctor, made my procedure go smooth and took the time to explain the results. I highly recommend him."
"Procedure went better than expected. No pain afterwards. Waiting on my monthly checkup with the doctor."
"Doc is great. Cares about his patients. I'm glad I have him as my doctor."
"Dr Al-Assi is amazing he takes his time with you, answers all my questions. He’s very thorough. Excellent gastroenterologist"
"I have been a patient for over 10 years and Dr Al-Assi is an excellent Physician. He is always very professional and listens to his patient’s concerns. He addresses any issues right away and follows up. I would highly recommend him."
"He's an amazing doctor"
"Dr. Al-Assi is very knowledgeable about my gastrointestinal issues. He listens to my concerns and provides suggestions and advice and prescribes medications when needed."
"Staff and doctor are so kind"
"Thank you for taking good care of my husband."
"He explains deeply and helps you understand. Also, his staff is super great and super organized. This doctor and office should be ram like this at every doctors office."
"My experience with Dr Al-Assi was positive in every way. Dr Al-Assi and his staff do everything possible to make your experience comfortable. This was my third colonoscopy with Dr Al-Assi and I will return to him again as needed."
"Great bed side presents, good listener and great in his field of work!!!"
"Great experience.....Always very courteous and helpful with all the questions....Very professional Thanks!"
"He explains deeply and helps you understand. Also, his staff is super great and super organized. This doctor and office should be ram like this at every doctors office."
"Great doctor very kind , excellent bed side matters"
"I've been a client for many years and don't think there is anyone more conchieance or caring"
"Everything was excellent."
"I have been seeing Al-Assi for a number of years. I respect him and his knowledge of my illness. Would recommend him to anyone."
"Dr. Al-assi is a very informed, capable, caring professional. We highly recommend him."
"Good bedside manners very patient takes time to explain and makes sure you understand"
"Dr Al-Assi is very kind and profesional i highly recomend him"
"EXTREMELY kind and compassionate and professional and knowledgeable and thorough,and so much more. A God-Send. The Staff in the office are just as AMAZING. May the Lord continue to Bless you and keep you and yours."
"Dr Al-Assi is a wonderful Doctor ! He is such a compassionate, skilled and caring Man . His surgical center is the best that I have ever used . My experience , the three times I had procedures done , is that every person who prepared me and cared for me were all skilled, compassionate professionals! I highly recommend Doctor Al-Assi !"
"Dr. Al-Assi actually looks at you, listens to you and is hands-on, when needed. Most Drs sit away from you looking at a screen. How can they fully listen and hear you while reading a screen at the same time? I realize everything is computerized but it's nice that he reads first, before meeting you! Therefore, he listens."
"Excellent care ,very kind and professional ,I trust his knowledge and experience and his staff are nice and caring. I recommend him to others"
"When my doctor retired, my daughter highly recommended Dr. Al-Assi. Per my first colonoscopy with Dr. Al-Assi in 9/21, everything from the preparation to the procedure went much better than expected. Dr. Al-Assi is the utmost professional and he has an excellent bedside manner. Should you switch to Dr. Al-Assi, you won't be disappointed. Maria Alvear"
"I would highly recommend Dr. Al-Assi. Great doctor."
"Dr. Al-Assi, was very professional and is spoken highly of in all reviews I've seen. Very pleasant to talk to and will give you his best interest in you as a patient and person."
"Dr. Al-Assi and his staff are the best!"
"I was treated with kindness, compassion and professionalism. Not a “number”, not just a patient. But a person! Dr Al-Assi answered my many questions, with patience."
"I have been a patient of Dr Al/Assi’s for a long time and wouldn’t go anywhere else. He and his staff are very caring and understanding."
"Dr. Al-Assi is always someone to depend on. He checks in with you before a procedure (with a smile on his face), and always makes sure you are comfortable post op. He explains all of the results and makes sure no question is unanswered. I highly recommend his service and commitment."
"One of the most caring doctors you will find."
"Dr al_assi is very nice.he has taking good care of me and my husband.easy to talk to.loves his patients.i would reccomend him to everyone."
"He is awesome; very caring and knowledgeable, compassionate and top of his game. Anyone who chooses him will not be disappointed. Go for it and see for yourself-- I believe you'll be very happy with your decision."
"The Doctor and his staff are very professional, helpful and knowledgeable about all procedures. I recommend them highly."
"Such an AWESOME Dr.!!! Very professional and respectful Dr. Kudos!!!"
"Dr. Al-Assi is only one of my doctors and he is a 10 in my book. He's kind and listens to your questions. His staff is awsom too!"
"Dr. Al-Assi and his staff are the absolute BEST….Your questions are answered, they call to check on you the day after your procedure, everyone is caring and compassionate…. Thank you Dr. Al-Assi."
"I absolutely love the care I receive by Dr Al-Assi. His staff is always courteous.. from the front staff to the nurses in recovery. I will always refer family and friends to be treated by Dr. Al-Assi!"
"Excellent care, warmth and kindness. This is true of Dr. Al-Assi and of the staff. I trust his knowledge and experience in my medical care. I would recommend him to others without hesitation. 12 star medical care!!!!!!!!!"
"Dr Al-Assi is an excellent doctor. He is very professional in all areas of Gastroenterology and provides excellent customer service. I have been a patient for quite a while and he will always be the doctor I will always see. Eddie Childs"
"Always personable, thorough, listens and addresses your concerns and office staff great also!"
"Dr. Al-Assi is a very mild mannered personable caring person. Great bedside manner. Cured me of my situation and very involved in my new problem. I am so grateful to have found him. The surgery staff and everyone truly cares about your recovery and we’ll being. Thanks to all"
"Dr. Al-Assiis a great doctor. He is very driven to help you figure out what the issue is that is causing all your problems."
"Dr. Al-Assi and his staff was awesome. They were professional in answering all my questions. Very helpful and if you need a gastroenterologist I recommend him"
"Great doctor. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a gastro doctor. He's friendly and thorough."
"A excellent doctor and I would recommend him"
"Very professional staff, friendly and helpful. Dr. Al-Assi is personable and spends time to make sure all your concerns are addressed. I would highly recommend him."
"Dr. Al Assi and staff were very kind, professional snd attentive to my needs."
"Plenty of parking for patients. Office might be a little tricky to find. Friendly, attentive staff. Very professional and knowledgeable. Didn't have to wait in the lobby for an extended time. Seen quickly. Dr. Explained everything in a timely manner. He didn't rush me thru my visit. Answered all my questions. Even took time to explain to my wife."
"After years of fighting UC, and not being able to get it under control, I went to see Dr Al-Assi. Dr Al-Assi recognized that I have had used every medicine available in the US and still experiencing severe symptoms!. He advised me to use combination of medicines, and amazingly, 2 months later and I'm at 90% normal. That was 4 years ago. Since then the bleeding stopped, thanks God, and I live normal life with simple medications. Dr Al-Assi is knowledgeable, attentive and considerate. I'm glad that I met him, great doctor."
"Dr. Al-Assi has been my digestive disease doctor for several years. He is always very professional and truly cares about his patients. I would not go to anyone else."
"Dr. AL-Aassi is very caring and supportive for his patients. He explains your case and simplify it and always thinks how to make it happen for you. He is passionate and humble. I would recommend him to any one."
"Not only was Dr. Al-Assi very friendly and professional, but his office staff was as well. I was put at ease about the procedure I was going to have done, and I was sent home with easy to understand instructions of what to do both before and after my procedure. All doctors and their staff should use this group as a model for their group."
"Dr Al-Assi is very compassionate, understanding, and his staff contact me for reassurance that all is well."
"Dr Al-Assi is an excellent doctor who is pleasant to talk to and yet very knowlegeable about his field of work. I trust his competence completely for my health."
"I have been going to Dr. Al-Assi for over 20 years and there is no other Dr. I would trust."
"From the moment I stepped through the doors to the moment I left I knew that I was in good hands that I had knowledgeable experts involved in my care."
"I was once a Patient years ago with Dr Alasi I left because I had a different general practitioner and end up going back and was having issues but once I got to Dr Alasi he knew immediately what I needed and he’s trying to make sure that I get well the staff is so much nicer"
"I have been seeing Dr. Al-Assi for 7 years. He has been a God send. The ID physician I worked for recommended a GI when my symptoms did not resolve with OTC meds. He quickly scheduled me for an EDG and colonoscopy. I now see him for my yearly checks. I don't think any other GI physician would have been as attentive to my body. I am very thankful for him and the nurses."
"Excellent surgeon highly professional, great communicator"
"It was very busy on a Friday and I was very anxious. Dr. Al-Assi came in reassured. Me that everything would be alright and it won't take long. I felt better after that."
"Dr Al-Assi very patient on my questions he answered with explaining everything he have a big knowledge and understanding"
"I’m so thankful/grateful for Dr Alassi I unfortunately had to have my gallbladder removed due to a lot of scarring, inflammation and unbearable pain due to gallstones stuck in my bile ducts. The whole process was handled with such ease I was at ease as well. He explains and answers your questions throughly and has this calmness unlike other Doctors who seem are in a rush that make you feel uneasy and sincerely nervous. He also gives you the option to visit him every year to monitor your liver enzymes to make sure your not overworking it and gives advice on how to eat correctly as well."
"Great people, polite yet professional. I always feel my well being is their utmost concern."
"I have been going to Dr. Al-Assi for several years and he has my UC under control. I highly recommend him."
"Been going to Dr Al-Assi for about 4 years. I’m glad to have him as my doctor. Has good bedside manor. Is very attentive and has helped me a lot with my stomach issues."
"I just started seeing this doctor and already feeling better. I'm still learning how to deal with the diagnosis of Crohns and he listens to all of my questions and concerns."
"Dr. Al-Assi is one the best specialists i have ever had. He is kind and will listen to you as a patient. His staff is superb and always gets you the help you need when you need it. I can not say enough how much i appreciate this Doctor and his staff."
"I absolutely love Dr Al-assi. I have pancreatitis and he has helped me feel so much better and so helpful. I called his office on Christmas Day with a 2nd attack and he showed up on Christmas to help me in hospital. Who can say they have that awesome of a Dr that goes above and beyond for his patients. Thank you Dr. Al-assi for all you do for me to get my health back."
"Dr Al Assi was very efficient and let me know what he was doing every step of the way. He made me feel comfortable"
"Dr. Al-Assi has been a wonderful caring doctor and I highly recommend him for any gastrointestinal issues."
"I think Dr. Al-Assi does a fine job. My condition has greatly improved. My only complaint is with scheduling. This is probably due to pandemic issues, but typically I repeatedly had to call and wait for return calls to make an appointment."
"I always love coming to your offices. Both doctors are so nice and so are the nurses and the receptionists"
"DrAl-Assi has excellent knowledge of Crohn’s. As well as a very kind bedside manner. He listens and is genuinely concerned. The staff is very kind and helpful."
"Dr Al- Assi is very helpful trying to figure out the right medicine for my crhones diease"
"Due to my colon re-sections, I have had long terrm colon problems. Dr. Al- Assi has prescribed medication that has been wonderful in solving my condition. I am indebted to his expertise in this field."
"Very thorough and kind. Have the most confidence in him and his staff."
"Dr. Al-ASSI, has been my doctor for many years. He has always been concerned for my health, and has taken very good care of me and my issues.If you need a great Gastroenterology doctor he is outstanding."
"Dr Tarek Al-Assi took the time to listen to all I said we made a plan that fits my schedule and he took the necessary steps to ensure things go smoothly"
"I was very pleased with my visit. I was able to discuss everything I had questions about."
"He’s caring, thorough and overwhelmingly concerned about my health. I lived in pain for so long and he’s the only Dr willing to fix the problem!!!! And love is staff. Debby is a rockstar, and I don’t know the others names but they’re all caring professionals!!! After 20 years of belly issues, it’s so nice to find someone that’s NOT just about the money !!! Thanks Dr A."
"Excellent Gastroenterologist. We are blessed to have him in Texas Health Resources here in Arlington, Texas."
"I like Dr. Al-Assi very much. He is thorough and explains in detail. I would suggest anyone go to him for issues you are having. He will be performing a procedure on me in a couple weeks and I have complete confidence in him doing this."
"Dr. Al-Assi is great he really cares for his patients and his staff are very friendly and very helpful with anything you need. Thank you ."
"We are so happy we found Dr. Al-Assi! Very professional and knowledgeable doctor who is very kind and caring. We highly recommend him and are very grateful to have him as our doctor!"
