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.
"Staff was friendly, helpful and caring! Dr Porta explained the importance of having regular BM and not going from constipation to diarrhea. He also had instructions to help."
"Fantastic Doctor! Very friendly and made me feel at ease with the procedure. Wonderful staff at the Louisiana Endoscopy Center as well. Highly recommend!!"
"Everything was very nice and cordial. Was a very pleasant experience! I have nothing bad to say about this experience at all! Dr Porta filled me in after the procedure, wonderful Doctor as well as his team members!"
"The Best. My hubby is a Veteran had stomach issues for a while Dr.Porta pinned point the problem..finally got the relief. His staff are the best as well..I would recommend him to family and friends.. keep up the great work Dr.Porta...."
"Quick and prompt service at this clinic. Dr Porta is the greatest at making one feel appropriately looked after and answers all questions with an appropriate answers and explanations to a patient’s questions and concerns. Glad I found GI Associates"
"I feel so blessed to be a patient of Dr. Porta! He is extremely easy to talk to about anything, and is extremely knowledgeable about anything I have questions about! Dr. porta also has an amazing bedside manner. His nurses, and staff are all very friendly and caring ! I’m so happy to be a part of their group, and I highly recommend Dr. Porta to anyone needing an amazing gastroenterologist!!!"
"This was my first visit with Dr. Porta, the intake nurse was very sweet and personable. Dr. Porta was wonderful, and explained things in a way that I could understand and answered any and all questions that I had. Would definitely recommend him to my family and friends."
"Absolute perfection. Recommended from co-workers. Great venue. Lovely staff. Loved Dr Porta right away. Most important to me : I am not afraid. He spoke with me in a very kind, straightforward way. I have worked ER for 35 years and he is The Dude. The right physician for me. 400%"
"Dr. Porta was very pleasant and took time to thoroughly help me understand my medical problem. He clearly explained the situation and the different treatments available to me. I left the office feeling assured."
"Dr. Porta was refreshing. I have been having an IBD for over 20 years. I have been seen by many doctors over time. This Dr listened to me. He talked directly to me, not at me. He gave me hope for possible new and innovative changes in medicine that could help me. I would recommend my family to him. I had a great patient-Dr experience."
"I enjoyed my visit , everyone on high level of professionalism , very helpful , Doctor Porta Jr very brilliant smart highly recommended , make fee comfortable like his own family , we definitely will do the procedure with Dr Porta , we just happened to put the procedure on hold for now because my oldest daughter got the covid 19 and pass to my wife and my other 20 years old , and i am not sure if i have it or not yet it's beeb few days , thank yo we love you all ❤"
"Dr Porta is very patient and thorough and caring. I absolutely love him. And the GI Associates office staff are the best and very professional. They dot the i’s and cross the t’s. That’s the type of service I need when I am sick. Thanks a million Dr Porta."
"I saw Dr. Porta for some what of an emergency visit last week and it concerned issues that usually are not easy to talk about. He was really easy to talk to. He did not, for even a second, make me feel like I wasn’t intelligent or that I was wasting his time. He talked to me and my husband and didn’t seem put out or frustrated when I asked if I could get my husband from the waiting room. His communication skills and bedside manner, during that visit, were truly excellent. He appears to be quite knowledgeable regarding his chosen profession. My husband and I were both comfortable with the plan of care he chose for me. My impression is that of a well educated, impeccably mannered, and attractive young physician. In my opinion, he should thank his Momma and Daddy frequently for the rich gene pool and the right kinda raising!"
"Very great bedside manner informative takes the time to listen to a patient’s concerns and problems. Whatever is going on with them digestibly G.I. wise. Enjoyed my visit and will definitely return in the future for any further G.I. problems to get his opinion and advice to stay healthy this way a very nice doctor professionally and personally."
"Dr. Porta was very knowledgeable and informative. I am happy that I was able to get him for my doctor. And pray that he will be able to help me with my problems."
"Dr Porta is one of those few and far between Physicians that is just remarkable. I can not explain how great he has been with helping me with my medical issues. He is thorough, knowledgeable, courteous, and empathetic to your needs. I highly recomend him and i am so blessed to have found him."
"Dr. Porta and his staff are warm, compassionate and so helpful. Thanks to Dr Porta I am finally getting my gastro issues treated. I highly recommend him and Gastro and Associates for Gi issues"
"Im Cassie and I went to Dr Porta and he was awesome I recently moved over from Texas … I never talked to anyone that seem to care as much as he … I was treated fairly and he even recommended something no one has ever done which made more sense to me .. I would definitely say choose him if you’re in the area and looking for a doctor to fix your belly …Sometimes Doctors treat the wrong thing and unless you look inside to see what’s wrong how would you know ? He got straight to it and wanted to start getting me help right away"
"Dr. Mark Porta and his team deliver quality care in an efficient and respectful manner. He listens to his patients and tailors care to their needs. I have recommended him to my family and friends because he is the best!!!"
"Very informative pleasant doctor to have care for you. He makes sure you’re comfortable, and educated on every aspect of your care. Great experience, and will further care here."
"After being sick for months and seeing four different medical professionals, I was finally referred to Dr. Porta. He did tests, and within weeks, he had a diagnosis and scheduled me to see a surgeon. Within I month, I had surgery, began to heal, and symptoms cleared. He is very thorough with a wonderful bedside manner. Thank God for Dr. Porta."
"One of my favorite doctors! Laid back and makes me feel heard, understood and comfortable. He has an awesome bed side manner and the entire staff during each visit as well as during my procedure are always fantastic!"
"Dr Porta was very nice. He was informative and showed compassion to my mother. He immediately started the process to get to the problem that she was having. Thank you!!"
"Dr. Porta was very knowledgeable, and explained the procedures fully so I could understand the next steps in a diagnosis of my problem. He gave me peace of mind about my diagnosis in a friendly easy to understand manner."
"Great experience! I have been treated with respect and dignity. I felt very comfortable talking about an uncomfortable problem. Have and will continue to recommend Dr. Porta and his staff! Very friendly process with a short wait for appointments if one at all."
"Dr Porta was all I could want in a gastroenterologist. He made me feel comfortable and explained everything to me that I needed to know. I will gladly recommend him."