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.
"I am so sad to hear that Dr. Botla is retiring. He has been my doctor since 2004. He is one of the best doctors that I've had. His office staff is always friendly and I've never had any issues with their group. Thank you to Doctor Botla for taking care of me for all these years. Enjoy your retirement!"
"Dr Botla was excellent at solving my problem. He explained everything very well and In a caring way. He and his staff are professional, and friendly."
"Dr. Ravi Botla is very attentive to my symptoms and I never feel rushed out of his office. He is a caring compassionate doctor and I highly recommend him to all who need a gastroenterologist."
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"Had a difficult time getting in contact with your office for information. I later found out your phones was down"
"Dr. Ravi Botla is very attentive to my symptoms and I never feel rushed out of his office. He is a caring compassionate doctor and I highly recommend him to all who need a gastroenterologist."
"I was attended very well in this office. Thank you."
"Very knowledgeable, compassionate, courteous and professional service. Listens patiently to patient’s needs and offers all available options of treatment."
"I have very good medical experience with Dr. Ravi Botla."
"Very knowledgeable and a great personality/ bedside manners. Always remembers your issues. Sad he's retiring but thanks and good luck on your next phase in life!"
"From start to finish excellent service and no issues experienced."
"Everybody was so nice and caring"
"Great job."
"Prompt, Professional, and friendly staff"
"Dr Bolta is a caring physician and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He listens to me and when he provides the solution, he explains it in a language I can understand (no physician's speak). I'm very comfortable with him as my gastric Dr."
"Dr Botla is great. He genuinely listens to your concerns."
"Nice staff"
"Excellent Dr. Very personable and makes you feel like you are important to him. Treats you with a smile and discusses all aspects of your issues and resolutions. Totally recommend. David Chapman"
"The people are very friendly and courteous."
"Felt very comfortable with the whole experience. Thank you"
"The staff was very courteous and Dr. Bolts was very helpful when it came to my medical concerns."
"Awesome visit!! Had a 5 year colonoscopy exam done recently by Dr. Ravi Botla. I have nothing but praise for him and his staff. All were very friendly and very professional. Everything was explained to me in detail, and all my questions were answered to satisfaction. I definitely recommend him and his staff, and will happily go back for any future procedures."
"Dr Bolta is an excellent and compassionate doctor"
"The dr and his amazing nurses made the entire process super easy. After surgery and I woke up, the dr came in quickly and explained how everything went."
"Very good staff. Also Very informative, helpful and if I needed any questions or anything in general they were happy to help."
"The personal is very nice. And my Dr. Is very nice explains everything very well."
"Very professional staff! Dr Botla was very professional."
"Friendly, knowledgeable, caring. Excellent in all aspects including his staff. I always recommend him to everyone. No waiting time to see Dr. Botla. Now all my family see him."
"Quick easy and done."
"Since 2011 , my husband and I have trusted our butts 😂to the Excellent care and Expertise of such a Competent, Capable, Caring Doctor as Dr Ravi Bolta and his awesome staff, we will be Eternally Grateful for his knowledge and wisdom. Thank you Dr .Botla, we pray the next leg of life's journey return to you and your loved ones many blessings as you have truly been a blessing and joy to us! God's Blessings to you! Kenneth and Angela Benson 2023!🙏😘"
"Excellent service,staff and nurse's very professional and friendly. Felt very comfortable during procedure. Thank u all"
"Absolutely love Dr Botla and his staff! Melissa, Terri, Maria, and Kathy are perfect examples of how people should treat others, especially patients who aren’t feeling their best. I always feel safe and secure when I’m there. 100% confidence in this team during my endoscopy. I wish this was my primary care doc!"
"Absolutely love Dr Botla and his staff! Melissa, Terri, Maria, and Kathy are perfect examples of how people should treat others, especially patients who aren’t feeling their best. I always feel safe and secure when I’m there. 100% confidence in this team during my endoscopy. I wish this was my primary care doc!"
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. I got seen right away."
"Extremely smooth operation with high quality professionals at all phases of care."
"Great job"
"Very nice and professional staff"
"Best doctor in san antonio saved my life had c and helped Me get the medicine so I could be myself again thank you R Botla"
"I was very satisfied with the service I received . Many thanks : Paul Andrew Kierstead"
"The staff are very professional. They make you feel comfortable during your visit. Dr. Botla is very knowledgeable and is excellent at explaining your medical condition to you."
"Dr.Botla is an awesome Dr he explains everything so we can understand since I’m a senior. Takes good care of his patients ty sir"
"Good experience"
"Excellent physician"
"Very thorough. I left understanding everything that had to do with my upcoming procedure."
"Excellent"
"Dr. Ravi botla is a really good doctor he is makes me feel comfortable and explains things in a way I understand and answers all my questions."
"Excellent service"
"Staff and Dr. Botla are very pleasant and easy to talk to. Dr.Botla explains everything so you can understand about your treatment.The wait is very short from arrival to seeing Dr. Would highly recommend him to friends and family."
"Went in for a procedure and I have to say this has been the smoothest and best procedure I have ever had. Dr. Botla explained it thoroughly. His staff ensured I had all the prep info and prep kit in a timely manner and the pre op staff was very thorough and even the IV insertion was quick and painless. The Dr. Handling the anesthesia was great and I woke up in recovery feeling great. The Dr.came by afterwords and explained the results to both me and my wife and answered all of our questions. If I ever have to have anything in the future of this nature I'm definitely coming back to him."
"Very professional and explains everything very well"
"Excellent staff. Short wait time. Dr Botla is very professional, takes his time to explain."
"Went well, nice nurse's, nice staff. Very please with the procedure"
"I’ve always been VERY nervous to go to the doctor. Dr. Botla made me feel so calm and relieved with his professional yet understanding demeanor. He actually listened to my needs and was so thorough in his recommendations."
"Dr Botla is great and the staff always takes good care of me!"
"They were very nice..I was in and out with in 45 min..Dr was awsome"
"Since I started seeing Dr Ravi, Bolta i’ve had a good experience. His office personnel are on top of everything, and friendly and of course, Dr Ravi has always been easy to talk to understand what was going to be happening with my procedures and my results Thank you I appreciate everything. I’ll see you soon."
"He was very friendly Dr and I felt that I can talk to him about my illness"
"Dr.Bolta is a very fine Dr. He has been very professional and knowledgeable also caring."
"The Dr.was a real nice person it make you feel comfortable and the service was fast"
"Good doctor I felt well taken care of."
"Shows genuine concern for me and best PA"
"Dr Botla is my liver doctor has been for years now and has managed to steal keep me here with my family I thank him everyday for the results I have gotten from him he has some very loving understanding and very good doctor I appreciate him every day of my life thank you for listening to me These are all my kid's"
"I hate going to GI doctor. Dr Botka is new to me since I just moved to the area. He is so kind! Compassionate and calm voice. Made me feel comfortable with him. And he explains everything! I wholeheartedly recommend him to any one needing the services of a gastroenterologist!!!!"
"Very professional and take care you very good"
"I absolutely recommend him to consult."
"First time seeing Dr.Botla and just thanking God for putting him in my path. I can tell he's a wonderful doctor and cares for his patients. I recommend him to anyone needing a gastroenterologist. Wonderful staff too!"
"Great , understanding to the point doctor. He's been taking care of my problems for many years ."
"Dr Botla is always very friendly, very attentive. The office staff is very professional. I would recommend."
"Very professional experience."
"Very good doctor just in high demand so takes a long time to have procedures done . If you have patience it will be done and correctly."
"Great doctor"
"Very courteous and very knowledgeable.I am very comfortable when I visit this particular team and would love to have them treat me as long as needed."
"Dr. R. Bolta has been taking care of my mother for years, he’s very friendly and always making sure that the patient and family members understand the results of any procedure or blood test that he’s ordered."
"Dr Botla is the best doctor ever,he saved my life.."
"Dr. Botla is the best stomach Dr there is. He asks everything he needs to know about what is hurting you and then he checks everything he needs to for answers to ur condition. I think he's the best and cares for his patients. I can say I think he is very special and I will not ever change Dr's. Love him to death, he is a great Doctor."
"I like Dr. Botla very nice and explains everything very well. And his staff is very friendly."
"Put everything in the plane English"
"Dr. Botla was very attentive & detailed in his explanations to my concerns. Good bedside manner!"
"Dr. Ravi Botla, very punctual, friendly, easy to talk to, explains himself well with good bedside manners."
"I recently went in for a Colonoscopy and as usual a bit of anxiety sets in. Dr. Botla was quick to put my mind at ease. The procedure went well and was surprisingly quick. I highly recommend Dr. Botla for your next procedure. His professionalism will give you a peace of mind. Thank you, sir!"
"I was very ill had lost blood . passed out family thought I had had a heart attack. It was very serious Dr Botla came in introduced himself to me ran tests assured me it was not a heart attack started treating my bleeding ulcer right away. Kept me informed every step of the way directed my treatment . now I feel great. Follow up visits are fantastically easy to schedule, always a super short wait time, friendly knowledgeable staff. All in All a great bunch of folks."
"Dr Botla was friendly, compassionate and thorough in his communication."
"Very professional and caring"
"Apart from being the best Gastroenterlogist, Dr. Ravi BOTLA is one of the most kindest souls I have ever met. He was very patient and listened to my concerns and guided me in the best way. I was suffering with severe acid reflux and his treatment helped me to overcome my issue in a great way"
"Great and friendly staff"
"The best doctor I have ever had! Truly cares about his practice. Highly recommend."
"I had a great experience I felt at ease and felt great after thank you Dr Botla"
"Dr Bolta was the utmost professional. I had a colonoscopy and he made an uncomfortable, nervous patient feel at ease. He was very explanatory and I felt as if I was in good hands from the first conversation to the last. Highly recommend."
"I enjoyed my visit with you Dr.Bolta you took the time to explain everything to me and ask me questions about me you are the best."
"Doctor and staff are awesome very kind and generous.👍"
"Very awesome Doctor and respectable very well mannered. Looking forward to see him again."
"Dr. Ravi Botla is a very caring Doctor and if He doesn’t have the answers, He goes above and beyond to see to it that He will find out! His Staff are also very helpful and friendly! Thanks so very much! Love The Doctor and Staff!"
"Very good doctor"
"Everyone and doctor are very friendly and knowledgable"
"I felt I was very valued as a patient."
"Excellent Staff all around and facility; Dr Botla’s bedside manner was on point- attentive and informative. I would gladly recommend both to friends and family."
"I have had only one appointment with the doctor…he made me feel comfortable and listened to what I had to say. I didn’t feel rushed and was treated with respect."
"Great doctor."
"Dr. Boltla, was very patient in answer questions I had regarding my concerns. He did not interrupt when I was speaking, but Listened to my comments. He made me feel comfortable and that my comments and concerns regarding my health were important."
"Dr Bolta was very attentive to my procedure and very helpful on any questions I had, any concerns I had he would address it very carefully and very patiently , would recommend him ."
"My Dr is the best"
"Dr. Botla is one of the best provider that anyone can have. He has been managing mine and my family’s care for many years now, and we feel very blessed to have him as out provider. He listens to your concerns and answers all your questions. He has some of the best bedside manners and patient care etiquette I have ever seen. I know that Dr. Botla cares for all his patients and wants the best for us."
"Hes such a swell doctor never no problem I recommend him to any one very awsome!!!"
"Dr. Botla is very much concerned about his patients. Professional in all aspects of his job. Thank you"
"I really like this doctor, he explains your problem very well and answered all my questions."
"Dr Botla has provided excellent care and attention to me as a patient. I have already referred him to my sister."
"My experience with Dr.Bolta…He’s a very professional high experience doctor who absolutely cares of his patients very much… yes I highly recommend him with others & truly have lots of trust with Dr. Botla… never had any problems with him concerning my meds & other health issues.. I have them all … He’s a Doctor with a good sense of humor & gives good caring & amazing laughs u won’t 4 get..Dr. Botla is truly a blessing…And the staff ugghhh they are truly amazing, sweet & careing as well…I love my doctor Botla & all the staff that work for him in the office!"
"Very good doctor"
"Excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable!"
"Dr. Botla is a chill doctor who is a nice dude!"
"Dr. Botla is great! He explains your health concerns so that you understand. His office staff are very nice and I did not have to wait long to see him. He put me at ease when I was very nervous about one of my issues. For that I’m thankful. I would recommend him to anyone. You can’t go wrong, he is the best."
"I was super pleased with my recent visit with Dr. Ravi Botla. I will continue with treatment under his care while knowing I am in competent hands!"
"Dr. Botla is amazing. He truly cares about his patients. His staff is caring and professional."
"Dr. Botla and his staff are amazing. Not much of a wait time for appointment. He explained everything to me as to what is going on with my medical situation and answered all my questions."
"The best doctor"
"Dr.Ravi Botla is an excellent doctor."
"Polite and great at explaining all lab work and takes his time to talk to patient and make patient comfortable best of all listens"
"Dr.Botla is a very wonderful specialist who I would highly recommend ...he is very kind & takes care of his patients in all of his matter...His profession is well known & very blessed 2 have him as my doctor....!"
"I would recommend Dr Botla highly he cares for his patients in his office or in the hospital he has done a lot for and he is getting me all better .I love Dr Botla the people that work in his office are very hind and generous and they help you"
"He listened to what I said, then asked a few questions. Then he told me what he thought it might be."
"Love Dr Botla and his staff. They are just plain nice and professional. Wouldn't go to anyone else. I've been a patient for many years."
"Dr Botla is always very professional and is really concerned about my health. He solved my issues when other GI doctors couldn't. I would highly recommend him!!!"
"Great doctor, great staff . I have seen Dr. Botla before, always nice and professional. Listens and asks questions about your health. I highly recommend him."
"Dr Ravi Botla has been my Gastroenterologist for over 15 years. He is an excellent Doctor who cares and always has a listening ear because He really cares about his patients. I was truly Blessed when I was referred to Dr. Botla. Thank You Dr. Ravi Botla for your outstanding bedside manner and caring heart. If your thinking about scheduling an appointment with Dr Ravi Botla do it . Because it was the best decision I ever made ."
"Dr.Botla has been my doctor for years and I wouldn’t change him for anything…. He’s been a very careing doctor & still is….He’s very reliable when I call for meds , worry’s about my health making sure I’m ok… lab work or any tests that need to be done there he is doing what is needed….Most of all I love his sense of humor…. Thank Dr. Botla for never giving up on me …U are a blessing….. I love my doctor Ravi Botla!"
"Dr bolts has provided me with excellent care, I recommend Dr bolts for your special needs disease related."
"Dr. Ravi Bolta very Good Doctor. Always very caring. Helpful. I've had bad stomach problems, their staff are always very caring with all their patients. I would definitely recommend Dr, Ravi Botta. So happy I found him..."
"Dr. Botla is a great Dr. He’s very personable and really cares about his patients."
"Dr. Botla was professional and provided the care I needed."
"Dr. Bolta did something that all doctors should do and don't. He explained what was happening without being asked to. He is very patient and thorough. I am very glad he is my doctor."
"Dr. Botla is one of the most caring and thorough doctors I have known. Never rushes you. No question is insignificant. I would highly recommend to anyone."
"Very professional. My appointment was on schedule, actually even a little early. Very encouraging with regards to my medical needs."
"Dr. Botla, is an excellent dr."
"Dr. Ravi Botla,MD...is a very good doctor & good of all he does... He's been taking good care of my health over the years...a Doctor that I am very blessed 2 have.... Always responses 2 my needs on my medications when they give me hassle at the pharmacist...I couldn't thank him enough... He's the best Doctor & will always recommend him 2 others...A Doctor who has a good sense of humor....I always leave his office with a smile...Thank u Dr. Ravi Botla 4 being my Doctor & Thank u 4 yor profession in taking care of me...U are my blessing...One of my favorite & best Doctors❤️❤️♥️❣️"
"Dr. Botla always takes his time and appreciates his patients"
"I went to him when I lost hopes of healing from my condition. With one visit I felt so much better."
"Friendly, knowledgeable, caring. Excellent in all aspects including his staff. I always recommend him to everyone."
"One of the very best doctors I ever taken my mother to see. I plan on using him when I have to go do the lower hi when I get that age. He has the most relaxed caring personality I have ever seen from any medical professional I have ever seen. Extremely knowledgeable , he explains everything to the patient. Will worth the time to go see him."
"For your health issue he will recommend right test to find exact cause for your ill and provide your very good treatment."
"Staff and Doctor were really professional, friendly and helpful. Staff made me feel very comfortable and relaxed."
"Dr. Ravi Botla is very knowledgeable, very experienced, kind , accomodating and a very positive doctor."
"Very insightful and excellent bedside manor. I’ve recommend him to many people."
"Today 07-15-21 I had my firt Endoscopy- Colonoscopy with Dr. Bolta. The whole procedure went amazingly good from the check in to the check out. The stuff were patient, friendly, supportive, and professional. Dr. Bolta is amazing!!! His great reputation was what made me feel good about doing this procedure. I confirm all the good things that were said about him. He is the best doctor GI specialist have ever known. Don't hesitate. Give him a try! You won't regret."
"A first class and very thorough examination and consultation relevant to my health issues."
"Dr. Bolta is a God sent, very experienced, caring individual ❤"
"Office visits with Dr Botla are always very pleasant. He asks lots of questions, listens, is patient and explains the medical plan that's best for the patient. I highly recommend him."
"I highly recommend Dr. Botla, excellent bedside manner, very thoughtful, definitely in the profession to help patients get well!"
"I love they way they treat you.They way they explain everything to you.Dr Ravi Botla is the best.Thank you very much for assisting me in my needs."
"Dr. Bolta, quite literally showed me how I was harming my body. His medical knowledge and amazing bedside manner has been a God sent. The staff is also incredible."
"One word for him and his staff AWESOME!"
"Dr Ravi Botla is an awesome and experience Dr who gives his patients full attention and time to understand their problems and give them the right treatment. He is a very knowledgeable and friendly Dr. I am very happy and satisfied by his treatment. His staff is very efficient too. I would definitely recommend him."
"Dr. Botla is very personable and professional. His staff is also very courteous and attentive to your needs. I never feel rushed or have extensive wait time when I am there for an appointment."
"Dr Botla is an excellent Doctor he is thorough and explains everything in detail his staff is friendly and very helpful with everything you need they make you feel comfortable i would recommend him to anyone I know what to go Dr B!!!!"
"Office operates efficiently and professionally. Dr Botla is very attentive, takes time to explain and answers all of my questions."
"Dr Botla is a very caring and concerned physician. He listens to you and prescribes the treatment that will cure your issues. He has been my Dr for years and has been great."
"Thank you for listening to my concerns and going over my results... Thank you for adjusting my medications..."
"Dr. Botla takes time to explain things thoroughly. He's very knowledgeable in his field & research."
"Dr. Botla has been taking care of me for over ten years. I am not certain where I have been medically without the caring and very thorough doctor. He listens closely and ask many questions. Best of all he answers dome of my most insignificant questions, which helps me to better take of myself. Dr. Botla, you are the best."
"Dr. Botla is the best of the best! He is very thorough, listens carefully & we never feel like we’re being rushed. We highly recommend him."
"Great Doctor, very knowledgeable and pleasantly friendly and respectful. I would recommend anytime"
"Office visits with Dr Botla are always very pleasant. He asks lots of questions, listens, is patient and explains the medical plan that's best for the patient. I highly recommend him."
"Dr. Bolta has excellent bedside manner. He is very thorough and doesn't rush you out of the office. Also I had an endoscopy procedure and it was painless; I wasn't feeling dizzy or sick compared with former procedures. Office wait times are reasonable and his staff are great people....they are kind and love to decorate their office. I would recommend him to everyone I know."
"Dr. Botla is a wonderful doctor. He is concerned for my well-being. He is very considerate and helpful and has a great bedside manner. I recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone."
"My husband and I are both RNs and we both see Dr. Botla for different issues. We agree that he is...... BY FAR...... the best physician we have ever seen in any specialty. He really takes his time and listens to his patients and he is absolutely meticulous and methodical in his work up. Top Notch. He also has the most wonderful, zen-like temperament! If you need a GI doc go see him. He’s just great."
"Great smart Doctor! Very thoughtful and Good office people!"
"Doctor Ravi Botla is a brilliant physician who is an expert in his field. He sits down with you and explains everything in terms you can understand. He does not rush you through your appointment. Instead, he takes the time to get to know you. I wish he was my primary care doctor."
"Dr. Botla is a very caring professional! I have trusted him for many years now for my own health care. I knew him because I was the Laboratory Director for 30 years at a hospital where he practiced out of. Excellent physician, who I highly recommend!"
"Dr. Botla is a kind, understanding, and excellent doctor. I had to have my gallbladder removed and I had to have an endoscopy which was done by Dr. Botla. It was my very first time in the hospital, very first surgery, very first everything! Everything went smoothly. He made me feel secure and safe. I 100% recommend him."
"Great doctor."
"Good service and comfortable atmosphere while at appointment"
"Office staff very helpful, office is compliance with social distancing. Doctor Botla takes his time answers all the questions I have."
"The office was very clean and nice the staff was curious"
"Nice people, nice doctor. Will be glad to be taken care of by Dr. Botla."
"Great service from Dr Botla. He was very friendly and took care of me. I could not have asked for anything more. I highly recommend him."
"It was great!! Everyone was kind and welling to answer any questions I may have!!"
"Dr.Botla is such an amazing doctor and the staff are wonderful. He is very courteous and caring towards his patients all the time. He answers all our questions patiently and responds immediately anytime we call. We couldn’t have asked for a better doctor than him. We truly are lucky to get a wonderful doctor like Dr. Botla and we will always be grateful!"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Ravi Botla since he assisted in saving my life by removing my gallbladder at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio in late Oct. 2014 after a misdiagnosis by the hospital staff in Del Rio. I have continued under his care by periodic appointments both at the hospital in Hondo and his office in San Antonio. I highly recommend him as a superb gastroenterologist who has a pleasant manner with his patients. I also consider him to be a good friend."
"Great Staff! Dr. Botla is the greatest. Explains everything in words I could understand. Extremely professional."
"The staff is always friendly and professional. Dr. Botla is a great doctor who listens to the patient and is very thorough. I am always treated with professionalism and care. He came recommended by another doctor and I would highly recommend him."
"Staff is courteous, knowledgeable and well trained. This office is professional in all dealings and I am so happy with the Doctor's bed side manner and explanations of all that needs to be explained regarding my situation. Highly recommend Dr. Botla."
"Seen promptly and advised with wisdom."
"The staff is very friendly the doctor tells it like it is and I appreciate that I've never had a problem with any doctors or staff always a pleasure"
"Outstanding service, timely and totally professionally medical care."
