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.
"The visit with Dr. Sperling was 5+ stars but check in wasn’t great. Only one person was working so it was a long wait."
"My experience started yrs ago with dr sterling. The man that literally help save my life over 10 yrs go..now I'm healthy and thriving . That says it all.."
"Dr. Sperling is very professional, patient and thorough during his health evaluation. His staff are polite, prompt & responsive."
"Richard is great. He gives plenty of time to each patient and does a through job. I enjoyed my visit and highly recommend him to anybody looking for a dentist."
"Dr Sperling and his staff are excellent! They are all very friendly and professional. Everyone from the person at the front desk to the person that walked me to my car after my procedures were exceptional."
"A great Dr. I have seen for many years!"
"I’ve been Dr. Sperling’s patient for years. He’s never too busy to answer any questions I may have. He’s kind, reassuring, and pleasant. Friendly front office staff at the Westlake location, as well."
"Great doctor! Thanks for taking care of me."
"Dr. Sperling is a delight! Very thorough, detailed, thoughtful- all around a great physician."
"I had a very good experience. I described the staff to Karl, one of the nurses assigned to me, as a well-oiled machine. Everyone was friendly and attentive. It was impressive. Jim Gault"
"Staff was helpful and friendly. Wait time was minimal."
"My experience with Dr. Sperling and his staff has been great. Dr. Sperling is very professional and knowledgeable. The GI procedures Dr. Sperling performed went well and smoothly."
"My experience with Dr. Sperling and his staff has been great. Dr. Sperling is very professional and knowledgeable. The GI procedure Dr. Sperling performed went well and smoothly."
"My experience with Dr. Sperling and his staff has been great. Dr. Sperling is very professional and knowledgeable. The GI procedure Dr. Sperling performed went well and smoothly."
"Consistently outstanding care from Dr. Sperling and his team. I've been his patient for over 2 decades, and I recommend him highly."
"The office was so friendly. Dr Sperling was efficient, and very informative. Great experience!! Highly recommend Dr. Sperling."
"Dr. Sperling is an excellent diagnostician and uses his immense experience and clinical judgement to manage his patient’s — especially those with challenging presentations."
"My experience with Dr. Sperling and his staff has been great. Dr. Sperling is very professional and knowledgeable. The GI procedure Dr. Sperling performed went well and smoothly."
"Great doctor. Listens and addresses all of my concerns. Lovely office staff- easy and punctual visit."
"My meeting was on time. The staff was very pleasant and cotdial."
"Dr Sperling and staff are professional and caring. I couldn’t be under better care."
"Staff was friendly and knowledgable. Dr. Sperling is very focused on patients and offers several options for diagnosis and treatment. I would highly recommend this practice."
"I just wanted to express my appreciation to Dr Richard Sperling with Austin Gastroenterology. Not only have I had the pleasure of working with him for 12 years, he is my gastroenterologist as well. He is an amazing physician and I couldn't ask for a better MD to have on my care team. Dr Sperling shows genuine concern for the care of his patients and takes the time to explain conditions to his patients. Thank you, Dr Sperling, for being awesome!"
"Excellent service here! I believe Dr. Sperling has saved my life with the skills he provides. Thank you Dr. Sperling. Thank you."
"Great staff, the endoscopy center is top notch. Everyone from the minute you walk in until discharge are friendly, helpful and make you feel at ease."
"My colonoscopy went well. The doctor and staff were great. No issues, All went well"
"Although there was much pre-procedure trepidation on my part, the entire staff and Dr. Sperling were stellar in putting me at ease. The procedure and follow-up went flawlessly. I’d recommend this team in a heartbeat!"
"Very friendly and very good at what they do. Highly recommend Dr. Sterling and specialist (nurses & doctors.)"
"The wait time was reasonable, and Dr Sperling was great in terms of listening, explanation, examination, advice, etc. All of the staff was engaging and efficient. Best of all, the action that Dr Sperling suggested I take to alleviate my “issue” seems to have had a positive result in less than 24 hours!"
"Excellent service. Minimal waiting. Meeting with Dr. Sperling was thorough and pleasant."
"A skilled and very thoughtful, caring doctor."
"Dr Sperling is a great doctor I have been part of his practice for 20 years"
"I want to compliment the endoscopy center on Shoal Creek, the office staff and Dr. Sperling. The endoscopy center is so organized, nice and professional. Dr Sperlings staff is kind, professional and easy to speak with, as is Dr. Sperling. I apologize for complaining about Plenvu, although, I really disliked it. I've never had a bad experience at the endoscopy center. They are wonderful ❤️"
"Interaction with admin staff and medical staff was positive, thoughtful, and very efficient."
"Great doctor and staff. Everyone is very nice and accommodating."
"Dr. and staff explained procedure clearly, polite, and professional."
"Professional and efficient team approach."
"Everyone there is great, especially Dr. Sperling !"
"Dr. Spelling is the best doctor I have ever had! He is an absolute whiz at diagnosing problems. In addition, he is friendly and pleasant and he always takes time to listen and explain things."
"Dr Sperling is very informative and he cares about his patients and give them the opportunity to give their input out their healthcare"
"From the office staff to the PA to Dr. Sperling, I had a top notch experience. I have been a patient for many, many years and have always been treated with excellent service. I actually drove from Houston to have Dr. Sperling do my colonoscopy that’s how much I respect this doctor. Recommend him and his practice highly."
"Dr. Richard Sperling is a wonderful Doctor. He cares about his patients and treats them with respect"
"Dr Sperling has been my doctor for over 25 years, I trust him completely. Thank you Dr Sperling for caring for me and my family over the many years!"
"Smooth visit. Nice professional people. Facilities were excellent and procedure nurses were very nice and helpful. Highly recommend"
"Dr spirling is excellent and his staff very hopeful I'm his patient for many years"
"Dr Sperling, the PA, the receptionist and all other members of their office were very polite and professional. This is my second time to us Dr Sperling. I'm grateful he is helping me again."
"Great personality and genuinely concerned with patient care. Highly recommend"
"Very knowledgeable. Beautiful facilities . A little busy patient wise but worth the wait"
"Dr.Spirling Take care for everything and you feel very comfortable when he explains the details thank you Dr.Spirling"
"Dr Sperling is busy like all doctors but he actually listens and answers your questions. Really like him."
"Dr. Sperling has always been a good listener and very attentive to providing a high degree of service. He treats you like a person"
"Dr Sperling is thorough, careful and personable. I recommend him to anyone needing an excellent gastroenterologist."
"Dr Sperling was very professional, easy to understand how my upcoming procedure would go and took time to answer questions that I had. Would highly reccomend him!"
"Excellent doctor, friendly and helpful!"
"Dr Sperling and his staff are highly proficien. Excellent physician with great bed side manner and clinical skills. Highly recommend without hesitation."
"very friendly"
"It has been 5 years since I had an appointment with Dr. Sperling. He had reviewed my file before he saw me. He was aware of my past health and we planned for a procedure going forward. He is easy to communicate with, and I trust that I am well taken care of."
"Very professional and respectful doctor."
"Dr Sperling staff has always been very sweet and courteous I didn't have to wait long less than 5 minutes to get in to see Dr Sperling I also would refer my friends and family to Dr Sperling if ever in need of a gastro doctor he has the best bedside manner makes you feel comfortable with whatever it is that he wants to talk to you about and what needs to be done I would always refer him to anyone that I know"
"Dr. Sperling's level of care is superb. He first cared for my father, showing so much compassion. Dr. Sperling has provided care to me for the past 18+ years. Even though I only see him every 3 years, he has seen me in the hallway of his office, and called me by name. He sincerely cares for his patients."
"Doctor Sperling is the man! He rocks!!!!"
"Clean, friendly, and efficient clinic. Dr. Sperling was very caring and knowledgeable. I feel extremely confident in the care I received"
"Very professional and clean."
"Dr. Sperling is very knowledgeable. He and his “team” were friendly & responsive to all of my questions."
"Dr. Sperling was very thorough and listened carefully to whatever I said. I appreciate his explanations to me of what I needed to do for my situation."
"Dr Sperling and his associated staff were very friendly and knowledgeable with my previous procedures and in setting up my upcoming procedure."
"Dr. Sperling is patient and listens. I really feel like he thinks about what I am saying before he responds. Unfortunately, that is not always the case with some doctors."
"Great doctor all around. Very knowledgeable and has a deep passion for helping his patients achieve optimal health."
"Love Dr Sperling. He is very informative and takes his time with his patient."
"My appointment was at 3:15. I arrived before 3. Nurse called me in @ 3:30, took my vitals & said Dr be In shortly. At 4 I finally asked nurse when would Dr see me. A few minutes Katy’s NP came in took same info as 1st nurse. Ordered my prescription & I said I really don’t need to see Dr Sperling& I left. Dr did call me later & said he had several complicated patients. Next time I will use TellaHealth. I don’t blame them but I don’t care to wait that long!!! I’ve had many procedures done by Dr Sperling and highly recommend him"
"Very satisfied with Dr Richard Sperling."
"Very knowledgeable about my my medical circumstances . Thank you."
"Dr. Sperling is a wonderful find. We moved here recently and I was delighted to find somebody like him. He listens carefully, takes a very balanced and sane approach, answers all your questions and is an excellent physician. The offices are run well and I am thrilled to have made this acquaintance."
"He listens. That's everything isn't it?"
"He’s a really good clinician. My GI problems are complicated, and he is systematic and thorough and really aware of nuance. Every time I’m in a big flare-up he has treatment options, and so far they have always delivered results."
"Dr Sperling and his staff hands down make it so easy for you to get a colonoscopy. He and his staff worked to switch things around ( 2 times due to insurance) to get me in before school started and I am very appreciative. On top of that he is very caring and has a great bed side manner. He really cares."
"Dr. Sperling takes care of your health issues and explains the treatments in detail. His surgical care is excellent. Best doctor in Austin!"
"Dr Sperling has been my doctor for many years; he is the best. He is a kind, gracious doctor who explains everything well & takes plenty of time to answer your questions"
"Dr Sperling and his staff are superb. A very well run office. The scheduling of procedures, the details of what to do, what to expect etc were all thoroughly explained. Dr Sperling’s manner is professional, yet so kind and caring. He takes the time to answer all the questions, and never seems hurried or rushed. He truly cares. A most excellent physician, and I highly recommend him."
"Dr sperling is the best doc! Personable and interested in your wellbeing. Takes whatever time you need. Has been my provider for years through diagnosis and treatment with care and insight. I call him a friend."
"Dr Sperling runs on time which I value. Focuses well on the problem at hand and is invested in finding a solution. I am fellow physician and am picky."
"I have had two procedures with Dr. Sperling and was very pleased with the results. He takes time on office visits to answer all your questions."
"Recently, I had a procedure (routine colonoscopy) performed by Dr. Sperling. Everything about his practice is a class act. In my initial consultation, Dr. Sperling was not in a hurry, he had read my chart (a rarity nowadays), asked me relevant questions and walked me through the procedure. Checkout was a breeze. On the day of the procedure, everything worked efficiently from checking in to pre-op work. I rarely write reviews, but Dr. Sperling and his team are so good I wanted to. Thank you!"
"I like Dr. Sperling very much and would recommend him to anyone. Also his staff is very courteous and helpful."
"Doctor Sperling is a wonderful doctor, always a pleasant attitude. My husband first saw him in 1999, and later I became patient of his. We are still under his care in 2022. He tells it like it is, he’s a hard act to follow when it comes to caring about the well being of his patients."
"Dr. Sperling knows his stuff. Super nice and cares about getting you feeling better. Thank you for helping me Dr. Sperling!"
"Outstanding care from Dr. Sperling and his whole team, at every visit and for every procedure. He's been my specialist for 2 decades."
"Excellent doctor. Thorough and compassionate."
"Dr Sperling has been a great provider for all my needs throughout the last 7 years. He supported me through a life— threatening illness and continues to monitor my health. I recommend him and his team ( Heather is AMAZING!!) to anyone !"
"Dr. Sperling listened patiently to my concerns. He identified a potential issue and explained a couple of options on how we might proceed. Then he asked if I had a preference on what to do next. We talked and agreed on a path forward. I highly recommend him to anyone experiencing GI problems."
"I was 45mins late for the appointment and the entire staff went out of their way to work me in. I apologized to every person who helped me, including Dr. Sperling, who cut me off mid- phrase and softly said, “No apologies needed”. The service was excellent and everyone was polite and forgiving. It was comforting to be treated so well when I knew had put a strain on their schedule. Also, a new procedure has been established to make the colonoscopy easier to read. The last time it was very hard to clean my colon sufficiently. The new procedure is one I will follow to the letter."
"The office staff are friendly and helpful. Dr Sperling is no non sense he states the facts and answers all questions."
"Dr Sperling is the most caring person. Checks out everything in my medical history first. Appreciate that very much."
"Doctor Sperling is the greatest caring doctor. He is a doctor for me I trust him with my life. I was his first patient .thank God I was always able to have him as a doctor I can trust and feel comfortable with."
"Excellent gastroenterologist."
"Why can't EVERY doc's office be like this? Dr. Sperling was kind, thorough, pertinent, friendly, made great eye contact, spoke intelligently and was caring. His front and back staff were timely, organized, clean and efficient. Now let's see how the colonoscopy goes!"
"Dr Sperling is attentive and treats his patients with respect. He is professional and has a caring attitude. I highly recommend him."
"Excellent, caring, fantastic diagnostician."
"He is a good doctor! He takes great care of my Mother Emma Benford."
"Very Good, I'm happy!"