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.
"Austin Gastroenterology was a very efficient and caring place. all personnel made me feel comfortable and safe. My Dr. Sanaa Arastu was very professional and caring. I will be using her if needed again."
"The entire staff were so warm and polite and understanding. I heard laughter throughout the office and all staff smiled. Very efficient and knowledgeable."
"Dr. Arastu is very friendly, good listener and willing to spend as much time as needed to explain treatment options. I have Parkinson’s. My gastrointestinal issues are sometimes very severe. She patiently listens to me and offers various options"
"Dr Sanaa is pleasant and clear about my upcoming procedure. She helped make it seem less stressful than I thought. I am still sorting out the bill. I thought it would be covered by my insurance."
"Dr. Arastu and the team at Austin Gastro are top notch. From the front desk process to the actual care, I experienced nothing but quality care. I would highly recommend them if you're in Austin."
"Staff were kind, attentive, and flexible with respect to ensuring the best quality examination, even though that entailed extending the prep time and moving the procedure to another clinic in their system. The team and physician earned my total confidence. Reporting of results was speedy and thorough. A+"
"Dr. Arastu actually seemed to listen to me about my concerns and not just ignore me like so many have done in the past. She is caring and compassionate and professional."
"Dr. Arastu is the best. She is an excellent practitioner with an excellent knowledge base. And her bedside manner demonstrates her caring and drive give her patients the best possible experience and outcomes. Highly recommend her for both routine diagnostics and complex medical situations."
"Very professional experience with doctor and staff. The atmosphere of the office from the front end to the checkout everyone was very polite professional and helpful enjoyed the visit. Dr. Arastu I am so very happy to have her as my doctor. She really cares about you and will give her professional advice to you. Only to help no matter what the situation maybe. Her attitude is also very helpful towards me she do explain what I do not understand. For me this helps as well, she is a very kind wonderful doctor and person."
"Very professional experience with doctor and staff. The atmosphere of the office from the front end to the checkout everyone was very polite professional and helpful enjoyed the visit. Dr. Arastu I am so very happy to have her as my doctor. She really cares about you and will give her professional advice to you. Only to help no matter what the situation maybe. Her attitude is also very helpful towards me she do explain what I do not understand. For me this helps as well, she is a very kind wonderful doctor and person."
"Dr. Arastu is outstanding. Her bedside manner is easy and informative. She is thorough and comprehensive in her care. She created a plan to improve my short-term and long-term health."
"I have history of cancer in my family and so knew that I would likely need to start preventative screenings earlier than many people. Dr. Arastu listed to my family history and suggested a proactive approach to make sure we are watching as closely as we can, for which I was grateful, including my first colonoscopy, and also recommended an MRI and genetic testing. I appreciate her listening to my concerns about everything and her communication the day of the procedure, both before and afterwards. I am already recommending her to friends and coworkers. I also had an all woman team for my procedure, which I just loved."
"Dr. Arastu was so comforting. Ive been putting this off for years and she is warm and understanding. Her experience has established her confidence! Thankful my Primary doc made the referral to her specifically!"
"Dr Arastu was wonderful the way she listened carefully and addressed my concerns and questions about my upcoming procedure. Wait times were minimal and the folks inbilling and scheduling worked with me at every turn. I highly recommend Dr Arastu and her team!"
"Dr Sanaa Arastu has been my doctor for almost two years now. She is a wonderful physician, very caring, a great communicator & is always available to answer any concerns you may have. I am so grateful for the care she first gave me in the hospital & equally glad that she has continued my care after my discharge. I have also found her staff to be very helpful & knowledgeable."
"Very professional experience with doctor and staff. The atmosphere of the office from the front end to the checkout everyone was very polite professional and helpful enjoyed the visit."
"Dr Arastu is real, she loves her job and I am happy to be in her care (even if it’s for a colonoscopy which is no fun). So bummed Austin Gastro aren’t going to take Cigna in network as of January, glad I was able to get in before my current insurance went away."
"Dr Srastu is very thorough. As a new patient she has ordered many different blood labs, sonograms, and.MRIs so she has a baseline and finds all possible side effects from new medications. She has an excellent triage staff to ensure all possible concerns get addressed. I am very pleased with her."
"I enjoyed meeting Dr. Arustu, but have to admit I was a little overwhelmed with all the information I was given. I feel that I am going to enjoy having Dr. Arustu as my new doctor to treat my PBC that I was diagnosed with 15 years ago."
"She has so knowledgeable compared to all the doctors I have been to over the past 9 years. She wants to find out why I was diagnosised with cirrhosis to see if it is possible to reverse it. She observed other symptoms and had solutions. She is very personable and thorough."
"Dr. Arastu is amazing!! After years of gut problems and not being satisfied with my internist’s recommendations, I sought out a gastroenterologist whose reviews made me schedule an appointment. I had faithfully had my required colonoscopies but needed someone who would listen to my concerns and, luckily, I found Dr. Arastu. I highly recommend her."
"Dr. Arastu is a very professional doctor! I just love how she made me feel so comfortable and took very good care of me! I never had a colonoscopy and I was due for one. Everything she said was true and followed up on every word! I would highly recommend this doctor! Dr. Arastu is the best!!! Please go see her you won’t regret! She represents Austin Gasto with awesome integrity! Staff was such a blessing as well! The office is very nice!"
"Dr Sana is detail oriented, looks at current challenges her patients have and makes sure that she has an holistic picture with patients history. She is also a believer in taking right proactive and preventive steps needed to mange better life for her patients"
"Dr. Arastu immediately made me feel comfortable. She was kind and willing to listen to my concerns. I had lots of concerns and she was able to make a plan to help address those concerns. Because of that I was able to get results sooner to help set my worries at ease. Highly recommend her for her kindness, knowledge and character."
"Dr. Arastu is an excellent doctor who explained the colonoscopy procedure well in my initial consult. The test results were well documented in the handout I was given after undergoing the procedure."
"Dr. Arastu is one of the best doctors I have every had. I have been blessed to have many good ones in my life. She sits at the top of my list. Dr. Arastu is a great listener and takes the time to answer all your question. She never makes you feel you are taking up too much of her time. She goes over your issues and options very thoroughly, gives you all the information so that you can decide what direction you would like to go concerning your health. I just can’t say enough wonderful things about her. I would recommend Dr. Arastu to anyone."
"Dr Arastu is an excellent listener. She doesn’t rush off to the next patient. She remembers me from one visit to the next and I appreciate that a lot."
"This was my first appointment with Dr. Arastu and I was very pleased. I chose her because of her great reviews and I was not disappointed. She made me feel very comfortable, asked lots of questions, really listened to my responses and suggested a plan of action that increased my confidence in the medical care I will receive from her. My next appointment with her has already been made."
"Dr.Arastu, could not have been nicer if she tried. Very professional . Answered my questions before I could ask them. Took excellent care of me. A pleasure to have such a great doctor on my case. And she and her staff followed up on several times. I don't think I could had a better treatment, not to mention really nice people. Really you can't do better. D. McBride"
"Dr Arastu is wonderful. She is kind, professional, and never makes the appointment seem rushed. Makes sure all your questions are answered and that you understand your condition and treatment. I was very nervous before my appointment and her easy-going demeanor and genuine kindness immediately put me at ease."
"I have put off a colonoscopy for 10 years. After meeting with Dr Arastu I feel comfortable about going ahead. She is personable, matter of fact, and reassuring."
"I’m a massage therapist and I’m comfortable with body stuff but even I get a little nervous talking about my stomach and digestion problems (and what happens after) but this doctor was so professional and realistic. Plus she listened. She’s a mom. She did not flinch at the words blot clot. Her staff is smart and efficient. I didn’t love the treatment at the only other place I could find in town so I’m lucky she turned out to be so helpful!"
"I’ve had a great experience with Dr. Arastu. She never seems rushed and she explains everything clearly. She doesn’t sugar coat things, but she has a very warm manner and she’s very approachable in terms of questions. I’ve already referred my BFF to her for a colonoscopy. I would highly recommend Dr. Arastu."
"Dr. Arastu is an amazing care provider. She is patient and an excellent listener. As a recent breast cancer patient, I appreciated her compassion and empathy. She understood my anxiety at yet another screening and allayed my concerns. When the results indicated what seemed to be a small polyp but was actually some kind of benign growth, she took the time to call me personally to explain. Her professionalism and credentials are impressive; her compassion is why I will remain a loyal patient and recommend her highly."
"Wonderful careing Doctor.... Professional .....explain all in detail I was nervous and Dr.Arastu made me feel better and relaxed. I would recommend her to family and friends."
"Dr. Arastu is approachable, knowledgeable, and thorough. I felt heard and my concerns were address in a respectful and professional manner. My treatment plan has been exceptional thanks to Dr. Arastu. I would recommend this doctor 100%!"