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'm new to AZ and had to find a new G.I. doctor. Dr. Rao was very professional and answered all my questions. I feel very reassured and confident with his knowledge and skill set. I'm very pleased to find Dr. Rao."
"Dr. Rao and the staff are excellent! Could not be more pleased with all aspects of my visit. Highly recommend."
"Dr. Rao takes the time to listen to my medical concerns. Dr. Rao is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to have as my doctor. I am extremely grateful and happy with Dr. Rao and his staff. Everyone is professional and caring and I will always have Dr. Rao as my Gastroenterologist. I highly recommend if you need to see a Gastroenterologist to see Dr. Rao and his staff , you will be very pleased! Dr. Rao and his staff are the very best!"
"My husband has some health issues and came out of the hospital and needed to be seen by a specialist within 3 wks. His regular doc couldn’t get him in till end of Dec. I realize it’s hard to get into specialist regardless , but I saw Dr Rao’s reviews and gave it a try. Not only were they able to get him in within days, but even a surgery following week. My husband was happy with everything he covered with him. Dr Rao was knowledgeable and caring to his needs. Thank you this is true care and client services. I recommend him."
"My first appt with Dr Rao. Very personable, made me feel comfortable, explained my options clearly, and answered all of my questions."
"My husband has had severe stomach pain/issues for the last 3 years. He is a veteran and we live in Pinetop, we went through Summit Healthcare and their ER and were told he was fine and it was a diet issue. Then we went to the VA and asked for an outside referral for a GI and were given Arizona Digestive Health and I chose Dr. Rao. Let me tell you what a blessing he is! He came into the consult and didn’t ask repetitive questions, he was well aware beforehand of my husband’s history and complaints and knew he needed a colonoscopy which we were able to schedule the following week. He removed a 1.5 cm lipoma and my husband now has relief from his pain! We love this doctor, his staff is awesome also. Aisha in the front makes scheduling an ease and his medical assistant Jada responded and resolved an issue we were having with the VA in less than 24 hours. Esther at the surgery center was a rock star also, she showed a lot of care when he was brought out to me. We are very happy with our experience here. Dr. Rao is a class act and we appreciate him 100!!"
"Top Notch DOC! My GI Dr Rao is hands down THE BEST!!! I’ve been working with him for the past 6+mo for my liver issues etc and Dr Rao has made me feel well cared for & my health has been improving! He’s very easy to talk to and listens to my questions & concerns. He’s very knowledgeable & thorough! He truly cares for his patients & I couldn’t be happier with choosing Dr Rao & his crew as apart of my care team!! I can’t express enough how blessed I am for stumbling into finding Dr Rao… I HIGHLY RECOMMEND 😊👍🏽"
"He was very caring band thorough."
"Dr Rao and staff were very friendly, polite and accommodating when answering my questions. The only thing I thought was odd was being discharged at the back door of the facility."
"Rao is great doctor. Listened to me and answered all my questions."
"I like the fact that Dr. Rao reviews my history before he enters the room. He spends quality time listening and asking questions especially when it comes to medication. Also, he has me come back every few months, not a year later. That's really important to me. I hope he stays around awhile, because I have been through a handful of doctors recently."
"Very personable. Very professional."
"I definitely recommend Dr. Rao. He was very easy to talk to and wanted a full understanding of my situation before ordering labs & procedures."
"Very organized and proficient"
"Dr. Rao was excellent!!! He listened to my symptoms and is trying to get to the root cause. I recommend him to anyone."
"First time meeting my new Dr. He was personable, attentive and knew about procedures I had had in the past. Gave me confidence that he was interested in knowing my issues. Talked about having one more procedure done to compare with other tests. To be discussed at next appt. I believe he will be a good Dr. for me."
"Very nice people. The doctors a very nice man. I was treated very kindly and professionally by everyone ,very nice experience."
"I have been going to this practice for years with Dr Vincent Honan. He is not in the practice anymore and I was transferred to Dr. Rao and I was very pleased with him."
"I LOVE DR RAO! At first concerned because he replaced a long time cherished doctor but- He's like the doctors of long ago who are common sense and not unnecessary procedures/prescription crazed. He's real- felt like I had known him for years which made me easily trust. His suggestions have worked very well for me. Also important to note that he had coworkers/staff follow him who worked with him at another hospital. You can tell he cares about his patients & staff which carries through the office. He's worth the drive to Scottsdale from my home in Prescott! I wish he could be my Primary Care doctor 🙄"
"Very efficient office as I was in the waiting from for only a few minutes. Dr. Rao was very professional and listened to my concerns and provided actionable advice. I would recommend this off to anyone looking."
"I had a consultation with dr roa and I was very impressed, good listener , good advisor . I will Definately book my procedure with dr roa"
"Doctor was very helpful and took the time to explain everything in a way that made perfect sense. Very friendly and attentive."
"Very caring and kind. Sharing step by step advice to find a resolution."
"The office, staff were terrific, Dr Rao is so knowledgeable and personable. Explained everything so well"
"The office, staff were terrific, Dr Rao is so knowledgeable and personable. Explained everything so well"
"Dr Rao was very thorough, answering all my questions. I felt that he listened to me and took his time. I have gone to Arizona Endoscopy for many years and will continue trusting them with my issues."
"Excellent clinician, listens well to his patients, and it is a well-organized practice. Highly recommend this doctor and the office!"
"Dr Rao spent the time to understand my overall health, history and current issue. Came up with a collaborative plan together and followed through. Thank YOU!"
"The best doctor so far. Very accommodating and answered my questions clearly. Shows that he cares for his patients."
"Dr. Rao is a new doctor for me, and I'm losing him already due to him leaving the practice. What a disappointment! I found him to be very personable as well as thorough. I would have liked to keep him."
"Dr. Rao is a very good doctor"
"Staff is friendly and efficient. Dr. Rao is very attentive, listens without rushing and works with me to meet my health goals."
"Dr Rao is very helpful, he explained very clear to me and let me know what l should do and should not do. He likes a friend of me. Thanks Dr Rao!"
"I had gone to other doctors because I was having terrible stomach pains and constipation for over a year and a half. Another doctor recommended Doctor Rao to me. From the first visit I was very impressed with how he paid attention to what my problems were and made suggestions of what I should be doing then and in the short future. I can’t believe how fast he has removed both issues. I am so incredibly happy to have Dr Rao as my doctor. He has made my life so much better. I would give Dr Rao 10 stars if it were possible. I recommend him totally for anyone with gastrointestinal issues. He is the very best doctor you can have!!!"
"Dr Rao is an amazing doctor who is always patient ,kind,is willing to answer any questions thoroughly. and shows a lot of compassion and care for his patients. I would reccomend Dr Rao to anyone who is looking for a truly amazing Dr.😊"
"Dr Rao is very professional and compassionate in listening to my issues. He explained clearly the plan of care. He texted the result of my X-ray later that afternoon and what he learned from my past tests. I felt a part of my plan of care. I highly recommend him as a physician. The staff were pleasant and professional too."
"Dr Rao and his office team are very welcoming. Dr Rao is caring ,efficient,and overall a great energy!"
"Dr Rao is very welcoming and genuinely interested in your situation. He is very knowledgeable, explains everything and very willing to listen. I'm very glad I found him."