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.
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"Great staff. They make you comfortable and are there with you for any reason. Best Dr. in AZ."
"Dr.Patel was amazing! He attended to all my needs with no judgment. I felt very comfortable and supported. 10/10 recommend and wish I found him sooner!!"
"Very efficient office staff, Dr. Patel was very thorough and kind."
"Dr. Patel has always been very professional and personable. I appreciate his expertise and recommendations he’s given."
"Great experience. The staff was professional and kind."
"Very nice experience with positive results."
"Dr. Patel has been my doctor for years. He is a really good doctor. He takes the time to listen to his patients and provides thoughtful guidance to help manage his patients health issues. I highly recommend Dr. Patel for any GI related issues."
"Dr. SUMIR PATEL is very kind, patient, understanding, and helpful. He took the time listen to my concerns and has a thorough understanding of my illness."
"Dr Patel was very pleasant and listened to me , that’s all i need from a DR. Would recommend!!!"
"Wonderful office experience! I was late, they let me be seen. Dr. Patel spent all the time I needed to discuss my plan and answer my questions."
"Dr. Patel has been my tummy doctor for years and really takes the time to listen, really listen and treat you accordingly. I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy procedure. Dr. Patel visited me before the procedure to complete a short exam and answer any questions I had. It really put me at ease. He also came after and let me know how it went and any after care instructions. Thank you Dr. Patel and team for your always excellent care."
"Everything moved along quickly and my procedure was right on time. Everyone was friendly and efficient. The doctor explained the results and recommendations in detail afterwards."
"Staff was warm, inviting and generally awesome. Doctor Patel very nice and professional as my primary care doctor said he would be. My family has been involved with this clinic on and off since the 1970s. Would recommend them to all."
"Very good and attentive service! Highly recommended to all my friends."
"I had a procedure done by Dr Patel. I absolutely recommend Dr Patel. I actually have been treated by Laurie Peterson, she works with Dr Patel.I love her! The entire staff are extremely nice. Thank you, Dr Patel, Laurie, Jessica, Tany ( sorry if I misspelled), Megan, Benjamin, the anesthesiologist and the nurse that had helped with the procedure. You guys are awesome! Thank you to Joanne too. She works on the scheduling and is very patient and nice."
"Dr Patel was amazing. He was so easy to talk to and really listened to me. I would recommend him to anyone with gastrointestinal issues."
"Very clear explanation, didn't talk down to me, made me feel reassured. Felt safe and cared for in this office."
"Impressed with 1st visit. Prompt, and very knowledgeable."
"There is not much to say about a hold group of very nice people. Make you feel at ease. I would recommend this facility to anyone."
"I love everything about this practice. I have been seeing Dr. Samir Patel for years...and he has guided me through many different GI issues with great patience and compassion. He truly listens to his patients and promptly orders diagnostic tests. His front desk people are cheery and super personable. I was able to get quick action through the patient portal for an RX refill and asap appointment for a bad flare of symptoms. The facility is new and sparkling. Absolute kudos and praise for everyone there."
"Dr. Patel was wonderful. He answered all my questions and saw me before and after my procedure. Everyone was so nice and their bedside manner was top tier! Thank you for making my experience so easy! You guys are the best!"
"Dr Patel is amazing! Smart, friendly and professional ! He always goes above and beyond. I usually ask him about other issues I have beyond my acid reflux and he advises me or suggests other specialists for my issue. He truly is a knowledgeable doctor and I highly recommend him for your medical needs!"
"I am very impressed by this facility! It is a remarkably efficient operation! All of its staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional! Thank you for your health care."
"I am so happy with Dr. Patel's office and Dr. Patel himself. He listen to me and came up with a plan to help me. I am very grateful that I found Dr. Patel."
"Awesome doctor and very empathetic to all cobcerns"
"Very caring, no question is to small. Explains everything well."
"Kind, thorough, knowledgeable, efficient, clean, and good infection control. Thanks"
"Dr Patel always takes the time to listen and address all my concerns. Awesome care. Thank you Dr Patel."
"Everyone was very helpful and kind yet very professional, making the whole process of testing comfortable and less intimidating."
"Dr Patel and staff were very helpful. Dr Patel took his time to explain everything before and after my colonoscopy."
"From my first visit meeting with Dr. Sumir to my recent one June 29th, 2023 I've been impressed by the friendliness and kindness of all the staff in person and over telephone calls. The office calls on reminders of appointments and also during pre and post procedures, they do ask if there's any questions, concerns or issues. They are a very professional place and I would recommend them."
"Dr. Patel is a very thorough, compassionate and professional Doctor. I’ve seen him for several years and will not ever go to anyone else."
"The girls at the desk were very helpful in getting checked in. The nurses and everyone involved with my procedure were friendly, helpful. Dr Patel, is great and one of my favorite Dr's."
"I am glad that I am a patient here. Dr. Patel truly cares about his patients and you can tell that he is genuine."
"Dr. Patel and his staff are extremely efficient and thorough. I highly recommend him and AZ Digestive Health."
"I had a good experience with Dr Patel. He cares and is concerned about my health. Took his time. Communication was great! I highly recommend."
"Dr. PATEL, was excellent. He was informative and friendly. Both of my procedures went without any complications. My next visit will be in 5 yrs. No complaints."
"Great doctor and wonderfully supportive staff. No mistake."
"Dr Patel is always willing to listen to my concerns. Professional while making the appt. time feel personal"
"My appointment with Dr Patel was at the end of the day. I was concerned it would be shortened. Dr Patel was wonderful, he was patient anda he listened with intent. My situation is complex and he took the time with me to set a plan into action. Though it will take some time to figure things out, I know I have the right Doctor with the best skills with a solid plan going forward. I am very pleased!"
"He takes his time with you and explains everything."
"Very compassionate, thorough and professional."
"Dr. Patel is an incredible doctor with excellent bedside manners. He listens and truly makes every effort to get to the bottom of tricky cases. I appreciate him so much and look forward to feeling better now that I have such a great doctor on my side. I’m so thankful a friend of mine referred me to him!"
"Dr. Patel is very professional and really listened to everything I said. He also gave me several suggestions for some relief until further testing can be completed."
"Dr. Patel has been my gastroenterologist for the last few years. He's always been very thorough and listens to and answers my questions. I highly recommend him!"
"I have been going to Dr Patel for at least 10+ years for my GI needs from EGD’s to Colonoscopy’s.. I’ve always been well taken of and been made to feel comfortable. Him and his staff are kind and caring. I’m so glad I was referred to him years ago!!"
"Met with Dr.Patel, I was a nervous wreck, when I left his office I felt like I lifted a ton of bricks. He explained the 2 procedures answered all our questions. Very knowledge Dr. Had the procedures done today, looking forward to seeing him again for results and to thank him."
"I've been seeing Dr Patel since 2002 for my Crohn's. He's always engaging and I feel genuinely interested in what's going on in my life beyond my role as a patient. I briefly confused another doctor in the practice who's retiring with Dr Patel and nearly panicked thinking I would have to find someone else. Thankfully, it was my err and he's going to be around for awhile. I highly recommend Dr Patel to anyone who has any GI issues. Ron Nielsen"
"Everyone was great, from the reception personnel, the Drs, and nurses. I would recommend the facility as well as the doctors to everyone."
"Dr Patel addressed all of my concerns and I can highly recommend him Thank you Dr Patel"
"Dr. S. Patel asked all the right probing questions and was able rule out the cause of my anemia in the course of a few minutes. I guess I have been going to the wrong Doctors. I feel optimistic now."
"Dr. Patel was very personable. The facility has great staff and was extremely clean. I highly recommend Dr. Patel."
"Professional staff and physicians."
"Dr Patel is a wonderful doctor, caring and never gives up on me when trying to find answers and solutions to my problems. I would recommend him to anyone with GI issues."
"From the time I walked in everyone was personable and friendly. They checked me in right away and took me back early. Janet was awesome and cared. Dr. Sumir Patel came in ahead of schedule and was very nice. He listed attentively. He asked the right questions and really cared. I would highly recommend him."
"Dr Patel Very nice and patient. I would 100% recommend him to all my family and friends."
"I have been using Doctor Patel for 25yrs and it’s always been professional."
"Best doctor and staff ever! I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my rear!"
"Dr Patel is a very knowledgeable provider, he listened to all my concerns and issued medications and diagnostic testing at my first visit, I highly recommend Dr Patel and this facility."
"I switched my GI doctor to Dr Patel and so glad I did. Very knowledgeable, thorough and tends to your every need."
"Dr Patel is knowledgeable, patient and explains everything including a treatment plan going forward.He gives a very sick patient hope, as well as great medical care. I definitely recommend him and give him 10 stars out of 10!"
"The entire staff was respectful and kind. Dr Patel patiently answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable with him and the staff. Highly recommended!"
"Dr. Patel is the best gastrointestinal dr. I travel 1 hour 1 way to see him because he is an amazing dr. He pays attention to details and he "listens" to me. Ty Dr Patel"
"Great and very efficient."
"Dr Patel is top notch in every respect. I have been to 3 Gastro MD’s in the last 10 years and they do not hold a candle to Dr Patel!!"
"I recently had a colonoscopy preformed by Dr. Patel and staff that did a great job. Originally it was scheduled for last month but for a complication we to reschedule if we tried and had to stop my insurance would be charged. I am thankful for that. Not only is Dr. Patel to be commended for his professionalism but his caring for his patients as well as his great bedside manner."
"Dr Patel is very thorough, knowledgeable, and unhurried. These qualities serve to make the patient comfortable and confident with the diagnosis and the doctor's recommends."
"The Doctor explained everything to me,told me what I needed to have done,and had a great personality!!!"
"I have become a patient of Sumir Patel, beginning 3 years ago when he discovered, via EGD, the persistent burning in my chest and stomach was advanced esophageal cancer. His attentive, compassionate and professional attitude was helpful then. He directed me to the best treatment available. And with his “family friend” personality, through another EDG just last week, he was able to report the miracle of No Sign of Disease. Dr Patel’s service and training have been invaluable to me personally."
"He was very professional, courteous, and excellent at what he does. He is also flexible and punctual!"
"Dr Patel and his staff were Great !!! I highly recommend Dr Patel."
"I found Dr. Patel to be very knowledgeable and caring. He seems to be genuinely interested in the well being of his patients. My wife and I feel like we are in good hands."
"Dr. Patel is a great Doctor. My husband and I both have used him."
"Dr. Patel, was great. The front desk staff was kind and courteous. I didn’t have to wait very long to go back to the room. His Medical Assistant was so kind. Dr. Patel has a wonderful bedside manner and answered all of my questions. I recommended him to my sister as well."
"Dr. Patel is a very kind doctor who listens to you and your concerns. He takes the time to diagnose and discuss your medical issues with you."
"Dr. Patel has a very good bedside manner easy to talk to and listens to what you have to say. I would recommend him highly."
"Dr. Patel has always provided efficient and courteous care. If you're looking for a GI doctor, I highly recommend Dr. Sumir Patel and the folks in his practice."
"Process was efficient and smooth. Had multiple opportunities to ask questions of the prep nurses, nurse anesthetists, and Dr. Patel."
"Dr. Sumir Patel was very patient, listened, personable, and helpful understanding my concerns. Definitely would recommend him."
"Dr. Sumir Patel listened to me thoroughly and completed an excellent history to assist in diagnosis and treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Patel"
"Dr Patel is great. He got me back to being healthy!"
"I had a wonderful experience. Such an easy process from start to finish. Thank you so much for everything!"
"This will be my 4th procedure with this group over the past 12 years. I trust them."
"I got an appointment quickly and Dr. Patel was fantastic. He knows what he is doing and knows how to explain it to a patient in an understandable way. When he found out what was wrong he was able to send in any needed medications the very same day."
"Dr. Patel is very caring and has a great bed side manner."
"Answers all questions completely informed about procedure very friendly so are his people"
"Dr Patel and the people at the surgery center are wonderful. Pleasant caring and made the experience much less difficult."
"Great experience. The process is super streamlined."
"Dr. Patel is a compassionate and caring medical professional who will listen and empathize with his patients. Highly recommend!"
"Dr Patel is a great Dr. Excellent bedside manners and explains all procedures and outcomes. Highly recommend."
"Really enjoyed the visit, their whole staff was wonderful and full of information! Dr. Patel was terrific, made Dr. Patel made me feel very comfortable and was genuinely concerned. I would highly recommend this office!"
"Dr Sumir Patel is caring and involved with your complete health care. As my journey started this year and required his services, the procedures he performed he did with great care. And then the requirement of further procedures required other Doctors, he guided me to the best of the best. Thank You Dr Patel, for your caring and attention."
"Dr Patel explained the procedure with calm assuredness which gave me a sense of comfort and confidence."
"Dr. Patel is an Excellent , caring Doctor.He gave me the care I needed.... Recommend him 100 %!!!"
"First Dr to truly listen to my chronic issues and want to help me with them. I had a very pleasant experience with Dr Patel, would highly recommend!"
"Very personable and is a great doctor who I would highly recommend."
"Definitely a good experience. I've been going to Dr patel for 15 years and he is still a personal dr. He listens to what you say and takes care of any problems you have. Always makes me feel that hes there for you not just your money. A great doctor I recommend him for your health problems."
"Dr Sumir Patel is an amazing Doctor who cares about his patients. I can'tsay enough about him. I strongly recommend him."
"Good experience. Very thorough with exam, instructions and follow up."
"Dr. Patel is amazing. Very knowledgeable and screening procedure was completed very smoothly with no issues. I would highly recommend to anyone including my family."
"From the check-in desk to being escorted, by the physician, to the check-out desk, this is by far the most helpful and friendly medical office I've ever had the pleasure to receive care. Dr. Patel is very thorough in his exam as well as taking the time to make sure you understand his findings. I would recommend Dr. Sumir Patel to family, or friend, for excellent gastrointestinal treatment."
"Excellent service"
"My experience with Dr. Sumir Patel, was positive. I appreciate his ability to communicate thoroughly and his attention to listen and to explain was with great effort. It put me at ease as a patient. This is what I hope to achieve with all medical professionals."
"Dr. Sumir Patel is a knowledgeable and caring doctor who has a good bedside manner. I've been going to see him for my G.I. related issues for over a decade. I have recommended him and his practice multiple times."
"Dr Patel and his staff are so caring they treat you with utmost respect and focus on issues that might effect your overall well being . I can't say enough about their guidance and support"
"Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable. He cares for his patient. His treatment plan is very good."
"Great communication skills"
"Great doctor! Thorough, caring, you don't feel rushed, professional in every aspect, answers all questions."
"My appointment was on time! The office staff was very friendly. Dr. Patel was thorough and I didn't feel rushed. Great experience."
"Dr. Patel addresses all my concerns and takes good care of me. I definitely would recommend him to my friends and family."
"The office is very clean and the staff is very professionall and nice.Dr.Patel is caring and kind. I enjoyed my experience with him and the office staff and nurses."
"Dr. Patel and his staff were very kind and attentive. Felt they were interested in providing the best care for me."
"From the onset of my initial visit with Dr. Patel, I was very impressed with him. He listened to my concerns, took notes from prior care experiences and took his time to help establish a plan of care. I have battled GI issues for over 20 years, I left his office feeling hopeful and grateful to have him as my specialist!"
"Dr Patel listens to me. Asks questions that helps me understand my conditions and always has a good suggestion for me going forward. I always feel that he will help if I have something new or old to discuss with him."
"Very caring, great bedside manners. Took time to make sure I was okay before and after procedures. Took time to explain everything to me. Staff was great understanding how scared and nervous I was. Thank you"
"VmDr. Patel is very knowledgable and has a great way of making the expierence comfortable. I am happy to be his patient."
"He is a patient caring dr. Thanks"
"I was referred years ago to Dr Patel's office. I keep going back because I am truly happy with him. He GENUINELY listens and cares. No rushing you in or out of office. Highly recommend"
"Excellent and attentive… he heard my history & concerns then formed a plan from the bottom up. I look forward to continuing care with Dr Patel."
"Dr. Patel and his staff are amazing. Dr. Patel and his staff made me feel important from the day i called to make an appointment. At my appointment Dr. Patel listened to me and my concerns about my health. He addressed every concern i had. He made me feel that my health was important to him. I would definitely recommend him and his staff."
"Dr. Patel has a great bed side manner and really listened to my concerns. I highly recommend him."
"Dr. Patel and his staff were more interested in listening to me and trying to give me answers than most specialists. He took his time and made me feel my health was important to him. I may finally be able to get better now that I have Dr. Patel on my team."
"A doctor who cares and understand his patients and always showed professionalism at its best. I will recommend him with high marks in the field of digestive health. My husband and I have been seeking him for the last 16 + years and will continue to see him for the rest of our lives. He's fantastic!"
"Everyone was very friendly.I felt welcomed and cared for.It felt nice to be in a doctors with so many positive people. I felt like Dr Patel really took the time to listen to me and felt relaxed in his office."
"I’ve been seeing Dr. Patel for almost 5 years now. He’s smart, mindful, and knows his stuff! We needed to change insurance since my husband retired and I found the one that he would accept so I could continue having him as my doctor."
"Amazing!! He always takes so much time with me. It’s as if you were his only patient and he believes me when I say something hurts! That’s priceless"
"Dr Patel is one of those rare Dr's that gives each patient time and listens. He's extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. One of the best."
"I absolutely love Dr. Patel. It is not often that you have a dr who is patient, kind, and listens. I feel as though he is an advocate for our health and will do what it takes and doesn’t take chances. There needs to be more Dr.s like this. I read reviews prior to coming and was nervous and when I met with him I could not believe it. I had zero issues and felt as though he took his time to find out how to fix what was going on. I highly recommend going to see him if you really want to some who advocates for you and your health."
"We love Dr. PATEL, he and his staff are wonderful!"
"Dr Sumir M Patel, is a very caring, very nice and really cares about your health. I have been to go see Dr. Patel for years now, I would even think of going to see anyone else! He tell you right up front what he is going to do and explains everything to you. I'm so thankful to him for being so thorough with exam, he found something that needed to be removed. He is a very patience man and I'm thankful for him and his knowledge of his field. Thank you Dr. Patel for everything. YOUR THE BEST!"
"I have been going to Dr. Patel for years. He is compassionate, takes time to explain tests and results. His staff has been kind and friendly and genuinely appears to care about me. I always count on Dr. Patel to help with advice, prescriptions or procedures."
"Dr Patel is amazing"
"I had an upper GI endoscopy. He was extremely nice and took time to explain the results of the test and what the treatment plan was. Very good communication skills and his staff at the office and the center where I had it done were all terrific."
