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.
Reviews for MGA Westbank Office, LA
"It was very good"
"Excellent care and service"
"I received great care"
"My experience on the day of my F/U visit was great."
"All the staff prior, during, and after my procedure was very professional, caring, and nice. I had a pleasant experience. I am thankful for what they do ❤️"
"I was pleasantly surprised when I was taken early for my appointment. Dr. Campbell was thorough and professional. He took the time to listen carefully to my problem."
"3/24/24 I have been a patient of Dr Reddy for over 20 years. The staff is professional & helpful. Today I saw Physicans Assistant Ashley she was friendly, professional, & and caring as she listened attentively and addressed my concerns. I felt very comfortable & would definitely recommend her & and the Metropolitan Gastrointestinal Clinic to others. 👍 & ❤️ !"
"Very pleasant staff.."
"Staff is knowledgeable and seeks to find solutions. They are patient and understanding."
"It was good"
"No issues other than construction on going."
"I’ve been going here for 30 years. They get you in pretty quick with a nurse practitioner, which is fine for me. I loved Dr. Venturatos, unfortunately he retired. I recently saw a new nurse practitioner and was satisfied."
"The people here are nice and professional, they got me in and out to see Dr in under 30 min and scheduled my procedure."
"Very nice and very well concern about my condition. Thanks"
"My experience at this was good . The N P tile me to take Citrucell for my problem and so far it’s working out very well ."
"My doctor is very concerned about his patients. He makes sure his patients are well taken care of. The staff are very important & informative."
"Thanks for you attention I was so glad that Mrs Kimberly took care of me. Very accurate attention from Mrs KIMBERLY."
"Provided excellent care and addressed all of my concerns."
"Very professional and courteous"
"Very good visit at clinic I love it"
"I went in for a colonoscopy and endoscopy. The staff were awesome . My nurse ( which I forget to get her name) went above and beyond. Dr Hymel and his team as well as the Anesthesiologist, might have seen them for 5 seconds maybe, was the best. Explain who they were and what part they had in the procedure. Then I went out and woke up and was done. 👍"
"Great feedback after procedure"
"Dr. Lemann is great. West Jefferson Medical Center is very clean and the staff is very efficient."
"Nice people and doctors"
"The staff was very friendly and helpful"
"Perfect service, clean place, and friendly staff."
"Everyone was very kind and professional"
"There was no waiting to see the doctor once I arrived and the staff was friendly and professional."
"I had a great visit with Dr. Campbell. He explained things well for me to understand. The staff was courteous and made me feel welcome as this was my first visit to this office."
"The People and services are great it's not that far from where I live your in and out no problem 😊"
"Doctor that listen to patients I like that"
"New patient to doctor, was very thorough"
"Everyone was extremely helpful and informative in the visit."
"Excellent care in every way"
"Great NP almost better than doc!"
"Excellent. Everyone was very professional."
"Dr Guider is a great doctor and very nice. She spends a lot of time with you, explains everything and gives you results right away. Her office staff and the staff is also excellent. They returned my call within a reasonable amount of time and were very knowledgeable and able to answer my questions."
"Very nice people. Just you can't have no one with you before they take you so my family didn't know I was in surgery till after other than that the dr an nurse were very polite an informative."
"My experience was actually pleasant considering! Friendly, caring doctor and staff. The facility was immaculate and the staff was great."
"This office is wonderful! The staff was easy to deal with. Dr. Brett Hymel is a very caring and smart physician and I would recommend him and his clinic to everyone."
"Excellent!"
"Dr Brenner was wonderful . Very friendly; excellent bedside manners . Dr .Brenner put me at ease and the procedure was very quick and I felt great afterwards ..I definitely recommend Dr. Brenner ."
"Very professional/ courteous staff and quick/ proficient medical procedure. Desired outcome was successful."
"I have been a patient of Gastroenterologist Dr. David Silvers for a couple of decades. My late husband, a surgeon, recommended Dr. Silvers to me because of his confidence in Dr. Silvers’ skills and bedside manner and, in my experience, both are excellent. I recently underwent a screening procedure with Dr. Silvers and, as always, he demonstrated great kindness, concern, skill, and timely follow up communication in addressing my medical needs."
"I was nervous being my first colonoscopy. I was comforted by my phone consultation with Dr. Brenner and went in with confidence. The procedure went so smoothly I did even know it was done! I highly recommend Dr. Brenner."
"Clean clinic. Friendly staff. Clinicians are thorough and patient, answering any questions and take their time"
"Whole staff always nice!! Nurse practitioner very nice we went over details of my recent surgery . Gave suggestions on different meds to try and resolve some issues and will go back in 6 weeks to see Dr Pollack which is another reason I will recommend Metropolitan GI he is an awesome doctor!!!!"
"Very smooth operation. Dr.Hymel explains everything really well."
"NP Lauren Waddell was excellent! She listened to my concerns, reviewed my chart, and made recommendations that were appropriate to better understand my concerns. I highly recommend this team of health care providers for your GI needes!"
"Dr. Hymel has been a true professional. Very satisfied with the service and care that have been taken."
"Everything went well"
"Dr. Brett Hymel is a great doctor who I’d highly recommend. He’s always on time and his staff is awesome. Dr. Brett and his staff makes you feel comfortable and takes away the nerve wrecking feeling. Thank you guys and keep up the good work."
"Doc was very informative in taking time to go over all related issues"
"Staff was mindful and considerate. Clean soothing atmosphere"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Puente for over 20 years. He is one of the sweetest people I know. He is very understanding and a good listener. He asks questions and tries to figure out what the cause of the problem could be. I have recommended him to many people and will continue to do so. He truly is my favorite doctor and I feel comfortable with him."
"Dr Carriere is one of the most caring and concerned Doctors. He made sure I was safe having procedures due to other medical conditions. If you are looking for a Dr that treats you like a person try Dr Carriere."
"Dr Marino performed my EGD and Colonoscopy. He was awesome."
"I was extremely pleased with the care I received for my procedure! Dr. Brett Hymel was thourough with the evaluation of my condition! I would highly recommend him!"
"Everything went great"
"I have been under Dr. Marino’s care for several months for for a benign esophageal stricture and subsequent regurgitation. I have had pneumatic dilation several times and I am scheduled for an esophagram next week. While I am frustrated with my uncertain prognosis and by the rate of progress thus far, I am satisfied with Dr Marino’s continued efforts. He is professional, while also being very personable (although I believe he might lack a sense of humor). Most importantly, he is responsive to my concerns and genuinely cares. I highly recommend Dr Marino."
"Dr. Hymel was amazing!! He made me feel comfortable and explained the procedures to me. His staff was the best!! I love love Dr. Hymel and his staff!!!!"
"Dr Marino performed my EGD and Colonoscopy. He was awesome."
"Great Staff Made Me Feel Very We’ll Cared For. I Was Relaxed With My Stay. Dr. Hemel Was Kind And Gentle!"
"Extremely professional!"
"Dr. Brenner is a very good doctor. I would recommend him to everyone."
"I ended up with a sudden deadly medical issue and in the icu. This man did emergency surgery and saved my life, his after care and bed side manner was great. His skill and ability to communicate have me in the best shape of my life 4 months after almost dying. I think it's pretty safe to say that I'd recommend him to anybody."
"Careing people"
"My procedure was delayed due to Hurricane Ida. Dr Wegmann’s office stayed in contact with me constantly until we were able to get it done. Dr Wegmann gave me a complete update as soon as I was alert enough to listen to him. My experience could not have been better!"
"Dr Brenner is the BEST DOCTOR! He takes his time and doesn’t rush you. He answers all of your questions. He has a wonderful bedside manner. He is a very compassionate and caring Doctor. So blessed he is my Doctor!"
"Dr Brenner is such an amazing doctor and I will most definitely recommend him."
"Dr Hymel is a very caring, compassionate man who truly shows his patients they matter. He goes above and beyond."
"I recently had a procedure performed by Dr Hymel at WJMC Endoscopy Center. Dr Hymel and his team took time to introduce themselves and explain all aspects of the procedure. They all made sure I was comfortable and answered any questions I might have had. The center was very clean and well staffed - everyone I encountered was pleasant and professional. I was called the following day by a nurse with the center who asked about my recovery at home. I couldn’t have had a better experience with the entire team and would highly recommend using Dr Hymel at the Endoscopy Center."
"Dr Scott the bomb for setting me up my procedure"
"Dr. Catinis is such an wonderful person & even more amazing doctor. He’s very attentive, efficient and truly cares for his patients! He doesn’t make you feel like another number. Dr. Catinis listened to my concerns and stated he will not stop until he figures out the issues! Also, he takes his time, made eye contact, and make you feel very welcomed! I could go on & on… He’s the BEST & so is his staff…We need more doctors like Dr. Catinis! I appreciate you Dr. Catinis may God continue to bless you to be a blessing!"
"I would highly recommend Dr. Marino and his staff. They were all true professionals who put you at ease about the procedure. Everything was thoroughly explained beforehand. The entire procedure was over in about 20 minutes. Stop worrying and just do it."
"Expert Gi MD You can't do better than him."
"Consultation with Dr. Schibler. Love him & the office staff. Everyone was so pleasant & he did not rush me. He took the time to explain everything on my level so I could understand. I wish all doctors were as considerate & thorough as Dr. Schibler."
"My appointment was by video, which is very convenient, especially since it was just a pre procedure consult, and no need for an in office visit. Dr Krishnan, has always been very informative, and provides his patience ample time for any questions or concerns."
"Dr. R. Tannenbaum, Is Very Loving and Caring, He Listened To Everything, You Have To Say, I Always Tell Him, He's My Angel From Heaven, God Gave Him, A Caring Heart, For His Patients, God Bless Him, and Keep Up The Good Work, Have A Bless Day, I Thank God, For Dr. R. Tannenbaum!"
"My experience with this new technology was wonderful. I was given a heads up on what to expect and how to access my appointment. My doctor was patient and explained my procedure just as if we had had an in-person visit."
"Excellent doctor. Excellent staff. Very comforting procedure"
"No pain at all. Just minor side effects two days after. A headache and the pain from ulcer."
"First time every having anything done in a hospital besides having my children so I was a little nervous .. but Dr Reiss and staff were very comforting and explained everything for my liver biopsy. Even called the next day to check on me. Thank you all so much"
"Dr Schibler and staff are professional, caring, reassuring and compassionate. He took time to explain everything and answered my questions and concerns."
"All of the staff at Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates are extremely polite, knowledgeable & helpful. They always smile and are eager to help the patients in any way possible. They make each person feel comfortable and well taken care of all the time."
"Everyone was polite and understanding that I was few minutes late I never felt uncomfortable at anytime I thank them for all they've done"
"The nurse was ver professional and verified meds when I had a question about what med was for what. Dr Kedia is as always very professional and questioned me to determine my medical problem. He prescribed a medication but unfortunately my insurance company doesn't cover it. I am sure I will hear from him on Monday. He also called me back about another issue which I had to be sure his prescription had alleviated the problem which it had."
"Metopolitan GI are awesome. Everyone from the front desk, the nurses, medical assistant, Dr. Reise, and the check out desk are very personable, compassionate, helpful and upbeat. They are very accommodating in every aspect of my health care since I live in Ohio and travel to New Orleans to see various specialist."
"Positive experience during webinar with Dr Reddy. Meeting was held at time specified, there wasn't any delays."
"Dr Marino takes the time to listen to and address concerns. He has preformed surgical procedures on me twice. Dr Marino made sure that I understood why the procedure was needed and what the procedure entailed . He follow up with me before surgery to give opportunity to ask questions that may have arisen after leaving the office. Dr Marino personally telephones to follow up after surgery. I like Dr Marino and trust him completely with my care."
"Dr. Tanenbaum is a great doctor and his staff were courteous and very professional."
"Dr. Venturatos and his staff are great. They cover every aspect of your care upfront, and if you have any procedures done, they go through them every step of the way beforehand. Everyone is so friendly and professional."
"Very good Harriet Prout said she was the one had the procedure done."
"Awesome staff. Quick and efficient"
"One of the best doctors hands down!!! I have been going to him for years and it’s always been professional and great service."
"Amazing team! Dr. Rian Tanenbaum and every member of his staff are the very best. I have gone to them several times for colonoscopies, over the years, first for diagnosis, follow-up and periodic surveillance. My thanks to them for keeping me alive and healthy. I think highly of them, I am willing to travel across five states to seek their care. Yes, I highly recommend them and plan to continue to return to them for my future health care."
"Very organized and efficient service."
"As always, each and every procedure I have with Dr. Tanenbaum is handle professionally, promptly, and courteously. This goes for entire staff as well."
"Love, Dr.Carriere. He’s the best."
"From the time I made the appointment which I have been putting of for months I was very comfortable . The staff was very friendly and very informative the doctor came in with the great greeting smile and explain the whole procedure and everything with me first time not knowing what to expect I was very relaxed and comfortable after he explained everything to me including when we went to the hospital to do the procedureThank you again you and your staff"
"The staff were very pleasant, the doctor excellent and the surroundings very clean"
"I received great care! Everyone was professional and friendly. I feel like Dr. Krishnan explained my procedure, visited with me pre & post procedure and explained the out come."
"My experience was excellent. Dr KEDIA was supportive and informative"
"I was very pleased with the care given by both Staff and Doctors. Thanks for all the additional information given to improve my health."
"Met Fran for the first time. She and everyone were as professional and welcoming as always."
"All I can say is Dr, Kedia and the entire staff are excellent. They were professional from my first appointment ( consultation) up into the day of my procedure. They were attentive, courteous and very thorough with me. I highly recommend them."
"Went there for treatment for a while.. eventually it escalated to a higher level of care (Banding) for which an attempt was made.. unfortunately the Banding was not going to work for me due to the size of my problem (too large for Banding) and had to be referred to be assessed for Surgery.. Dr. Schibler was very thorough with his explanation and gave me other options.. I truly appreciated the fact that he was totally Honest and didnt want to do a procedure for the sake of doing it.."
"A fantastic organization. Very professional and caring."
"Dr hymel showed he cares for his patients and I am grateful for his caring for me. I feel that I will get better now."
"Dr. Krishnan is absolutely the most professional doctor I have seen in a while. Very informative and very caring. Also they are very prompt with test and results. Scheduling and rescheduling is made with ease. Glad I came here."
"Dr. Tanenbaum, and his team took care of me as if I was one of their family members. Dr. Tanenbaum exceeded all my expectations 💞"
"My visit was pleasant I enjoyed talking with every staff member in there my doctor was phenomenal and I would recommend the Westbank Metro Gastrology Clinic"
"Everyone was very detail and professional. Great service. Thank you for a Good experience"
"The staff was totally nice and friendly. They make you feel so comfortable and like they are really concerned about you. Thank you Dr Reddy for making this test so easy."
"This was my third procedure by doctor Dr. Tanenbaum he is great doctor will love to have him everytime the nursing crew treat me like a king really appreciates them keep up the good work"
"I went in to have a test. The wait time was short and the test was explained and performed quickly. It actually took longer to drive there and park than the time I was in the office."
"Dr Brett Hymel went above and beyond to help establish my wife’s diagnosis and to do the procedures she needed in a very timely manner. He was caring and competent. His bedside manner put us at peace. We are greatly appreciative of his kindness and expertise. I would highly recommend him to others."
"Very nice and informative staff."
"Very efficient professional service by all of staff. Friendly and courteous."
"I was very pleased with the care and professionalism of the entire staff especially Dr. Tanenbaum."
"The whole process of the procedure (staff, paperwork, preparation, etc.) was well coordinated. I felt like I was being treated by well trained professionals. The doctor & nurses clearly explained everything in person & in writing."
"Dr Reddy is a great doctor and I have been a patient for way over 15 years, and he is very through and always answers my concerns. And explains my issues so that I understand. Nice clean office and professional office staff."
"The service was GREAT and efficient."
"Everyone was wonderful, polite, and extremely professional. They took the time to explain things and answer questions. Highly recommend."
"Service was efficient, and professional. The staff was very nice, patient , caring and helpful."
"Office and all areas always clean. Mask worn by all. Social distance adherence. All staff and doctor very professional very nice."
"Everyone at the office was real nice and professional. Doctor was very concern"
"My visit was pleasant from the moment of consultation. I felt comfortable beginning with my visit with Dr Tannenbaum. He was polite and professional yet friendly. He explained the procedure understandably. The day of my procedure the staff was also polite and courteous. It made me feel relaxed and at ease. I would definitely referred their services. Thank you all for making my visit comfortable. Cerena Ellis"
"This is my Second experience and it was excellent. I received a follow up telephone call from the staff, just to check on me. Dr Tannenbaum is an excellent physician and his staff is top-notch!!"
"I was impressed that they had me in and out for me it felt like it was about 5-10 minutes a good nap and I was on my way home"
"This was such a wonderful place to have a procedure done. Everyone was so kind and Friendly. They were Calming and the place was really clean which is very important to me I felt comfortable in the hands of such Professional people. They followed thru right till the end with such good care and support. I highly recommend this place and Dr. Reiss To anyone needing this procedure. The staff couldn't have been more caring and loving. I'm grateful to all of them for taking the time to do things right. This Place is Truly a gem. Hats off to all of you........."
"Greeted in a professional manner. Under the current circumstances the surroundings were comfortable and pleasant."
"The doctor was very warm and friendly."
"I have always been treated professionally at every visit with Dr. Pollack."
"From the front desk to the nurses to the doctor: This place is Always positive! Dr Tanenbaum is the best! A very cordial man, he instantly puts me the patient at ease to discuss a medical issue, and collaborate a plan for a positive outcome!"
"Took me on time. Everything went according to plan, no hiccups. Great staff."
"I was very pleased to see that Dr.Hymel was at West Jeff. He and his staff are very professional and friendly. Dr. Hymel took his time explaining everything to me to make sure I understand why it was important for me to have an endoscopy every 3 years. I would definitely recommend him."
"From the initial contact with the lady that checked me in, the lady that took my blood pressure, through the lady that went over the directions for prepping for my procedure, Christie, everyone was very professional, and of course, Dr. Schibler, he makes you feel like family. Great organization."
"The staff was very professional.. My doctor , Dr. Gary Reiss was outstanding. It’s hard to find doctors who sincerely care about their patients and their well being. You can tell everyone has a lot of respect for him as a doctor."
"The staff was courteous and very helpful. The wait was about 10 minutes to see Dr Tanenbaum. Dr. Tanenbaum is an exceptional Doctor. My husband and I have been his patients for at least 15 years. His physician skills are excellent and he truly cares about his patients. We are so thankful for him and his practice."
"The staff was very friendly, pleasant and approachable. I really enjoyed the lady at the check in. Sorry, forgot her name. My nurse Carol was very patient and explained all info given to me. The phlebotomist was excellent. One stick and she was in. My veins are small and rove. Kudos to a stick well done. All info was explained by everyone. I love my Dr. Thank you Metro Gastro Associates for your care."
"Great experience. Staff was professional. I was called in early and treated great. Everyone was caring and understanding. Everything was clearly explained about the procedure. Had a very short wait time."
"Very Friendly Staff! My experience with my last visit was pleasant because the office staff and my Dr. was so friendly! They answered all my all questions & the waiting time was not long at all!"
"My visit was with Dr. Schibler did'nt really need to see him but for peace of mind. I knew my experience with him would be positive because of the thing that i am going through. He is a very good listner and help me put my mind at ease. Also the nurse that took my vital was very sweet and help me through my troubles. would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Schibler to my family and friends."
"Very friendly staff. Informative and kept up to speed with the entire process."
"This is the place to make a dreaded but vital exam as good as it can be. Don’t put off your exam another day. Hour. Moment"
"All nurses and staff were extremely friendly and attentive. I would recommend this facility to everyone."
"I first met Dr.Schibler in 2003 when he did a colonoscopy for me and discovered a tumor. From that point on he and his staff pointed me to everything I needed to do and who I should see next. Thanks to their kind and professional help I am now 16 years cancer free. My recent contact with this professional group was for a nasty colitis infection. They treated me for my seven day hospital stay with the same professional and compassionate care. I have recommended Dr Schiller to several people and they have had the treatment and experience I had with this group."
"The staff was efficient and competent. The doctor listened and was patient"
"Everyone was very kind and explained just what would be happening next... There was no question I asked that they did not have an answer to.. My test was a little unnerving to me but everyone helped me understand what would be happening and what was being done.. It made what could be a bad experience very calming to me."
"I’m a huge wuss when it comes to doctor visits and procedures. The staff was great and answered all of my questions ^_^"
"My experience at this office was excellent. The staff is wonderful. Everyone was very friendly and outgoing. The atmosphere in the office was very professional yet very homey. Dr. kedia is very nice and down to earth. I find him to be an excellent doctor. He explains everything to you very well. Dr. Kedia is also a good listener. He really makes you feel comfortable. I would truly recommend Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates to my friends and family."
"If you are looking for a doctor, you should make an appointment with Dr. Kirshnan. He explained everything to me, from the procedures to the results. He was very professional, yet friendly. The staff and nurses are very friendly and helpful also."
"Great staff very professional recommend to anyone"
"Everyone there was wonderful very helpful"
"Awesome!!"
"You rarely have to wait for very long. And my Dr. is the best. No problems what so ever. I’ve been going there for about 20 years and have No complaints."
"The staff, nurses, anesthesiologist,were wonderful. Helped me feel at ease.Dr. Kedia was great and caring."
"Very thorough care. The physician took time to explain things to me. They facilitated my referral to a specialist then picked me right back up once he finished his tests. The staff is genuinely concerned and personable."
"My experience with the entire staff was absolutely wonderful. They are totally professional .... knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic. Dr. Tannenbaum always does an outstanding job!!!!!!!!"
"No sitting half of the day. My Dr. Is great and so are the workers."
"Great Doctor and Friendly staff!"
"Dr. Tanenbaum is very caring and compassionate. The second generation of my family is now coming to him for care. He is very down to earth and extremely easy to talk to."
"Everyone there, from the front desk, to the back, & the doctor, are so personable, kind, & compassionate - they truly care about your well being & they go above & beyond to make sure your needs are met. I don't feel rushed out & I love that I get the opportunity to discuss my concerns & have those concerns answered by my doctor... I would highly recommend you all... Thank you so much for making me feel important... You're the BEST!!!! 👍🙂👌"
"I have had an excellent experience with both the staff and Dr. Riess , thanks to all."
"Friendly and professional staff. Procedure was on time and and quick."
"Not only they were very professional and fast but they made me feel comfortable and stress free."
"Waited too long to c Dr."
"I found the entire staff to be extremely professional, kind and courteous. Thank you for taking great care of me."
"Dr. SCHIBLER is the most caring doctor. His live and compassion for others shows in his work."
"Dr Ventustos Metropolitan Gastroenterologist is a very special caring doctor"