Patient Reviews
For three decades, it's been our privilege at Gastroenterology Consultants to help individuals living in and around the Houston, TX area find relief from their gastrointestinal symptoms and enjoy a more comfortable life. We understand you may be interested in hearing from some of those individuals, which is why we encourage you to read through the reviews below for a patient's perspective. After you've had a chance to see what other patients are saying, we invite you to reach out to discuss your own health needs with our gastrointestinal specialists.
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- Daniel H. Darmadi, M.D. (31)
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- Nat S. Bala, M.D. (48)
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Reviews for Gastroenterology Consultants
"It was an informative visit and the staff treated me like they actually cared."
"Everyone has been very professional on time. Very friendly I love my doctor Raj"
"I liked the Doctor. He was thorough with examine and questions. Explained upcoming procedures well."
"The entire process went smooth from check-in to my departure. Great staff!"
"Once I was seen by the Dr I received very good service so far. My frustration is with the lack of respect of my time. I show up 15 min early for the appointment to respect their time, but I’m not given the same courtesy and was seen almost 40 min past my appointment time. This is extremely disrespectful and I’m sure they wouldn’t honor the appointment if I showed such blatant disregard for their time."
"Great service, very professional, friendly, prompt service."
"Dr. Bala is a first class doctor and a first class man. Dr. Bala and his staff are always professional, knowledgeable, courteous and prompt!!"
"Very good experience would recommend to a friend"
"I had extremely good experience with Dr. Raj. The check in procedure was easy and fast. I was seen promptly and the entire procedure was completed in about 25 min."
"Dr Ojeas has been my doctor for many years. He is so very nice. Most importantly, I trust him."
"As always this last visit was done professionally by highly trained professionals and the premier gastroenerologist in the Houston area The wait time was short in a comfortable environment and interesting.receptionists. Dr Balla is cautious and thorough. Five stars is not enough for them."
"His patients is his priority very intoned with their care. Will recommend Dr. S Daram, to family and friends. My husband has been his patient since he had a major cardiac arrest in 10/2020 and he is one of the reasons he’s care is getting better he has a lot of challenges but has been Blessed Thank you Dr. Daram for all you do.. The Kelley’s"
"Please with Dr Raj. Very easy to work with. Great doctor. Been with him 1999."
"The procedure went well no problems and the staff was extremely friendly ."
"Reasonable wait time. Efficient handling of procedure schedule. And not the least, a caring, understanding physician ( Dr. Kafrouni)."
"Always a welcoming environment. Staff is outgoing; easily approachable. Dr Bala has been my GI doctor for well over 15 years. He is always thorough and provides sound advice that has helped me immensely."
"Wonderful staff, great doctor. Answers all my questions and is very patient. I highly recommend this place"
"I have been coming to see Dr Raj for many years and continue to go. The staff is friendly,efficient and quick. Dr Raj is very professional but also very caring. He knows his clients."
"Friendly Staff in Dr Shah Office and so is Dr Shah"
"Everything seemed easy in the process"
"Clean atmosphere, pleasant people, quiet, and questions answered."
"I will always have my procedures done at this facility. I don't look forward to a colonoscopy but I don't stress over having one. Everyone was/is pleasant, friendly, professional."
"My visit to your office was very pleasant. Nurses and doctor helped me greatly. So my insurance would not pay for your excellent services."
"The staff was friendly and helpful and the wait time after arrival wasn’t long. Dr. Kafrouni was very kind and professional."
"Loved it there everyone was so friendly and doc shahid Ali was really helpful and guided me through my needs I definitely recommend this practice!!"
"Very good Doctor. Very nice staff."
"The service and health care was exceptional! I so appreciate Dr Shah as he eased my mind about the colonoscopy procedure during the patient visit by explaining everything thoroughly. I knew what to expect from beginning to end. The not knowing made me procrastinate about having this all important cancer screening procedure...This procedure is the best way to protect yourself against colon cancer. I can assure you that not catching this cancer early can be disastrous. Dr Shah and his team are the best!!"
"Great service, very professional, friendly, prom service."
"My visit with Dr. ALI was great. They have a wonderful staff and Dr. Ali was very professional and made me very comfortable."
"Staff was informative and polite Dr. Kofornia is great"
"Dr. Daram Listens and provides feedback. He doesn't mind explaining in detail."
"They took care of me great place"
"Dr. Ojeas was great. He provides clear and detailed information during diagnosis and treatment options. Great demeanor and bedside manner."
"I don’t have Google but I am Sue and I am the patient of Dr Kafrouni. I am more than please with this office and Dr Kafrouni. His professionalism, helping me and treating me has been great and I definitely will not be going anyplace else."
"Dr. Darmadi is the greatest. Very kind and caring. Really listens to you and answers your questions with understanding. Great Doctor."
"Attentive and thorough visit!"
"Very happy with yesterday's appt. Did not have to wait. Dr Bala listened to me and has plan of action. I felt much better after appointment."
"Excellent customer service. Front office staff are very knowledgeable, nice and efficient. Dr. Ali is professional and very attentive. They were able to accommodate my son in a short period of time. Thank you Dr. Ali and staff. Highly recommend this place."
"Besides starting one hour and a half later. I had a good procedure."
"Very professional, listened well and very kind. Made me feel I was being well cared for"
"Professional, short wait time. Willingness to help."
"First class Doctor and facility. Thank goodness for new technology and procedures."
"He has a good medical team assisting him"
"Friendly"
"Little wait time. Dr is addressed my issues."
"Nice Dr and staff are awesome"
"Very professional"
"Excellent support from Dr. Bala and all the team"
"Dr. Durham, Mary and April made me feel that they care about my health and helping me to maintain my health. They did a very good thorough checkup. Thank you"
"Very informative and kind. Explained everything and answered all questions. Dr Ali also performed my egd and calmed any nerves I had."
"Had to wait too long but everything else was great‼️"
"Staff are friendly. Dr Darmadi listens to you and answer your questions promptly. Very thorough."
"Dr. Raj is a excellent Doctor. Dr. Raj and his staff are very thorough and caring."
"Very friendly and informative."
"Everything went great and my problem is being taken care of. Thank You all very much. Have a blessed day."
"I have been going to Dr. Raj for over 20 years and he is wonderful. He takes the time to answer my questions and works with any problems I have. He is thorough and strives to find answers to my ailments. He had to try several protocols for me to have a colonoscopy, but finally found one that worked. He is a great doctor who cares for his patients!"
"Very professional and friendly doctor,nurses and staff. Dr. Bala is a great doctor."
"Although I was not looking forward to the colonoscopy, it went smoothly with little discomfort, thanks to Dr. Raj and his great staff."
"Was easy to make an appointment and the office scheduled all the procedures. No complaints! Would recommend"
"Dr. Daram was veery professional and explained the procedure. Scheduling went well. Initial appointment mishaddled by scheduling me away clinic near home and having to reschedule. I was asked to bring referral letter and turns out not required."
"The experience l had was awesome. The staff was amazing and friendly. Dr J.Roa is a fantastic physician, she's caring,attentive, and a very knowledgeable " a great Doctor". I adore her and the Anesthesiologist was so comforting. 💕 God 🙌🏾 bless this Gastro/Team. Mrs.EYConley. Thanks so much."
"I had a very positive visit with Dr. Bala and Julie. My concerns were addressed and further instructions given with regard to my medications."
"Dr Rao LISTENS to her patients and then acts on their concerns. Very professional staff. Facilities are very clean."
"First time visiting Dr. Bala and his staff. I was greeted well and the process of first-time patient was handled professionally and efficient. Wait times were minimal."
"Always prompt & professional service! Highly recommend!"
"Dr. Shah is awesome! He ensures you are aware of any test findings and follow up treatments in a timely manner! He definitely doesn’t beat around the bush and holds me accountable for my medical care as well!!"
"One of the worst doctors appointments I have ever been to. I drove 2 hours for a five minute visit and the doctor didn’t even listen to any of my concerns and he just basically hurried me in and out."
"Everything was good"
"Nice office of professional people with great front office customer service. Dr. Jyoti Rao is fantastic and she listens to her patients! I'd gladly recommend her"
"Was very nice. Everyone was polite and respectful and helpful. My test went very well."
"Seeing Dr. RAO for follow-up of long case of diarrhea & Constipation, also to review several tests run after last visit on stomach & hernia found by another doctor. Saw her new PA again first. Believe me she needs one. Don't feel she's (Dr. RAO's) getting away from seeing you. THAT'S how good she is. (I'm wondering if I should hold back on referring others to her for a while.) If her boss is listening, this woman deserves a raise! After the PA went over my test results & anything else's; my favorite Dr. Rao came, gave me a script for my Constipation, covered the other issues and asked if had further questions. Typical of me, I forgot a couple of things, but I will call Monday to speak with her equally hard working, but always nice, helpful and follows up for me. Denise has been there longer than me. So, she's very familiar with procedures & Dr.Rao's needs. If you've been looking for a super G.I. look no more. I found her while having another go around with a condition I feared was about to be the death of me. Several GI's had failed to find & treat me correctly. If they'd tried just one more test I might have been over this a year before. But I know now ways to deal with it that usually work, if not, I quickly schedule a new appointment. Hope to meet you here some day."
"Excellent receptionist. She was very welcoming and leave my experience very enjoyable."
"Very happy with the care and attention to my medical needs."
"Very professional & gave thorough instructions"
"Had a great appointment and will be doing my colonoscopy next visit."
"Dr Bala is awesome I was in and out he does great work I highly recommend him I give him 5 stars ☝️"
"Friendly staff, knowledgeable, and overall made me very comfortable. Grateful I found them!"
"Every thing was truly amazing the staff was kind and helpful and caring thank you for everything 💖💖💖💖"
"Very prompt, attentive and took their time to answer my questions and explain path forward in my treatment. Pleasant experience."
"Professional and friendly staff. Dr. Darmandi is very thorough and personal. He will definitely take the time to discuss your issues. Very people friendly doctor."
"Dr Saripanini is attentive to questions I had and follows up approximately. His office staff respond well to PT inquiry."
"Everyone was very professional and courteous , the area was clean .I enjoyed the visit"
"The BEST"
"Great service very friendly from 1st step to the last step of the process They made it a lot less scary."
"Doctors and staff are very friendly and supportive answering all my questions. Appointments are easy and doesn't take long to get. Sometimes wait in office can be a little lengthy, worth it ."
"Very quick service"
"The doctor is really good at talking to you and makes you feel comfortable"
"I’m very pleased with dr. Damani and his staff they treat me with respect, and they answer all my questions ."
"Everyone was nice and professional"
"I had a wonderful experiencia the day of my appointment. Great customer service."
"Very good and polite. No problems."
"My Doctor Is Very Nice And Listens To Me. I’m Never Let Down By Him He Cares For His Patients. Thank You Doctor"
"Excellent service"
"Victoria was so friendly and helpful. She answered all my questions. Dr. Raj took time to explain the procedure. He was friendly and answered all my questions."
"Great people"
"Nice staff, no long wait time with appointment. Great doctor!"
"Dr Rao just did a successful bolus removal, she was truly professional & concise before the procedure, along with Amir & Tony. No bleeding or discomfort after. Will return to her for any future medical concerns. Grateful for their services. 🙏"
"Staff has always been friendly and kind to my mother. Busy office but have never had to wait an excessive time for an appointment."
"Dr Ali is a compassionate doctor. Wonderful when it comes to diagnosing what is going on and finding a remedy for it."
"Very professional, they do not make you wait long, I am very satisfied with their services"
"Very good excellent doctor. It helps you quite a bit. He takes care of you very well, he listens to you and I went twice with him. really very good, all the staff are very friendly. Without a doubt I recommend it 100%. God take care of him and many blessings to the doctor. He deserves a lot. Because he cares for all of us. How sad that we can't. Take care of other diseases because like him. We did not find another equal is unique. God bless you and protect you always 🙏."
"Couldn't be happier. Dr called me back really fast with biopsy results and I don't have cancer."
"The staff an Dr were great."
"Had a excellent experience"
"(Translated by Google) Very professional, they do not make you wait long, I am very satisfied with their services (Original) Muy profesionales no te asen esperar mucho estoy muy satisfecha por sus servicios"
"Dina Jones for Dr Rao! She’s right every time! Thank you Dr. Rao I feel better already!"
"Both of my nurses were so concerned and helpful about my health. The after surgery nurse took very care of me. All the staff were caring. Thank you Dr. Shah for taking good care of my health problem."
"Nice doctor very patient and helpful"
"Amazing nurses and staff! Made me feel very comfortable and cared for in their care. Shout out to nurse CC, Carol, Minh and anesthesiologist and of course, Dr. Shah."
"(Translated by Google) Very good excellent doctor. It helps you quite a bit. He takes care of you very well, he listens to you and I went twice with him. really very good, all the staff are very friendly. Without a doubt I recommend it 100%. God take care of him and many blessings to the doctor. He deserves a lot. Because he cares for all of us. How sad that we can't. Take care of other diseases because like him. We did not find another equal is unique. God bless you and protect you always 🙏. (Original) Muy buen exelente doctor. Te ayuda bien bastante. Te atiende muy bien, te escucha ya fui 2 veces con el. de verdad muy muy bueno ,todo el personal son muy amables. Sin duda Lo recomiendo 100% . Dios lo cuide y muchas bendiciones al doctor. Se merece mucho. Porque el cuida de todos nosotros . Que triste k no nos pueda. Atender de otras enfermedades porq como el. No encontramos otro igual es único. Diosito lo bendiga y lo proteja siempre 🙏."
"Dr is very professional. Short wait time for visit"
"Dr. Shah explained the procedure process and the staff provided instructions moving forward. Thanks"
"My experience was pleasant they really care about you."
"Nice Staff and professional helpful doctor."
"The intlre procedure was very professional and quite pleasant. If the colonoscopy found no cancer,,can an email be sent instead of a follow up appointment . Thank you."
"Been seeing Dr Darmadi for a while and trust him. His staff is nice as well."
"Very happy with my experience"
"A doctor that listen to u about your pain"
"Was treated with kindness and caring. Was given information of everything that was to happen. I’ve been a patient for years and have always been treated with respect."
"(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Excelente"
"Very good, everything took care of me very well"
"Everything was satisfactory, they treated me 💯 percent excellent"
"Very satisfied with the visit to dr. Very professional. Thank you"
"Very satisfied with the visit, the Dr is very patient she listens throughly. Thank you"
"Dr Daram is the best."
"Dr. Raj and his team were very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. They helped us through every step of the procedure and everything went according to plan. Highly recommend this doctor and office."
"Dr. Shah was wonderful, they treated me well."
"Great"
"Awesome"
"Nice, friendly, and did a great job..."
"All the people there were so helpful, kind and attentive to my needs."
"I found everyone to be very welcoming. It put me at ease immediately."
"very nice people, they all seem to care about you and are very helpful. My procedure was painless and quick."
"Dr. Suresh Rajendran is a great doctor, extremely helpful & compassionate, listens to patient with patience & takes care of it extremely well."
"Dr Rao is wonderful 💯. She tells you like it is, and honestly care about you. She sits and listens to your questions and concerns. The staff in the office are really nice"
"Positive - efficiency all around"
"(Translated by Google) Everything was satisfactory, they treated me 💯 percent excellent (Original) Todo fue satisfactorio me atendieron al 💯 por ciento excelente"
"Dr. Shah is always precise and honest with her delivery. I appreciate her approach."
"We really liked the place and people."
"Bed-side manor is excellent. Explanation of diagnosis and care instructions given with a well understood approach."
"Very nice nurses and I was comfortable the entire time."
"(Translated by Google) Very satisfied with the visit to dr. Very professional. Thank you (Original) Muy satisfecho con la visita al dr. Muy profesional. Gracias"
"Very nice, kind and friendly people. Office is quiet."
"Great physician."
"My experience with the staff was great"
"Everyone in this medical facility, including Dr. Kafrouni, is very personable and experienced in their field of work. They genuinely care about their patients and listen to their concerns. I highly recommend this service."
"Doctor very friendly and staff service very helpful"
"Nurse is always Courteous, Friendly, Knowledgeable. Front Staff Service Friendly, Fast. Dr. Darmadi Knowledge, Friendly, explains everything and listens well. Takes your concerns seriously."
"Thank you doctor for taking care of me everything went great I'm very thankful n your staff they all wear very nice. Thank you so much."
"The staff is always kind and Dr Raj is a good doctor, explains things in detail!"
"It was good I'm okay just had to wait much long for my lil surgery to be done it never took 3 hours of wait time but I'm fine thanks to God and the staff."
"Very pleased with procedure"
"Dr. Michael Kafrouni and his medical staff were very professional."
"I had a. Great experience thank you I miss seeing you all again."
"Everything went very well. No issues and good patient care."
"Short wait time. Efficient"
"The staff was very professional and patient before and after my first colonoscopy procedure. I greatly appreciate their knowledge and assistance as I was a nervous wreck."
"I had a very good experience with my visit and procedure at Dr Shah office. All staff were very professional and caring. They made sure that I understood what the process of the procedure was that made me feel very comfortable. I had no problems or side effects after my procedure."
"The office people were nice, Dr. Shah was friendly and personable."
"Everyone at this office was kind and compassionate and very sensitive to my anxiety about my procedures..very patient with all the questions I had and explained things in a way that was easy to understand...I will never fear this procedure again thanks to the way they treated me."
"The staff and my doctor are wonderful!! They always make me feel I am the only person in the world who matters to them. I have no complaints!!!!"
"(Translated by Google) Very good, everything took care of me very well (Original) Muy bien todo me atendieron muy bien"
"Everything went smooth with my procedure."
"Dr Daram was very helpful and put my mind at ease. The office staff was very friendly."
"Staff is very friendly! Did have a not so great experience with medication and getting a return call until 2/3 days later."
"I was definitely nervous at first but they made me comfortable & the process was smooth & fast. Dr Daram did an amazing job!"
"Great Doctor really helps me and is concerned about my health. Thank you Dr Darren"
"Took time to listen to patient and family. Answered all questions prior to procedure. Explained results of procedure afterward. Excellent experience."
"I thank the entire team of Dr. Ojeas for the good treatment they gave me and the doctor for his professionalism, thank you very much. I recommend it 100%"
"I love the service I received. I like that as I work in the medical field the dr was able to explain the process and I understood the assignment very well. I appreciate them helping me. I would recommend anyone who needs a GI dr and his locations are convient."
"This review is for lapitha at the pearland location I’m sorry if spelled your name wrong but I just want to thank sooooo much for your help today"
"A very welcoming and compassionate doctor."
"Dr Darmardi does an excellent job caring for me and advising me on what to do next."
"Just, the first visit very quite n very nice DOCTOR ..."
"DR.Darmadi is a Doctor that really cares about his patients. I highly recommend him"
"The doctor was very pleasant."
"He is always willing to take the time to listen about what is going on in my life so he can make the best decision or diagnosis about my care."
"Dr. Daram is an excellent gastroentyeologis. Trying to get a call-back is impossible. I have called the office and left numerous messages with their phone operator on two separate occasions. I received 1 call-back 6 weeks later. I am still waiting for a response for a prescription override. I have been calling daily, for a week."
"I'm pleased with my visits to Dr. Raj. He has always provided me with care and medical advise. My questions are answered in a timely and informative manner. I have also always encounter prompt and courteous office personnel. I will always recommend Dr. Raj to others."
"I would highly recommend Dr.Raj to anyone. He is helping my spouse who is only 35yrs of age w/ a serious issue with his stomach. Dr.Raj gave us the answers we have been looking for, and he took his time to make sure me and my spouse knew exactly what was going on. Dr.Raj didn’t beat around the bush w/ info. He told us flat out what’s needed to change because later down the line he will have problems worse than now. Now we are changing our diets and some lifestyle choices because health is wealth is important we have kids. Dr.Raj is highly recommended."
"(Translated by Google) I thank the entire team of Dr. Ojeas for the good treatment they gave me and the doctor for his professionalism, thank you very much. I recommend it 100% (Original) Le agradezco a todo el equipo del doctor Ojeas por el buen trato que me dieron y al doctor por su profesionalismo, muchas gracias. Lo recomiendo al 100%"
"Great overall ,i like the way dr.raj explains everything"
"Doc has always answers all my questions and giving me good care . Strongly recommend if you looking for a GI doctor come see him"
"DrMichael Kafrouni does not rush off when seeing you he has one of the greatest bed side manners I have ever seen.He genuinely cares about his patients and very detailed in explaining things to you.He is an excellent doctor."
"Dr Darmadi is always very thorough and efficient. His office operates smoothly, very little waiting. He cares about what is happening with his patients and is a great listener. I highly recommend this medical practice"
"I've been going to him for probably 15 years sence I started getting old 😅 straight up good guy and Dr."
"Overall service was good Dr was great"
"Dr. Rao and her team were magnificent! They saw me promptly, prepped me and it was over just like that! There was no pain whatsoever and when I awakened, I was ready for the colonoscopy to start. Yes, it was that good!"
"An extraordinary experience, the Dr is very professional in his medical care, we recommend Dr Michel K with absolute confidence, he is a great professional as well as his entire team of attentive and very friendly assistants. Thank you, overall Excellent consultation"
"(Translated by Google) An extraordinary experience, the Dr is very professional in his medical care, we recommend Dr Michel K with absolute confidence, he is a great professional as well as his entire team of attentive and very friendly assistants. Thank you, overall Excellent consultation (Original) Una experiencia extraordinaria, el Dr muy profesional en su atención médica recomendamos al dr Michel K con absoluta confianza es un gran profesional así como todo su equipo de asistentes atentos y muy amables . Gracias, en general Excelente consulta"
"Very informative visit. Made me feel comfortable."
"All the nurses are kind and professional! Once I enter to the examination room! Dr. Raj greeted me, I responded and right after I feel asleep. When I woke up, the examination had been completed. I feel everything is alright and safe! Thank them a lot! 👍"