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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- Abdominal Pain (1)
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding (2)
- Constipation (1)
- Nausea (1)
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss (1)
- Acid Reflux (1)
- Anal Fissure (1)
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency (1)
- Celiac Disease (1)
- Colon Cancer (2)
- Crohn's Disease (2)
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) (1)
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis (1)
- Gallbladder Disease (2)
- Hiatal Hernia (1)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (2)
- Jaundice (2)
- Lactose Intolerance (1)
- Liver Cirrhosis (1)
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (1)
- Peptic Ulcers (1)
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (2)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (3)
- Ulcerative Colitis (1)
"I liked the Doctor. He was thorough with examine and questions. Explained upcoming procedures well."
"Dr. Bala is a first class doctor and a first class man. Dr. Bala and his staff are always professional, knowledgeable, courteous and prompt!!"
"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."
"The procedure went well no problems and the staff was extremely friendly ."
"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."
"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."
"Besides starting one hour and a half later. I had a good procedure."
"Little wait time. Dr is addressed my issues."
"Excellent support from Dr. Bala and all the team"
"Had to wait too long but everything else was great‼️"
"Very professional and friendly doctor,nurses and staff. Dr. Bala is a great doctor."
"Was easy to make an appointment and the office scheduled all the procedures. No complaints! Would recommend"
"I had a very positive visit with Dr. Bala and Julie. My concerns were addressed and further instructions given with regard to my medications."
"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 Bala is awesome I was in and out he does great work I highly recommend him I give him 5 stars ☝️"
"Great service very friendly from 1st step to the last step of the process They made it a lot less scary."
"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."
"All the people there were so helpful, kind and attentive to my needs."
"Very nice nurses and I was comfortable the entire time."
"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."
"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!!!!"
"Just, the first visit very quite n very nice DOCTOR ..."
"Dr. Bala and His Staff really care about you and see to your medical needs."
"Very nice facility and Doctor is great full of experience Thank you very much"
"I feel I’m getting the best care . . . All questions answered. PA Julie is most attentive. The entire stall seems to give their utmost attention to my needs."
"Dr. Bala, his Staff and GI Alliance came highly recommended by a very dear physician. He said all physicians at GI Alliance are phenomenal. I agree."
"I love Dr. Bala. He is a wonderful Dr.👍"
"Not very friendly"
"Dr. Bala is one of the best doctors I’ve found. He takes the time to make sure that I fully understand what is going on and what needs to happen. I’m highly appreciative of him. He has several locations. If you need a gastroenterologist I recommend you making an appointment with him.."
"Used Dr.Bala for over 20 years and highly recommend him"
"My first visit to Dr. Bala was 20 years ago. Dr. Bala is consistently patient, caring and thorough. I feel blessed to have him as my Dr. The entire staff I encountered, were gracious and professional."
"Going through my procedure last week with Dr Bala was not bad at all. His office was very quick to get me in and the nurses and staff were excellent throughout the procedure. Having a colonoscopy is something no one wants but Dr Bala made it very easy."
"Office staff seems well organized and very communicative. Doctor has a great bedside manner and seems to really care. I was able to book appointments and procedures very quickly."
"Dr. Bala is a seasoned and magnificent medical practitioner and and expert gastroenterology surgeon. His commitment to patient health, security, and wholeness is unwavering and exemplary. I submit the highest recommendation of a phenomenal doctor, as well as a marvelous human being. Simply outstanding, no less."
"Dr Bala is an excellent doctor. He is caring and compassionate.I have been going to him for 15 years. I highly recommend him Jim Tschoepe"
"I reccomend Dr.Bala Natarajan his a good Dr. With experience and Medecine ."
"Dr. Natarajan S. Bala is a very good doctor in that he is kind after going through a colonoscopy."
"Dr. Bala and his staff take excellent care of all our gastro problems."
"Staff members are courteous. Doctors and PA’s are informative and listen to your concerns."
"Great experience wonderful staff the doctor was awesome I would definitely recommend him to everyone"
"I am so blessed to be able to be a patient of Dr.Bala. My wife and my son are patients, as well, and we are all very impressed with his professionalism, follow up, courtesy to listen to the patient and answer their questions, and he and his entire staff are there when you need them and you seek their assistance. Thank you Dr.Bala . Sincerely, Tom Henehan"
"I just love the Staff at Ellington Gastroenterologists. Everyone was Friendly. DR. Bala is an amazing Dr. He took the time to answer all my questions and put me at ease during my Endoscopy. I would highly recommend Dr. Bala."
"Nice folks"
"I have an appointment with this DR. On the 29th of Sept.I had an early appt. some years past."
"Professional care all around. Great medical staff . Dr. B. Has been one of my Doctor’s for 20 years. After my sisters bout with colon cancer 20 years ago I became aware of having a great Doctor."
"Great care all around"
"Professional care all around. Great medical staff . Dr. B. Has been one of my Doctor’s for 20 years. After my sisters bout with colon cancer 20 years ago I became aware of having a great Doctor."
