Patient Reviews

Digestive Health Specialists is committed to providing patients with high-quality care for their gastrointestinal needs. By utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and innovative treatment approaches, we are proud to be one of the leading gastroenterology groups in the Kansas City, MO area. We understand that it is essential to find a provider that listens to your needs and concerns. That's why we have collected feedback from past and current patients. Take some time to browse through our reviews to see firsthand the level of care our gastroenterologists offer to all of our patients.

Reviews for Digestive Health Specialists

5.0 Review from T.M. Source: Google Feb 15 2025

"I really like Dr. Able. She took the time to review my chart before meeting me. She is very personable and has good eye contact with a good sense of humor. Dr. Able answered my questions at my level of understanding. I did not feel like she was in a hurry. She had worthwhile recommendations. I am very pleased to have her as my new specialist."

5.0 Review from J.M. Source: Google Feb 15 2025

"Dr Lucido is a very thorough and thoughtful doctor. She makes you feel like you are her only patient. Great bedside manner as they would say."

5.0 Review from S.W. Source: Google Feb 15 2025

"Very thorough checklist of all the things that are needed for a successful exam; great communication with the expectations from staff/doctors/assistants in the most caring & professional fashion. Such a quality group that respects the patient/scheduling/care/safety in the practice of health."

5.0 Review from S.N. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Dr. Able is fantastic! She listens and doesn’t rush you through, I 100% endorse her and her staff!"

5.0 Review from B. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Excellent staff and service and I believe that Dr. Shireman may be on a higher level than most!"

5.0 Review from L.L. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Everyone was so nice and kept me calm.... the Dr's were so handsome they took my mine off of everything....seriously they were all professional and courteous. Thank you!"

5.0 Review from J.G. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Very nice. No problems."

5.0 Review from B.E. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Office made me feel comfortable and cared for from the minute i arrived. i was in for a colonoscopy, and had been really dreading it for months. Everything happened like clock work, including a thorough sit down with Dr. Sam to discuss results. Very professional and caring folks here, and I highly recommend."

5.0 Review from R.M. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Dr jones and his team were kind, informative and very competent. They took the stress out of a stressful situation. It is easy to give the the highest rating possible."

5.0 Review from J.B. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Benchmark service"

5.0 Review from D.R. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Communication was great , care was great. Follow-up was timely within 24 hours"

5.0 Review from M. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"My experience was amazing! Everyone was very nice & helpful!"

5.0 Review from E.H. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"From desk to nurse to anesthesiologist to Dr., by far the friendliest Dr.’s office I’ve ever been in. Very quick procedure and great communication after. I highly recommend!"

5.0 Review from V.B. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Dr. Able's team are caring, professional and very pleasant to work with. Love their new office space!"

5.0 Review from S.F. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Organized, kind, caring and very professional."

5.0 Review from K.S. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Thorough and professional Doctor. My husband and I both have used him for a few years."

5.0 Review from S.R. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Fast, friendly, and efficient!"

5.0 Review from K.K. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Loved the open, transparent style. Listened to my concerns and fully addressed each one."

5.0 Review from E.D. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"In and out pretty quickly. I've been a patient for quite a while. No complaints."

5.0 Review from K.F. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Very patient and accommodating of my concerns! Made me comfortable in an uncomfortable procedure. Thank you so much"

5.0 Review from N.H. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Great experience"

5.0 Review from B.B. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"She was really great before, during and after the procedure!"

5.0 Review from T.W. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Although nobody enjoys the experience of having a colonoscopy the staff at the Endoscopy center made the experience the best it could possibly be. Everyone was professional, thorough & kind. It's hilarious that the Google review gives the opportunity to post photos.....nobody needs to see that 😊🙃"

5.0 Review from A.G. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"I had a very good experience. All staff were helpful and caring and assisted with my needs. I would highly recommend this center."

5.0 Review from J.M. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Very smooth and easy experience for something that I dreaded. All the health care professionals were excellent!"

5.0 Review from B.G. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Everyone was very kind and professional. Made procedure more bearable. Thank you."

5.0 Review from F.T. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Amazing staff and place to be treated at."

5.0 Review from J.H. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Entire staff polite and friendly. Made every effort to make comfortable and relaxed. Extremely pleased!!!"

5.0 Review from M.K. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Dr Able was very nice, very professional and very upfront with everything. She came in afterwards and showed me what she found and did which put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend her"

5.0 Review from E.T. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"The trial leading up to a colonoscopy is rewarded by a wonderful experience when you get there. Friendly and helpful staff prepare you and the “sleep” is wonderful. When you wake up all is good! Thank you guys for helping us stay healthy! Blessings"

5.0 Review from J.P. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Great experience. Everyone was nice"

5.0 Review from R.N. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Great experience"

5.0 Review from B.C. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Friendly and professional they tell you what will happen and explain afterwards what they found. All this in an easily understood manner."

5.0 Review from T.B. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"The prep was so easy and all the staff was wonderful"

5.0 Review from K.W. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"The best service there is!!!! I am really grateful for how I was treated!!"

5.0 Review from K.R. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Very high quality staff and procedures. Professionals from the moment I arrived to my leaving."

4.0 Review from M.A. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"Great experience"

4.0 Review from C.Z. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"My dislike for such procedures is that I feel as if it’s an assembly line process. The facility and staff was pleasant I just don’t like the feeling of being on some sort of an assembly line move them along get them out my concern is thorough process due to the time of the next patient being wheeled in."

4.0 Review from D.B. Source: Google Feb 14 2025

"My experience was great. Everyone was extremely kind and helpful. The doctor explained his findings and what we need to do going forward; However, I have not heard the results from my X-rays done over a week ago. I called the office and left a message, but have not heard back. Other than that, I would give 5 stars."

5.0 Review from K.B. Source: Google Feb 13 2025

"Always feel very comfortable when visiting Dr. McCormick & or Terry Maxwell they both take time with you and listen to your concerns. Thank You both."

5.0 Review from T.B. Source: Google Feb 11 2025

"Everybody I had contact with from the receptionist to the Doctor was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I Thank all of them!!!!"

5.0 Review from R.A. Source: Google Feb 08 2025

"I am highly satisfied with Dr Thomas Shireman and will be glad to return to him in the future if needs be."

5.0 Review from M.Z. Source: Google Feb 04 2025

"Was properly cared for and explained everything before. There was a follow-up call."

5.0 Review from S.J. Source: Google Feb 02 2025

"The service was great. Everyone from the receptionist to the Doctor were very pleasant and respectful."

5.0 Review from P. Source: Google Jan 30 2025

"I thought Dr. Samuel Schow.... Was on top of all my questions!! Very intelligent 😀 Smart Perla Mora"

5.0 Review from R.W. Source: Google Jan 30 2025

"Was kept well informed and comfortable"

5.0 Review from C.R. Source: Google Jan 30 2025

"My experience with Dr. Syed Khalid was excellent. He and his staff were friendly, professional, and concerned about me as a patient . Dr. Khalid and his nurses and Anesthetist , Earl , explained all aspects of my procedure and calmed my apprehension since it had been almost ten years since my last exam. I recommend Dr. Khalid highly to new patients."

5.0 Review from A.S. Source: Google Jan 30 2025

"Everyone was so kind and comforting as I was very anxious. Dr Sam explained everything to me and took time to answer any questions I had."

5.0 Review from J.I. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"I recently had a consultation with Dr Kelsey Able. She is so kind and understanding and addressed my concerns. I highly recommend her and her wonderful staff!!"

5.0 Review from N. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Welcoming front desk, professional and helpful with paperwork. Great nursing staff, anesthesiologist and doctor! My experience was great; in and out as they said."

5.0 Review from K.G. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"This was the best outcome I could ask for. I was treated with kindness. The test went well. All my questions were answered. The doctor was amazing. I had no after affects. I am on a new medication that is working. I am very pleased with my medical care"

5.0 Review from C.J. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"All of the office staff from the receptionist to the nurse check-in to the anesthesiologist to the doctor were absolutely excellent. We came here 10 years ago and returned 10 years later for our Repeating decade, couples colonoscopy, date day. I highly recommend Whomever is the appointment maker in your relationship should get on the phone now and schedule your routine exam here."

5.0 Review from M.Z. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Was properly cared for and explained everything before. They was a follow-up call."

5.0 Review from S.D. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"I have always received the best care and can 100% recommend Dr Kilgore"

5.0 Review from A.C. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Dr. U and his team were exceptional…from the reception at the front desk, to the nurses and support pre and post procedure! I would highly recommend this location."

5.0 Review from M.G. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Excellent service. Very informative. I was very impressed with Dr. Khalid. I would like to move my services to his office. Finally feel like someone wants to improve my health instead of just billing me for doing nothing!"

5.0 Review from A.B. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"The staff is very helpful and courteous, they got me right in and gave me all the information I needed and out in a very quick manner"

5.0 Review from J.S. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Everything went very well and everyone was so nice. Only issue is there was an oversight on my prescriptions. They were not sent to the pharmacy. I’m going to call and see if I can get it straightened out. Great experience!!!"

5.0 Review from R.M. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Dr. Able is wonderful. Truly cares about her patients and is more than willing to fight hard with insurance companies to get the best treatment possible."

5.0 Review from T.D. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"I have been going to Dr Totta since I was 39 and still now at 75. This Doctor is thorough and caring. He explains your issues and treatment so you understand your situation and treatment. In my opinion you can’t find a better gastroenterologist."

5.0 Review from L.A. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"The entire staff was awesome. All the nurses were great! Very friendly and informative. Dr. Able has a great bed-side manner. Everything went flawlessly. Besides the liquid prep, a great and important experience."

5.0 Review from C.K. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Staff was professional and made sure i was comfortable. They also made sure all my questions were answered. Like the start to finish in the same room."

4.0 Review from J.A. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Recently had my first colonoscopy at this facility with Dr Horowitz. The staff (from front desk to nurses to Dr Horowitz were extremely kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable and confident their hands. I would definitely recommend. The only reason for 4 stars is that heir policy to arrive an hour prior to your appointment time. I didn’t see the purpose of this as I was not called back until after my scheduled appointment time. The paperwork was very quick so there was just an extra hour of sitting in the waiting area. Other than that, I will definitely schedule with them again in the future."

4.0 Review from P.K. Source: Google Jan 29 2025

"Quick, efficient and a good listener."

4.0 Review from E.B. Source: Google Jan 26 2025

"Very nice Dr. professional and informative. Explained everything to me. Very professional yet kind. Nice establishment. The only thing I didn’t appreciate is the no show, no call charges. Due to the days required to call ahead of time to cancel in. Too high. You can’t predict what may or may not happen within the hour let alone dayS in advance. Due to the Dr’s professionalism, we will see how it goes."

5.0 Review from M.A. Source: Google Jan 24 2025

"Dr. Schowengerdt, the nurses, anesthesiologist and office staff were great. The pre-procedure prep instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend this care team."

5.0 Review from R.B. Source: Google Jan 23 2025

"Dr. Utarnachitt was patient and understanding addressing my concerns about my GI issues. Never felt rushed and explained my issues that gave us a better understanding. Thank you."

5.0 Review from L.S. Source: Google Jan 23 2025

"Dr Syed and staff did a very good job explaining the procedure.They created a relaxed and caring environment.Thanks to all of you."

5.0 Review from D.K. Source: Google Jan 22 2025

"Have seen Dr Doran a few times over the last few years and he has always been attentive and patient with my concerns or questions."

5.0 Review from N.P. Source: Google Jan 22 2025

"Visit was pleasant and factual. Dr. McCullough was friendly and informative. He answered all my questions and discussed my current health status."

5.0 Review from A.A. Source: Google Jan 21 2025

"Comfortable sign in at the GI dept. Personable helpful people. Good convo with McCormick. Very pleased with the process."

5.0 Review from M.M. Source: Google Jan 21 2025

"Everyone nice and curious , everything went well with appointment."

5.0 Review from M.T. Source: Google Jan 21 2025

"Very polite and caring and explained the procedure thoroughly. Felt as tho I was in go hands. 👍"

5.0 Review from G.V. Source: Google Jan 21 2025

"I really like Dr. Kilgore. He takes the time to talk about the problem/explain.......He is very nice."

5.0 Review from M.L. Source: Google Jan 21 2025

"Dr Able is very knowledgeable and personable! Pleasant personality and friendly"

5.0 Review from C.W. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"This was my first time seeing Dr. Able. She listened intently and asked questions for more detail. She answered all of my questions, and started next steps. I look forward to a long relationship with Dr. Able."

5.0 Review from S.D. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Very pleasant people. Very kind and attentive."

5.0 Review from C.S. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Had colonoscopy, no pain or problems. Great staff! Timely and considerate:) highly recommend"

5.0 Review from S.H. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Everyone was very nice to me"

5.0 Review from V.D. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"The time with Dr Horwitz was efficient, professional and he came across as very caring. The wait time was minimal. He was very open for discussion and questions. It was a very positive experience"

5.0 Review from T.H. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Very organized upon arrival. Actually very organized and efficient even during scheduling. On the day of the surgery, nurses, doctor and anesthesiologist were all very kind and personable."

5.0 Review from P.P. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Great service! The staff was patient and kind! Got right in and out. I highly recommend this facility!"

5.0 Review from P.K. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Very professional , straight forward . Explained what was going to happen . I would recommend"

5.0 Review from A.W. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Everyone was extremely kind and patient, ensuring I felt heard and all my concerns were addressed and questions answered."

5.0 Review from R.G. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Dr. Jones is a very friendly professional specialist. He listens to your concerns then addresses them using normal language."

5.0 Review from T.M. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"I had the easier and most endurable colonoscopy yet! Thank you all!"

5.0 Review from D.D. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"Everyone was very polite, and professional. Appointment time was accurate!"

5.0 Review from O.M. Source: Google Jan 20 2025

"I can’t remember her name but the nurse who took me back and got me prepped for my endoscopy was the sweetest woman ever. She let me ramble while she put the iv in for my anxiety, and explained everything clearly and concisely. The doctor was pleasant and professional, though I only spoke with him for a few minutes before the procedure. The anesthesiologist and nurse cracked jokes once I was in the room to keep me calm, which helped me not feel so awkward about the giant plastic piece in my mouth. All in all one of the best medical experiences I’ve had. You can tell that everyone there likes working together, it was almost a laid back atmosphere, but still very professional. This is Phoebe Monsees, I would highly appreciate you passing my comments on to my team, they were great!"

5.0 Review from A.T. Source: Google Jan 19 2025

"Dr Khalid was wonderful. He eased my nerves and was very kind."

5.0 Review from A.C. Source: Google Jan 17 2025

"Dr. Sam listened to my issues, provided a diagnosis and treatment and I feel confident I’m now on the right track for improvement."

5.0 Review from D.F. Source: Google Jan 17 2025

"Dr. McGuire was Excellent!! Very attentive and answers all my questions. I did not feel rushed at all."

5.0 Review from D.M. Source: Google Jan 17 2025

"I was very impressed with Dr. Schnell. He sat and talked with me until all my questions and concerns were answered fully. We discussed different actions with pros and cons that could be taken and then he summarized them into a set of three options and left it up to me which ones to choose. He was extremely helpful with suggestions for adjusting my eating habits. There aren't that many doctors that are as engaged with their patients as Dr. Schnell. It was worth the wait to get in 100%."

5.0 Review from N.A. Source: Google Jan 17 2025

"After having no backup generator delay, my original doctor couldn’t make it (I guess) Met doctor Scott McGuire MD after procedure. Everyone working there was great 👍"

5.0 Review from T.G. Source: Google Jan 17 2025

"Everyone was very nice and helpful especially Dr. Khalid. He was very knowledgeable and sent time with me getting my background and conditions and he even helped me with something I hadn't come in for just by changing when I took a certain pill. There was no long wait. The establishment was very pretty and clean. I was very impressed."

5.0 Review from J.S. Source: Google Jan 13 2025

"The staff was very friendly and accommodating"

5.0 Review from D.A. Source: Google Jan 12 2025

"This visit was made easy by the staff and Dr. Sean. Would recommend their services for those who want to be at ease for such procedure. Thanks!!!"

5.0 Review from D.S. Source: Google Jan 10 2025

"Everything went well."

5.0 Review from V.D. Source: Google Jan 10 2025

"Relaxed but very professional,courteous.explains everything in a lay person's language so you understand everything. Does not rush you. Answers all your questions until you understand. All in all a very pleasant conversation with the Dr."

5.0 Review from D.B. Source: Google Jan 10 2025

"The complete staff was very friendly and courteous and made me feel like i was the most important person there at the time."

5.0 Review from D.K. Source: Google Jan 10 2025

"Dr Kilgore has been my GI Doctor for about 5 years. He has always been thorough and takes time to expain everything I need to know. My outcomes have always met my expectations and more."

5.0 Review from R.A. Source: Google Jan 10 2025

"Very professional, Dr McGuire himself and all the staff at the hospital. After the procedure he made sure the person that drove me out there was in the room before he gave me the details about the procedure and if there was anything wrong or anything is concerned about, which there was not. He made sure the driver was there because he didn't know if I'd remember much of it coming out of that anesthesia they give you for the procedure. His office staff is also about the best you're ever going to get., bar none."

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