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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.
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- Benjamin Alsop, M.D. (4)
- Donald J. Clement, M.D. (15)
- Frank Totta, D.O. (15)
- Jonathan Horwitz, D.O. (26)
- Kelsey Able, D.O. (41)
- Mary Lynne Lucido, M.D. (13)
- Ryan Utarnachitt, M.D. (14)
- Samuel Schowengerdt, M.D. (11)
- Scott McGuire, M.D. (9)
- Sean Doran, D.O. (21)
- Syed Khalid, M.D. (33)
- Thomas F. Jones, M.D. (31)
- Thomas Shireman, M.D. (57)
- Todd Kilgore, M.D. (16)
- Wade McCullough, D.O. (14)
- Yan Chen, M.D., PHD (19)
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Reviews for Digestive Health Specialists
"The staff , nurses, anesthesiologist and doctor were all so kind and professional. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone and everyone. Thank you all again for taking care of my medical needs."
"Great experience. top notch care."
"The staff was great. Dr. Chen was thorough. Sara was great."
"It is always a pleasant experience. The staff is friendly, professional & no stress. Dr Shireman is the only gastrointestinal Dr I want."
"Very good"
"Very friendly and helpful staff. They even gave me a follow up call"
"Dr Jones and the Nursing staff were AMAZING!! I was in great hands at The Endoscopy Center! They are courteous and professional. Thank you!"
"Dr Shireman is a very good doctor! He really listens and makes you feel comfortable!"
"Perfect"
"Dr. Jones and his staff are very caring and professional. I have been going to this group since 2003 and I highly recommend them for your health needs."
"Dr. lucido was very good at explaining the next steps in my treatment. I feel she is very competent and considerate."
"Everything was good!"
"Very nice Dr will have to wait and see if it gets worked out I sure hope so"
"The entire staff was extremely helpful and made me feel special"
"I was made comfortable and it was quick. Everyone was nice!"
"Great service!"
"Easy to make an appointment, and I was seen at that time with no waiting."
"Overall a good experience. Not something any one wants to experience unless they have to. The expertise was much appreciated."
"It was great"
"I have a new doctor there - Dr Able. She is very nice & was very knowledgeable. Everything is back to normal & I’m happy with how I’m treated there."
"Made the ordeal of having a colonoscopy way less unpleasant"
"Entire staff was courteous and helpful. Great bed side manner, I was a bit anxious about the upper GI."
"Very professional and quick to meet your needs"
"Everyone was kind and caring."
"Very good care. Appointment was on time and released within an hour. Everything about the procedure before and after explained to me. Highly recommended. Thanks to Dr.and staff."
"Very nice, professional, staff. The building was clean. Even called to check on me the next day. This was my second time using their services and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again!"
"I was treated extremely well and everyone was attentive and kind."
"Everyone was great and professional. Doctors and nurses here were great about answering questions and making me feel comfortable. Highly recommend!"
"Had my colonoscopy at the GI office on North Oak yesturday. Dr. Eisenach and his staff were so amazing and made me feel at ease. I recommend this office."
"Great experience for a not so great procedure. Awesome nurses and doctors here!"
"I recently moved from the Chicago area and got in quickly to see Dr. Utarnachitt, He was very courteous and attentive to my needs. The staff was very friendly as well."
"The experience was good. Just had a couple of issues. Wasn’t asked when another appointment was made, what would be acceptable for me since I work. Was not told about a prescription for me, my pharmacy was the first to notify me, after my ride to the procedure left, so I was stuck for the evening."
"The were courteous and friendly. I was very comfortable down to the warm blankets. I loved that!! It was quick and virtually painless. Love them and I'll return in 5 years."
"Very friendly staff. Dr. Schowengerdt is very good and thorough explaining procedures as well as the nursing staff. Thank you for your services."
"They were friendly and professional"
"I was so anxious about having a colonoscopy, but all the staff I came in contact with were so comforting and down to earth. It was like I was among family! You all are so awesome! Thank you for making my first experience a good one. Sincerely, Stacey"
"Great staff! The nurses and doctors are great to work with and answer any questions you have."
"Very good service! I would recommend them to others. Everyone was very friendly, knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable."
"Staff very friendly andhelp me through what was to me a stressful appointment."
"Very helpful, always on time. Efficient"
"Very detailed in explaining the procedure i was having. Ensured all my questions were answered."
"Very nice people"
"Good experience. All the staff and medical professionals are super nice and helpful."
"Sarah (RN), Earl (anesthesiologist) and Dr. Khalid were all extremely polite, professional and reassuring the entire time. I did not worry at all while I was in their care. Very pleased and would recommend them to anyone!"
"Great doctor, gets you the facts and knows what he is doing. His team was fabulous as well. Going in I felt nervous then meeting him I knew I was in good hands"
"Doctor and staff were professional! Keep up the good work."
"Great experience. In and out quick"
"I'm not going to lie I was very nervous about having this done. I was even more nervous about the anesthesia. Because I usually have an issue with it and I don't wake up easy. Low heart rate and blood pressures very prevalent with the females in my family. But that anesthesiologist did an amazing job. Everyone in the staff did a very good job I was very pleased with my visit. Thank you to everyone that was involved."
"They were very quick on procedure, they also understanding on if there needs to be a reschedule, In all very good people to work with, and very quick as well."
"Dr. Schowengerdt was one of the nicest doctors I have ever had. Great bedside manner and very informative. All the nurses were great and had my best interest at heart. Very nice facility."
"Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable in his field. Very good at communicating what needs to be done and scheduling is a breeze"
"Everyone was very professional, caring, reassuring and extremely good at their profession. Friendly and gave me great advise of how to tackle my issue."
"Very professional place. Felt very comfortable with my colonoscopy. Dr. Chen was very kind and thorough. Kev was great and super nice. Everyone was great."
"Dr Khalid is the very best at what he does and is quite personable. He has saved my life seriously. Thank you Dr Khalid..."
"Everyone soooo kind!!"
"I was worked in and he took very good care of me. He’s a very good Doctor straight forward don’t beat the bush"
"A friendly place with friendly staff, and a friendly provider !"
"Excellent service experience was better than expected 👍 will use them again and i highly recommend them"
"Colonospy"
"Staff very efficient. Dr. Howitzer was on time, actually early. Dr. Was direct, but made you feel at ease."
"Dr. Totta took time to listen to my rambling details. He sorted through my information and came up with a coarse of action quickly."
"They made a medical procedure actually fun."
"Dr. Horwitz was very informative. He answered all the questions I had before the procedure and after as well."
"Dr. Able is a great doctor! You can see she cares about her patients. Is professional, friendly, well educated, and has a great bed-side manner (makes you feel at ease in her hands.) Would recommend her to anyone who needed her expertise!"
"Very personable, professional, prompt!"
"Wonderful nursing staff and Dr Jones was fantastic. Very engaging, clear, and prompt. I would highly recommend Thomas Jones for your colonoscopy procedure."
"I see the nurse practitioner & she’s fine. Do wish they would write down any nonprescription suggestions. I’m old & remembering everything is difficult"
"Very welcoming"
"Good experience with total staff !"
"Vary good"
"I was very nervous about having this procedure done but Dr Shireman and his team made me feel like they were going to take good care of me. They are a really good group of professionals."
"The procedure was painless and thorough to the point that Dr. Samuel explained the procedure in details. I received a follow up call the following day to see if I was doing ok. The staff and anesthesiologist was great. The prep the day before was the worst in preparing for a colonoscopy at any locations. I recommend Dr. Samuel for your colonoscopy."
"The doctor was very prepared and understanding. He also listened to me and didn't blow off my concerns"
"Awesome team. I had a very positive experience."
"Love my Dr she sweet and kind and listen to you"
"I was worked in and he took very good care of me. He saved my life. He’s a very good Doctor straight forward don’t beat around the bush."
"I was treated courteously and respectfully. The NP listened and made knowledgeable suggestions for how to proceed. I feel like we're on the right track!"
"ProfesiOnal and wel done helped me imensly"
"Emergency physician, nurse and staff were r extremely helpful and listened"
"She was professional, but very easy to talk to. She explained everything so I could understand my issue and what needs to be done to help. Very personable! Would recommend to everyone."
"Dr. Hagan it's a very good doctor, I liked"
"Profesional and courteous."
"Dr. Jones is great. He has been my gastroenterologist for years. I have always had a good experience at the Endoscopy Center in Liberty. After my EGD last Friday however I felt like I was being rushed out the door. Usually my family member comes back while I wake up and they are given the report with me and we are taken through an exit area. This time I was still wobbly enough that the nurse had to help me stand up to get dressed and I was walked to the waiting room and handed off to my sister. Fortunately there was a written report for me to read although there was not a lot of information about the medication or how long I would be on it."
"I have been a patient at Consultants in Gastoenterology for many years but this was the first time I had seen Dr. Clement. He was kind, had reviewed my chart so he knew my history and was very thorough explaining what he found during my EGD and the course of treatment. I would recommend him highly."
"Awesome service"
"Dr. McCullough is awesome. Very friendly, listens to your concerns, helpful and proactive."
"I have always had a good experience at the Endoscopy Center in Liberty. After my EGD last Friday however I felt like I was being rushed out the door. Usually my family member comes back while I wake up and they are given the report with me and we are taken through an exit area. This time I was still wobbly enough that the nurse had to help me stand up to get dressed and I was walked to the waiting room and handed off to my sister. Fortunately there was a written report for me to read although there was not a lot of information about the medication or how long I would be on it."
"Procedure went smoothly. Everyone made me feel of value from admission clerk, nurse, the one who put me to sleep, Dr Shireman and his nurse. Everything was explained. A good experience."
"Everyone was attentive and answered all questions. The doctor explained all procedures and was reassuring about the possible outcomes."
"Dr. Khalid and staff were exceptional! Great customer service and patient care! Would highly recommend!"
"Staff so nice and attentive. Dr Sam was fine…."
"I was very impressed with my visit with Dr. Jones. He was very thorough and very personable. I would recommend him any time!"
"Great doctor. Put me at ease. Excellent staff."
"Excellent doctor. Caring attitude and communicates well. Professional in every regard."
"Talk about a kind, enjoyable to dialogue with over a colonoscopy!!! Highly recommend her!"
"Dr. Shireman, Andy, Karen, Elisha, Leslie, Maria were taking care of me during my procedure. I felt I received the best, professional and compassionate care."
"Everything flowed smoothly and on time. Everyone was professional and friendly."
"Everything about my experience with Dr. Horwitz and the other staff was flawless. I particularly appreciated being able to provide pre-appointment registration using their secure website (I hate filling out lengthy forms at the doctor's office), Leading up to the appointment, the prep material was received promptly and with clear instructions. I received email and text reminders leading up to the appointment. On the day of the procedure, Dr. Horwitz and his staff were very personable, professional and communicated well."
"Has great bed side care, explains surgery & procedures. Ask for questions. Very thorough with his care."
"Great service !"
"Great experience!"
"I’ve been going to Dr Khalid for years. I’ve never appreciated what a great doc he was till this year. He was doing a routine EGD on me when he found a growth in my upper stomach called a GIST. These growths aren’t usually found till they are so big they cause huge problems and can lead to death. God used his knowledge and skill to find and identify the growth. He and his staff quickly got me scheduled for a sonogram and then surgery. So thankful for great docs like Dr Khalid!"
"Got in at appointed time - didn't have to wait which really impressed me."
"They were kind and very helpful"
"Awesome have a new doctor and listen to what is going on"
"Everyone’s professional, polite and knowledgeable. I have no complaints, good professional environment."
"Excellent doctor. I have been her patient for years. She has a nice friendly manner and makes you feel comfortable."
"From check in to check out my experience was great. The doctor was amazing and the nurses were very sweet and calming. Definitely recommend this office!!!"
"I highly recommend her services. Thank you for the good work."
"Kudos to Dr. K. Able and staff. Job Well Done. This Team makes you feel so comfortable. They are amazing"
"Friendly, caring and throughly explained results of the test"
"Excellent Dr.Gets right to the point and explains procedure.."
"Considering the reason I was there lol. They are are great group of doctors. The staff is amazing, very organized, and attentive. The whole process is quick and easy."
"Great service"
"Dr Kilgore and staff are fantastic! Highly recommend him!"
"Dr. Tritsch took the time and REALLY listened to me."
"Was knowledgeable and explained the process to me. Was able to answer my questions. Personable."
"Very good"
"dr Eisenach is excellent"
"The nurses and Doctor were extremely friendly and professional. Made you relaxed and comfortable. Although it is not a pleasant procedure. I felt no discomfort from the procedure which was a wonderful thing."
"(Translated by Google) dr Eisenach is excellent (Original) Dr. Eisenach is excellent"
"They were very helpful dr was very nice I would recommend them to anyone"
"First time is went to see doctor Jones he was very friendly and took care of my pain. Thank you doctor Jones"
"I didn't feel the NP was interested in my issues. I have been ill for several months. And I was hoping to get some answers. She kept stretching and twisting in her chair when she was talking to me. Like she was trying to get her back to pop or something. I was there on a Friday on Monday I tried to call for questions I had and could never get to a nurse to speak with. Very discouraged. Kept getting the schedule line."
"He was wonderful. Very warm, friendly and informative."
"I was treated with excellent service. I felt at ease . A little nervous though when I woke up I asked if the surgery had been done. They said yes. Hats out to the whole team who help me on the surgery. Thank you so much.."
"I was relieved to hear that I wouldn’t be needing surgery. Thanks, Dr. Mculloigh!"
"I had to wait quite a while to get a consultation, but Dr. Hagen really listened to my concerns and was willing to investigate further."
"Dr Lucido is so sweet she pays attention to what you are saying to her and I like that in a Doctor ❤️"
"Dr. Chen and his staff were very friendly and very professional. I can’t say enough about them, and I wouldn’t hesitate going back to them."
"Dr Eisenach and his team did a great job during my colonoscopy procedure last week and I am 200% satisfied with his team who all are ace professionals"
"I had very good care from Dr. Horwitz and his team!"
"Great experience….I think. Not sure though. I wasn’t awake. But all is well since then so it was great. All seriousness, good experience being my first procedure."
"Wonderful, wonderful doctor! He is so patient, friendly, and caring. Doctors like Dr. Shireman are hard to find!"
"The doctor as well as his entire staff was very professional courteous and made me feel at ease I would really recommend this practice to anybody I meet"
"From the moment you walk in the door everyone was professional and polite. The whole experience was better than expected. It’s only been a few days since I was there and I have already referred several people to go there."
"My only complaint is you never see the doctor you have been assigned to. Only a Nurse Practitioner. I don’t even know the doctor"
"Everyone at the Digestive Health Specialists are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful!"
"Very good"
"Professional and helpful. Did not see doctor, saw nurse."
"The entire staff at the facility was kind, helpful, professional and very explicit about each step of the procedures."
"Receptionist immediately checked me in upon arrival at office. I did not need to wait since medical assistant promptly asked me to accompany her to check weight & vital signs. Then, I followed her to exam room to update my online chart. A medical student asked a few questions regarding my health issues and Dr. Able entered room. She answered my questions & shared her plan to which I agreed with. Dr. Able also sketched an illustration & described the exact physiology of my intestinal issue. I am so pleasantly impressed with Dr. Able & her staff. It is heartwarming to have a trusted specialist who truly cares. She found a solution for a severe problem that I suffered many months with before changing to her practice."
"This was my virst with Dr Able. Everyone was very nice and made me feel comfortable. Im having a procedure and have no worries."
"Excellent care!"
"Dr Chen and his staff are so nice and helpful. They explained everything to me and made my procedure quick add un-intimidating. The follow up call the day after my procedure was such a nice and personal touch too!"
"Very professional. Listened and then made suggestions for my issues. Felt very comfortable talking with him."
"Friendly, knowledgeable, let me know exactly what was going to happen, explained results clearly and patiently."
"I had my fist visit last week. He started the lung me all the symptoms I have been experiencing for the last 4 years then asked if that sounded like what was going on? I said sure was and he put together a treatment plan right ther on the first appointment. I’m impressed."
"Informative doctor that shares information about the process, procedure and results."
"Everyone was very nice, friendly and interested in my concerns and trying to help and find out what was causing the issue."
"I was actually the first patient of the day was treated, wonderfully from the receptionist to the nurses to the anesthesiologist to the doctor they were all very kind and very thorough and I was out of there and just barely over an hour."
"My visit with Dr. Khalid was excellent. He addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions. And, he got my upcoming procedures scheduled within the time frame I needed. I highly recommend him as a GI doctor!"
"The whole staff was professional and made me feel at ease. Dr. Schowengerdt listened to my concerns and explained the procedure and my results thoroughly. I would highly recommend Dr. Schowengerdt and his medical staff. ."
"I was in so much pain from what I thought was another stomach ulcer. Dr. Khalid got me in for an EGD and confirmed an ulcer and put me immediately on medication. He is a wonderful doctor and takes you serious when you say you’re hurting."
"We have been pleased with the progress we’ve made while working with this doctor. He listens to us and we’re getting good results following his advice and prescriptions"
"Everyone was very friendly. A good experience"
"Trying to have a colonoscopy"
"Amazing Staff and personable professionals!"
"Dr Horowitz had a professional approach, explained clearly, was efficient but not rushed. Staff were all comforting and professional."
"I had a great and the most professional and relaxed experience with Dr. Kelsey Able and all of her staff!"
"Physician and Nurse Practitioner both gave full attention to me & my medical issue. Answered all my questions and was a positive experience for me."
"My first experience with GI care. Endoscopy and screening colonoscopy. Dr Doran and his team made the procedure easy to prepare for. I was impressed with the efficiency of the process on the day of my visit. And Dr Doran was great at communicating the specifics before and after."
"Dr Kilgore is the best! He take’s time to listen to your issues, discusses options with you and lets you in on the decision making for what’s right for you! He is a very caring doctor, top notch!"
"Great care, kind, caring and gave me complete details. Very satisfied"
"Very professional. Staff was very friendly. Highly recommended."
"Excellent doctor and very caring about your problems."
"Dr Todda and his group are friendly yet professional"
"DR. Clement was very very nice . He explained the colonoscopy procedure and answered all my questions. He is very personable and made me feel comfortable."
"I just love Dr. Able. She listens to you and is very personable as well as knowledgeable and professional."
"The whole team at the office were wonderful!!!!!"
"Dr. Shireman is a wonderful doctor with a comforting bedside manner. He is personable, funny, thorough and when discussing my case, I could tell he looked at my medical history in detail. He made a scary, uncomfortable procedure better."
"Dr. Shireman and staff were all outstanding!!! From the moment you walked in to when we left! Very thorough! The facility was extremely clean and very patient oriented. You have your own dressing room to change and leave your things. Complete with toilet and sink! All things that are important when having medical procedures. I was dreading my visit but now, I won’t in the future. Again, very impressed with Dr. Shireman. He makes you feel like he truly cares….😁😁❤️"
"All the nurses and doctor was very nice. I would recommend Dr. Shireman he made me feel really comfortable. Thank you"
"Extremely Professional - Answered all of my questions."
"First time visit check in went smoothly. Did pre paperwork on line. Dr Hagan listen to my medical history and my current situation felt he cared. Said previous GI doctor didn't care for wasn't interested in my issues. Setting up some test hope he can help me. First impression I like him."
"Hands down the best doctor I’ve been to. He takes the time to listen to your problems and explain his thought processes. I’ve frequently been told my symptoms were anxiety by other doctors who refused to look into my health problems more than a 5 minute conversation, not Dr. Tritsch. He will order tests to see if he can figure out The Why’s. I recently went in for a procedure being handled by someone else and Dr. Tritsch saw me walk in and dropped in to say hi and see how I was! He calls me with test results himself and explains what they mean and what options I have to choose from. I can’t recommend him enough, it’s rare to find a doctor who cares the way he does."
"The doctor was great. One nurse maybe needed more coffee the morning of my procedure but overall a good experience"
"Dr. Tritsch is an excellent Doctor. He actually listened to me & the problems I was having. He set forth a plan to help my situation."
"Got in ahead of my scheduled time to see Dr. Triptych. Was very nice and explained things thoroughly."
"Very direct. Short wait. Great staff."
"Experience doctor I can say.. so confident and explain everything about test and result nicely"
"Dr. Clement was warm, courteous and professional. I felt very comfortable with him performing my colonoscopy."
"Very professional. Great Dr. and staff!"
"Dr. Totta and his staff are wonderful. They are friendly and welcoming. Dr. Totta has great bedside manner. He is patient and discusses everything with you. Answers all of your questions and explains things that easy to understand."
"You really need to be or become patient, then you will understand what I mean when I say this, the DRS and NPs are very smart, kind, and knows how to talk to you. I know if you like me, this is what we need these days and times. I have had the pleasure to have seen all of the DRS/NP there, for health care. I was very sick with acid reflux, just one of the things or illnesses that I have. I suffer for years. But when the CENTERPOINT HOSPITAL recommended them to me, it was best to move I could have made. NOW before I started to see them as a patient, I feel a lot better, and I am now on the right dosage of my meds. Now in my honest opinion, this is what I look for in DRS. So they don't pay me to say this, they don't sponsor me in any way, this is me NELL speaking from my heart. And guys they truly care and love their patients. And their staff, nurses, etc are kind, respectful, and know how to communicate with their patients. So if you need these types of DRS, then let them be your DRS. ( GI DRS.) ..NELL M."
"(Translated by Google) Friendly staff. (Original) Amable personal."
"Very efficient and knowledgeable and makes you feel comforrable"
"Very thorough examination and outcome."
"I saw Dr. Khalid for an EGD and colonoscopy. He was very knowledgeable, to the point, and took time to answer my questions before and after the procedures. I was impressed with his bedside manner and the ease of the procedure. I did not experience any pain and had zero complications afterwards. Thank you Dr. Khalid. Your team was great as well! So kind!"
"Dr. Chen and staff were professional, kind and caring. Each step of the process was explained and done according to what I expected. I would recommend Dr. Chen and the Endoscopy Center for this procedure."
"Very nice i went in full of anxiety he took the time to answer my questions explained everything.really helped my get rid of my anxiety.And came up with a plan so as to make the Procedure easier on me ."