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.
"I had an EGD done. Dr. Able spoke to me right before the procedure. She explained what was to be done & asked if I had any questions. She was kind & professional. They checked on me the next day. Experience was good."
"To be honest I never really met with her or had an appointment with her until I had my EGD, but when I did meet her prior to going back I found that she was a very nice, understanding and she did take the time to ask me a few questions and she listened to what I said. I would definitely see her again and recommend her."
"Prep went well, procedure was painless and brief. Very few polyps discovered. No complications. Nursing staff were super. No complications. Quite pleased."
"Everyone was amazing! From the lady that took me back to girls taking info to Brian who drew my blood first try! I wish I had remembered all the names of the wonderful ladies but all that comes to my mind is Tiffany and Cara. Of course Dr Able was her usual kind, friendly, knowledgeable self who put me at ease the moment I saw her! I highly recommend Dr Able and her entire staff!"
"What a wonderful doctor and staff! I was doubtful I could look for a replacement for Dr. Barber, but I was wrong. Dr. Able was very kind and empathetic, with a gentle and upbeat bedside manner. And her staff was one of the best I've encountered in 52 years, including 38 years in EMS. I highly recommend Dr. Kelsey Able and her staff!"
"I had 2 procedures done (EGD& Colonoscope)at NKCH at the same time. All went well. Was sent a report of results of the tests done in a few days after procedure. Glad to have a follow-up report soon after the procedure. Darlene Lewis"
"What a wonderful doctor and staff! I was doubtful I could look for a replacement for Dr. Barber, but I was wrong. Dr. Able was very kind and empathetic, with a gentle and upbeat beside manner. And her staff was one of the best I've encountered in 52 years, including 38 years in EMS. I highly recommend Dr. Kelsey Able!"
"What a wonderful doctor and staff! I was doubtful I could look for a replacement for Dr. Barber, but I was wrong. Dr. Able was very kind and empathetic, with a gentle and upbeat beside manner. And her staff was one of the best I've encountered.52 years, including 38 years in EMS. I highly recommend Dr. Kelsey Able!"
"I highly recommend Dr. Able and this entire practice. Everyone was so kind and understanding. They put me at ease when I was nervous and made me feel safe. The nurses and anesthesiologists were amazing and answered all of my questions with patience. Truly couldn't have been a better experience."
"This was my first visit with her She was very nice and professional. She listened to what was going on With me the treatment she prescribe for me is working I feel she is very informed and being that she is a woman and so am I she understands my pains and concerns"
"Dr. Able is a caring, compassionate gastroenterologist who stays abreast of current treatments and is a strong advocate for her patients. I would highly recommend her."
"Everyone was professional and the whole experience went very smoothly. Dr Able was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions a very thoroughly. She's definitely recommended. Her staff was also very professional. I have absolutely no complaints."
"Great experience. I was flexible with my availability and they rewarded me with a quick appointment. Scheduling was easy, intake and prep process clearly outlined. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Dr. Able was very easy to talk to and explained everything in detail. I felt very comfortable and the procedure went perfectly. The staff even called the day after to check up on me."
"Excellent staff was professional and very friendly Dr. Able is awesome, what a great doctor. She has a great personality and friendly manner. Cares for her patients"
"The staff is very pleasant and professional. Dr Kelsey Able is very pleasant, professional, and made me feel very comfortable through the entire process."
"Everyone was kind and considerate, explaining everything along the way. Dr. Able was thorough and confident…I felt very safe and well cared for by Dr. Able and her staff. This is the person to go to for a colonoscopy!!!"
"Dr. Able and all of the staff in the department went above and beyond to make my visit there an excellent one. They were all very attentive and concerned for my needs. My doctor ( Debra Kieth) highly recommended Dr. Able and now I know why. Dr. Able is very concerned about any issues a person may have and addresses them in a friendly and professional manner. Thank all of you for my great care. Valerie"
"I waited six months to see Dr. Able. My primary care physician would have me see no one else. There is no better praise than that! She was far more informative than previous doctors I have seen."
"Dr. Able is absolutely incredible! Best GI doctor. Really cares, truly, about her patients. Her staff and the nurses at the infusion center ALL go above and beyond. I highly recommend Dr. Able."
"Dr. Able is an excellent doctor. She is smart, up-to-the-minute informed, and very kind. She did my EGD and colonoscopy together and advised me what she found. I had zero problem with the procedures. I see her for my ongoing GI issues, and the medication she prescribed stopped my symptoms immediately. She is the smartest and kindest doctor. I recommend her to everyone!"
"Dr. Able is fantastic. She explained everything and took the time to answer my questions. Deb, the CRNA, was also wonderful. She explained everything she was doing and made sure that I was comfortable. Wendy, the nurse, was delightful. She was knowledgeable and friendly. The front desk receptionist was friendly and I could tell that she enjoyed her job."
"Dr Kelsey is the best gasterologist I have ever been to! She's very efficient and answers all my questions and conerns. She gives me excellent advice to help me control my health issues. She's very professional with a caring heart. Highly recommend her to family and friends."
"This was the best experience I’ve ever had with a medical provider. Dr. Able and her staff are absolutely the BEST. From the time you walk in the front door until the time you leave. I had a colonoscopy performed. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Along with being very caring and professional. everything is extremely clean and neat which is very important to me. They take the time to explain the procedure to you step-by-step. Making sure you clearly understand what is about to happen. The music is awesome. I woke up to Prince’s Purple Rain. I truly thanks all of the staff and wish I could give them 10 stars.. Angela Conley"
"She had already read my chart from my previous GI Doctor. So she knew a lot of my medical history. She is very pleasant to talk to. I did not feel rushed in and then rushed out. I plan on staying with her as my GI doctor for a long time."
"Dr. Able is apparently one of the five remaining physicians in America that takes great pride in her bedside manner. I appreciated her thoroughness in explaining everything pre and post procedure but perhaps more important was her ability to make me fell comfortable through a procedure and post-conversation that I couldn’t have wanted to be a part of any less."
"I had an upper EGD and a colonoscopy recently performed by Dr. Able. She has such a great personality and made sure to answer any questions I had. She explained everything she did and saw after the procedures. I highly recommend Dr. Able."
"Dr Able and the whole staff was wonderful! My appointment was on time, and Dr.Able is simply a delight to talk to. I don’t have a serious problem, but if I did, she would be the doctor I’d want!"
"I really enjoyed finally getting to meet Dr. Able! The appointment went over very well, I was slightly worried about how quickly we went through everything (which was okay with me, I understood that she was flooded with patients) however she listened diligently and truly understood and cared about what I was telling her. Despite the quickness she was able to keep up and immediately had a plan for what she wanted to do for me to help better my messy, confusing situation I've been dealing with for about a decade now. Overall she was very personable, comfortable to speak with, has a great sense of understanding and humor, very clearly cares for what she specializes in, and it makes sense why her waiting list is so long. She's worth it!"
"This was a good experience. I got treated great. Everything was explained to me and they answered all my questions. Everyone was nice I highly recommend them!"
"Dr Able is always attentive, knows my history when she enters exam room, works through my issues with multiple treatments and is always open to keep working at it to give me the most quality of life possible. She is the best, and I’ve gone to several GI Specialist. Dr Able is the first to find a treatment that manages my ailments."
"I really like Dr Able. She is very patient and would listen to anything I might have concerns about. I never feel rushed or uncertain whenever I see her. She makes sure all my questions are answered."
"I had a phenomenal experience with Dr. Able. I was diagnosed with celiac disease years ago and never had follow up care and had several doctors who knew nothing about it. I felt so seen and heard at her office. She spent intentional time asking questions and getting to know me. I’ve already referred several people to the office who have struggled with finding a doctor who listens. There was a clear action plan and genuine care for all the steps forward and I will absolutely be going back."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"Dr. Able was amazingly compassionate & very thorough in her explanation of procedure. The entire staff was super nice and made me feel at ease. I have already recommended her to my daughter."
"Dr. Kelsey Able was a great Doc. I had a different Doc. before for years who retired. I was nervous about starting with someone new but, was very pleasantly surprised on how much I liked her and she was so easy to talk to."
"Dr. Able has a wonderful bedside manner and takes the time to spend with her patients. She is very kind and down-to-earth. No one goes to see a DR because they're in the best place in their life and she definitely makes everything easier . I cannot recommend her enough."
"Dr Able always gives me the time I need addresses my concerns. Office staff is kind. And I can text a question thru the app and usually get an answer that day. I love this office"
"Dr. Abel is the best gastroenderologist I have ever seen... and unfortunately I have seen a few. She is smart, up to date, takes her time and is caring. I left the state for a couple of years but when I came back and had problems again she's the only one I wanted to see. And she did not disappoint. Very unusual these days in the health care field."
"It was a wonderful experience meeting with Dr. Able and her staff. They were very friendly, attentive and took their time with me. I will recommend her if I come across anyone with similar issues. Five star appointment from beginning to end."
"I am a new patient of Dr. Able. She is very easy to talk to. I felt she listened to my opinions and agreed that OTC treatment was an option since I am reluctant to go on prescription drugs at this time. She asked lots of questions so that she understood my medical history as well as my current symptoms."
"The doctor and the anesthesiologist were AMAZING, they made me feel safe and well knowledge of what was going to be done, i will definitely recommend them and will be back for my next exam, thank you to all the team"
"Dr. Able & her staff were wonderful. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate them 25. They explained everything to me & really acted like they cared. I would recommend them to everyone."
"I had a phenomenal experience with Dr. Able. I was diagnosed with celiac disease years ago and never had follow up care and had several doctors who knew nothing about it. I felt so seen and heard at her office. She spent intentional time asking questions and getting to know me. I’ve already referred several people to the office who have struggled with finding a doctor who listens. There was a clear action plan and genuine care for all the steps forward and I will absolutely be going back."
"I adore Dr Able. She actually listens to my concerns and works diligently to get to the root of the problem. My gut health has improved considerably since following her guidelines. I am so grateful!"
"Dr. Able took the time to get to know me and my concerns. She was so easy to talk to and did not rush through the appointment. All questions were answered in a way that I could easily understand. Highly recommend!"
"Dr. Able is very knowledgeable and professional, but what I appreciate most is she makes me feel like she has a personal interest in me as one of her patients. She is an excellent doctor!"
"Dr. Able and her staff were extremely efficient, friendly and professional. Unfortunately, my colonoscopy turned up a cancerous mass, but Dr. Able had me referred to a general surgeon and oncology THAT DAY. Her quick reaction and planning made a scary situation so much easier to deal with. She was on top of the issue and did excellent follow-up care with me. I am forever grateful that I went to such a caring provider."
"Dr. Able and her staff were extremely efficient, friendly and professional. Unfortunately, my colonoscopy turned up a cancerous mass, but Dr. Able had me referred to a general surgeon and oncology THAT DAY. Her quick reaction and planning made a scary situation so much easier to deal with. She was on top of the issue and did excellent follow-up care with me. I am forever grateful that I went to such a caring provider."