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.
"Very professional, very efficient. In and out in a little over an hour for a colonoscopy. One comment: Some details on the instructions were incorrect in terms of time. For example, one item says start cleanse five hours before time of colonoscopy, while elsewhere says five hours before check-in time. Also, if you start five hours before check-in, you can’t get through all of the water intake before the time you are supposed to stop drinking. There were at least three of these inconsistencies, and someone should probably proof read the instructions."
"Everyone involved in my procedure was personal, professional and informative. They made my experience very comfortable from beginning to end. Thank you all!🙂"
"They took the best of my elderly mother, just like she was their own. Nurses and doctor explained the results in a very timely manner and very throughly. They were 💯 wonderful."
"Very nice staff, doctors and nurses. I love the care I received from them. They made me so comfortable before my procedure and the doctor explained the results where I understood completely."
"At Digestive Health Specialists, my concerns were taken seriously and several tests were done to determine the source of my discomfort. And it was a hands-on approach, not just a video conference (which does work for some illnesses/problems) which a different office had used to no avail. The doctors and staff are all very professional, exceptionally friendly and helpful, and on time. Definitely appreciate not having to waste my time waiting to be seen."
"Nice people, knowledgeable, Took time to explain why doing test. It was explained what would be the next step and what would be coming after, if all went well."
"From my initial phone call and throughout every interaction with the staff, it felt like they genuinely have my best interest at heart. They listen and are proactive about their patients well being. I would recommend them to everyone if you need a top notch GI doctor."
"They are very friendly. Nice clean place,and the doctores are great. They explain the best detail of your procedure and how to keep up so that you can recover well. I would recommend this place to anyone."
"I was brought to a patient room and within 5 minutes the doctor came in, we discussed what future tests I might need but otherwise my health was very good. Gave me a referral for a specialist as a final result of my tests !"
"I really enjoyed meeting with Johanna. She listened and had good suggestions and a plan for going forward. I got right in to the exam room and everything was run efficiently."
"I received this text from you this morning asking me to do this survey. I clicked on it and when it came up it said I had already done this. You asked for my opinion then tell me I've already done it which I have not. This is the reason I have opted out of your crazy program. Every month when you called to interview me I was charged $30. Every month I had to call for you to take the $30 off my account. That got to be so irritating I finally took it to my doctor. You can't even get your messages straight. You want to charge me $30 every month when I don't owe it and now you want me to do a survey then tell me I've already done it. And you have to ask me why I want to opt out of your program? You need to get somebody new on this job that knows what they're doing."
"The entire staff made an anxiety ridden first visit fear... completely vanish!!!...The office was comfortable and the information and advice I received was very encouraging!"
"It was professional, yet friendly. Colonoscopy was the easy part after drinking so much propel water or gator aid. The doctor seems very knowledgeable. In fact I am quite sure of it. Once I got in there if was only like an hour and a half until they woke me up. I will have my test results back in approximately 5 business days"
"I was very pleased,with staff ,my procedure and with the doctor. When they say specialist that's what it really means they are specialist. I have a great feeling that this facility is going to help me more than all the others have."
"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 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."
"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"
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I was brought back to the exam room15 minutes before appointment time. The nurse practitioner interviewed and examined me and I was out of the office before my appointment time. Very professional."
"I was told I had to have blood work done because I am on blood thinners. I didn't have anything done except check weight, height, pushed on belly,swallow..... curious as to why nothing was done ?"
"I have received excellent care at Consultants in Gastroentrrology at the Independence location. Over the course of several years, I have received consultations and treatment services from several doctors, and each have been excellent and earn my highest recommendation. The nurses and office staff are excellent, too, and they have worked me in on short notice, which is greatly appreciated. In addition, they have diagnosed conditions that are often elusive as many conditions have shared symptoms, especially in this field. They have placed patient safety as a priority. It is definitely a professional and well run medical organization. I"
"Everything was smooth and the staff was wonderful.i barely knew anything happened after my colonoscopy.Dr explained everything very nicely and made me feel safe and comfortable. I highly recommend this place. My last colonoscopy was at this same place in 2015. This is where my next one will be also GC Fenton- Lisenby"
"They were understanding of additional health concerns and the impact of those on my mother's overall well being. Took the time to discuss the options and to help us understand the best course of action and what we can do to help with diet, exercise and overall good habits."
"He is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor. He explained my results and answered my questions thoroughly. He expressed genuine care regarding my situation. Thanks, Dr. Tritsch!"
"I have been going to Dr. Grewal for years, both while in the hospital as well as in the office. Very professional, yet very personable and compassionate. Excellent follow up, excellent care. Currently had an EGD and a 90-minute test that took pictures of my entire torso. The tests showed many concerns. A follow up spot and another EGD were scheduled. Very thorough doctor. He gets to the source of the problem every time!"