I had a very good experience here. The staff were all amazing. The doctor had a great bed side manner. I mentioned a had a little headache before they put me under and they said it could be due to not having coffee. I agreed that was likely. When I came to they were standing right there with a cup of coffee for me. Everything was professional, fast and so kind. read more

A lot of these reviews sound very familiar. I was an Austin Gastro patient for over 20 years. And then my insurance changed to an HMO. Because AG didn't "accept" my insurance, they wanted $150 up front before they would even make a follow-up appointment. I ended up changing providers- something that is not easy in Austin where AG has a near monopoly. Fast forward 4 years. My 10 year colonoscopy screening is due. AG is calling my home phone and cell phone because they want me to make an appointment. A colonoscopy makes AG about $3,000 or more because not only does an AG doctor do the procedure, AG also owns the surgery centers where the procedures are done. They make a lot of money off colonscopies. I haven't heard from AG in 4 years since they refused to make an appointment unless I paid them $150. They still don't accept my insurance, so it's clear they think they are going to make money off a colonscopy and that's why they are calling weekly to try to get me to make an appointment with them. I can't complain about the nurse practitioners that I saw at AG. The surgery center was okay. But there's something ethically wrong with their business office. read more

My physician uses this facility for prodcedures. Up bright and early with the building opening at 6am, someone comes down to unlock. The lobby is on the second floor and there were two windows for check in. When you were up, they used the loud speaker (too much for 6am and only 2 people in the lobby) to call out your name. Sheesh. Fill out of the forms and tagged for the procedure had to wait to be called back. All the staff were professional and polite with no issue throughout the process. Afterwards, recovery was simple and they walked you out of the building to confirm you were safely in your transportation home. read more

Austin Gastroenterology - Gastroenterologist Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wait time of over an hour, medical staff made me feel like I did not matter and would not listen to me. I asked a staff member why I drove over two hours for a scan (husband took off work) only to be told my insurance hadn't approved it yet. I was told "do you have any idea how many patients we have? We don't have time to do that". Original saw Dr. Becker who had zero bedside manner and also never let me speak. When you've been ill for months you need compassion and proactive care. Doesn't happen here. Thank goodness I fired them and found new doctor. They seem to be a money grab office and when you're insured and pay day of appointment or procedure there should be no surprise bills. And why do you only see a PA? I will never recommend this practice. read more

If I could leave a ZERO STAR rating, I would! Been a patient at AG for 14 years and am desperate to find an independent GI. Switching to Texas Liver Institute for liver care. There's a reason their google rating is 2.5/5 and it's because it is impossible to reliably contact, schedule appts, get test results, get orders for lab tests/MRI's etc. You get your 15 minutes and then told to schedule another appt if you want further discussion. They are ROTE doctors. If you want personalized and knowledgeable care DO NOT VISIT GA! Also - Know that if you need testing that requires hospital equipment (colonoscopies, endoscopies, MRI, etc), GA doctors are PAID if the procedure is performed at the specified facility. You will be given a form to sign, stating you understand that your doctor is financially benefitting from your procedure being performed at their location. read more

I took my aunt there sometime last year because she had a cancerous concern that needed to be evaluated. Her PCP had referred her to another doctor, but since this location was closer, we decided to go there instead. Unfortunately, I will never return. They told her that due to her age, there was nothing they could do and simply sent her home. As someone who works in the medical field, I found this incredibly disheartening. I obtained another referral to the doctor she normally sees, and he has been able to work with her and provide appropriate care. The experience at this location felt dismissive and as though they were unwilling to help. read more

Can I give zero stars? It is IMPOSSIBLE to speak to a person post-care. They call and leave you a message. You call them back....it rings....you get their voicemail. They call you back and if you miss their call. You start the entire process all over again. PICK UP THE PHONE AND TALK TO YOUR PATIENTS! read more

the billing practices are ridiculous. I thought I paid up front and kept getting bills for the next year. How do you expect me to pay a bill that was sent over a YEAR later. Don't go to them!!! read more

They sent us to the wrong location for my daughter's colonoscopy. The form they gave her stated the Shoal Creek location but after signing in they told her it was the Bee Cave location, 40 minutes on the other side of Travis County during rush hour. When we arrived they told us we went to the wrong location despite us showing the document. My daughter was already anxious (and hungry) about having her first colonoscopy in her twenties and they made the experience much worse by screwing up. No apology either. read more

Austin Gastroenterology - Austin Gastroenterology screw up - Gastroenterologist Near Me - Austin, Texas

Basically a monopoly-and they run like a government office. Long wait times, you're just a number, rude staff, antiquated technology.

My doctor referred me to this place, but they do not personally call you to schedule a visit. They want you to download an app to recieve a message for you to schedule an appointment. If you try to contact someone, the bot system does not even work. It is all very impersonal, and I can't imagine going to a place that could careless about contacting you regarding your health. This place is a absolute no in my mind, and I am disappointed that my doctor would recommend me going here. read more

I saw two doctors there. Neither one seemed interested in actually trying to find a diagnosis. They would focus on one symptom and ignore the rest, especially the more troublesome ones. One suggested a possible cause, but moved on quickly without suggesting any remedy. Very superficial attention to symptoms. If they suggested I try something and I told them I'd already tried it with no improvement, they ignored me. They gave incomplete instructions, so it was difficult to follow through on recommendations. read more

The team here was phenomenal, very nice, made me feel very comfortable and they eased my super high anxiety.

I regret having to leave a negative review, but my experience with Dr. Lubin's office at Austin Gastro has been highly disappointing. The doctor may be competent, but the staff's inability to provide essential patient support overshadows any positives. Calls to schedule appointments go unreturned, emails are unanswered, and there's no follow-up, even in urgent situations. I have waited over 9 weeks, and still no response (and yes, I am a current patient of Dr. Lubin). In the meantime, I contacted a different Gastro practice at Baylor Scott & White, who got me in within 2 days, scheduled my procedure, and have already done the follow-up. When dealing with severe gastrointestinal issues, timely and responsive communication is critical, and Austin Gastro fails spectacularly. It is unacceptable and inexcusable to leave patients feeling neglected and unheard, especially when they are in distress. If you value your health and well-being, avoid this office at all costs. read more

UPDATE: I appreciated medical support staff reaching out to me to discuss all of my concerns but it was after I had posted the review. Hopefully in the future this will be the norm. Although Dr Dalapathi is very good , I am deeply disappointed in the delayed response of his medical staff for critical questions regarding serious medical conditions. They did not try to phone or text with critical info regarding important test results and also sent incomplete answers via their web portal for questions left via phone and portal where specifically asking for a phone call. It looks like I am going to have to find another Gastro as I feel I cannot rely on their care in times of need. read more

I had a nice enough doctor, but the staff treated me so badly I don't care if I never see any of these doctors again. Every time I asked for help, like with getting a stool sample kit my numb fingers can actually use, or help getting a co pay card for Rinvoq, they wouldn't do anything. Left to do everything myself. My hands are disabled. I told the staff repeatedly. They don't care. read more

My severe colitis returned as a result of taking an Edema supplement which i later learned contained laxative ingredients, I was taking medication for a long time to address the colitis and continued to do so daily. I asked the Dr. for help with the new development. The response was for me to make an appointment; I did so, over 30 days away. I sent another message that my conditional was urgent only to be told a new prescription had been issued for the same medication I was taking on a daily basis. I might have been talking to the wall.. read more

Really disappointed with my experience. I went to the GI clinic and was assigned to Dr. David Kim after having esophageal problems: difficulty swallowing, terrible acid reflux, and an inability to burp. Dr. Kim was focused on my colon and said I was due for a colonoscopy when all I wanted was help for my throat. He confirmed that lab showed I had a small hiatal hernia and yet he still completely dismissed all of my esophageal problems and said everything from the endoscopy was fine. He showed all kinds of results from my colon which was actually fine. I'm now being treated elsewhere. Dr. Kim traeated me like a number, not a person, and didn't take any of my concerns seriously. I initially posted reviews on Dr. Tau's review site. I got him mixed up with Dr. Kim which should further illustrate the complete lack of care demonstrated for me to not even know who my doctor was. Me. Tau's assistant left me a message to let me know I had the wrong guy. Thank you so much for the apology, Austin Gastro. Your doctors are hurting people. read more

I have never had a harder time trying to get a person on the phone to schedule a procedure. No one answers and then takes forever to call you back. The last time I talked with a scheduler she loaded me with excuses about how she's been out of town -- how unprofessional for this sort of business. Stop acting like a mom and pop shop and properly staff. read more

Stay as far away from this place as possible. First of all, they did nothing to make my health better. A waste of time. Then, after their emails were sent to my spam folder (nothing was sent to my home address etc) they sent my bill to collections. AFTER NOT EVEN HELPING MY HEALTH. Seriously, who the hell does that? Trying to ruin someone's life who didn't even know they had a bill????? Do better. Stay away from this place and all their horrible staff (everyone is rude as hell there) read more

I had a bad experience. Of all the preps available, they prescribed one that caused intestinal bleeding. They even acknowledged it happens roughly 20% of the time. Also, the prep was not covered under my insurance and cost $166. The person I spoke to at the Dr's office said they had no idea how much the prep costs (wow really?). The person said I had time to request the Dr's office to request an authorization from the insurance. That was false, I picked up the prep on a Saturday, and the procedure was Monday morning. I felt a real lack of respect and concern. Lastly, I was hung up on. I'll be taking my business else where. read more

My doctor of 15 years retired this year. I chose to move my care to Dr. V. Sumana Kumarappa. She was rushed and dismissive the entire (very short) appointment. She cut me off and talked over me multiple times. I have 15 years of experience dealing with the issue we were discussing. (15 years of tests, procedures, appointments, blood work, etc.) She dismissed my comments and experience as though I were a young child. I was fat-shamed and repeatedly told things that I have known and dealt with for 15 years. At no point did I feel like Dr. Kumarappa viewed me as anything but a paycheck and a waste of her time. I have NEVER left an appointment at Austin Gastro feeling so dismissed and frustrated. Dr. William Stassen and PA Jessica Langston always made me feel valued and heard as a patient. (The staff at Wyoming Springs and Hero Way have always been lovely and competent.) I will never book an appointment with Dr. Kumarappa again and I will never recommend her to anyone else. read more

Going to the gastroenterologist can be a vulnerable experience, so I'd expect more measures to be taken to ensure my comfort than I'd expect in a regular primary care setting. This all stemmed from a simple request regarding my preferred name--my name is a nickname and I prefer to go by the longer form of the name. I usually go to ARC for all my medical needs and it has never been an issue to note my preferred name in their system. But at Austin Gastro, it was a nightmare. I told them my preferred name in their message center when they followed up regarding some documentation they needed me to submit, and they did not acknowledge it. No "there's no place to enter your preferred name but we'll make note of it in your chart" or "unfortunately we can only use your legal name per policy". When they responded to my message, they referred to me by my preferred name though, so I thought it had been notated somewhere. When I showed up for my appointment, I was called by my legal name, which I was willing to let go, but the receptionist specifically mentioned my legal first name and how "cute" it was. I brushed it off. Then when the nurse called me back, she specifically mentioned my legal first name again, and said it was "unique" and asked if it was short for something. I told her I mentioned in the portal that I preferred to go by the longer form of the name, and she brushed it off saying she thinks she remembers noting in my chart that I preferred that name but that she didn't look at my chart before she came in. She said something about how they use a patient's legal name for insurance purposes, and I told her I don't have any issues using my preferred name at ARC and she said "well that's Austin Regional Clinic" with a hint of disdain. At this point I regretted even mentioning my preferred name at all, I wouldn't have bothered if I knew how much trouble it would cause. I'm not trans, just a girl with a nickname for a name trying to feel more professional as an adult, but this whole experience could have been very distressing if I was trans and they were constantly dead-naming me. For a specialty that requires a patient to be highly vulnerable, you'd think they'd do more to make sure you feel safe and comfortable. I don't normally make reviews, but hopefully this will help a more vulnerable person avoid this practice. read more

I do not recommend Austin Gastro. My impression is they either do not know what they are doing and/or only care about your money. I had a stomach infection which should have been diagnosed with a quick non-invasive test. They did stool tests for everything but that. Then they ignored my suggestion to test for it and had me do a colonoscopy as a healthy 25 year old (cost insurance $10K). My colon was healthy so they weren't as responsive and prescribed me medicine to cover a problem I didn't have. I pushed them for 2 months to take the stomach infection test (which came back positive) and then had to push them again to prescribe me the antibiotic for my condition. Then they charged me for a follow up call asking how I was doing after treatment (another $180 from my insurance). read more

First I want to say that I see Dr. Lubin, and he is wonderful. For that reason alone, I will stay with Austin Gastro. His PA, Mikel, is also wonderful. However, the rest of the experience with this office is absolutely horrible. You're treated a bit like cattle. Once you've seen your doctor and it's time to book a procedure, you're shuffled through a process to tell you how much the procedure will cost. The people you deal with are absolutely unfeeling and cold. They act like everyone should have enough money to shell out hundreds or thousands of dollars for a procedure, with no option of a payment plan. I've left crying every single time I've had to deal with these people. They are ruthlessly, unapologetically cold. In addition, Austin Gastro farms out their pathology to third party vendors. The only way to know that is once you receive a bill from a third party with no explanation. When I called to ask about this and spoke with someone in Austin Gastro's billing department, she acted like it was my fault for not knowing this vendor and for not having filed my insurance with them. Not sure how it's possible to file insurance with a company I didn't know existed. read more

Poor experience with Dr. Arastu. I recommend finding another gastroenterologist at the practice like Dr. Thomas

This place is great, and Dr. Kumar is fantastic! Caring and professional. I felt like he took the time to analyze my condition and provide (and rule out) potential causes. He is also very big on long term preventative health care, such as colonoscopies, and he double checked to make sure of what my status was. I was also in and out in FIFTEEN MINUTES! Almost the whole time was with the physician. Great service in a field where it often gets overlooked. The only caution: in-person visits (and online appointments) are booked out pretty far in advance (maybe in part Covid related), so book early. read more

I have been going here as well as The Lady during the time periods required. Fantastic work by the staff and results promptly called back. Hate doing it but (no pun intended). Well done by Dr. Becker and staff! read more

Don't follow up post-op as promised. Business office is a wreck. Sloppy insurance and data management. Subcontractors prefer billing via collection agency rather than calling the patient. Doctor was nice. read more

I don't usually write reviews for doctors appointments, but I see so many reviews I disagree with, I felt compelled. I saw Dr. Scott Becker at the James Casey office. He came highly recommended by medical professionals. I will start by saying, I am probably a nightmare patient. I'm not particularly trusting. I have medication allergies. I am gluten-free and vegan. I ask all kinds of questions. I am whiny about colonoscopy prep. Generally, I am high maintenance. This was my first colonoscopy. I put it off almost 10 years after it's recommended. (Because, you know, all of the above issues.) I was there, grudgingly because my mother nagged me. Despite that, my experience with Dr. Becker, the office staff, and the consultants/schedulers was fantastic. I found Dr. Becker to be quite charming, personable, and easy to talk with. I asked a LOT of questions. He was patient in answering them, and even had a sense of humor about some of my paranoias. The procedure itself was on time, professional, and uneventful. Even the anesthesiologist was particularly compassionate about my IV issues. The last thing I remember before counting down was a cute joke. I wish I could remember the name of the staff member that scheduled the procedure, and talked to me about the prep. She was amazingly accommodating. I could not/do not, eat the majority of the things on the soft food prep list. I am gluten-free, vegan, and avoid sugar. So, the clear liquid food list was problematic. She came up with fantastic ideas for hydration (coconut water), healthy, clear liquid options, and alternatives to the standard junk food low fiber diet. Brilliant! I was very resistant to the idea of the standard prep. Dr. Becker recommended one he thought would be best, and I ended up using it, hesitantly. It was much less miserable than expected and non-traumatic. Overall, it ended being lots of mental stress about nothing. The appointment was pleasant, the prep was simple and straightforward, and the procedure was quick and painless. I was back to obsessing needlessly about other things, in no time. So take my advice, buck up, and get your colonoscopy done. Follow the advice they give you. And, take some responsibility for your own treatment, and ask questions if you have them. read more

Crooks - they charged me $176 for my consultation for a free preventative service. I mean seriously. Oh and I signed a paper prior to the appointment that I am responsible for payment. Do we need attorneys to attend our doctors appointment nowadays. I hope you GI doctors are proud of your mansions and beemers while my family is struggling to afford food. This is disgusting. I am shaking my head with the filth and greed in the world nowadays! read more

Not customer-focused. I had a perfectly find experience with Austin Gastro for my colonoscopy. Called today and asked to see another doctor than the one who did my colo. 1. I want someone who specializes in the concern I have rather than a generalist and 2. I wanted to see a female doctor. Well, they won't allow me to see a doctor of my choosing without "taking it to management to get an official approval." WHAT?? I have to get management to approve me seeing the doctor of MY choosing? I am not owned by the doctor I saw 18 months ago. It's absurd and a total turn off. I can't even make the appt until "management" decides if they will "allow" me. YUCK. Looking elsewhere. read more

I had a colonoscopy yesterday at Austin Gastroenterology at Lakeway. The staff at this location are truly amazing. Not "some" not "most" but every single person I can in contact with made me feel very special. They were professional, knowledgeable, kind and patient. I could not be more pleased. Whoever is doing the hiring for this location has done and excellent job of getting the right people. They set a very high standard! read more

Went for an initial visit & was then asked to schedule procedure for the following week. Since I had to make sure I could get time off work, I asked if I could get back in just a bit once I arranged time off. I was given the schedulers number and told it would be no problem. I arranged time off from work for one of the dates I was given and tried calling the scheduler back within a couple hours. However, she never answered the calls (I made at least 6) and never returned my call until my 7th or 8th call over 48 hours later & after having to go thru several receptionists to make sure she would respond. When she finally did call back, she had no times available that were discussed during my visit and nothing that worked with my work schedule. She was completely indifferent and took no accountability for her failures to be available or respond timely. If this is representative of how this clinic operates, I definitely will not trust them with medical procedures or any following care. This is in reference to Dr Kumar's scheduler, Shanaka , in particular read more

Two strikes and you're out!!! I'm still appalled at how I was treated. They do NOT like you changing doctors. You have to get approved before you can switch doctors. I was unhappy with the bedside manner of the first two. My friend suggested her doctor at Austin Gastroenterology. I asked to switch a third time. I was not "approved" and was told to go somewhere else. I was also told that I was not allowed to return...ever. I was really suffering with intestinal issues and needed to be seen. Instead of being helpful and empathetic I was treated like a piece of trash. If you want to stay on the "good" side".... don't switch doctors. If you don't need to get in asap like I did, then do your homework to find the best doctor that's the best fit for you. read more

They've cancelled on me twice now, the first time made me wait 4 months with a painful condition only to cancel on me three days before the appointment and then had me reschedule another appointment for 4 months out then cancelled on me again 3 months later. I don't recommend booking with them, you're going to be waiting months and then told last minute you've waited 7 months for nothing. read more

Doctor and colonoscopy went fine. Top notch. However the admin staff is horrible! THEY NEVER ANSWER CALLS. i dont understand why this company dosent provide better patient services. read more

Unfortunately, my experience here was not great. I went to see Dr. Becker. He was short with me and interrupted me a few times during my questions and jumped to conclusions on a few different things I was curious about. He made me feel like I was a number to him. Not surprisingly, I wanted to change docs. I called to request a transfer to Dr. Kevin Hsu or Dr. Srigley, but was told that since I was an "existing patient" I wasn't able to transfer. So because I saw a doctor I didn't like for 5 minutes, I can't choose a different doctor? I was told that if I would've been a new patient, I could have seen any doc I wanted. What kind of absurd bureaucratic lunacy had to go down internally to enact this policy? Healthcare is so broken. read more

Either completely incompetent or an extremely dishonest practice only looking to make money off their patients. They don't have a clue what insurance covers- and don't care. They refuse to verify, listen or participate in solution oriented discussions. And this happens after a procedure. Complete run around with billing and nothing but arrogant, dismissive and uneducated personal in the billing department. The Dr wasn't any better- initial analysis was more than was needed in order for them to charge more. Unless you want to be part of their make money at any cost scheme - go elsewhere. read more

Exceptional in every way. Highest level of care and treatment for an uncomfortable procedure.