This doctor performed and ediscopy on me to check for remaining cancer cells and then didn't report…read morehis findings to anyone for over 3 months. There was cancer, which spread during this three months, and it has become extremely serious. Had he reported his findings in a timely manner, we could have removed the cancer by surgery. I have now had to have a colostomy and returning to chemo as the cancer has continued to spread througout my abdomen. This doctor has RUINED my life, and his office is incapable of makeing or returning phone calls. For 3 months I attempted to reach them, leaving voice mail after voice mail with no response. He failed to report to the oncologist, he failed to communicate with ANYONE. AVOID THIS DOCTOR AND OFFICE IF YOU VALUE YOUR HEALTH.

I have seen Dr. Atallah, and he has been fantastic. His staff is great and Atallah is down to earth…read moreand willing to explain what's going on and what he's looking for. However, I have to praise one of his partners; Dr. Bianchi. She recently came down here and has been a godsend. She burst into my hospital room (during my most recent visit due to Crohns) and immediately took charge with an eagerness to help and fix whatever problems I had. Bianchi is truly a doctor's doctor. She has the best bedside manner I have ever experienced. There is nothing she isn't willing to help fix and she seems to genuinely love what she does. If you're ever in need of a colorectal surgeon- which, I genuinely hope you are not- do not hesitate ; go see these doctors!!

Very close by doctor very helpful . he does the best again to help you and get you to the proper…read moredoctor if my help is needed thank you. Sharon

I came to Dr Riner when my Gastroenterologists on Clyde Morris in Port Orange, let me down. Dr…read more Riner took me as a patient with Crohn's Disease and GAVE...Not only was he extremely comforting and reassuring me that we can get on top of both diseases and get it under control. I was very concerned as I did not know about GAVE (Watermelon Stomach) and what causes it and what can be done. Dr. Riner took me as a patient and felt that with both diseases affecting my stomach and colon I should further see a specialist and has been very proactive on getting me to a clinic in Orlando. His staff is very friendly, his PA is very educated and patient friendly, and he is very comforting. Thanks for not letting me down Dr. Riner and keeping me confident in my health.

They only received one star only because their staff was friendly and courteous. As for the process…read moreof being served, that was another story. It was requested we arrive at 0930. We arrived about 10 minutes earlier, signed in and waited. There was a waiting room full of patients as well as spouses. We waited from 0920 to 1140 AM before my wife was taken in for her procedure. We understand there was only one doctor, out of the six [6] on staff as noted with their pictures in the lobby. There were seventeen [17] patients scheduled according to the intake person. This practice only cares about their appointments, how much money they will make and nothing about the rest of the people waiting around for HOURS. We have to wait and be happy about paying for the privilege of waiting to be served. My perception is that this practice does not value the patient's time, only theirs. If they could schedule properly there is no reason to have people waiting over two [2] hours to be admitted and prepared for their procedures. When we left the last patient was coming out of procedure and this was at one-twenty [1:20] PM. It is absolutely unnecessary to have people stacked up in a queue in the waiting area if they knew how to properly schedule their procedures. They want the patient at the ready for their own convenience. Therefore, the patient MUST wait to accommodate the practice. Seems to me that the tail is wagging the dog. Apparently, they do not. This says a great deal of how this practice perceives their patients.

From the owner: Advanced Gastroenterology & Surgery Associates is a physicians' and surgeons' office. Are you…read morehaving digestive or other gastronomic-related issues? Relief is here! Schedule a visit with the gastroenterology physicians at Advanced Gastroenterology & Surgery Associates, Rafael Fleites, M.D., Garth George, M.D., Lily Tran, M.D and Tri Huynh D.O. For general surgery questions, MaoHao 'Charlie' Han, M.d. is available to consult with you. The only proctologist in Central Florida, Robert Gillon, D.O., has resolved rectal issues for many a happy patient. At the offices of Advanced Gastroenterology & Surgery Associates, we are dedicated to resolving diseases and disorders. We work hard to bring some of the most innovative therapeutic techniques and surgical technology. We like to stay one step ahead of the curve in order to bring you the best that science and medicine has to offer. Some of our treatments are: Endoscopy procedures and treatment of digestive diseases and disorders. Removal of

Very professional The doctor explains what and why procedure necessary. The staff is friendly…read more The office is very clean

Met Dr. Ketul Patel. Overall good impression. 6 days later, had colonosc.& endosc.@ BG Surg.Ctr. by…read moreDr. Patel. Made eye contact, was pleasant, informative, also strongly urged me to get COVID vaccine (which btw never passed one test at Pfizer, killed subjects &/or permanently damaged organs). Never saw him again for over a yr to my final BG appt.) 2 appts w PA Dottie Porter, alert, abrupt. I asked a few quest's w her having "one foot out the door"; then rude, hurried, impersonal, advised I had fatty liver,rushed to exit. Upon inquiry fr someone on staff, I was told Pts r allotted "SIX (6) (timed)MIN" per visit. Seemed like talking WITH Pt. was an inconven. like "pulling teeth".Had MRI liver: inadeq.pic. CT scan ordered. Std i had inflamed liver duct. Next appt,Ms.Porter rushes in, sits,looks down & states: "Now i don't want you to speak bc i don't want u asking ques's while I'm talking!". Proceeded to cite @100 mph what causes were elimin'd that wd explain high ALP. No time for ques's.by her or me! I std, "But I've had fluctuating elevated ALP for yrs." Her response, "Well I didnt KNOWW that! Why didn't you TELLL me?!"(I assumed that was a joke.) Wasn't rocket science to recognize the order of ea appt was: PA to hurriedly sp in as few words as necess, Pt to listen, tests ordered, "session" over, per boilerplate routine.I had to persist over her obvious annoyance & dismissiveness to ADVOCATE FOR MYSELF (frustrating & exhausting). Then burst out: "WE recommend u have a liver biopsy; we'll let u know when it's scheduled!" I asked if anything else cd b done by process of elimination prior to a biopsy.End result, no. She std "We find" many Pts. have liver cancer & don't know it till they die. After she exited, I asked Shannon (asst?) w pompous rude attitude, for copy of ALL reports in file, incl my prev PCP lab results i instructed lab to send to BG. She adamantly stated: "We don't give them out!" (huh?) I asked, "How can that be? They're MY reports," to which she rudely corrected "NO THEY'RE NOT! WE DON'T GIVE THEM OUT!" (It crossed my mind "Who's practice is this anyway??!!") If attitude, ofc.procedure, 6-min timed visits are all designed by Drs FOR Drs, then this is a well-oiled moneymaking machine -- odds are @ Pts' expense! Called front desk to say I'd seek 2nd opn & didn't want biopsy sched.Next sched.appt, Ms. Porter was waiting for me, braced, behind closed door of exam rm! Fr standing position, outraged voice.std the second i entered: "You SHOULDN'T BE HERE if u got a 2nd opn or if ur going w another Dr" to which I responded this appt was scheduled & I had some F/U quest's abt the need for a biopsy. I was met w stepped-up "Cuckoo's-Nest" intonation, condescension, dramatic arm waving, totally unprofessional & upsetting to Pts. I asked for her opn on ALP FLUCTUATION. No response.I asked what she was seeking fr CT. She didnt know.I said main sympt Ive had for a very long time was extreme fatigue. She std this was not her area & ref'd me to my PCP. I std I was leery of liver biopsy proced descr online & its prematurity. She reprimanded me, an adult, for getting info online stating if I needed info I SHOULD'VE ASKED HER (another joke).I wonder why it's not impt for Pt tb fully informed abt biopsy proced, etc. upfront, armed to make an educated decision. I ended w saying I was surprised Dr. Patel did not think it impt to sp w me HIMSELF abt something as impt as a liver biopsy.Ms. Porter turned defiantly defensive re her credentials, then patronized me with:"but if you wannnt to sp w Dr. Patel,we can cerrrtainly make an appt.for you!"Did not troubleshoot EVERY possible cause, excessive GERD vomiting,dehydration, etc. - never asked ME quest's.& didn't have my history. Here's real kicker! They never got my med records to my final appt after over a yr. but proced's were performed. I've never seen anything like this in my life! I have zero trust bc I never felt more impt than a dollar sign. And I STILL have not received all results while i was a BG Pt.

I've read mixed reviews but I've had a positive experience here. Wait times can be a little long…read moreand time with the doctors are quick but I've felt like I got what I needed. Came in and got scheduled for an endoscopy. Scheduling was easy as they do them all day every day. Got an appointment, checked in on the day of at 9am, waited in the waiting room til 1030am, wheeled back at 1056 and woke in recovery at 1115. I was out of the door around1220. Though the wait time was long, once I got in, I was in and out. Very quick and efficient. I would recommend. If you feel like you need more time and attention, say it but I'm satisfied with the level of service received here.

As a caregiver, I've had the privilege of working with many medical teams--but the care my client…read morereceived from Lucy Simas, APRN, and Dr. Lipka was truly exceptional. Lucy was outstanding: compassionate, thorough, and incredibly attentive. Her dedication and professionalism made a difficult hospital stay feel safe and supported. Dr. Lipka was equally impressive. After my client's EGD, he took the time to meet with me personally, answer questions, and offer thoughtful reassurance. His kindness and clarity meant the world. All I can say is--what a team! Their collaboration and genuine care set a gold standard. I'm deeply grateful and highly recommend them to anyone seeking top-tier medical care.

Dr. Bianchi is a miracle! Hopefully, you will never need a GI surgeon. But, if you do, I cannot…read morerecommend Dr. Bianchi enough. As a Crohns patient, I have been to Hell and back for a couple of years. At one recent hospital visit, Dr. Bianchi burst through my door with a smile and a warm bedside manner with an eagerness to help. From then on, each and every day of my hospital stay, she was there to explain in great detail what was going on and what she planned on doing to help me. She is amazing. She is kind. She is willing to sit with you as long as you need. She's willing to get her hands dirty (not literally, she wears gloves) and get in there to solve your problems. To top it off, she even called in an intern so she could show the next generation of doctor exactly what she was doing for me.

La doctora Bianchi es una doctora maravillosa. Se toma su tiempo con sus pacientes y los escucha…read more Yo habia sido erroneamente diagnosticada con hemorrhoides pero ella me encontro cancer y ahora gracias a la doctora estoy curada de cancer.

Dr. Gabriel and his team provide exceptional care. The entire process--from scheduling to procedure…read moreday--was smooth and well organized. The staff made sure I was fully prepared, answered all my questions, and followed up appropriately. Dr. Gabriel is highly skilled, thorough, and professional. I felt confident and well cared for throughout the entire experience. Highly recommend for anyone needing GI care!

the front desk is not very "patient" friendly. All I wanted was a corrected order for an MRI…read more Supposedly, it was faxed but not received. The young lady told me it was faxed once and I would need to come into the office (22 miles) then return and drop it off at the Medical Imaging Ctr. By the time it took to talk to her, she could have faxed the form! Very unprofessional. This process has taken almost 2 months. the doctors and medical staff are wonderful - if you can get past the lazy front desk. Been with Dr. Gabriel for 18 years and have no complaints.

Professional and knowledgeable OB doctors and nurses who work with patients. Front office back…read moreoffice, technician & dr assistant- the Staff is efficient and knowledgeable when dealing with patient needs; assisting patient during routine exams; scheduling, billing and general communication.

Confused me with another patient. Didn't believe me even when I told them that wasn't my medical…read morehistory. Asked me to look up YouTube videos on fasting. Weirdest experience and left in tears. Do not recommend.

I want to start by saying I absolutely love love love my nurse practitioner. She is a ray of…read moresunshine and so kind and helpful. And the staff is wonderful as well. But the communication is absolutely awful. They have a 3rd party out of the country answering service connected to their phone lines. So any advice nurse or communication that needs to be done with doctors is impossible. There is no online portal, only this awful phone line. So if I have a question about medication or anything I have to ask someone and have been given medical advice from someone who is in India and is doing everything they can to avoid transferring my information directly to the office.

First time for an upper endoscopy and 3rd time for colonoscopy (different doctor). I was greeted…read morewhen I walked in and finished the paperwork. Tonya who had called the day before was there and I got to put a friendly face to the friendly voice. I was taken back quickly into the prep room where I got into my gown and had my IV and vitals performed. The procedure nurse then pushed me into the room and I met the anesthesiologist and doctor. Both great and explained everything to me. Meds started and out I went. When I came to I was sitting in recovery with my wife next to me and peanut butter crackers with ginger ale. Feeling a bit groggy but with my full report, results and pictures in front of me. The doctor came in and went over it all and we were off. GREAT job. Even the bowel prep was easier than the gallon of Golightly I had used in the past. See you back in 5 years.