This is my first review of any kind and I am highly motivated to write it because, for the first…read moretime in years, I am free of IBS symptoms and of the "sibo" (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) that used to dominate my life. After experiencing stress and frustration from the failure and/or reluctance of local doctors to recognize and successfully treat the condition underlying my symptoms, I located, through research, Dr. Leonard Weinstock, whose GI practice includes sibo, and is a relatively short 4 hour drive from my home in Memphis. I was able to get an appointment with him within 30 days of my call and was requested to send a complete set of medical records. By the time I arrived for my appointment, Dr. Weinstock had a summary of my records, asked questions, and clarified issues so that he was able to give me a treatment plan before I left. While my local GI had treated me with Xifaxan, the very expensive, but also very effective drug to treat sibo, my sibo never went away. During the past 10 months since my first (and only) visit to Dr. Weinstock's practice, I learned to purchase the prescribed meds from Canada (the generic drug, rifaximin, at a reasonable price not available in the US) and prucalopride from the UK; had a colonoscopy and endoscopy (at my local GI office, but with input by from Dr. Weinstock) to rule out other conditions; and received dietary information from the SIG website and website links. While I felt better, and experienced an improvement in my symptoms, my sibo persisted until Dr. Weinstock suggested that I try an over the counter medication to dissolve biofilm, which could trap the sibo in my small intestine, where they do not belong. Apparently, this medication worked and, finally, I experienced the long-awaited "die off" of the bacteria and feel like a new person. The result of my 7th, and most recent, test for sibo, was "normal" for the first time ever. The knowledge and professionalism of Dr. Weinstock and the staff is excellent. As a patient, I appreciate the promptness with which phone calls are returned and questions are answered. I highly recommend this practice.

They have some of the rudest nurses I have ever seen. I don't know if they hate their life or…read morewhat, but there is no need with the attitude and the yelling.

Very knowledgeable in many areas but is rude and short with you..filled in my answers on his…read morecomputer as i was going to slow i guess..well half of the answers were incorrect..if he woild have asked the questions the answers would have been correct..horrible bedside manner..picks and chooses whom to be kind to..i wouldnt give this dr one.more penny of my hard earned money no matter how smart he thinks he is..compassion also goes along way and he has none

Hard to get into, but then he did take his time. He was thorough with his questions etc and managed…read moreto figure out what my problem was in pretty short order. (SIBO) Following drs orders I am doing MUCH better!

The doctor and nurses are great and take good care of you during your visit. They made me feel…read morecomfortable during my procedure.

Horrific experience with billing department, drawn out for months and given numerous reasons why…read morethe bill has been given in first place when all services are 100% covered by insurance. Very rude.

Dr Bhat is retired, sadly. He's a great Doctor and will be missed. I had gone to him for years.read more

From the owner: I am an independent, solo Board Certified Gastroenterologist in Private Practice, Saint Louis,…read moreMissouri. As a gastroenterologist our practice treats multiple conditions like acid reflux, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, gallstones, pancreatic problems, liver issues like hepatitis C, colon polyps and cancer, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome

I've officially reached the point in my life where it was time for a colonoscopy. My primary care…read moreprovider recommended this office to me. This office runs like a well oiled machine. I was in by 8:15 and on my way home by 9:45. The front office staff is friendly and efficient. Once in peri-op, the nurses finalized my prep and had me ready to go. Both the GI doctor and the anesthesiologist were professional and took excellent care of me. I slept through the procedure, so I am unable to give comment. Honestly, the hardest part was the preparation at home. The team made the rest of the process a breeze.

Do not us this facility or Dr. Marcu as he is one of the owners per the director (Gina) and will…read moreput you in collections when all other bills have been paid stating their information was not up to date on billing address but the main office was. Once again, all other bills were paid and they will not remove the collections and take payment on their mistake. Their are plenty of ethical gastrointestinal Doctors in the area that would not treat their patients this way.

He is an AMAZING Doctor!!! The Best of the Best!! There is no one else like him!! He knows his area…read moreof experience!!

From the owner: * Mon - Sat by Appointment Only * Dr. Aliperti Has Dedicated…read moreMost of His Career to the Minimally Invasive Management of Diseases of Bile Ducts, Pancreas and Tubular GI Tract Once Exclusively in the Surgical Domain. He Has Spent Ten Years on the Faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine Where He Served as Director of Interventional and Pancreaticobiliary Endoscopy. Dr. Aliperti is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. In Addition to Having Presented His Research at National Conferences, He Has Given More Than 500 Invited Lectures Locally and Worldwide. He is Now in Private Practice in the BJC System in St. Louis, Where He Performs About 1,000 ERCP's Yearly. ; Lang:Italian, English