Dr. Distler is one of the best Drs in his field. Has had him as my dr for over 15 years. His staff…read more& office runs expeditiously.

Avoid at all cost!!!…read more If you want to be treated less than a human and like they are doing you a favor for coming to be seen this is the place to be! My experience with Dr. Distler at Westside GI was horrific and traumatic and deeply disappointing. I went in for an endoscopy with hopes of addressing new symptoms and concerns, but the entire process left me feeling neglected, ignored, and uncared for. Before the procedure, I attempted to communicate my symptoms and concerns to Dr. Distler, but unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity to speak with him directly. Despite leaving a message with the receptionist requesting a call from the doctor, I never received one. This lack of communication set a concerning tone for the entire experience. My scheduled appointment for 10 am turned into a lengthy wait, with me not being seen until about 12:15 pm. This significant delay only added to my anxiety and frustration, especially considering my desire to communicate with the doctor beforehand. Throughout the entire process, I repeatedly requested to speak with Dr. Distler about my symptoms and concerns. However, my requests were ignored, and I was abruptly introduced to the anesthesiologist, Dr. Francisco Narvaez, without any prior introduction. Dr. Narvaez proceeded to administer anesthesia without addressing my concerns or providing any reassurance, resulting in a painful and distressing experience. As I was laying down requesting to speak with Dr. Distler, Dr. Narvaez shoved something around my mouth and the anesthesia in my arm while I'm asking him to stop while Dr. Distler was right there. The lack of empathy and communication from both Dr. Distler and Dr. Narvaez made me feel like nothing more than a paycheck, rather than a human being seeking medical care. Even after the procedure, during my recovery, Dr. Distler failed to check in on me or provide any post-operative care. The lack of follow-up and concern for my well-being further reinforced my belief that Dr. Distler prioritizes financial gain over patient care. Four days post-procedure, I still hadn't received any communication about my results. When I reached out, I was informed that I needed to call and make an appointment to receive them. This lack of proactive communication and the requirement to make an appointment solely for results delivery felt like another instance of prioritizing financial gain over patient care. I called multiple times leaving messages for him to call me back for the past two years and he still can't give me a call. In conclusion, my experience with Dr. Distler at Westside GI was deeply disappointing and traumatic. The lack of communication, empathy, and follow-up care demonstrated by Dr. Distler and his team left me feeling neglected and uncared for. As a result of this experience, I have lost trust in Dr. Distler and will not be returning to his practice. This traumatic experience has also left me hesitant to seek medical care in the future, as I no longer feel comfortable entrusting my health to healthcare professionals who prioritize profit over patient well-being. Also he has this one particular receptionist who answers the phone, she comes across as rude, unprofessional, unhelpful and lacking great customer service skills.

excellent doctor!!!! I would highly recommend this doctor and he is caring and helped me after…read moreother doctors could not help.

Dr. Steinlauf is a wonderful G.I. doctor, so let's start with that. I came to him from my Crohn's…read moredisease beginning in 2003 when I moved here from Chicago and he's always been a careful listener who takes time to consider all options and he's willing to do this other than pump you full of prednisone, which is awesome. He's been willing to try new treatments and he's been very accessible outside of the office as well, even fielding phone calls from my mom (um, sorry about that, Dr. Steinlauf, YIKES). Let's put it this way, I invited Dr. Steinlauf to my wedding. That's how much I feel like he's contributed to my health over the years. I love Dr. Steinlauf and think he's what doctors should aspire to be, especially in terms of listening, caring, and flexibility, and I'm SO glad to hear he's moving from the rather organizationally challenged (to put it mildly) office where he was when I met him. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend him to anyone with crazy intestines. HE GENUINELY CARES ABOUT YOUR INTESTINES AND YOU WILL WANT TO INVITE HIM TO YOUR WEDDING. For realsies.

I have tried to make an appointment with this Dr. two times now - he was referred to me and has…read moreseemingly decent reviews, unfortunately every time I call the next available appointment is two or three months out. I've never experienced anything like this with any doctor. Both times I've asked a receptionist who took my call whether or not there's something available sooner, and both times I received a nasty attitude in response. I understand that the question of a sooner appointment may be redundant but it's quite shocking when the soonest available appointment is in 3+ months. I honestly don't think I will ever get to see the doctor! And at this point my desire to do so has dwindled. Apparently if you want to schedule a virtual meeting then that's only a month+ out.... The reality is that sometimes certain issues simply can't wait for three months until the doctor becomes available. I can't imagine what it must be like if you have an emergency and need to get in touch with this doctor.

Highly recommend Dr. Soumekh. He put my mind at ease and was very straight forward. His…read moreprofessionalism and knowledge about my diagnosis was reassuring and really helped me deal with my circumstances. He never rushes and will answer all my questions. He is an amazing Doctor.

Dr. Frissora is absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. She treats my functional…read moregastro-intenstinal disorders, and her experience, knowledge, and care are unmatched. I've seen many doctors across New York City in the almost 30 years that I've lived here, and she's the best doctor I've ever had. Her outstanding care, and the care of the doctors on her team, are the primary reason why Weill-Cornell have such a great reputation. That excellent reputation comes the doctors, who practise medicine there. Recently, Dr. Frissora did my endoscopy and colonoscopy, and she handled everything professionally and with expertise. The instructions before and after show care and concern for her patients. I highly recommend Dr. Frissora.

Dr. Frissora did my colonoscopy in March 2024. She has an AMAZING and WONDERFUL bedside manner and…read morewas excellent during the video check in/first meet. Her entire team was not just super professional and competent, they were all incredibly kind and welcoming to me on the day of the procedure. In the days before I had some questions and someone on her team called back to answer everything. The place itself (Langone? Weill Cornell) was brand new and immaculately pristine. I feel very fortunate that my dear friend Sharron told me about Dr. Frissora because I had had an unsuccessful procedure (due to not being 100% cleaned out) before the lockdown and was, frankly, scared to try this again. Her clean out recommendation was GoLytely (or something like that) and was much easier than I feared. I can't speak about the cost because this is covered by Medicare but: it's really incumbent on all of us to ask these questions if necessary. It's not the doctor's job to handle our $ admin. God bless everyone at Dr. Frissora's office.

I had a really great experience here. Not sure if the doctors here are in-house. But the doctors…read moreand nurses that helped me were great. Madonna and Sue were great. Christopher, who ran the front desk, was very cheerful for the morning, I really needed this because I was a wreck. Getting here was a breeze to the train. It isn't too far if you're taking the 6 train uptown to 86th street. The waiting room was rather large. I expected this location to be busy, and it wasn't. I came very early and I was out by 12:30 due to the nature of the procedure.

Dr Yoon was FANTASTIC! I have no idea what the (few) negative reviews are talking about. His…read morebedside manner was impeccable, he truly listened to every single one of my concerns and ordered testing to resolve my issues. His office staff was wonderful and so kind, and very easy to speak with. I highly recommend Dr Yoon and his team!

Alexi and Dr. Chon are so welcoming and supportive. I felt comfortable at every step of my physical…read moreand follow-up. The the front desk is efficient and sweet!

The wait time is always very short to zero, which is unheard of at other doctors' offices…read more Dr. Yoshua Quinones remembers my exact numbers from one appointment to the next and this manages my care with insight. Dr. Quinones is diligent in getting extra tests and referrals for me, to be on the safe side, and I appreciate that.

On the afternoon of Aug 12, my husband had his very 1st colonoscopy. (I've already had several…read moretimes here, myself) Dr. Iwahara is always truly outstanding. He is calm, gentle, & explains everything in such a clear & easy-to-understand way for non-medical people like us, with great care & patience. He is really worthy of respect. Definitely, one of the greatest doctors of all. This time, nurse Chiara (a smart & beautiful young lady) who took care of my husband in the recovery room, was also wonderfully kind. She came by to check on him frequently & answered all our questions with thoughtfulness that I was deeply touched. Her sweet smile helped ease the tension after the procedure as well. The female receptionist with eyeglasses was incredibly nice, too. We are truly grateful to everyone who helped us on that day here. Thank you so much.

I highly recommend Dr. Yasmin Metz to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trusted…read moregastroenterologist. Dr. Metz has an exceptional bedside manner that immediately puts you at ease. She is professional, personable, and genuinely cares about her patients' well-being. For a procedure that isn't usually enjoyable, she made the entire experience comfortable and stress-free. I am so happy to have found a doctor who is as kind as she is intelligent.

Absolutely avoid. At the time of the review, facilities are unacceptable (you will likely be seen…read morein an office, not an exam room), hygiene appears to be a problem (no sink in the room, for one), etc. While the doctor was polite, he didn't really address my concerns/questions. Regardless, my main issue was with the support staff who completely messed up on testing leaving me bruised, and then I was over billed literally thousands of dollars in excessive and unnecessary tests. While Dr. Landzberg seems qualified, again, I would avoid due to the current exam environment, near fraudulent testing situation, and poor support staff.

Dr. Landzberg is one of the smartest doctors I have ever met. He saved my life through a thorough…read morediagnosis that no other doctors could find. He is highly intelligent and explained my condition well. He is a very caring and attentive doctor; he pays attention to even the smallest detail. I highly recommend Dr. Landzberg!