I was on the search for a good GI for a while now. As soon as I mustered enough courage to finally…read moremake an appointment with one, the waitlist was well over a month. Dr. Dyer was able to take me next day. Next day! Of course, I'll admit that after reading the negative reviews I was very skeptical but having this very sharp pain in my abdomen for a week now - I took a chance. Dr. Dyer was very caring and attentive. For once I felt like a doctor was taking me seriously and I wasn't wasting her time. She made sure to answer all my questions. I was referred for an ultrasound and managed to get in that same day. Dr. Dyer called me the same evening with my results! If you are hesitant, don't be. I will recommend Dr. Dyer to others in need of a good GI.

I was a patient for nearly two years and consistently experienced poor communication from this…read moreoffice. Getting test results often required repeated follow-ups, and appointment wait times were frequently excessive. My most recent visit was unacceptable. I came in for a follow-up after a serious hospital stay and was turned away because the office claimed they hadn't received a fax, despite it being sent the prior week. No real effort was made to locate it, and I was even refused when I offered to email the records myself. Dr. Dyer never spoke to me directly and instead made dismissive, disrespectful comments to staff within earshot. Given the length of time I was a patient and the circumstances, this was deeply unprofessional. I will not be returning and do not recommend this practice.

Great new office. Had a colonoscopy, very smooth procedure . Surgery room very spacious and clean…read more Dr. Lauren Bloomberg is the best- highly recommend!

Each member of the team were INCREDIBLE. I had a really bad headache and nausea coming in and they…read morecould not have been more accommodating and caring. From receptionists to Doctor Nathanson, their check ins along the way, keeping to the appointment timelines, their care and knowledge and patience was very appreciated. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Had some tests suggesting possible liver abnormalities. Was therfore directed to see hepatologist,…read moreDr. Kulik. She and her office at the Lavin Center operated precisely on-time. Dr. Kulik presented as confident, competent, not judgemental, attentive, listened patiently, explained matters clearly, answered all of my questions. Recommended logical next steps with explanation of what and why. Great experience for a nervous patient looking for answers.

Nothing against you, Dr Kulik, but you were not someone I wanted to see. Due to a medical…read morecondition, it was recommended I see a specialist. My physician referred me to a doctor who had an extremely long wait list, (December) to me, it was way too long to live with a 'what if I have..?' So the scheduler suggested Dr Kulik. I live in the suburbs and the Northwestern hospital downtown location was a last resort. I arrived an hour early and Dr Kulik's nurse brought me back just moments after checking in. That was a nice surprise. Dr Kulik showed me the results of my blood tests, asked a lot of questions and was simply the best doctor to be on the other side of a scared, nervous and worried patient. She ordered a few more tests to include an MRI. Dr Kulik and I kept in touch via my chart as I'm a tech geek so I want to be on top of things..what were the results, What does this mean, blah blah blah. And she was always responsive as was my primary physician. I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr Kulik. She's compassionate, funny (I was scared but she had me smiling) and her expertise put me at ease. I highly recommend Dr Kulik and want her to know , I'm grateful for the care she provided. She's an example of what a health provider should be.

I really like my specialist here, he's before me out a lot. My big problem with the…read moregastroenterology department is the way they charge and bill patients. Every single visit with my doctor, including simple follow up visits, I receive 2 bills. 1 bill is a typical specialist office visit copay, which isn't unusual. The 2nd bill is for use of outpatient hospital facilities, regardless of the reason for the visit. Obviously this 2nd bill is quite a bit higher. For me, with my decent health insurance it's a $200 copay! So, each visit = a specialist co-pay + a hospital visit co-pay. I don't know how typical this is, but I wanted to share in hopes of preventing a nasty surprise.

Darren brenner is dangerous person who shouldn't be near patients. He's dismissive unreliable, with…read moregarbage bedside manner. He loses his cool on my chart, and in person. He is unwilling to collaborate with other providers on patients care. He picks and chooses who he will see. He can't even solve a simple gastro issue- let alone anything complex. If you enjoy being spoken down to, I'm treated like crap then he's the doctor for you. Manager was a total waste of time and just as dismissive as Darren Brenner himself. There are no Consequences for reckless northwestern doctors who receive special treatment based on family connections. He doesn't seem to offer much experience, nor does he know what good doctor patient care is. His office staff is okay.

Let's face it. No one likes dealing with GI issues. Ever. My tummy troubles got to a point where…read moreI was referred to Dr. Williams. I'm so glad I got referred to him, as I think he's the bee's knees. No one likes talking to the doctor about the grossness that's going on in your life, but hey, that's all a part of his job. He must like talking about it too since that was his chosen specialty! Long of the short of it, I felt super comfortable talking to him, and it helps he's got a great personality too. He takes the time to listen to all your questions as well as give you feed back as to what you can do to improve the situation. Dr. Williams also does his "homework" and reads up on your files and remembers conversations that you've had in the past. In this day and age, it's hard to find a doctor like him. A+ doctor all around!

Dr. Michael Williams no longer lives or works in the Chicago area. He has relocated to another…read morecity.

Reading these reviews were really surprising because I genuinely had a great experience here. They…read morelistened and talked with me through all of my health history and problems I have had. The nurses and receptionists were great. They fit me in within a week for diagnostic testing which I truly needed.

I have never had anything but excellent care here. Dr Venu listens well and has given me things to…read moretry that help me with IBS. I like his openness to an integrative approach as well.

Dr. Greg Cohen is Highly Professional and Highly Competent in his field of Medicine. His Physician…read more- Patient Relationship is excellent with open lines of communications that works to a blueprint to for what the patient needs to know . Everyone who works in his office are Fantastic . They are efficient all the way thru the process . I would feel confident recommending Dr. Cohen to Friends and Family.

I really like Dr. Cohen and I came to him to see him during a desperate time in my life filled with…read moresome of the worst abdominal pain I've ever experienced. Dr. Cohen really spends a lot of time getting to know your symptoms and thoroughly investigates your health history for an accurate diagnosis. Dr. Cohen has also made some great suggestions and described these painful events as flare-ups which is absolutely true and something I never realized. I have seen other GI doctors who told me things that were completely false, and or informed me to eat enough fiber which I already count and do as a vegetarian. The GI system is extremely complex and I am happy I can see a medical expert who understands this and can get to the root of the problem.

I could not have asked for a better experience. Dr. Lotsu and the entire team are all very…read moreprofessional, very nice and very knowledgeable. I had put off this procedure for 5 years because of all the horror stories I had heard from others. The team was very understanding, proactive and the instructions were very clear. I appreciated all the text reminders too - that was extremely helpful!! I am so happy I followed Dr. Lotsu's instructions rather than the ones that were on the prep box or the various "tips" I read when googling this procedure. Dr. Lotsu and his team have made what is usually described as one of the most unpleasant screening procedures as professional and as "good" as it could possibly be. The procedure itself is definitely not pleasant - but I'm certain that developing and/or fighting cancer would be 1000x worse.... The most discomfort I felt was from having to go a day without eating and I was so freakin' hungry. The prep wasn't even bad - the taste was fine. The exorcism of the demons wasn't that bad either - I was expecting an intestinal terrorist attack, but it really wasn't horrible and it was over in an hour. Dr. Lotsu personally called me with the results later in the day and explained everything to me. He is very professional but also very personable. If I have anything un-positive to say or any suggestions for improvement, it would be that I expected to be 5 pounds lighter this morning, and the weight loss was only 1.4.... and that pillow was super comfortable - I could have slept for another hour or two. Maybe next time - ?

I like this place for the most part. I've been here twice for two different procedures: endoscopy…read moreand colonoscopy. Before the procedures I had a teledoc appointment, which went well. The doctor was very chill and knowledgeable. The procedures and staff were good. I particularly liked the assistant who worked for the anesthesiologist during the first procedure. She was very upbeat and accommodating. My only issue is that there was limited parking.

Dr. Kamel is the best. From the time I made the appt , to the time of…read moremy first colonoscopy, everything went very smoothly. I was nervous and would have bailed if the receptionist hadnt been so understanding to begin with. The procedure is a breeze and painless. I would recommend Dr. Kamel to anyone who wants a pro.

Dr. Kamel is an expert who is focused on patient health. He is available and responsive, hugely…read moreimportant in moments of UC stress. His approach is practical and doable. I have been with him for many years and he is light years better than my last Gastro doctor. Go here, you won't regret it.

I am beyond blessed that Dr. Adajar came into my life. I have never had a doctor be so caring and…read moreresponsive; he took the time to get to know me and listen to my concerns and worries leading up to and after surgery. Should I end up needing further surgery down the road - I will look no farther than Dr. Adajar. I highly would recommend him to any friend or family member. Thank you for the 100th time Dr. Adajar for being so amazing. I appreciate you.

I first contacted Dr Osipova in late 2017 to consult about recurring hernia issues. She was…read morefantastic during my consult, answering all of my questions, drawing pictures, etc. Dr Osipova suggested I also meet with her partner for a second opinion, Dr. Adajar, who has a different perspective on how to treat hernias. So I made an appointment and did as she advised. Drs Osipova and Adajar were just as fantastic during that consult. I determined I was not going to go forward with surgery right now, but would work on some lifestyle issues to see if that would help. I had blood drawn and Dr Adajar let me know numbers and his recommendations based on my numbers. And then it went downhill. I talked with Dr. Adajar's assistant Michelle, and felt like I was being sold a used car. She wouldn't let me talk, and was just throwing out price tags for consultations that needed to take place, weight loss medicine and vitamins and hormones I needed to buy, etc. When I would try to talk, she wouldn't hear me and I finally just asked her to have Dr. Adajar call me so I could understand what this Xsculpt work was that he does, and talk through what would be the best course of action for me to take next. That request to talk to him was made over a month ago, and I haven't heard from him. I even texted him on his cell, since he used that form of communication with me after my blood test results were in. I got no response. The experience started out great, but then turned into something I didn't understand. And I am left with a bill to pay for the bloodwork and no course of action to take that you usually work out with a medical professional. I wanted to let others know about my experience here so they could take it into account if they decided to visit this office.