Neil Stollman is a luminary in his field. His knowledge, compassion and caring for his patients…read moregoes beyond any other doctor I've ever met. He's kind and follows up with personal notes to let you know that he's there for you in case you need him. The kind of doctor you feel safe the moment you meet him in person. Unfortunately he will retire sometime in 2026 or 2027.

Dr Stollman is a class act. I came to see him after visiting with a different GA doctor who didn't…read moreseem to pay much attention to my individual case. Dr Stollman was very engaging and easy to talk to, and genuinely eager to answer all of my questions. He answered my questions perfectly, citing what research can tell us and where things become a judgment call, and citing numbers to guide the judgment call. He was fantastically prepared, he had studied my medical record and knew about everything that's happened to me medically in the last several years. Like he could probably give my primary doctor a run for his money. Color me impressed and very glad to have found him.

Great service on various procedures and follow up monitoring. Been with them for six years for…read moreongoing monitoring.

They are impossible to reach. I have no idea how it is because I cannot even get through to them to…read moreschedule an appointment. It's the worst run phone - office interaction I have had with a medical practice ever. I will update once I get to see the doctor but this is ridiculous - I have been trying for a month to get through and schedule with them.

Currently, this is one of the worst experiences that I have had with a medical office from a…read moreprocess and patient care perspective. Here are the issues I've experienced: 1) As many have pointed out, the patient coordinator Mariah doesn't provide adequate service. She is slow to respond, lacks empathy, is unpleasant to speak to and very short in her interactions with patients. 2) Cultural competency is also an area of concern when it comes to basic procedures. I was made to feel like I was wrong for asking for accommodations that take my religious beliefs and financial situation into account. 3) I also received an unexpected bill for asking simple questions about the procedure and what it entails because initial information was not provided. 4) Lastly, results are handled poorly - they basically release them via the portal but don't provide any explanation about test results for days after. I'm still not sure if it's because I called the office and pressed to have the doctor explain them or if they are just that delayed that it took them a week to follow up with me. These were pretty significant results that required additional levels of testing. It's concerning to be able to see your findings but not have a doctor or professional explain them to you for nearly a week.

After 25+ years, I am switching gastroenterologists. This is a fine place to get a routine…read morecolonoscopy, but I would advise patients like me with serious conditions to shop around for a smaller practice. I agree with others that Dr. Cheng is a competent and compassionate doctor. But over the years the practice has ballooned in size to the point where the staff is totally overwhelmed and careless mistakes affecting patient care are being made. Dr. Cheng's previous patient care coordinator, Nicole, was amazing, but the new coordinator, Mariah, is clearly out of her depth. My specialty pharmacy told me they made 6 attempts to get a new authorization and never got a callback. I later found out that when Mariah submitted the authorization paperwork the first time, she encountered a problem, noted it in my medical chart (cya) but never bothered to inform me so I could follow up. On her second attempt, she made a careless mistake (she answered it was "unknown" if my medication was helping me) that caused my authorization to be denied. When a customer service rep from the insurance company informed her of the error, she denied that she was responsible then complained that she was being asked to submit my authorization for a third time. Sorry to inconvenience you, but it's your job!

I have good things to say about east bay endoscopy. I was scared for my procedure. I told the nurse…read moreand she was extremely kind and empathetic. She stayed with me the whole time I was waiting in the pre-op area, was gentle with the needle and explained everything. She took her time to explain things to me. The parking situation is both good and bad. The garage is gated and free if you're an EBE customer, but to get out and into the center you have to follow a dark and gross back hallway. Signage was clear though. The waiting room is small but clean and well organized. The surgical area itself isn't very separate from the prep areas, but there is still privacy.

I had my first colonoscopy here and I was really impressed with the service. It's not a procedure…read morethat anybody looks forward to, but it was true that the worst part was the 2-day cycle of electrolyte laxatives preceding my visit. Michelle at reception was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Then my nurses Amy and Corinne were really sweet and took care of me once I was admitted. There was friendly banter among the team and music playing in the background. Seemed like a place where they all enjoyed working. Dr Nguyen and Dr Heath (anesthesiologist) were both pros, and the next thing I knew I was waking up in the recovery room. Couldn't have been a better experience. Highly recommended.

Highly recommended by my primary care doctor and he gave me amazing advice prior to the colonoscopy…read moreto reduce fiber intake for a couple days and it went so much better than the first one I'd had.

Having an endoscopy + colonoscopy can be a difficult experience, but Dr. Paul Chard and his tteam…read moreat East Bay Center for Digestive Health got me through it very smoothly. I am very happy to have found Dr. Chard, who is kind and patient as well as excellent. I know that I am in good hands for any digestive problems inthe future.

Dr. Thomas Hargrave is an amazing, wonderful doctor and specialist. I only hope he continues in his…read morepractice as gastroenterologist, who cares very much about people and gives more to the quality of our lives. He took care of my nephew a recent procedure, but most of all he gave wise, intelligent words to a young man seeking a little too far forward to have procedures done too fast, but yet needed a little guidance from a wonderful doctor Who could be trusted to give wise words in a little background on how to take care of ones health. We need more doctors like Dr. Thomas Hargrave to stay with the people, one we can rely on and we can trust to put our lives in great hands. I wish I could take my son who 13 years old to him who has difficulties with his Bilirubin . If he could only see Dr. I would feel so much happier.

I have had three colonoscopies over a 25 year period, and the one I had with Dr. Hargrave was the…read moreeasiest and least stressful. If I ever need another one, I'm going back to him.

10 Stars I was glad…read moresomeone place a review of there experience because it was a first colon/endoscopy for me and I needed to some insight. YouTube helped. Karin D's review in 2020 was what I based my selection of Liana Vesga, MD on and Doctor Vesga did not disappoint but rather went far beyond what was written in the prior reviews. Doctor Vesga was amazing. She was beaming positivity, assurance, compassion, concerned you are feeling at ease and assured all will be well. I was scheduled to see a male doctor, but I wanted a female doctor. Doctor Vesga gave me that maternal covering I was looking for. (No one takes care of you like a Mother) The Oakland Building is a Beautiful Location! ** So here is my experience ** * The Lemon Lime Drink wasn't bad. There must have been some changes with the pre-drink because most comments said it was horrible. I found that playing a game of " How Fast Can You Drink It" got the drink down. I chased it with Sparkling Mineral Water. The bubbly helped. ** Stay close to the bathroom and tell your family members to use the bathroom and get out quickly please. It really processes quickly through your system in a hour. No Joke!! * I have fasted before and took on that mind set when it came to no eating. I did drink chicken broth. I did chew on a piece of steak and savored the flavor and spit out the meat. It worked for me.. Jedi Mind Trick ** After getting into my gown, I began to breath deeply to relax myself. (one lady next to me was so nervous, she gave up her breakfast) * There was a lot of activity at this location. No waiting. The nurse was very nice and with ease put in the IV port. ** The needle is small and fine, a very light poke is all I felt. I was then rolled into the room for the procedure. The nurse who monitored my vital was rubbing my arm to calm me because of my pressure number (176). I told her it was the moment for the elevated number. It worked.. my last look at it was 146. All the staff was very pleasant. Very focused on what is to be done. Not a lot of talking. That was impressive to me. * Doctor Vesga walked in the room saying ... "There she is" " We are doing a Colonoscope and a Endoscopy" "I am going to have you bite on this bite guard put this around you ears" ..... and the next thing I was hearing my name and I was awake and feeling great. Not dizzy, Not sick, Not sleepy. Very much alert and speaking clearly. ** I asked if I could go to the bathroom and while walking I side stepped a little bit but the nurse had me be the arm. * I got dressed and wanted to use the bathroom once more for the ride home. I waited in the lobby for my daughter to pick me up and that was it. The End Very please to have had a great experience to share for this year of May 2022 The next morning, I had a little sore throat. So I gurgled with baking soda and ate soup for a few days. I did have some mild stomach irritation. I felt nothing when sitting down and resumed back to business as usual by Tuesday. My procedure was during the Fourth of July Holiday. Dr. L. Vesga is a gem!

I went to Dr. Vesga for a second opinion after another GI Specialist said "not much we can do…read more.. you're own maximum therapies" (ie. Tylenol & Omeprozol), yet in severe pain still. Dr. Vesga spent over an hour reviewing my symptoms, my charts/labs, and exploring options. She gave me multiple options but advised gathering more test results to be cautious. She called me directly to report normal lab results at 6pm a few weeks later. She created a plan of action in case pain comes back. She was very attentive and recalled even minor details from our first discussion. I felt heard, respected, and taken care of. Fantastic doctor.

Dr. Darby is a thoroughly professional physician. He meets with and talks with his patients before…read moreany procedure, and performs with ease and experience My only suggestion is that his staff give the hospital better start times so they may inform the patient. .

I have gone to Dr. Darby for many years. My latest experience was just recently. This was as fine…read morean experience as such things ever are. Nice staff, a big plus in my book. On time. Considerate. I really have no complaints, plus I like the building the office is in. It has some history and does not feel like a miserable medical building.

I didn't know who Dr. Fredrick was until I read my hospital notes. I remember he was always direct…read morebut kind with me whilst I was in the ICU. What I remember most about him is he always asking for my tv remote :0) to turn down the volume b/c I was using tv as a distraction of being very scared in the ICU. I apologize for having the volume up when you guys came in for your morning consults. Thank you for the great care and kindness you gave me Dr. Frederick I have never forgotten about that even though it was last year.

One of the few things that can comfort a person when they're their most frightened is someone who…read morecarries an innate calm, confidence, and intelligence. That person is Dr Frederick. Dr Frederick and his staff are some of the finest medical professionals I've met, let alone been a patient of. I've been seeing him for over a year now for my autoimmune liver disease and he has been the most reassuring, encouraging, helpful Physician I've seen during this process. His staff are professional and meticulous. If you're a bit scatterbrained like myself, they'll send you helpful reminders and phone calls regarding your upcoming appointment. If your refills run low, it's a quick phone call and an almost instant refill. Most importantly, Dr Frederick takes to heart your unique case. He's unafraid of reaching out to colleagues for input and will utilize all possible avenues to achieve an understanding of what's ailing you and what's most likely to help. I am a very appreciative patient of Dr Frederick's. I know his job must be extremely taxing and stressful, but he makes the effort to appear calm and reassuring in all of his encounters. It's the part of being a physician that can't be taught in a classroom. Even when news of my condition isn't the most positive, he does his best to infuse hope into his explanations. I only wish I could do more to express my gratitude.

He is a very professional and experienced doctor. I only went to see him once and he cured my…read morelong-standing problem.

Dr Kurupath---the doctor who took care my 89 year old mother when she went to oakland Summit ER for…read moresomething else but turned out gallstone attack, she was transfer to Alta Bates Ashby Campus & had her Gallstone was removed by this wonderful Doctor- Dr Kurupath using ERCP technic. Dr Kurupath - A awesome professional super friendly G-I doctor in Berkeley CA., with great ERCP skill. Yes, 100% recommended Dr Kurupath. https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-doctor/dr-vinod-k-kurupath?utm_source=yelp&utm_medium=social&utm_content=branded-url&utm_campaign=sebmf-yelp-doctors