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Our team of compassionate, board-certified gastroenterologists strives to ensure every patient receives cutting-edge treatments using the latest in research and technology, so that all patients can have a positive experience that leaves them with better digestive health. We invite you to see what other patients are saying in order to get a better idea of what it may be like to receive care at our facility. All of our client feedback is taken to heart so that we can continue crafting positive outcomes for future persons requiring our assistance. When you have made an informed decision, please contact our location in Phoenix, AZ to request your consultation for GI treatment.
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- Craig M. Stein, M.D. (1)
- Daniel A. Meline, M.D. (3)
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"The process was much simpler than I expected. The worse part was essentially staying up all night to take the polypropylene glycol every 15 minutes. When I checked in, the process and people made the rest very easy. Even the IV insertion was much easier than expected. Each medical person associated with the colonoscopy came over and introduced themselves and explained what there role was, including the doctor! When I came out of the anesthetic, I was well attended, got results from the doctor immediately. Not rushed, just expedient. The results were sent to my primary care physician within a couple of hours of the exam. Fast, efficient, professional, and friendly. Very caring team of professionals."
"Dr Atia is very patient and understanding. She takes time out of her busy schedule to see her patients and helps them with all she can. I have a stubborn body that has gone through 2 types of treatments already. Nothing has worked so far. Dr Atia is very determined to help me and hopefully my new medication works. Hopefully 3rd times the charm"
"Dr Atia has been the most thorough doctor I have ever had. Listens very closely to my concerns. I highly recommend Dr Atia."
"I have been trying to find a good GI doctor, finally I found Dr.Atia. she is patient, she listens to my concern and knowledgeable."
"Hands down🤝 the BEST Physician that I have come across since I move to the Valley from Maryland a year ago. Dr. Michael Mills bedside manners was calming and patience. He listened to your concerns without you feeling rushed and suggested different ways to treat your condition without you leaving his practice searching for clarity which I have experienced several times. His front desk staff and medical assistant was also awesome …. I will definitely recommend Dr Mills for ALL your gastrointestinal needs because he Definitely has a spirit of Excellence when serving his patients.🙌🏽"
"Dr. Seetharam was recommended by my primary care physician. Dr. Seetharam provided information regarding my condition I could easily understand. His follow up from testing is prompt and he accessible for questions. So pleased to have met him. I highly recommend Dr. Seetharam."
"One of the best doctor visits I have experienced. Absolutely loved her. Very understanding and knowledgeable. Did not feel judged at all. Took the time to go over everything and was not rushing. Truly appreciated her time and her approach. She also took the time to ask what approach I would like to try first, my expectations, etc. That was different and I enjoyed it. Highly recommend Dr. Atia!"
"Dr. Drewitz and his whole team are fantastic. Dr. Drewitz was recommended by my primary care doc (because he’s my doc’s doctor) for an age-based colonoscopy and the process was as painless and smooth as you could hope for. The staff as great, Dr. Drewitz has a great bedside manner and he explained the procedure and results clearly."
"Dr, Atai is a true professional who really cares about her patients. She is very thorough, explains everything and makes her patients feel totally at ease."
"I thought they all were great. I felt so comfortable and felt heard. I wish I could have had him as a primary doctor."
"Dr Atia explains the process/procedure, love her staff, all is so professional,."
"Mary made me feel like she cared. I was comfortable talking with her."
"Dr. Lam is a very caring doctor. She really listens to you. I wish she could be my primary doctor."
"Down to earth, Dr. Walker is a Dr. that you can feel at ease to talk to. Along with his staff, this is a Dr. You will know you're in Good hands! I didn't think there were other doctors out there that were like my primary doctor, (Dr. Lawson) who was the person who referred me to Dr. Walker. Especially when you have to go to specialists, it's usually not the experience of meeting someone who has the ambience to come across as not only a knowledgeable doctor but a great new friend who shows he cares."
"My experience with Dr. Maria Atia was very positive. She and her staff were very reassuring and professional, and I felt like I was in the “ best hands “ for this procedure."
"This office was amazing. So organized and efficient."
"Dr. Mahajani and his staff are great. From the beginning of appt to end of procedure, everyone was extremely knowledgeable, caring and efficient. I have just referred a family member to him and would recommend him to anyone needing a Gastro Doctor. I wish he could be my primary care physician. Thank you Dr. Mahajani and staff."
"I work with hazardous chemicals, wastes, etc. on a daily basis, so it wasn’t a big surprise when I began to get random stomach pains or felt sick. However, around early 2021 said pains and sick days became frequent enough that I felt no motivation to leave the house. On the rare occasion I felt decent enough to go out I was limited to activities that could be completed within 100ft of the nearest restroom. I began to believe there would be no hope for it to get better, and that I just picked a short-straw with my genes/work conditions. I was referred to Dr.Atia after my PCM told me that there would be probably nothing they could do to help, so I went through the motions not expecting much to come out of it. I still feel to this day that this may be one of the greatest decisions I would ever come to make in my life. Dr.Atia has excellent bedside manner, is patient, and is probably one of the most knowledgeable people Ive ever met. My issue, though an embarrassing one as many reading this would understand, was quickly discovered and treatment was fast found. If you are reading this and are on the fence about whether or not to receive help, look no further and just head in. Dr.Atia and her staff will do their utmost to make sure you are helped and satisfied."
"I really like Dr. Hutchinson. My issue is trying to get an appointment to see him right away if you need to is impossible. I recently had a bout of infectious colitis. My primary had run out of treatment options and wanted me to see Dr. H right away. I finally got a telehealth visit with him after my primary contacted him directly. I find some of the office staff to be very unhelpful. After a few tests and medication I was on my way to resolving the issue. I was sick for six weeks!"
"When Dr. Atia introduced herself to me it was so warm and caring. It put me right at ease."
"Dr. Atia knows my health condition completely well. I trusted her decision and I feel very lucky to be her patient. Thank you Dr. Atia!"
"Dr Aria was very thorough, making sure I got the tests needed to try and resolve my problem. I’ve always been seen in a timely manner without a long wait."
"I don’t feel rushed with Dr. Atia. She listens and explains everything clearly."
"Dr Atia is not only an expert in her field, but she truly cares about her patients! Takes the time to listen as well as explain things in terms I can understand. I would highly recommend Dr Atia!!"
"Great caring office. Maryann is very caring and explains things in great detail! She definitely goes the extra mile."
"This a very special. medical professional. THIS doctor listens to every patient. i am very very Thankful. my Primary MD referred him. DR FOLEY IS CREDIT TO HIS PROFESSION"
"All staff are great and helpful for all your needs."
"I’m a 63 year old male who had a horrible experience with my first colonoscopy at age 50 . I basically had a vasal vagal reaction and my heart rate dropped to 33 beats per minute during the procedure. They gave me something that woke me up out of unconsciousness with the scope still in place . I remember screaming “ it hurts , it hurts !!” . I think this happened because the doctor was too rough. However, I had a completely different experience with Dr Atia . She explained why she thought this happened and what her and her team were going to do to prevent it from happening again. I remember waking up after the procedure and I didn’t realize they had even started. Everything went flawlessly. I will never have another colonoscopy without Dr Atia at the helm . She was amazing!! Sincerely, Bruce Thomas"
"Very caring nice ."
"Dr Hutchinson was recommended by my Primary Physician as she get he was a excellent person in his field. This provide to be very correct. How m and have s staff were very concerned about it and to me done an excellent job. I would recommend him if a person needed the procedures done as my Primary Physician said of him."
"Dr. Meline has all of the credentials, and then some, that make him one of the best in his field. Dr. Meline is very professional, his staff is organized and friendly. The environment where the procedure was done was very calming. Dr. Meline provided my Primary Care Physician with the results from my procedure a lot faster than expected. The best part of my experience was Dr. Meline’s P.A., Michael, following up with a call a week later. He was extremely helpful, patient, and answered ALL of my questions in a way that I understood. He recommended a specific diet to try. They had all of that information listed on their website. This was reassuring because It eliminated any guesswork on my end. I now have results, guidance, and a well structured game plan moving forward. I highly recommend Dr. Meline and his staff."
"Dr.Atia,Listens to all your questions, and takes the time to answer them all"
"Dr. Atia is a very knowledgeable professional who is also kind and compassionate. She and her entire staff make visits very patient friendly and helpful."
"After 2 failed attempts at finding a GI Doctor, I finally found one that listens and genuinely wants to help find solutions! Dr Attia is very compassionate and you feel safe sharing."
"I would highly recommend Dr.Atia at Az Digestive Health.She is thorough and at the same time patience and willing to answer all questions you may have."
"The staff was very pleasant, and the doctor was very nice and willing to explain everything that she needed to do. I was very pleased with the whole situation."
"Very professional and knowledgeable doctor. I'll try to keep as my primary doctor as long as I am in this area"
"Dr. Collins has been very professional from the get- go. I was referred to him by my RN at my primary care physician. Diagnosis and treatment were what I needed and improvement was seen over time and is continuing. Not all was pleasant, but necessary. I view him as someone I can trust, even with some humanity mixed in."
"Mary Atia was a pleasure to meet with, she was very professional and really listened to what I had to say. She was very thorough and asked questions to make sure she had all the information before giving me her recommendations. I would highly recommend her."
"Exceptionally happy with Dr. Atia’s patient care, detailed explanations, desired outcomes & corrective course of action. Best experience to date. P.S. Her staff was also very accommodating."
"i was sent to jordan vulcano from my primary dr. due to a positive stool sample. he was very professional and ask me questions. he explained to really know what was going on ,he ordered an upper and lower gi. the appointment was set up and the procedure was done by him. very good bedside manners.he explained what he found and gave me instructions on what i should do. i would recommend him to family and friends.arizona digestive health staff was was great to deal with too. thank you for all the help"
"Went to see Dr. Nolan he was a referral from my primary care doctor. Was very professional and understanding about my stomach issues. Helping me out with my acid reflux."
"I am so happy I found Dr Atia. I have never encounter a Doctor and Assistant more caring, well-mannered and heplful. She explain everything very easy and ensure that I all my questions were answered. I trust her knowledge and I truly recomend her to anyone that is in need of her specialty."
"Dr. Schwartz is amazing. I was referred to him by my primary physician, it was an excellent choice. KW"
"Dr Atia was very attentive to my concerns. Offering me other possibilities for my issue. I would highly recommend her."
"I've had good experiences with Dr Mary Atia, as she has been my only Gastro Doctor, for a while now."
"Found Dr. Meline on Yelp… was a little scared about it, but I cannot say enough positive things about this doctor and his office. From the time I called to make an appointment, phone was answered by a super friendly comforting woman who made me feel assured. Then the communication from the office setting up my account, tele appointment, and procedure appointment was prompt, easy, convenient. Then the tele appointment was amazing! Dr. Meline was right on time, went over everything, was humorous, spent time to answer any questions, I loved this kind of appointment - total respect of my time. Now to the picking up of what I like to call my weight loss kit.. the prep kit or “Sh*%t kit” is offered complete at the doctors office, so convenient and economical. Brilliant idea. The receptionist in Dr. Meline’s office was engaging, efficient and thorough. Plus the parking is right outside the office door. Now to my prep… the best prep of my three previous ones. Day of colonoscopy… got to surgical center… walked in, did my paperwork, was called back all within ten minutes; no time for me to read my book, bummer. Haha Loved, loved loved the “staff in the back”. Amazingly efficient, friendly, engaging, great communication. Again, everything was on time. Dr. Meline was waiting for me as soon as they wheeled me back… a few questions next thing I know I’m finished and up and Dr. Meline is going over my procedure and results. Asked Dr. Meline if he’d be my primary care doctor but he said no go. Great experience! Highly recommend."
"Dr. Seetharam is one of the best doctors I have ever encountered. He took my concerns seriously when other doctors didn’t, and quite possibly saved my life. I had one telehealth visit with him and received more follow up and follow through from him than from my primary care doctor. I cannot recommend him more highly."
"Their office was incredibly effective with my last problem. Dr Atia was very pleasant during my visit and spent plenty of time with me and did not seem rushed. Her assistant is fantastic and very helpful."
"The staff are very compassionate. Dr Atia is the BEST PERIOD! I am always at ease when she does procedures on me. I won't go to anyone else."
"My appointment was with Mary Atia’s Family Nurse Practitioner, Robert Tavani. He went over what to expect and what steps to take for my upcoming colonoscopy. He easily explained everything very well, and with a calming voice. AZ Digestive Health is where I went a few years ago for my prior procedure and will not go anywhere else. No issues, an easy process, and highly regarded medical doctors."
"Excellent service"
"Dr. Attached is friendly and efficient. She patiently answers questions and took time to make me comfortable."
"Dr. ATIA IS A FANTASTIC GASTRO DR. SHE LISTENS, TAKES TIME WITH EACH PATIENT, AND TRIES DIFFERENT alternatives until a solution is found."
"Dr Faybush is the best doctor out there I went through six doctor's trying to find out what was wrong with me and they didn't find anything. Dr Faybush found that I had chrons and put me on treatment. I just wish she could be my primary doctor too"
"Very personable, knowledgeable. Quite booked out, but he was recommended by my primary"
"Dr Atia is caring & compassionate. She engages with you & spends as much time as Necessary"
"Doctor Atia, listen attentive to my concerns, and also fine solutions for my requests."
"Excellent medical services, no wait, Excellent followup reminders. Highly recommended"
"I’ve been a patient of Dr Tharlson’s for many years. He’s was recommended by my primary care physician and I’m glad I followed her recommendation. Dr Tharalson is awesome. He is very knowledgeable & skilled in his field. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a gastroenterologist."
"Dr Atia is very thorough. She does not rush through the appointment and takes the time to answer all questions. She has a very pleasant personality. Found her on Nextdoor. Highly recommend."
"A consultant appointment for my wife with Dr Atia was informative, cautionary due to the procedure involved and its risks. Her recommendation was passed along to our PCP for more in depth discussion referral with a Surgeon."
"Dr Mahagini is a very caring special doctor. I love him. Wish he was a primary care doctor so I wouldn't have to see anyone else! He takes his time and explains everything. I'll say it again - I love him!"
"I recently had a procedure done at Arizona Digestive Health and very much appreciated the professional, friendly, helpful staff. They alleviated my concerns and Dr. Mary Atia is an excellent doctor. I highly recommend her and her staff at the Eugie address."
"I recommend Dr Wadas for treatment. I have been seeing Dr Wadas for some years now and he continues to provide the same care as day one. I appreciate that he takes time to address my concerns .Dr Wadas always makes me feel comfortable. When my primary recommended Dr Wadas and said he was the best Dr to go to , he was right! I recommend seeing Dr Wadas ."
"Friendly safe environment. Dr Faybush is honest and up front with you on your diagnosis yet comforting and reassuring. Mary Ann her Nurse Practitioner is the best I've ever had I'm working with me and helping me . I worked in healthcare for 20 years and the office is clean and helpful in friendly. I enjoy going to this office and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great group to work with in gastroenterology"
"Maryann, the PA, was great! She was professional, compassionate and personable at at once. She explained everything very thoroughly and made an uncomfortable situation as pleasant as it could be. Thank you Maryann!"
"Dr. Ahmed’s practice was referred to me through my Primary Care Physician for post-COVID GI issues and for a routine colonoscopy exam. The appointment office was clean, prompt, friendly and thorough. Dr. Ahmed has a very pleasant bedside manner, spent a lot of time discussing conditions and solutions, providing clear explanations and illustrations and endless patience with all of my questions. He is conservative in his approaches and very kind. The procedural office was very convenient, modern, clean, attentive and friendly staff and super efficient. A 5 star doctor with wonderful facilities and staf. Highly recommend."
"Dr Walker treated me as a unique individual not just as another case. He recalls what was said in a prior office visit and ask questions to get at the heart of one's condition and concerns. He took the time to return my phone call in person. He diagnosed a condition not related to his specialty that had not been identified by my primary care doctor. He took the time to call my primary care doctor to discuss his observations."
"Was the least painful and quickest recovery I've ever had. Highly recommended 👌."
"Dr Atia and staff were friendly, and thorough. The explained everything to my satisfaction."
"Dr. Atia takes her time and explains everything. I feel very comfortable and trust her. I didn't have to sit in the waiting room for a long time either!"
"good bedside manner she was very clearly when explained everything to me and she was very friendly and knowledgeable when she was telling me about my medical condition very pleasant"
"I am a first time patient of Dr. Umar who was recommended by my primary care physician, Dr. Madiha Sajjad. I am pleased with the care I’m receiving, the thoroughness of administrative staff. It’s a busy place and I have faith in Dr. Umar to provide me with continued excellence. JL"
"Dr Umar has been our primary gastrointestinal provider for over 15 years and we recommend him highly for problems in his specialty."
"Dr. Atia is honestly the best Socorro I’ve ever had. I’m so glad I found her when I did. She has truly listened to my symptoms and concerns and walked me through the process each step of the way. She is very knowledgeable and willing to answer the many questions I have. So grateful to be under her care."
"Dr. Atia is very professional and caring. She set my nerves at ease about upcoming procedures and I would recommend her office for care."
"Dr.Atia is great. She listen to what I have to say regarding my health concerns and how i manage my condition. She discusses symptoms and treatment options. She guide you to evaluate benefits vs risks of your medication and treatment. I leave in the east valley so it is a commute to her office in Glendale but is worth it."
"Courteous and professional experience! Everything you look for in managing your health care!"
"Very professional! Everyone in the office was very pleasant. The doctor’s assistant was fabulous! Very nice and respectful. My doctor is very knowledgeable and kind, explained everything that would be done. I highly recommend her."
"A Great doctor, usually easy to get in to see her & I like the location of her 19 th Ave office . . She doesn’t rush when she is in the room with you & is good about explaining whatever issue I might have. I highly recommend her ."
"It is rare in this day and age to find a doctor that is professional and very kind. Dr. Atia took as much time as needed to really drill down on the issues I am having. Looking forward to the results. I am very confident that Dr Atia will help me"
"Dr. Atia is a highly skilled and compassionate physician. She treats patients with respect and takes time to answer questions. Her staff is accessible and responsive."
"As a new patient Dr. Atia immediately put me at easy. She was very well prepared by thoroughly reviewing my extensive medical file. She asked probing and relevant questions. She was clear w/ our plan of action for my continued health care. Great Doctor. I would recommend her w/ out hesitation."
"I have a long history of GI issues. Dr Atia and staff have been very professional and understanding. Was surprised she did know specifics about my issues and did suggest the same treatment as my old GI( I moved)"
"Dr. Atia addressed my concerns and took the time to listen to my family history. Dr. Atia was very patient and knowledgeable regarding my condition. I am happy with the customer service I received in the office as well."
"Very professional and thorough. Does not rush through the consultation. Addressed my questions and concerns in detail."
"Outstanding and attention to detail."
"Very knowledgeable, was able to answer every question I had on the spot and was even able to provide metrics from recent case studies done. Her availability to schedule my procedure was as soon as the next day."
"I am very glad I was referred to Dr.Yanish by my Primary Care provider. He was very kind and knowledgeable and took time to answer all of my questions .He has an excellent staff as well.I would highly recommend him ."
"Dr. Saperstein was recommended to me by my primary care physician and for good reason. He is longtime expert in his field, direct and straightforward and has a way of disarming stressful situations and putting patients at ease."
"I paid for my first colonoscopy through the Colonoscopy Assist Program since I have a high deductible health insurance plan and was set up with the Arizona Digestive Health facility. My procedure was yesterday and I had a great experience. The whole process went very smoothly and the nurses were so kind and caring, especially Mary Kay. Dr. Hutchinson and the Anesthesiologist were also both very nice. I was so nervous about the procedure but everyone really helped to put my mind at ease and I couldn't be happier with my entire experience. Highly recommend this place to all people in need of a colonoscopy!"
"Dr. Atia is the Best at her profession. She genuinely cares about her patients, but most importantly, is that she provides the best care & offers the best medical advice based on your condition to see it thru to the end to allow you to have the Best quality of life! At the end of the day, this should be our most fundamental concern, so we can spend as much time with our loved ones."
"Best experience in a digestive specialist’s office I’ve ever had. I was referred to Dr. Walker. He was very helpful. He listened and explained things very well. We had a lengthy exchange of info, just like an investigator would, in an effort to get to the bottom of my medical issues. Very well-spoken, dow to earth, knowledgeable and informative doctor. The front office staff were friendly and welcoming and most of the back office staff were just as lively. Not one person was short with me, impatient or dismissive of me. I’m grateful my primary doctor sent me here."
"Dr. Schwartz came HIGHLY recommended by my primary care physician. He was knowledgeable, took time to listen to me, and was kind. Anna was also very helpful. :)"
"I am a physician and was recently referred to Dr. Meline for evaluation by my primary physician. Dr. Meline was thoroughly professional, as was his staff. Subsequent endoscopy also was completely professional. I am pleased to be able to recommend him to others."
"I saw Dr Mary Atia at this location and was impressed with her calm, respectful demeanor and thoroughness. Her MA, Tiffany, is super nice and patient with questions. 5 stars for this location."
"In summer of 2017 I had 2 doctors tell me there was nothing wrong with me and I simply had the flu, as my health continued to decline my primary doctor and a friend put me in touch with Dr. Nilay Kavathia. Had I not seen him that summer I may not be writing this review today. Dr. Kavathia not only examined everything possible for his field but also demonstrated a compassion and empathy that will assure you that you are in the right hands. After countless visits to doctor's, hospitals, and surgical centers I am happy to say I am now completely healthy, on no medications, etc. Dr. Kavathia played a huge role in that. He is the best. If you ever read this, thanks doc!"
"I have had a very complicated case and was referred to easy valley gastro by my primary care. I worked with Dr. Levy. It was hard to get appointments, but keep in mind they stay busy, not really their fault, and when I couldn’t meet with him it was always available to me to see the NP. I had some appointment scheduling issues, but I felt the staff was very nice and even though I had mixed up my appointment time, they still fit me in. I had my colonoscopy through them which Dr. Levy made very easy to have done. I have a more complicated case though that has so far not been very fruitful in diagnosing, but I would say they did their best to help me to the best of their ability which I really appreciate. I still recommend Dr. Levy as he’s a great doctor and very willing to help."
"Dr Zierer was great and very professional. I was referred by my primary care physician and was very impressed with the knowledge and care he demonstrated. I would highly recommend him and his staff. I had no wait time and he spent extra time explaining everything to me."
