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how would you rate your Gastroenterologist/Doctor?

Was wondering how many of us are happy/ unhappy with our Doc or Gastro

My Gastro is excellent! very approachable, supportive & I feel comfortable talking with him.
 
I love my Gastro and he "loves" me. I remember, one time, I backed the whole office up because he took so much time to talk to me to make sure I am doing alright. I even have special privileges and am not supposed to leave voicemails but talk to his assistant when I call. I guess, he knows that I won't call unless it's critical ... :)
And, after my emergency surgery he came to he hospital while I was still knocked out and sat with me for a while, holding my hand! This I was told after I came out of the daze!

LOL -- what's not to love!!!!
 
my GI is great to talk to in the office.
Don't expect a physical he has never done one---just colonoscopy.
Don't expect any help between scheduled appointments just not there.
Seems to be par for the course.
I have a first rate GP though.
trysha
 
I love my GI. I think he is a genius, mainly because he didn't stop looking for what was the cause of my eye issues even though it wasn't clear as a stomach issues. Especially after several rhymatoglist (which made more sense for them to find the answer) could seem to care at all. He calls up with blood results inbetween visits. He also knows i got before work so tries to keep things fast, which i really appreciate.

(I also think he's cute, thank G-d his associate did my colonoscopy)
 
My consultant is awful, never there, see someone different eveytime, and never listen to what you say really
 
My GI is considered one of the best in his field. He is among the 5 best GIs in Greece. I dont like him though. He never has time to talk, I cannot call him if I am sick, I HAVE to go to the hospital. He never EVER listens to my problems, for him as long as I dont have active crohns I am ok. Everything else is side effects I have to shut up and deal with them.
 
Mine is ok. He's good to talk to in person for like an appointment, and if I call concerned he'll run a blood test to make sure everything is working out ok but if you try to call him to get an "emeergency" appointment he'll tell you they can't get you in. and he doesn't really "listen" he'll address your concern then disreguard it.
 
The only time I see the GI is when I'm in hospital, he's a Professor in a University hospital so I only see his Registrars when I have appointments. They are easy to talk too and easy going also.
 
I really like my GI. He specializes in IBD, and he calls me at home periodically to see how I'm doing. He's the first GI doc in a long time I've had who is male, which isn't my preference, but my previous doc recommended him (they're in the same practice) because she works primarily with elderly patients and though he'd be better able to treat me. It does freak me out sometimes that he's younger than I am, but I guess as you get older, that is inevitable.
 
I had to get rid of the second GI I had, and I have only met with my third GI one time. He seemed like an OK guy at the time. My second GI never had time for me, I think he had dreams of being this highly reputable specialist, and so spent all his time sitting on health boards and crap.
 
My first GI...or the first GI I saw, I liked a lot. He was a funny personable guy. He put me at ease about going through my first colonoscopy and made me feel like it would be OK. Well after the colonscopy...he dipped and I never heard from him again...

The GI I saw while in the hospital was great. He explained everything very well and tried to put me at ease. I saw pretty much everyone in his practice too and they were all very nice, but then at the end of the week they dropped the bomb. They didn;t accept my insurance so he couldn't be my GI. Even after he told me that he came by my room to see how I was doing and he called me a few times to make sure I found a GI and then sent along all biopsy results and all bloodwork. He really kept in touch and made me feel like every concern I had was a valid concern.

Which brings me to my current GI...
 
My GI is good, but actually I have seen him just once so it's hard to say. But my nurse is the absolute best. I am on my third GI and I think the nurse is every bit as important as the doc.
 
i have just changed consultants and i think she is awful. She does not listen at all. Hopefully trying to change back to my old one who was pretty excellent.

Will have to wait and see.
 
My paediatric gastroenterologist (my first one, anyhow) was great, now that I think about it. I was only 9 or so, so I don't remember much, but I know he was the one who referred me to Great Ormond Street for my first colonoscopy (to this day I'm not sure why they couldn't have done it at my local hospital) and he was also the one who recommended surgery for me. I was good with him.

While in hospital for my surgery, I encountered another GI who was in correspondence with my current GI. Since my GI at the time is now retired, this guy is my GI now. (Did that make ANY sense???) I really don't like him. He might be great at his job (sorry, I wouldn't know, I'm a tainted juror here) but his bedside manner sucks to us. Every time we've seen him he's been blunt, rushed through seeing us, and has been kinda insensitive on a couple of occasions.

Since my paediatrician (who I was assigned to after my first GI retired) knew nothing about Crohn's (or, he did, but kept saying I was 'unusual'), he referred me to another paediatrician with an interest in IBD. THIS guy is great! He listens to my concerns and makes me feel like I'm actually part of my own health. He understood when I said I didn't really want to go on Infliximab right away and was fine with my trialling Aza for a while.

Ugh, I have/have had so many doctors. I'm just going to stop here, and not even get INTO my GPs... although my current GP is lovely. :ysmile:
 
My new GI doc was kinda nonchalant about everything I said...I haven't seen a GI doc since I was 17, so I told him I had pancolitis since I was 11 and I wanted a colonoscopy and a few other tests.

He says "I don't think you have UC...."

What is that? I don't think I'll be going back to him after this colonoscopy...I think he was just mad that I didn't want to take any crappy status quo medications that make my UC worse. He didn't care about my cannabis use though...he said most of his patients use it for their symptoms
 
Both my GI and her excellent practice manager are extremely responsive to my needs and are great listeners.
I have had embarrassing crying break downs on the phone to the practice manager and she has been so beautifully compassionate. These crying episodes always mean a trip to hospital - she is always so kind about it.
My GI also engages me in the decision making process where possible.
When I see her - I always feel comforted, and well cared for.
 
Having gone through three dreadful gastroenterologists who would not recognise crohn's if you drew a diagram for them of what they should be looking for!! By chance my regular hospital was closed withe the noro virus three years ago. I had dehydration badly and was rushed to a local hospital, nearer than the larger general one I had usually attended and was amazed to find that the ambluance had radio'd ahead and the gastroenterologist was actually waiting for me. He was trying to get my notes with no luck and took one look at my scars and asked just how many ops I had had (one sub-total colectomy) due to the horrific scarring that covered my body, I had brought my meds which he dumped in the bin, sorted the dehydration out, organised a new op to move my stoma that had sunk in, and started me on methotrexate as crohn's was again everywhere. I have his telephone and personal email and he is attentive to my needs as he was 3 years ago when fortune took us to him. He works hand in glove with both a dietician and pain specialist and he wrote to all my previous doctors asking them why they had ignored so many obvious symptoms (when he got my notes) that might have avoided an emergency op! He was hopping mad. He got no replies which says a lot. If you are anywhere is west wales then Dr C is the only guy to see (not sure if we can name names?) but his collegue is also excellent. Not only did he basically save my life but he was recently testing my stepson for IBD symptoms but realised it was not - he ordered a full body scan and found he had a dreadful lung disorder and caught it in time. who could fault this one. Also he played stool pigeon in acting in one of our videos for ostomy kids on our website www.thebowelmovement.co.uk - which made him very famous on a recent visit to Australia where he was mobbed by fans of the video on which he conducted a sigmoidoscopy on a 3' ostomy puppet. Remember, we supply FREE, yes FREE no charge at all ostomy puppets different ethnicities, sexes, bags catheters or urostomy bags - all removable for teaching to all ostomy kids anywhere in the world. contact us through the website!
 
It's great that you have found such a caring and professional gastroenterologist.:thumleft:

You can name and do a review of him HERE
 
I must be one of the lucky ones. My GI is also my Physician Specialist, who I've been seeing for some years for unrelated medical conditions. He always has time for me, is informative, encouraging and empathetic, and if unable to take my telephone call, he always calls me back. I have a first rate GI, General Practitioner, hospital infrastructure & medical aid. Costs me dearly, but worth it! :)
 
I haven't been seeing him very long, but I think mine is great. He doesn't mind explaining things in detail, or taking the time to discuss my concerns. Apparently after one appointment, he was able to recognize me outside of the office - that kind of surprised me! He was also very aware of my feelings when his nurse saw me first and very tactlessly gave me some new information. He went out of his way to try to make me feel better.
 
Definitely a 10. He is easy to talk to and has a good sense of humor. The best part is that if he is not sure of something he will either consult with or have me visit the University IBD specialist, who is also excellent. He also keeps good records of all my tests and bloodwork.
 
My doc is in his early 40 he's funny has hell always available and does not take bull **** from anybody.

One time i needed some help in pain and all i called his office hoping to get an appointment the secretary puts me on hold, not a good start i tell myself and then boom my doc is on the line talking to me. now that real good service!! he Asian has a funny accent and I would not trade him for anything in the world.

thanks doc!!
 
After my follow up visit, I give him a .01/10 :lol:

He told me initially that my disease was "severe" but today he said the colonoscopy revealed only minor inflammation...plus no polyps, no scar tissue and no ulcers. I've had solid stools and very little gut pain since my colonoscopy. Still tried to push meds on me and refused to read any studies I brought him on cannabis or LDN. Got mad when I told him I didn't want to pay for meds that don't work when I could produce my own, he just said "See you in two years for your next colonoscopy" and left the room abruptly. :rof:

Diet, exercise, vitamins, other supplements and MM for me.
 
Mine is ok- he does take his time with me when I am in the office, but sometimes I feel
I am talking him in to treating me. Maybe next time will be better- I explained to him how I felt. He understood.


Lauren
 

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