Gastroenterology Associates providers are among the most reputable and distinguished gastroenterologists across the nation. Focused on clinical excellence and patient-centered care, our providers seek to be the partner you need in your quest for better health. We value patient feedback and appreciate every review we receive from those we are privileged to treat. For your convenience, we have gathered a collection of reviews, stories, and testimonials provided by patients who have visited our practices. We welcome you to explore the feedback below to learn more about what it means to be a patient of our Baton Rouge, LA gastroenterology locations.
"This was my first visit with Dr Barker. He was recommended to me by someone else in the field and I was very impressed with his knowledge and willingness to listen. He was pleasant and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend him."
"My experience at the offices of Dr Casey Chapman could only be described as a cathartic out of body experience. I was greeted by a staff that had the resemblance of the Gods of Olympus. Making one question their own place in the world wondering why one would deserve such an angelic treatment. As far as the treatment of patients goes, the gentle and caring approach of the staff emits a sense of comfortability only rivaled by the comfort of your own mother. You will leave this office with a sense of clarity of your condition, confidence in your outlook, and security in your health. I cannot recommend this palace of healing enough as they have assisted me in becoming the best man I can be. Ps… The staff really is genuinely gorgeous."
"I love Dr.Barker and truly recommend him, he have beautiful bedside manners and patient with you through everything and thorough and answer every question you have"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Walsh for many years. From diagnosis to treatment he as been on point with my care. When my husband started having GI problems, I scheduled him with Dr. Walsh. Dr. Walsh is professional, through and a treasure to have on our care team. He listens and explains. He has never made us feel like he didn't have time to answer our questions. GREAT PHYSICIAN!!"
"Dr. Chapman and his staff handle their patients with the utmost respect and empathy. The support and resources are exceptional. I came here with a very complex set of issues after years of Crohn's disease and messy gut scarring from endometriosis + laparoscopic surgeries. He was able to navigate the details of my symptoms, history, lifestyle, etc. and help me vastly improve my problems and my overall quality of life."
"Dr Douglas Walsh is the BEST. He has been my husband's Dr for going on 6 years now and he saved his life. When he started seeing him it was in the hospital and was only given 48 hours to live being diagnosed with Stage 4 Cirrhosis of the liver with only 13% liver function at the time of arrival at the hospital. Was in ICU for 5 days and Rehab for 21 days. Was 270 lbs when he got sick now at 209 and will be 6 years sober this year 2023. Numbers are good with lab results. Thanks to Dr Walsh and God for giving him a second chance at life."
"I had a wonderful visit with Dr. Mullins! He was/is super easy to converse with and is willing to answer whatever questions you may have. I definitely recommend him as your doctor."
"Dr. Barker is an exceptional doctor to be under his care. Dr. Barker was crystal clear in his instructions, explanations, very direct and all done with a kind attitude. If I need GI again, I’ll be looking for Dr. Barker. Thank you, sir!!"
"Since I have been a patient of Dr. Lobrano I have been satisfied. Her staff so far has been friendly and professional as well as Dr. Lobrano which nowadays is hard to find."
"This doctor is absolutely amazing. Out of state insurance Kept me from proceeding with the care, but I felt like I was in great hands. Amazing treatment and lots of care, with extreme knowledge and compassion."
"I have been a patient of Dr. Be’s for many years and I highly recommend him as a physician. He’s very competent and we enjoy his friendliness. He is a great physician also."
"Dr Labrano has been caring for me for years. She’s extremely patient with me and extremely honest. She was part of a care team that literally saved my life Back on 2012."
"I go to Gastroenterology Associates and am very pleased with them. I see Dr. Lamendola and she is very understanding and listens to what I have to say. She also explains things so you can know what to do."
"Dr Lobrano is very through in your health care. She truly cares about your health care and any concerns you have about your health. She is the best doctor that I have ever been a patient of."
"The Dr visit was very informative, understanding, and made me feel as if we were best of friends. He took his time to throughly explain my diagnosis, path forward, and expectations. The best doctor visit I have ever had, and I have already told everyone about him. Then I found out, that he is my Mother in law’s doctor as well. She thinks he is great and handsome too."
"Honestly, I don't know where to begin. Dr. Kirk Mullins is one of the best Doctors I have. He never rushes you. He really listens to your complaints and will try whatever method he has to try to find the source of your problem. I am 71 years old and have many health issues including severe Gastro problems. His bedside manner is impeccable. I have many Doctors for different problems and Dr. Mullins, hands down, is the very best Doctor of all. He is ALWAYS in a good mood every time I see him. Some Doctors are nice, but occasionally, you catch the results of their bad day which affects you in the long run. Dr.Mullins is the same every time you see him. He has so many good qualities and is very, very smart in diagnosing. I wish he could be all of my Doctors or I wish all of my Doctors could be like him. He gets an A++ in my book. Anyone who is in doubt about going to him-GO-you will NOT regret it."
"I started seeing GI Dr's back in the 1980's & Dr. Christopher Christensen is by far the BEST GI Dr. I have ever had ! His kindness ,consideration & treatment have been nothing short of excellant! I would highly recommend him !"
"I just finished my periodic colonoscopy yesterday with Dr. Be. He has done my scopes for a long time. Just wanted to drop a quick review of how excellent the process is handled at the GI Clinic and I highly recommend them!"
"Very good Dr. And they get things taken care of pretty quickly and they take time to respond to your messages you send which is amazing! Thank guys for being so on top of things!"
"I recently had a visit with Dr Be and his Staff . They made me feel very comfortable. Dr Be was attentive and listened closely to my concerns and needs. I would definitely recommend him. Thanks Dr Be"
"I’m very satisfied with the quality and services that I received at the time of my visit every worker and employee was soooooo very nice and smiling faces make you feel welcome I am very satisfied with everything. 100percent"
"I was unable to schedule an appointment with my doctor and met with the PA. She was kind, answered my questions, and started the process of scheduling my procedure. The PA is an excellent choice"
"After a horrific and traumatizing trip to the ER, Dr. Maltbie listened to all of my concerns and immediately took steps to take action. So far, he’s been phenomenal."
"I am extremely satisfied with Dr. Kirk Mullins. He is friendly and easy to talk with. He is professional and completely knowledgeable on his areas of expertise and I have have going to him for years. I trust him and I would not consider going to any other gastroenterologist."
"Dr. Lobrano is amazing! She has wonderful “bedside manner,” she genuinely cares for her patients, and she takes time to diagnose her patients effectively. I was having a lot of issues when I went to Dr. Lobrano and I am definitely improving health-wise. I absolutely recommend Dr. Lobrano to anyone with digestive/gastro issues. Thanks for being so AMAZING Dr. Lobrano!!!"
"Dr. Christensen is my doctor. He is the best! He is kind, caring and explains everything throughly. He helped me through a very rough time with my health issues. I would highly recommend him to anyone!"
"I have been a patient of Dr Leo’s for many years and I would definitely recommend him. I’ve also had appointments with NP Mary and would recommend her as well. The everyone at Gastro Associates is very friendly and professional."
"I've been a patient here for almost 30 years and I'd never go anywhere else. Whether you suffer from a chronic illness or have a new issue you'll be treated by the best. The staff really cares and wants you to feel better. They are all professional and knowledgeable. You'll be glad you chose Gastroenterology Associates."
"Always a great experience with Dr. Alapati, he takes the time to listen and explains what his next treatment plan will be. The nurses/staff are very friendly. Keep up the good work, a pleasant atmosphere is what people need. Be Blessed!!!"
"Dr. Nelson is very pleasant and professional but also makes my visit comfortable! It’s a doctor visit that I would normally be nervous about but since my first visit to him a few years back I can say he puts me at ease !"
"I have been seeing Dr Nelson since 1998. He has always made me feel at ease and well taken care of with my condition. He got me on the right medications to help my condition. He is kind and helpful."
"Dr Nelson explained my situation and recommendations to me in easy to understand terms and clear guidance with his medical opinion. I highly recommend him."
"Mallory’s provided a level of care that answered all my questions, really investigated my issue and made me feel comfortable with her solution. Many thanks."
"I’ve been going to the Gastroenterology Associates for many years and I have been pleased with every visit. I am very satisfied and will continue to go there."
"Dr Leo is an amazing Dr. He is patient, thorough & makes sure you understand. Your not just a patient to him, he really cares about you & your health."
"I initially brought my mother to see Dr. Christensen without being referred to him. I found him to be a professional for an aged Alzheimer's modest patient who did not like to be examined anywhere below her neck. His conversation was comforting and filled with information about the process for this type of examination. I started seeing him as well and have and will continue to refer him to others in need of gastrological examinations."
"Dr Porta is one of those few and far between Physicians that is just remarkable. I can not explain how great he has been with helping me with my medical issues. He is thorough, knowledgeable, courteous, and empathetic to your needs. I highly recomend him and i am so blessed to have found him."
"Dr. Porta and his staff are warm, compassionate and so helpful. Thanks to Dr Porta I am finally getting my gastro issues treated. I highly recommend him and Gastro and Associates for Gi issues"
"I was impressed by everyone that I encountered at my appointment. I felt like everyone had my best interest at heart. They were very nice and smiled from the time I walked in till the time I left. Very professional and highly recommended."
"I've been going to Dr.Lamendola for quite a while now. She's professional yet compassionate. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and addresses them with patience. I would definitely recommend her!"
"I had a very good visit with Dr Walsh. He takes his time and listens to his patients. Very pleased with the outcome of our visit. Very comprehensive."
"Dr. Mullins is always very professional, personable and demonstrates compassion for his patients. He has excellent bedside manners and communicates to patients to ensure that you understands."
"I started seeing Dr. Berggreen back in 2006 when I first moved to Baton Rouge area. He is one of the best drs I’ve been to, very professional, knowledgeable and most of all very caring. He puts me at ease whenever I have issues. He takes time and trying to help me. I have great confidence in Dr. Berggreen and would recommend him highly."
"Dr. Maltbie and his staff have always been professional and courteous. I’ve always been impressed by their response time to phone calls and messages. Appointments are on time without much waiting. I highly recommend him."
"Dr. Walker is absolutely fantastic! I’ve been a patient of his for many years and he remains one of the most professional and caring doctors I’ve ever had. He never makes me feel rushed when he comes in to the exam room and answers all of my questions and concerns. He is very thorough in his exams and procedures. He’s truly exceptional. And all of the members of his medical team are so kind and compassionate. I can’t recommend Dr. McDonald highly enough. He’s truly the best!"
"When I visit the Clinic the Staff was so pleasant, my time of waiting to be seen was very short, the doctor that I saw was patient and they listened to everything I had to say. This is the place to come if you’re dealing with gastritis. Thanks!"
"Texas Digestive Disease (Gastroenterology of BR) is the place to go for all gastro health care. From check in until check out, all staff is very knowledgeable, caring, and professional. And I love Dr. Christensen! He is the best!"
"My visit with Dr.Nelson himself was great. But prior to him coming in I had two nurses in the room. The one nurse who did my blood pressure was super nice and helpful. The other nurse who was taking my information like my medications and previous surgeries was not pleasant. As a nurse you should know how to look up and spell at least the beginning of a medication but she could not. I did explain to her prior that I had a lot of medications and she may want to write them down and go back and add them to computer. However she proceeded to type one letter at a time for like 25 prescriptions. She then got mad cause there were so many prescriptions and told me this is too much I’m just going to have to write the rest and add them in later. She was very unprofessional with eye rolling and attitude and deep gasps she would make as rolling her eyes. Like is said the visit with Dr. Nelson himself was great so they will get the stars for him but definitely not for the one out of the two nurses in the room with me ."
"Dr Alapati recently performed a gastroscopy and colonoscopy for me . He listened to all of my concerns and allowed me as much time as I needed to ask questions . He explained everything with great knowledge and kindness . I appreciate everything that he has done for me and would recommend him to anybody ."
"Dr Be is great. I truly believes he genuinely cares about my medical concerns. He takes the time to sit and talk about everything. I never feel rushed! His np and pa are excellent as well and will tell you exactly what you need to do to get better. I love this team!"