He saw me for a GI problem I've been trying to get results but have had no luck doing soread more

I saw Dr Moenning when he was in the Punta Gorda office. He had a device that I didn't see prior to…read moremy visit and have never seen in any gastroenterologist or color rectal surgeons office. Dr Moenning had me sit on this device and then did an examination on the table and after a talk ( a good talk about diet, meds etc ), Dr Moenning announced that in his opinion there was something wrong other than what I had come in for ( hemmoroids ) and made it sound like it could be something attached to my spine or other part of my body. I didn't take it seriously at that time which was a big mistake on my part. Here I am 1 1/2 years later, 7 treatments under anestisia with one guy in port charlotte and another in venice and finally as neither one of these experts even had an opinion, I went to a world renowned hospital where they, after a barrage of tests concluded that I may have pelvic floor disorder and absolutely not hemeroids. Had I just listened to Dr Moenning to begin with, I probably would have been able to avoid most if not all of the.........expertice these local port charlotte/venice docs bestowed on me . If Dr Moenning tells you something.......don't be like I was, listen and follow his directions. He knows what he is talking about. I wish I was close enough to see him but if you are anywhere near him, you should strongly consider seeing him for your medical issues.

You will regret seeing Dr. Amshel. If you want a competent medical marijuana doctor, I suggest you…read moresee MMTC of Florida at https://www.mmtcfl.com/ Dr. Amshel prescribes 1/8 of medical marijuana compared to what two other competent doctors prescribe. He is not RISKING HIS LICENSE if he does just as the other two doctors do. Dr. Amshel, you couldn't pay me to return to your practice. I'm warning others so they don't face the same disappointment that I have faced.

I went to Dr. Amshel for a second opinion and based on a previous doctor's records he said I needed…read moreto have gall bladder surgery. I could not eat, lost 40 pounds, constant abdominal pain, anemic hemoglobin of 8.0, urinary tract infections,and a fecal test showing blood in my bowels, he still felt it was my gall bladder. After an endoscopy and then a colonoscopy, his findings saw nothing wrong. Surgery was scheduled but I couldn't wait. I went to the emergency room at St. Joseph's in Riverview, Florida and they suggeted gastroparesis. They sent me home. The next week i went to Advent Health Emergency in Riverview . They did an endoscopy and couldn't see because so much blood clouded the view. By this time, I lost another 15 lbs and weighed 94 lbs. My hemoglobin dropped further to 6.0 or below. They drained the blood from my stomach and repeated the endoscopy 5 days later and found a duodenal ulcer so large that it blocked my stomach from emptying. It was so large and there was so much scar tissue thst it would never open again ,confirmed by one more endoscopy at a later date. I had surgery to cut a new hole in my stomach and connect to my intestines. After 17 days in the hospital, blood transfusions and a drain through my nose to my stomach, I am finally healing and still have my gallbladder. No more pain. I ended up having a Laparoscpic Gatrojejunosomy. Sorry two doctors and one emergency room found nothing. Thanks to my nurse practitioner, Alexis Scott, at Cooper Family Medical who followed my case diligently, i persisted to find the answer.

I have been a patient of Dr. Cevallos for 12 years and have never had a doctor that gave better…read moremedical care--He is truly concerned about his patients and will return calls any time of day from his office or from his home--I have the utmost respect for him and would highly recommend him to anyone needing pulmonary care

Check in was easy and everyone was friendly and efficient. Nurses were great…read more Dr Fernandez listens, is thoughtful, and explains conditions well. I will return and I recommend his office.

From the owner: Dr. Christopher Fernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a graduate of University of…read moreMiami and received his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Fernandez moved to Michigan for his residency at University of Michigan Hospital and completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at the Henry Ford Hospital. He has extensive training in Inflammatory Bowel Disease management with an emphasis on Colon Cancer surveillance in at risk demographics. Dr. Fernandez is an avid outdoor enthusiast and excited to be back not only to be with family but to enjoy the warm, small town feel of SWFL. In addition, he feels his Cuban background and Spanish speaking skills will enable him to make a greater impact to a more diverse community.

I had a colonoscopy with Dr. Santiago. It was my first with her, but I had had two previous…read morescreenings in the past. My insurance told me no deductibles, no copay, but Dr. Santiago's office insisted I pay $100 up front "just in case." I paid, believing they would be honest and return it. In the office, Dr. Santiago did a procedure and I had to pay extra for itbecause that was "not covered." She then told me I needed to go get my prostate checked and she would refer me to a colleague. (I didn't go, suspecting already that this was a money generating procedure.) After my colonoscopy, she told me she had found one small polyp that looked harmless and that she had removed it, and then told me to check back into her clinic in one month. I didn't understand why because this had not happened with my previous two procedures. Her office scheduled me and I showed up a month later and sat around waiting for a long time. An hour later, since I had a business appointment, I told the front desk to reschedule. They did, and I left. But then just before the next appointment, they called to reschedule again. I asked them to send me my screening results. "No, can't do that, have to meet with the doctor first." This was another first. I asked two separate times, but they said they would only give them to me if I went into the clinic again. This is highly unregular, and I suspected they would look for something else to charge me for. They still haven't returned my deposit of $100. My primary care physician was puzzled by this whole thing, and so he said he would request the results since I had paid for them and they legally belonged to me. I would not recommend anyone else subject themselves to this bizarre treatment. Be very suspect if they ask you for money up front when there should be no copay or deductible. And when they tell you the only way you can get what is legally yours is to book another appointment with them!

Went to Colorectal surgery clinic 1305 fort Harrison to have a test done, they called me and set up…read morethe appointment, I got there today, had to fill out a book of information which they said they sent, but didn't, once done I was called up and was told that I had to pay 125.00 for this particular test, I asked them "why" I have zero deductable, they said that they charge this incase my insurance doesn't cover it. I told the guy there that no one told me of this so called upfront charge, he said he tells everyone, I told him, that you just told me. Any how I said I wasn't prepared to pay 125.00 and I left. I immediately called my insurance company, I also had my friend, who took the day off work to take me for this call the clinic, the insurance company asked them what was the procedure/ test called, they gave their billing code, while on the phone, I asked why they didn't mention this prior to me coming in, the guy said he did, I told him that he didn't and that if he did I would of been is the phone with my insurance company, like now. I was told that he wasn't going to argue with me. Once I hung up, the insurance company looked into the code and informed me that the test is covered and I again have zero deductable. They heard the conversation with me and the clinic and asked me about filing a grievance, which I said I would like to, that this company could of just followed thru with checking with my insurance company as I was filling out the paperwork and avoided this, but it seems as if these people are in it for taking unsuspecting patients for a ride.

This doctor performed and ediscopy on me to check for remaining cancer cells and then didn't report…read morehis findings to anyone for over 3 months. There was cancer, which spread during this three months, and it has become extremely serious. Had he reported his findings in a timely manner, we could have removed the cancer by surgery. I have now had to have a colostomy and returning to chemo as the cancer has continued to spread througout my abdomen. This doctor has RUINED my life, and his office is incapable of makeing or returning phone calls. For 3 months I attempted to reach them, leaving voice mail after voice mail with no response. He failed to report to the oncologist, he failed to communicate with ANYONE. AVOID THIS DOCTOR AND OFFICE IF YOU VALUE YOUR HEALTH.

I have seen Dr. Atallah, and he has been fantastic. His staff is great and Atallah is down to earth…read moreand willing to explain what's going on and what he's looking for. However, I have to praise one of his partners; Dr. Bianchi. She recently came down here and has been a godsend. She burst into my hospital room (during my most recent visit due to Crohns) and immediately took charge with an eagerness to help and fix whatever problems I had. Bianchi is truly a doctor's doctor. She has the best bedside manner I have ever experienced. There is nothing she isn't willing to help fix and she seems to genuinely love what she does. If you're ever in need of a colorectal surgeon- which, I genuinely hope you are not- do not hesitate ; go see these doctors!!