Why are good doctors hard to find? Especially specialists, as in my case with Gastroenterologist's…read more I had been having digestive problems for years without really any long term relief. I've lost count of how many Colonoscopy's and Endoscopy's I've had over the years. Tried and failed with too many drugs to count. You see I have Crohn's Disease. I'll spare you all the details of Crohn's, (you can look it up if interested) other than to say It is one of the diseases of IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Not to be confused with IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. (although at times they have similar symptoms) Enter Dr Eric Weston. On the recommendation of a coworker and friend I went to see Dr Weston. Thankfully under his care I've been relatively in remission for going on two years. One is never cured of this chronic disease, remissions are the best we can hope for. Through his meticulous and thoughtful practice, he has brought me back from hopelessness of ever getting help with this condition. Dr Weston is very thorough with his exams, and takes the time to talk and explain each course of action that he recommends. I've never felt rushed by him or his staff even though I'm usually one of his last patients of the day. As anyone knows who has to deal with doctors offices, the staff are the back bone of any medical practice. His medical assistants Savannah and Nicole are top shelf, and always get back with me the same day any time I've called them. So why write a review for a doctor? Yelp was started by folks looking for a dentist. So if you're looking for an excellent gastroenterologist, I highly recommend Dr Eric Weston.

Dr Weston was a great doctor. When he retired, I was devastated! He tried everything in his power…read moreto get my Crohns Disease in remission. He is funny, smart and overall hands on doctor! he has saw me at my best, and at my worst. Dr Weston, if you happen to read this, I hope you are having a fabulous retirement, you deserve it! However, you have a lot of fans who miss you! Melinda

Dr. Strickland is without a doubt an excellent physician in her field. Getting scheduled for a…read moreroutine 5 year colonoscopy proved impossible. I was due in September 2025 and contacted the office in late March and received a reply in April that I was indeed on the list. Several times I reached out throughout the year and each time I was told the scheduler would get with me. It never happened. In September I was told that the colonoscopy may not even be in 2025. I reached out to a gastroenterologist through Orlando Health and I was immediately given an appointment and scheduled in November. Dr Strickland had done my previous two procedures so I was technically not a new patient. I am not sure if it is an office or an organizational problem. I personally know of five others who also went elsewhere with the exact same experience. Susan Valentine Stone

Absolutely IMPOSSIBLE to get a routine colonoscopy scheduled with their "scheduling department."…read moreI've been waiting on the list for my call, calling back, checking in, speaking to the office, etc since 2024. I'm now TWO YEARS overdue for my five year colonoscopy because of "waiting for the scheduling department to call me back." How is this even medically responsible??

The staff here is friendly and competent. But somehow they still manage to be one hour behind on…read moredoing their procedures. There are eight doctors sharing this facility and my doctor was not pleased that things were moving so slowly. Once they did get started though, they moved pretty quick. Even though they were over an hour late starting my procedure. It was only a half hour past the time they originally told me I'd be done. Still, when you're not allowed any food or drink for 12 to 24 hours before the procedure an extra hour or two starving is not fun.

I love this place. I've been 2x. Both are wonderful experiences. The staff, nurses, Dr. K (my only…read moredr.), anesthesiology, and more. I would have given them 5 stars but billing has been interesting for me. Maybe it's because I went on Medicare but I provided all that info.

If you want to wait on hold forever trying to talk to a human here, you've come to the right place…read more They seem to be utterly oblivious to the fact that leaving customers/patients on hold for a very long time destroys the reputation of the practice and the doctors who work there.

ABSOLUTELY Price gouging their patients. I was charged hundreds of dollars for a short conversation…read morethat could have been handled over the phone. I definitely feel ripped off, and treated as another number/just dollar signs to them. It is such a shame that fair pricing, and ethical practices are getting harder and harder to come by these days..

Got here in plenty of time for 0830 appointment to encounter a pleasant front desk staff. They took…read moremy paperwork and within five minutes I was taken back to be entered into their system. Pleasant lady (Karen?) asked me for the remainders of my medical history, etc. She made me feel quite at ease as we did all the preliminaries for a new patient. etc. So I was seated in exam room all ready to go by 0825; pretty quick for a specialist's office!!! Dr. Beljic entered the exam room very soon after that. He went over my family and personal medical history with me quite efficiently as he typed away. He seems to have a great "bedside manner," and was very thorough in explaining everything. Dr. Beljic is one of a few doctors at this practice, along with a couple of nurse practitioners. Soon after Dr. B finished with me, he sent me back to make sure I get scheduled for the procedure I need. That was quick since he downloaded all my info to the front desk at what seemed like lightning speed. I did this with Shannon, the scheduling coordinator. Yet another pleasant, efficient and caring soul! She was very good at explaining all of what I needed to do. She was very thorough in going over my particulars to ensure I was set up properly without any hiccups. Yet it was just a few short minutes and I was done! I walked out of the office and went on my way by 0855! Considering this was my first visit with an 0830 appointment time...holy cow! It helps that I downloaded all the forms I needed from their website and filled 'em out ahead of time. I'm also gonna guess that since I had an early appointment (they open at 0800) I was ahead of the curve too. Either way, I was very pleasantly surprised by how fantastic and efficiently this practice seems to run. Having GI issues can certainly be embarrassing (I know they ain't any fun), but these folks put me at ease in no time flat. If it's at all humanly possible to have a good doctor's office visit, then I surely had one. If you have a cranky colon, dismal duodenum, spasmodic small intestine or other such maladies, then I lucked out with the referral I received from my general practitioner (thanks Melissa)...BTW: make sure you have your referral squared away. Have your ID plus your insurance in order and with you too. They sent me a few emails and called me a couple days out with my reminders and so on. You're also encouraged to set yourself up electronically with "Healow," which is a medical app. I already have it through my general practitioner, but quite frankly it's one of the clunkiest sites I've ever had the occasion to encounter. Sometimes old school is better...

Avoid this practice unless you like waiting for someone to pick up the phone, waiting weeks for…read morethem to complete presciption request, and run around if you ever do get someone on the phone. I gave up after a month and found a different Doctor,

Treats patients like cash machines. Ignores your presenting conditions and automatically schedules…read moreyou for a colonoscopy where he makes his $$$. Once he gets you in for the colonoscopy and endoscopy (for double bang of the bucks) drops his care for you off to a nurse and does not follow up on your concerns or results. Unless you are seeking colon care, maybe not even then, DO NOT go to this doctor with digestive, constipation, or stomach issues.

called two different days trying to book an appointment but each time they took my number saying…read morethey would call me back later.... Never got a call back. Careless and sad place for any services.

One second awake waiting for the doctor, next second in the recovery room. I was in for the full…read moreMonty: endoscopy and colonoscopy. Most places won't do both procedures in the same visit because they can't charge your insurance as much. Bay Area gave me the impression they were more interested in providing me with good health care rather than a healthy bill. After the procedure I was given a full report along with my pretzels and ginger ale. Everything was explained in easy to understand terms, and a copy of the findings are being sent to my primary care physician. Highly recommended.

Since returning home, Customer Service has proven to be non-existent in this area, up until now. I…read morecan humbly say, that everyone one at BAE provided so much love, patience and grace than I would have ever expected since arriving. I was eternally grateful to have Jaime, Charlie, Barbara, Dr Kantor and Alicia (not to mention my roommate who had us laughing so hard afterwards) assist me during this process. I would unabashedly recommend BAE for your next adventure into this great world of Adulting!

Highly recommend Absolute Surgical Specialists. I'm a 60-year old man who had a colonoscopy at…read moretheir offices in Sun City Center. The staff was warm and friendly and the facility is beautiful. The staff made me feel comfortable and explained every detail of the pre and post op procedure. Highly recommend Dr. Amshel for his care, humor and putting me at ease.

Very good quality of care Very attentive staff…read more Very pleasant office personnel Would recommend to my friends and family

One of the Best GI Doctors around. I am a healthcare professional and was referred from a MD…read morefriend of mine who also sees Dr. Edgerton. When I called the office the first impression was a wonderful one, with the scheduler being very nice on the phone. This first impression flowed to everyone in the office. I can say that everyone in this practice has the very best demeanor, they are compassionate and professional. They are very accommodating as well, since I totally screwed up when my actual appointment, and they were gracious enough to get me seen on the wrong day I showed up. The wait was so quick I didn't even have time enough to fill out the paperwork. Dr. Edgerton came in, listen to my concerns with my history and was thorough with his exam. The staff explained everything I needed to know. This practice is above the ordinary when seeking a professional, compassionate and wonderful Gastroenterologist. Thank you Dr. Edgerton for all you and your staff do for our community. You set a high standard in healthcare. Amy G.