I went to Dr Stollman for a routine colonoscopy sceening at East Bay Endosurgery Center. EBEC has a…read moreseparate Yelp page, so this is just for Dr. Stollman. My experience was about as good as I imagined for a colonoscopy. Dr. Stollman was very professional and friendly, delivered information at an appropriate level, and was flexible to my preferences. I wanted to do the procedure without sedation (propofol), and the nurse I talked to a couple days before the procedure cleared it with Dr. Stollman. That was a neutral experience. Nice that I didn't get any pushback. But not sure I really got a full risks/benefits discussion--the nurse just focused on the risks. Understandably so, since I explained how I thought I would benefit (eg, faster recovery, memory of the experience). But other potential risks/benefits, like safety, never came up. And I still had to get an IV in the hand (presumably so I could be rapidly sedated if the procedure proved too uncomfortable), which was probably the worst part of the whole experience. The full IV bag just went in the trash after I was done. For whatever reason, Dr Stollman wasn't available to do my procedure at the appointed time, so during intake I was offered a different doc. I had already cleared my afternoon, and was able to reschedule my ride home, so I chose to wait instead (bring a book!). I cooled my heels for an additional hour or so. Not sure I can put this on Dr Stollman. Stuff comes up. And the people managing his schedule (ie, EBEC) have their own Yelp page. The procedure went well. Obviously doing this for years, Dr Stollman seemed very adept and efficient. He narrated throughout the procedure, much like a tour guide, which I really appreciated (he did offer a more silent experience, which I declined). I also feel like he did a thorough job. Dr Stollman gave me a written report at the end of the procedure, including color pictures. Perhaps that's standard (rather than just sending to my primary), but I still appreciated it. Overall, I would definitely recommend Dr Stollman. He was the highlight of my experience at EBEC, and I would definitely ask for him again.

Dr. Stallman stalled me in my healing for years. Back in 2017 I could have found out the real…read moreissues behind my "IBS" symptoms by just doing blood and stool tests. It's not ok to just say that I have IBS and can have some peppermint pills and send me away.

Great service on various procedures and follow up monitoring. Been with them for six years for…read moreongoing monitoring.

They are impossible to reach. I have no idea how it is because I cannot even get through to them to…read moreschedule an appointment. It's the worst run phone - office interaction I have had with a medical practice ever. I will update once I get to see the doctor but this is ridiculous - I have been trying for a month to get through and schedule with them.

Currently, this is one of the worst experiences that I have had with a medical office from a…read moreprocess and patient care perspective. Here are the issues I've experienced: 1) As many have pointed out, the patient coordinator Mariah doesn't provide adequate service. She is slow to respond, lacks empathy, is unpleasant to speak to and very short in her interactions with patients. 2) Cultural competency is also an area of concern when it comes to basic procedures. I was made to feel like I was wrong for asking for accommodations that take my religious beliefs and financial situation into account. 3) I also received an unexpected bill for asking simple questions about the procedure and what it entails because initial information was not provided. 4) Lastly, results are handled poorly - they basically release them via the portal but don't provide any explanation about test results for days after. I'm still not sure if it's because I called the office and pressed to have the doctor explain them or if they are just that delayed that it took them a week to follow up with me. These were pretty significant results that required additional levels of testing. It's concerning to be able to see your findings but not have a doctor or professional explain them to you for nearly a week.

After 25+ years, I am switching gastroenterologists. This is a fine place to get a routine…read morecolonoscopy, but I would advise patients like me with serious conditions to shop around for a smaller practice. I agree with others that Dr. Cheng is a competent and compassionate doctor. But over the years the practice has ballooned in size to the point where the staff is totally overwhelmed and careless mistakes affecting patient care are being made. Dr. Cheng's previous patient care coordinator, Nicole, was amazing, but the new coordinator, Mariah, is clearly out of her depth. My specialty pharmacy told me they made 6 attempts to get a new authorization and never got a callback. I later found out that when Mariah submitted the authorization paperwork the first time, she encountered a problem, noted it in my medical chart (cya) but never bothered to inform me so I could follow up. On her second attempt, she made a careless mistake (she answered it was "unknown" if my medication was helping me) that caused my authorization to be denied. When a customer service rep from the insurance company informed her of the error, she denied that she was responsible then complained that she was being asked to submit my authorization for a third time. Sorry to inconvenience you, but it's your job!

I can't say enough good things about the team here. Everyone I came in contact with helped me…read morethrough my anxiety. And there are a lot of people to ensure your appointment runs smoothly and on time. I appreciated the appointment board in the waiting area letting patients and drivers know where a person is at in their appointment is refreshing. I would say, definitely pay attention to which parking garage you enter. There is one garage that is connected to the center and one that isn't. Otherwise, if you can come here, I would recommend it.

I had an excellent experience with the team here, especially Nurse Corinne. They took good care of…read moreme, and they made the process easy. They answered all my questions and took good care of me before, during and after the procedure. It's a tight running ship.

Highly recommended by my primary care doctor and he gave me amazing advice prior to the colonoscopy…read moreto reduce fiber intake for a couple days and it went so much better than the first one I'd had.

Having an endoscopy + colonoscopy can be a difficult experience, but Dr. Paul Chard and his tteam…read moreat East Bay Center for Digestive Health got me through it very smoothly. I am very happy to have found Dr. Chard, who is kind and patient as well as excellent. I know that I am in good hands for any digestive problems inthe future.

Dr. Thomas Hargrave is an amazing, wonderful doctor and specialist. I only hope he continues in his…read morepractice as gastroenterologist, who cares very much about people and gives more to the quality of our lives. He took care of my nephew a recent procedure, but most of all he gave wise, intelligent words to a young man seeking a little too far forward to have procedures done too fast, but yet needed a little guidance from a wonderful doctor Who could be trusted to give wise words in a little background on how to take care of ones health. We need more doctors like Dr. Thomas Hargrave to stay with the people, one we can rely on and we can trust to put our lives in great hands. I wish I could take my son who 13 years old to him who has difficulties with his Bilirubin . If he could only see Dr. I would feel so much happier.

I have had three colonoscopies over a 25 year period, and the one I had with Dr. Hargrave was the…read moreeasiest and least stressful. If I ever need another one, I'm going back to him.

10 Stars I was glad…read moresomeone place a review of there experience because it was a first colon/endoscopy for me and I needed to some insight. YouTube helped. Karin D's review in 2020 was what I based my selection of Liana Vesga, MD on and Doctor Vesga did not disappoint but rather went far beyond what was written in the prior reviews. Doctor Vesga was amazing. She was beaming positivity, assurance, compassion, concerned you are feeling at ease and assured all will be well. I was scheduled to see a male doctor, but I wanted a female doctor. Doctor Vesga gave me that maternal covering I was looking for. (No one takes care of you like a Mother) The Oakland Building is a Beautiful Location! ** So here is my experience ** * The Lemon Lime Drink wasn't bad. There must have been some changes with the pre-drink because most comments said it was horrible. I found that playing a game of " How Fast Can You Drink It" got the drink down. I chased it with Sparkling Mineral Water. The bubbly helped. ** Stay close to the bathroom and tell your family members to use the bathroom and get out quickly please. It really processes quickly through your system in a hour. No Joke!! * I have fasted before and took on that mind set when it came to no eating. I did drink chicken broth. I did chew on a piece of steak and savored the flavor and spit out the meat. It worked for me.. Jedi Mind Trick ** After getting into my gown, I began to breath deeply to relax myself. (one lady next to me was so nervous, she gave up her breakfast) * There was a lot of activity at this location. No waiting. The nurse was very nice and with ease put in the IV port. ** The needle is small and fine, a very light poke is all I felt. I was then rolled into the room for the procedure. The nurse who monitored my vital was rubbing my arm to calm me because of my pressure number (176). I told her it was the moment for the elevated number. It worked.. my last look at it was 146. All the staff was very pleasant. Very focused on what is to be done. Not a lot of talking. That was impressive to me. * Doctor Vesga walked in the room saying ... "There she is" " We are doing a Colonoscope and a Endoscopy" "I am going to have you bite on this bite guard put this around you ears" ..... and the next thing I was hearing my name and I was awake and feeling great. Not dizzy, Not sick, Not sleepy. Very much alert and speaking clearly. ** I asked if I could go to the bathroom and while walking I side stepped a little bit but the nurse had me be the arm. * I got dressed and wanted to use the bathroom once more for the ride home. I waited in the lobby for my daughter to pick me up and that was it. The End Very please to have had a great experience to share for this year of May 2022 The next morning, I had a little sore throat. So I gurgled with baking soda and ate soup for a few days. I did have some mild stomach irritation. I felt nothing when sitting down and resumed back to business as usual by Tuesday. My procedure was during the Fourth of July Holiday. Dr. L. Vesga is a gem!

I went to Dr. Vesga for a second opinion after another GI Specialist said "not much we can do…read more.. you're own maximum therapies" (ie. Tylenol & Omeprozol), yet in severe pain still. Dr. Vesga spent over an hour reviewing my symptoms, my charts/labs, and exploring options. She gave me multiple options but advised gathering more test results to be cautious. She called me directly to report normal lab results at 6pm a few weeks later. She created a plan of action in case pain comes back. She was very attentive and recalled even minor details from our first discussion. I felt heard, respected, and taken care of. Fantastic doctor.

I didn't know who Dr. Fredrick was until I read my hospital notes. I remember he was always direct…read morebut kind with me whilst I was in the ICU. What I remember most about him is he always asking for my tv remote :0) to turn down the volume b/c I was using tv as a distraction of being very scared in the ICU. I apologize for having the volume up when you guys came in for your morning consults. Thank you for the great care and kindness you gave me Dr. Frederick I have never forgotten about that even though it was last year.

One of the few things that can comfort a person when they're their most frightened is someone who…read morecarries an innate calm, confidence, and intelligence. That person is Dr Frederick. Dr Frederick and his staff are some of the finest medical professionals I've met, let alone been a patient of. I've been seeing him for over a year now for my autoimmune liver disease and he has been the most reassuring, encouraging, helpful Physician I've seen during this process. His staff are professional and meticulous. If you're a bit scatterbrained like myself, they'll send you helpful reminders and phone calls regarding your upcoming appointment. If your refills run low, it's a quick phone call and an almost instant refill. Most importantly, Dr Frederick takes to heart your unique case. He's unafraid of reaching out to colleagues for input and will utilize all possible avenues to achieve an understanding of what's ailing you and what's most likely to help. I am a very appreciative patient of Dr Frederick's. I know his job must be extremely taxing and stressful, but he makes the effort to appear calm and reassuring in all of his encounters. It's the part of being a physician that can't be taught in a classroom. Even when news of my condition isn't the most positive, he does his best to infuse hope into his explanations. I only wish I could do more to express my gratitude.

He is a very professional and experienced doctor. I only went to see him once and he cured my…read morelong-standing problem.

Dr Kurupath---the doctor who took care my 89 year old mother when she went to oakland Summit ER for…read moresomething else but turned out gallstone attack, she was transfer to Alta Bates Ashby Campus & had her Gallstone was removed by this wonderful Doctor- Dr Kurupath using ERCP technic. Dr Kurupath - A awesome professional super friendly G-I doctor in Berkeley CA., with great ERCP skill. Yes, 100% recommended Dr Kurupath. https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-doctor/dr-vinod-k-kurupath?utm_source=yelp&utm_medium=social&utm_content=branded-url&utm_campaign=sebmf-yelp-doctors

PATIENT BEWARE: they charge 3X market price. I met Dr. Ho to discuss my SIBO, and the meeting was…read moretotally useless - ended up being billed $790 for 30 mins. Dr. Ho seemed uninterested in finding solutions. Didn't ask diagnostic questions, didn't suggest options. The meeting ended with a dead end and Dr. Ho saying "I can't help you unless you're dying" and "the best I can do is prescribe you a low dose antidepressant". I appealed the bill and got incredibly rude messages from Stacey Atwood, the office manager. Don't waste your time or money here. You won't get medical advice and you'll get shaken down.

This is a long over due review. A few years back I was suffering with severe stomach issues. I had…read moreseen different doctors and had been misdiagnosed. Dr. Farrell was so thorough from day 1. He was always a pleasure to see and reassuring. Due to his diligence and being on top of updates on medications he concluded what the problem was. I improved dramatically I am now healthier than before. Dr. Farrell is the best!!