At GI Alliance of Illinois, we are a physician-led practice with a patient-centric focus, meaning you will always be our top priority. We know how important it is to feel comfortable with your provider and to know that you are cared about every step of the way. When choosing a provider, it is important to find one that is not only knowledgeable about your GI condition but one that can provide you with the support you need. Our practice is known across the state because of our top rated gastroenterologists and staff. We would love for you to browse through the reviews below from past and present patients who have been right where you are so that you can make the most informed decision when choosing a GI provider. Once you have read the reviews, reach out to a GI Alliance of Illinois location near you— we would love a chance to connect with you and find out how we can help you achieve better GI health.
"Dr.Pillai is an above excellent Doctor !!! Always very professional. His entire staff are all excellent ladies. I always feel very comfortable & well taken care of. ILLINOIS GASTROENTEROLOGY deserves 10 stars I owe my life to Dr Pillai literally ! Nothing but praise for the entire surgical staff !"
"I saw Samantha NP for my first visit. She was very nice but felt my first visit was rushed. I felt the visit could've been more thorough but overall the visit was good."
"Dr Pallai is The Best!! One of a Kind! Our Whole Family goes to him. He is Very knowledgeable. He is Kind, Caring and Personable.Great bedside manner! If he doesn’t know the answer , he will find the answer. The Staff and His Nurses are All TopNotch!"
"I have been a patient of Dr. Sun for 10+ years and he is the best. He is funny and genuinely cares for his patients. Both my nurses for prep and recovery were amazing! I felt comfortable, relaxed, and well care for before and after my procedure."
"Every single person I encountered of the staff and the doctors was extraordinarily kind and cheerful.They put me at ease, kept me comfortable, and my procedure went right on schedule. I’m very grateful!"
"From the scheduling process, procedure and discharge….everything was seamless. Would definitely recommend for any GI related issues. Dr Pillai was awesome……. The best!!!!"
"Both Dr Pillai and Dr Stinneford are outstanding doctors who always give me the best medical care I can ask for. On top of this they are very compassionate doctors who do their upmost to make their patients feel comfortable as well as well informed on any procedures required as well as what the patient can expect."
"Was straight forward I was made to feel comfortable. They asked a lot of questions to make a full and complete history. Very happy with my experience."
"I don’t believe I have ever been to a more welcoming medical office. From reception to check out every staff member was kind, polite and efficient. Each individual made everything clear and understood. My first time meeting Sam, the nurse practitioner, made I it obvious that had chosen the right practice. Her kindness and knowledge were immediately evident."
"Great doctor, nurses and staff. Hospital was clean and on time. Dr. Pillai has great bedside manner and does a great job explaining everything. Very happy."
"My procedure was quick and easy to schedule. They kept me informed of expectations and the day of the procedure went as smooth as it could possibly go. Dr. Liem was great!"
"Friendly staff from front door to your wheelchair ride to your car. Staff made my time in their care comfortable. 5Stars....keep up the good work...JOB WELL DONE"
"I have HOPE again after visiting the GI Alliance of Illinois: Arlington Heights office. The staff was amazing! The NP Samantha was intelligent, listened to my concerns and immediately developed an action plan to help make me feel better. Everyone was nice and was proactive. Thank you for making this an outstanding experience!!! You all are rock stars!"
"GI Alliance of Illinois is a misleading name for a gastroenterology health care center in Arlington Heights which has served our family for a quarter century. Great doctors and staff. The Arlington Heights location is so sophisticated that there are facilities on site to perform those needed colonoscopies or endoscopies. It’s the best care you can get."
"Entire experience was top notch. Attentiveness of staff and Dr. Gambla was wonderful. Prep instructions were clear and easy to follow. I had quite a bit of anxiety about the procedure, though the pre-calls were very helpful and helped relieve my stress level."
"The allied staff was very helpful and prompt in answering any questions I had, the doctor was very reassuring and I felt well taken care of. I was impressed that Dr. Himself called after and checked up on me."
"My visit with the nurse practitioner was professional and excellent. Unfortunately the messages that I left after my visit calls were never returned until 3 days later."
"I Liked the staff and how Samantha comfort me & said I'm not in this battle alone. However dr. Gluskin made me feel better in 2 days. Love the misdemeanor. Thx u to ur staff"
"Dr Gambla gives excellent care. He explained the procedure before beginning and a discussion of the results when completed. I felt very comfortable with him performing the procedure."
"I am very satisfied with the resolution of having the office reach out to me. The scheduler Marie was very helpful in addressing my concerns concerning the timeframe of my upcoming colonoscopy and managed to locate a slot beneficial to those concerns."
"Dr Pillai anesthesia, Tigist, Kristen, preoperative and post-op nurses and the GI tech made me comfortable. I am so grateful for such wonderful practitioners!"
"I've changed my rating. I had a miserable experience trying to get hold of this facility for my first appointment. Finally, after complaining to the home office someone contacted me and I was able to schedule an appointment. Upon showing up for my appointment I was taken immediately and the staff was attentive and competent. So, my rating went from 1 to 4. Samantha, the NP, was great... very informative and thorough. So, thanks for the big improvement."
"I was extremely nervous going into the hospital for this procedure, and everyone made me feel very at ease. Dr Pillai was so kind, patient and reassuring making me feel everything was going to be OK. He made sure that I was awake post procedure to relay the results. Thank you so much for making something so daunting so very easy."
"Wonderful team from the receptionist nurses , anesthesiologist, Doctor Sun. , I waited over a month for my appointment because it’s the best GI group in my area."
"I was very satisfied with the attention given to me at the Arlington Hts location. My appt was on time and the staff has always been very efficient and nice to me."
"Everything went great everyone was nice they made me fill comfortable. Because it was my first one I was scared. If you have questions they will answer them."
"Very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Very positive, also. They all seemed happy to be working there which makes patients feel SO much better - more confident and at ease. 👍"
"Doctors at GI Alliance are wonderful! Dr. Kim and Dr Greenberg take time to discuss and explain in terms you understand. Never feel rushed, answers questions. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Thank you to Debbie for her assistance in scheduling. Strongly recommend if looking for a GI doctor."
"On time, pleasant and professional, take the time to explain the procedure. The doctor visits after the procedure and reviews the preliminary diagnosis and I get a follow-up the next day to see how I'm doing. Excellent!"
"I recently completed my first colonoscopy with Dr. Bernsen and everyone on the team at the Arlington Heights office was very helpful, knowledgeable and professional from the registration process through recovery. i also appreciated the follow up calls the next day and I highly recommend this group for any needed procedures."
"I have been going to this location for years. I receive an infusion every 7 weeks for an auto-immune disease and every person there is friendly and willing to help. Whether they are busy or not, I never feel like I am not important. Each Doctor has met with me at one point or another I can not say a single negative thing about them. I would suggest them to anyone I know. Updaye 2023: They had a problem with meds being delivered and they went above and beyond for me to ensure I didn't miss an infusion. Another example of great care and service. Thank you to the incredible staff!"
"Dr. Godambe is a sweet person and listens to your concern's. She takes her time and makes you feel comfortable without the worries. Definitely I would recommend her!"
"Staff was very helpful with preparing me for procedure. Staff and Doctor were also efficient before procedure explaining what was to be done and about how long it would take. Also they made follow up communications to make sure all was still going good after procedure. The whole experience was good"
"It was refreshing how prepared Dr Hersh was for my first appointment. The office staff were very nice and I felt well taken care of. Also Dr Hersh is very thorough. My endoscopy went without a hitch. Results were shared and I’m taking several antibiotics which I don’t like but need."
"Great staff. Professional, friendly, caring. Good communication with patient. Comfortable waiting room. Procedure on time and without complications. Well run practice"
"The nurse anesthetist did a wonderful job starting the IV. I barely noticed it was happening. Also the office got back to me with the results of the procedure quickly."
"Highly recommend Dr. Dorfmeister. She and her staff have tremendous bedside manner, very thorough in their communication with the patient, take time and support the patient asking questions. They are efficient and meet all expectations. Appreciate her care!"
"Doctor Sonia is very very great person she makes you feel welcome and comfortable the very important thing is that she tells you step by step. Thank Doctor Sonia !!"
"Dr. Joseph and nurses were informative with step by step instructions. Simple and quick necessary procedure. After the IV was administered with the anesthesia, the only thing I remember is waking up in recovery. Recommend GI Alliance to everybody."
"Setup appointment, staff communicated about procedure, went to sleep, received pictures of insides, Dr. Answer questions, overall, I'm happy with how everything was. I'll see you in 5years."
"Very smooth and easy procedure, especially the very courteous and friendly nursing/techs help throughout the process. I didn't know what to expect but was taken care of very well and Doc was very friendly as well. 👍"
"Dr. Sun, the anesthesiologist, and the nurses & staff here are exceptional! I was there for my first ever colonoscopy - nervous, as one might imagine - and everyone was absolutely courteous, pleasant, thorough, and professional. While I am not exactly 'looking forward' to my next visit, I know that I will be in good and capable hands with Dr. Sun and his team of awesome folks!"
"Dr. Levi's was very friendly and his communication with me before and after surgery was excellent!! Very happy with the whole experience. Everyone involved was friendly and professional."
"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude to Natasha, the IV infusion specialist. I have been a patient at this clinic since 2019 and receive Remicade infusions. Natasha always takes good care of me. She has great iv skills, medical knowledge, she is professional, sincere, caring, and always advocates for me as a patient. I am not just another patient to her. I always feel well taken care of. Thank you."
"Prepping for my first Colonoscopy wasn't easy. The day of my appointment all the staff treated me with such compassion and kindness. They answered my questions and calmed my fears and worry. I felt like family. I felt at ease. Everything went well! Dr. Pillai and all of his staff were amazing. Highly recommended!"
"The nurses were all friendly and accommodating. The anesthesiologist went through the process with me and was also a nice man. Dr Christopoulos was very professional and gave me the the results in terms I could understand. I have to give a shout out to Debbie, one of the receptionists. I was very upset when I got there, because we got lost on the way there and I had to go the bathroom really really badly. She walked me around the facility to calm me down so my BP was not over the top. It must have worked because my BP was 135/60 before the procedure. Though having a colonoscopy (especially the prep) is not a walk in the park, the staff there was exceptionally efficient as well as compassionate."
"Illinois Gastro was excellent, everyone was helpful, friendly, compassionate. Colonoscopies are not the most comfortable procedure 🙄 as we all know, but the staff and Dr Losurdo were great!!"
"He was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Very easy to talk to. He explains everything before procedure. Then explains everything afterwards. Very good experience."
"The nurse practitioner that worked with me was kind and patient. I felt well taken care of. Instructions and procedures were reviewed. I know what to expect and the timeframe. My experience was good."
"Dr. Dorfmeister was very professional and had a kind and compassionate bedside manner. The staff was timely and kind. I would certainly go back for another procedure!"
"A very professional staff that took its time to make everything clear from directions to the procedure, and then the discharge. Would highly recommend."
"The office was clean and most of the staff were great. Way too many signs all over the front desk and one employee got verbally ( under his breath) upset that I walked up to him rether than the far desk and pointed at one of the hundred signs that said window closed or something of that nature. The nurse was awesome, fast and pleasant through the entire visit. Overall I would definitely recommend this office."
"I'd like to thank Dr. Stinneford, staff and everyone at the Endo Center of Elgin Gastroenterology for the professionalism, timeliness, and comprehensive pre/post communication that accompanied my procedure."
"Staff was fantastic! From the moment I enter, the staff made me comfortable! Prep before surgery was a pleasant task due to Nurse and other team players!! Dr. Joseph was well prepared with all info. I needed!!! 5 STAR SERVICE!!!! Glenn D"
"Schedule with doctor due to my schedule changing. He made an uncomfortable experience more comfortable with his gentleness’s . If I had the opportunity in the fire to request him I would."
"I was so well taken care of! My nurses, anesthesiologist and Dr. Sunil Joseph could not have been more professional, kind and comforting. I was filled in step by step of my procedure. The office staff are always available to help with any questions or concerns and if they need to reach out to the doctor for your answer you always get a prompt call back. Many thanks to Dr. Sunil Joseph, the nurses and the rest of the group for taking good care of me!"
"Dr Raj Pillai is truly a professional.He is a great GI doctor. I could not believe how kind and humble he is. The procedure he performed was flawless and painless. He made a follow up calls twice to check on me. I would highly recommend him.I was truly impressed."
"I was very impressed from the registration process, the procedure "prep" and the follow up later that morning. Everyone was very courteous and professional, yet very caring and aware this is not something the customers do everyday. Dr Christopoulos had excellent follow up after the procedure. As one wise man used to say...It's not everyday I go to get a colonoscopy, but when I do, I go to the IL Gastroenterology group/ Northwest Endoscopy Center in Arlington Heights. Highly recommend."
"Overall this place is good and has nice staff. But the people who help you make appointments were the best. Specifically Marie. She was so friendly and amazing! She really cared and tried to help us as much as she could and she was able to get us the appointment we wanted! She made sure she looked at all the possibilities and thanks to her we got it! Big thanks from me and my dad to Marie."
"Dr. Hersh and the staff did a great job! He was available when I called at 1:00am with a 7:30am procedure. He put my mind at ease when a spit up the second prep of the tablets. He had a good sense of humor after the procedure too."
"Dr Aaron Benson and his staff are the best.I had a great experience with my endoscopy and colonoscopy . I would highly recommend him. The nurses are accommodating and very professional."
"Illinois Gastro was excellent, everyone was helpful, friendly, compassionate. Colonoscopies are not the most comfortable procedure 🙄 as we all know, but the staff and Dr Losurdo were great!!"
"The people behind the desk and the nurse practitioner were extremely accommodating and kind. I had a bad experience with the lady who came in to take my blood pressure, etc. I shared that with the nurse practitioner and she got the woman in charge. She welcomed my reiteration of the situation and led me to believe she would pursue it. Thank you!"
"Very professional from beginning to end. All staff was caring and tentative to my needs as well as my wife. The anesthesiologists was really good as well. I've worked with some great cardiovascular anesthesiologists, and he was just as good."
"Very organized. Everyone was polite and knowledgeable. Dr. Benson, very thorough and explains procedure before and talks to you after. 10 stars. Location ten stars also."