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.
"I had my first visit with Dr. Muscarello yestderday. I was so impressed with the kind professional approach of all I met, from the receptionist , Nurse Amy and Dr. M. himself. He is a calm, kind, unhurried listener who inspires confidence. So glad I found this practice."
"Dr muscarello personally reached out to me before the procedure to make sure I understood what was going on. I genuinely felt that he cared about making sure I knew what they were going to do. His staff was equally good that day and everything went without incident. We all eventually have to have procedures like this and I would definitely recommend his practice."
"I find Dr Muscarello to be very professional. He is most knowledgeable and explains treatment options and recommendations in a manner that is easily understood. He’s the Best."
"Dr. Muscarello is an excellent Gastroenterologist- he communicates directly with you from scheduling to procedure. He lets you know exactly what’s going to happen before and what happened after procedure."
"Wonderful caring Doctor. Advised me about the procedure and the results. Facility at Northwestern in Palos was fantastic and the staff extremely cordial and efficient."
"I have been going to Dr. Muscarello for 15 or 20 years and there is no other G.I. Dr. I would go to as long as he is available. He is super smart, compassionate and takes his time with you. He truly care about his patients. His staff is also very caring and efficient. I highly recomend him."
"27 year patient of this practice. Doc. M. And staff are simply first rate (thanks, Amy!). I owe my health to them. Will be moving out of state, but will fly back for my Doc. M. appointments. I wouldn’t even consider any other doctor for my gastro care. That’s just how it is. Period! Scott B."
"Doctor's are very polite and explained the care that they are giving me. Appointments are a little hard to get but that seems to be the norm everywhere."
"I had a consultation with Dr. Muscarello in August. What a wonderful doctor! He explained everything clearly and thoroughly to me and didn’t rush through my appointment. I highly recommend him to anyone needing to see a gastroenterologist. His tech, who took my info, was great and made me feel relaxed, too."
"Today i had my first checkup with Vincent Muscarello, M.D. He called me days prior to introduce himself, went over what the appointment was for and all procedures. Dr met with me afterwards and went over everything. The office and team were generous. Jerry was very funny and comforting. I give this doctor 5 stars."
"From the time one walks through the door the staff makes you feel comfortable. Dr Muscarello takes his time, listens to concerns, and explains things very clearly."
"The absolute best in his field. I will recommend him strongly to all people looking to complete this procedure and I hope he never retires. He's too valuable as a physician."
"Dr. Muscarello is a great GI doctor. He takes his time to call you for the prep and takes his time to explain everything before the procedure. I would highly recommend him. I'm glad he was recommended to ne too."
"Dr. Muscarello has been my gastroenterologist for over 20 years and I would recommend him to anyone. He is awesome. Very knowledgeable, respectful and punctual. If you’re appt. is at 2:00, he is in the room at 2:00 and 1 second. His staff is very friendly, polite and professional."
"My day was handled with professionalism and with the highest standards. The staff was great and treated me with high care. Each step was told to me and was while handled. The doctor was informative and is an excellent caring doctor Would recommend!"
"Great communication with office and doctor. Doc explained the whole procedure and what to expect pre-op via phone call. Very professional and personable."
"Dr. Muscarello and staff were exceptional from day one!!! They made scheduling simple, very informative and spoke with kindness and patience about procedures I had done. Got back with my results swiftly. I would 100% see Dr. Muscarello again for any future needs."
"Dr. Muscarello was both informative and assuring on my follow-up visit, giving me a clear picture of my health and what I need to address. I was very comfortable with my results and outlook."
"The nurses and staff are warm and friendly and caring. the nurse anesthetist is AWESOME (I never felt even a tiny ouch!). Dr. Muscarella is respectful and thorough in caring for my husband and me. I highly recommend him and his office"
"This was to be my first colonoscopy, which I had been putting off forever. Dr called me with instructions beforehand. That right there was very impressive. They usually have their office staff do that. He put me at ease with the procedure and all went well. He is a genuine and kind man. My husband is due for another colonoscopy in a few months and he is going to request him after meeting him. Thank you Dr Muscarello"
"Dr. Muscarello is a very knowledgeable and skillful doctor. His bedside manner is awesome. He's a warm person. I can't believe how easy and thorough the prep was for me in comparison to Loyola's team. I highly recommend this doctor."
"Doctor and staff very polite courteous and helpful I felt very much at ease about the procedure Received test results quickly from the office with follow up advice Would highly recommend"
"This is my 4th colonoscopy with Dr. Muscarello. I have been very pleased. I am kept informed from the minute I walk in to the office. Every person knows their jobs so there is no waste of time. After the procedure, Dr. Muscarello explains how the procedure went and, the next day, they call to see how I was doing. Very professional."
"Dr. Muscarello was very professional. He called me the day I made the appointment to explain the procedure and asked if I had any questions. I was very impressed with the entire process."
"Dr. Muscarello was professional and informative. I received a pre- procedure phone call from him. He explained the prep, procedure, and went over my history. He also saw me post-procedure to explain results of the test. The office staff was also excellent."
"This was the fifth time I've been to Dr. Muscarello at the Oak Lawn facility. Doctor and staff have always been excellent. Everyone is pleasant, professional and extremely competent. The nurses are exceptional. I will always go to Dr. Muscarello and the great staff in Oak Lawn."
"When I called for an appointment with Dr. Muscarello, the person I spoke with was very professional and helpful. She told me that he had just had a cancellation and I was able to see him sooner. I recently was treated by him and he was excellent. Thank you! Sharon Byrne"
"Dr. Muscarello was the most informative, nicest man. He answered every one of my questions before I even had a chance to ask them. Most importantly, I never felt rushed during my appointment. Would absolutely recommend him!"
"I’ve been to few GI doctors, never understood the problem I had for years until Dr. Muscarello explained it and surly fixed it. So great full for doctors like that."
"Dr Muscarello is a superior clinician. He’s bright, energetic, informed and thorough. He made my initial visit a comfortable experience. His many years of practice made me feel confident in his care."
"Dr Muscarella has always been one of my Favorite Doctors. My Husband and I have been seeing him for 40 years. Very confident and Professional. He even calls himself just to check as a reminder of future appts"
"I have been a patient of doctor muscarello for 20 years now he is an outstanding doctor. he is patient, thorough and understanding regarding my health issues. Doctor muscarello answers all my questions and concerns regarding my health."
"My husband & I just had our Colonoscopies done 2 weeks apart by Dr. Vincent Muscarello at his Oak Lawn office. You couldn't ask for a more professional staff from the moment you walk into his office to the point of discharge. We were treated with kindness and compassion by all staff members. We have been going to Dr. Muscarello for our EGD's and Colonoscopies for the past 25 years. We feel as if he's part of our family. His knowledge and medical skills, as well as his compassion in the GI field are exemplary. If we could, we would give him more than 5⭐'s❤"
"My family has had a long-standing relationship with Dr. Muscarello .He has always shown himself to be a caring, comforting and knowledgeable professional. He has always exhibited a positive attitude. His heartfelt empathy is very apparent to all. He has valued his patients time concerns in addition to their obvious medical concerns. We and the medical profession are fortunate to have this extraordinary man in our lives."
"Dr Muscarello is one of the most competent and skilled doctors I’ve ever met. He’s thorough in every aspect wrapped in the kindness of a warm bedside manner. Highly recommend."
"I recently had my colonoscopy done at his office location instead of a hospital. Great decision. Parking was easy. The staff was fantastic. Friendly, courteous, caring, professional and more. Made me at ease and very comfortable. The doctor is also very good. Explains everything in detail and never makes you feel rushed. Highly recommend him"
"Dr. Muscarello was my second opinion and I’m glad I was referred to him. I feel like finally I’m going to have answers on what is going on. It is refreshing to have a doctor take the time to listen"
"Dr. Muscarello is always very thorough, takes time to explain things is consistently kind and caring. My health issues have greatly improved while under his care, I trust him implicitly."
"Great Dr.! Walked me through the whole procedure step by step as well as shared what to expect and ensured all was covered so that I felt comfortable and safe in his care. I will recommend family and friends to him! Thank you Dr. Muscarello and staff! You guys are awesome!"
"Dr Muscarello is the best. He really cares about you and your health. He has always been there to answer my questions, as well as taking extra time to just listen as well."
"I have been a patient of Dr. Muscarella for many years and would and have recommended him to family and friends. He is compassionate and answers all of my questions."
"Dr.Muscarello is the best Doctor I’ve EVER had! He pays complete attention to what I’m saying (not just staring into a computer) ! He gets to the bottom of every problem I have ! I can’t say enough great things about him!"
"An absolutely fantastic doctor who I completely trust and is always open to questions. He will ALWAYS call you back when you call with a question or concern. Always. He has been through many ups and downs with me throughout my journey with UC and I couldn’t have asked for a better doctor."
"Dr Muscarello is very good about explaining your test results with you. During my office visit he was on time and spent a long time answering questions."
"Dr. Muscarello explains everything thoroughly and where you can totally understand. He did not rush to get you out. His office staff is very friendly and curtious to the patients both on the phone and when they come into the office."
"I was referred to Dr Muscarello by my sister and I am happy to say that I had the best experience with him and his staff. I would highly recommend him to all my friends and family. He is the best Dr to have."
"Dr Muscarello is absolutely amazing. He’s helped me out 2xs and was right on spot with dx. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I suffered years with a problem and he has resolved it."
"Dr. Muscarello is one of the few doctors I've meet with that actually cared and didnt try to just push drugs at me or go in for unnecessary tests. He got to the root of my issue."
"Office staff was efficient and professional. Minimum wait time. Dr. Muscarello took time to explain everything in detail and answered all my questions. A tremendous improvement from the last specialist's office I visited a few years earlier."
"My appointment was at 8:45am. I was welcomed by his staff. The nurse's were very friendly and knowledgeable. They made me feel very comfortable and at ease. Dr Muscarello has been my Dr for year's and I trust him completely."
"Dr. Muscarello is fantastic! Very knowledgeable, listens to you and explains very well what he thinks and what he can do for you. I highly recommend him."
"Dr. Muscarello was recommended to me by another physician and I am so happy with his referral. Dr. Muscarello called me to discuss my proceedure and he made me feel comfortable with him as my new physician. When I finally met him it felt like I had known him for years. He and the entire staff at the facility were professional and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Muscarello!"
"Dr Muscarello is an excellent physician. I have been under his care for 30 years. He is always professional and extremely helpful. He listens and asks the right questions and leaves no stone unturned when it comes to identifying any particular health concerns I’ve had. He’s very easy to work with and he follows up whenever necessary, in a timely fashion. He is absolutely the best! The office staff is also professional, helpful and very accommodating."
"He is the best . Very caring and compassionate. He listens and takes his time with you . He explains everything and answers all your questions . Also very nice nurses and staff ."
"Dr Muscarello is the finest GI doctor I know- he is always friendly yet professional, gives me time to ask questions & answers them as he’s talking to another professional, which I appreciate. (Retired RN) Quite upset that I couldn’t get ordered diagnostics done until 6 weeks out. Asked to be put on waiting list. Office staff seemed unhappy!"
"I went to Dr. Muscarello because I was having some gastric problems. I chose him because he gave me a colonoscopy years ago and I remembered how efficient and kind and gentle he was. In my opinion Dr. Muscarello is the top guy to see on the Southside, If you are having any gastric medical issues!"
"Everyone was absolutely wonderful! They made me feel very comfortable and answered any questions I had. Dr and staff we're very friendly! I highly recommend to everyone! Thanks Again I will be back!"
"Dr. Muscarello is a great doctor who is very thorough, knowledgeable, and demonstrates great bedside manner. I feel VERY confident in choosing him as my doctor!"
"Hopefully we are narrowing the possibilities of what is the root cause for my stomach upset. I feel that we are heading in the right direction. I am confident in the medical team getting the source and solution to my stomach issue."
"While I have known Dr Muscarello in a hospital setting for years, today I had a procedure with him. He was great and the staff was just as wonderful. I would recommend him to anyone!"
"Dr. Muscarello's compassion is immediately evident and he is able to make you realize that your health matters to him. I am impressed with his expertise as he provided information and insights that explained existing problems."
"I really like Dr. Muscarello. He’s extremely professional and knowledgeable. And, I totally trust him to make the right decision as to the course of treatment for my Crohn’s disease."
"I was warmly greeted by Dr. Muscarello and made to feel right at home. Dr. Muscarello got right to the cause of my visit and demonstrated a genuine concern for my situation and how to approach giving appropriate care for it. His attention to detail was most comforting and I have no doubts at all about his ability to provide sound and effective health care."
"I was hospitalized for many days for my condition and couldn’t have been treated better! Dr Muscarello got me through without emergency surgery and is providing excellent aftercare. I feel I am in good hands and I’m very careful and picky about my Drs. I highly recommend this Dr."
"I have nothing but good things to say about doctor Muscarello. He is very professional and extremely knowledgeable, and always has what's best in mind."
"I just want to share with everyone how amazing Dr. Muscarello is. He has great bedside manner and sincerely cares for his patients and will not stop until he is satisfied with a diagnosis. Thank you so much for everything. I know I will be back to normal soon."
"We were totally pleased as always with the care and experience and wisdom of Doctor Muscarello and his staff. He is the best and the staff too. Sincerely, Rick Maldaner"