Patient Reviews
Patient Reviews
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.
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- Brian Blumenstein, M.D. (4)
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- Wayne Lue, M.D. (10)
- William Kosmala, M.D. (15)
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Reviews for Orland Park
"Dr. Chadha is caring, professional & takes time to listen. I highly recommend him and this GI group."
"I am very pleased with the care, concern and support I’ve been given by Dr. Arndt and his staff at IL Gastroenterology Group and wound recommend them to anyone who needs their care."
"Dr Ardnt is a very experienced, caring and knowledgeable doctor. His manner is professional yet relaxed and friendly and he puts you at ease. His staff is also professional and helpful. Highly recommend!"
"Very professional, gave their time very generously. Lauren Smith NP was extraordinary !!!"
"If you are lucky enough to have Dr. Arndt or the great support staff. A1all the way."
"I have been under Dr. Chadha s care for many years and have always received
Excellent care"
"GREAT doctor (Dr. CHADHA)! Kind , caring and is spot on with his diagnosis. Won't see anyone else. STAFF is excellent also."
"I have been seeing Dr. Blumenstein for over 10 years. He has been professional, patient, and thorough. I appreciate his consistency in following up with me and his caring bedside manner."
"Dr. Tom is very Caring,Professional makes you feel very welcomed in his office. I would recommend him to anyone. Dr.Tom is an awesome Dr.& proud to say a great friend!!"
"I have been a patient of Dr Arndt for over 30 years I think that speaks for its self."
"Hello! I’ve been a patient of Dr Chadha’s for a number of years and he is absolutely the best Gastroenterologist I have ever had ; He gives me time to ask questions and really involves me in making my care plan . I’m a retired Rn snd Ive worked with many doctors, and I know what drs really care and and what drs are really good in their field and that is without a doubt Dr. Chadha!"
"My experience with Dr. Chadha was more than excellent. I would highly recommend this doctor. In an age when you often feel like a number my visit with Dr. Chadha was a breath of fresh air. He listens and truly does care and takes you individually fully into consideration."
"Dr. Chadha is an experienced and knowledgeable physician and he always makes you feel comfortable. I always get in promptly for appointments and he always takes time to explain things. Highly recommend!"
"Dr Lue is awesome! He really took his time with me. He made sure I understood what was happening with my health. And, as for myself, didn’t push any unnecessary tests or procedures
I highly recommend Dr Lue"
"He has been great during all the time we have been patients of his and his interest in the issues and solutions has helped very much. I would recommend him to anyone."
"Wonderful compassionate . Takes his time and listens. Very caring and super knowledgeable and supportive. Makes sure your questions are answered."
"Great Doctor. very understanding. Always explains everything in detail."
"Excellent service went above and beyond."
"My doc is really good. The only issue I had was them contacting me in a timely manner. BUT, that really wasn't their fault. I was out of state and cell phone reception really lousy at times. They answered all my questions too."
"Dr. Kosmala is great! He takes his time with you & answers all your questions. He reads reports from other doctors if you are new to his practice and remembers what he read. Very kind man. His staff are great too! Highly recommend."
"Dr Kosmala is knowledgeable, professional, interested in his patient, and caring. He takes the time to listen totally, unlike other medical providers who patients need to rush their concerns and discussion as the doctor walks into and, nearly immediately, out of the exam room."
"He's a very good Doctor. Been my doctor for almost 3 years now."
"Dr Arndt is a great doctor. Very personable and takes his time with you. He listens when you tell him your symptoms and explains your treatment. I would recommend him."
"I went to see the Nurse Practitioner Lauren Smith. MY GI Doctor is Dr. Lue who is absolutely wonderful but I have to say I felt my visit with the Nurse Practitioner was very good. She was very understanding and thorough and quickly began organizing test and answering medication questions I had, Explained things very well and took the time with me that made me feel important and cared about. I ended up having an EGD done by Dr. Lue who is also a very nice person and compassionate Doctor. I don't think I could fine better healthcare .My whole experience with this office was great, even the front desk people and schedulers."
"Dr. Kosmala is compassionate and professional. He’s a great doctor!"
"Dr. Rick Chada is very professional and has a great bedside manner. His care is terrific as he takes the time to listen to each patient."
"Dr Kozmala went above and beyond with his care! His follow up was excellent!!!"
"Very considerate doctor, takes time to listen."
"Dr Kosmala takes the time to explain procedures in simple terms to ensure your understanding. Very professional and diligent."
"I have been a patient of Doctor Patel’s for over 10 years now. He is an exceptional doctor with great professionalism. He is consistent and extremely thorough. The staff in both offices are always so kind and accommodating. I would highly recommend Dr. Patel to anyone."
"Dr Lue is a very friendly and kind physician. I found him very easy to talk with and he addresses your concerns. I would definitely recommend him to others."
"Wayne Lue, I can't say enough about him. I see a lot of Drs, Wayne is at the top of the list. Very professional, extremely competent, and most importantly he listens to what you are telling him. I've recommended him to many people."
"Dr Chada is a really caring and thoughtful physician. His easygoing manner will put you at ease right away. I would recommend him to anyone that has stomach problems."
"Dr Arndt has been there for me numerous times. My family and I have complete faith in his knowledge and care. He faithfully never let my care be handled by anyone else but him in person daily. I contribute being alive because of his care and positive bedside manners. Dr Arndt spent as much time as I needed to talk and understand. His staff are always very welcoming, polite and within appointment time."
"Dr.Kosmala is amazing he always spends the time needed to address all my concerns. He has a wonderful bedside manner and I wish he could be my primary care doctor as well. 5 stars"
"Very easy to talk to and will listen to all concerns."
"Dr. Kosmala is an excellent physician. I like a doctor who treats you as a person, not just a patient."
"Dr Chadha is a warm compassionate physician who takes the time to sit down and talk to the patient. I have been a patient of Dr Chadha’s for several years and every appointment makes me feel comfortable that I am getting his full attention and the appropriate care."
"Very nice and welcoming with new patients"
"Dr Kamala is a good listener. He is very knowledgeable and a great resource."
"Extremely happy with Dr. Lue and staff. Put me at ease and answered all my questions. Including my "what if this happens". I highly recommend Dr. Lue and his group!"
"Professional and excellent communication skills"
"Dr. Kosmala is one of the best Doctors I've ever encountered. He's knowledgable, easy to talk to, takes his time to get to know his patient, and gives you all your options available. He is the first Doctor that has given me options for my condition which I've had for over 30 years. I'd highly recommend Dr. Kosmala and his practice."
"Dr Chadha has been treating me for Ulcerative Colitas for over 10 yrs. He is the best of the best!!!"
"I’m very pleased with the care I received from IGG. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends."
"It’s nice to have doctors that care. Dr Blumenstein is a doctor that cares, he’s thorough with his procedures, and concerned about his patients. I could not ask for a better doctor"
"Dr. Chadha is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He's very thorough during your examination. He answers all of your questions and is concerned to make sure you understand everything that was discussed during your visit. He's very friendly and easy to talk to. His staff is very professional and friendly too.
Excellent place for your gastrointestinal needs."
"I had a nice experience with Lauren, she is a very good listener and is very informative as well. I would see her again when not having the ability to see my regular dr."
"She was very patient, listened to my concerns, took my concerns into consideration, and has been contacting me to try to do the best, and less evasive procedures to still get the same results. Very good with following up. Excellent explaining procedure and why, would highly recommend. Also, love dr arndt. Best dr that has taken me out of pain many times."
"My recent appointment with Dr. Lue was great! He was genuine in his responses to my concerns and took time to explain things and put me at ease. Highly recommend !!"
"Dr Blumenstein, Listened to what I was saying and recommend a procedure to be completed right away. We’re still working at it but I’m more content than before I visited him. Even followed up. Thanks."
"Dr. Kosmala is a excellent Doctor! He takes time and listens to your symptoms and concerns. He discusses all treatments and procedures thoroughly. I would definitely recommend him to anyone having GI issues."
"Professional, pleasant & comprehensive
Thank you"
"Can't say enough about Lauren. She is so calming, and caring. At a time in our country when tensions are high, she is very relaxing & reassuring.. God bless you Lauren."
"Dr. LU was professional, considerate, and kept me in the loop the entire time. We spoke every week after the procedure. He constantly checked on Me to see how I was doing. He was very personable. He is a very caring doctor. I will definitely recommend him with high HONORS to anyone who needs him.
Thank Dr. LU FOR YOUR COMPASSION."
"I am highly satisfied with having Dr. Lue as my gastroenterologist. He is a great listener, very knowledgeable, and has done many things to try to get my insurance to approve a new treatment he wanted me to start on months ago."
"I found Dr. Kosmala to be very thorough and very kind and considerate. I would recommend him to anyone."
"Lauren Smith was excellent. Professional and courteous. Patient in explaining my condition and giving me the extended care needed to heal and get better. Thank you to Lauren and Dr. Kosmala. The whole office very professional."
"I've been a patient of Dr. Kosmala for over 10 years. He's an outstanding physician who is patient and never in a hurry. He is also a true gentleman! I would very strongly recommend Dr. Kosmala."
"I found Dr Lue to be very helpful. I was a little nervous and he put me at ease answering my questions and concerns. Highly recommend him. Nurses and office staff very nice and helpful too."
"Dr.Lue is highly professional competent GI doctor, with the highest efficient medical experience in GI, and efficient clinical care. He has an excellent experience in his medical field that enabled him directly to know the reason of my symptoms and timely provided me with professional consultation and appropriate treatment.
I personally recommend Dr.Lue , he is the best professional GI doctor.
Thank you,"
"I found Dr. Kasmala very willing to help solve any medical issues/problems that I might have he’s a great listener and he cares about helping people"
"Dr. Lue was very professional and kind. He explained about the procedure and made me feel comfortable. He has excellent bedside manners. He called after the procedure personally to make sure I was doing ok. He also responds in a timely manner if you have a question about your procedure or medication after office hours. Very down to earth! I would highly recommend him."
"I have been going to dr. Kosmala for a couple years every time I go dr kosmala has been very kind patient and listens to all my concerns and always comes up with a great solution to my problem dr kosmala has a fantastic bed side manner . I would strongly recommend him"
"I am so glad I found Lauren Smith. She is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to reach."
"Dr Blumenstein was very knowledgeable which gave me a lot of reassurance. Great level of expertise and bedside manner."
"Dr. Chadha is a very kind man who took the time to listen and respond to my plight. We scheduled a procedure which was handled with extreme professionalism. Care was taken to explain everything to me in great detail at the surgicenter. Everyone was very nice and thorough. I would highly recommend Dr. Chadha and all of the staff."
"Professional, caring with a great understanding of you and your knowledge of what has and what will be the treatment plan"
"Dr. Kosmala is very knowledgeable and listens to your concerns. He is an exceptional doctor. He has a great bedside manner and he thinks “outside the box”. He understands that not all people present text book symptoms and he gets to the bottom of the problem. I can not say enough good things about him."
"Very professional and make you feel at ease."
"Dr.Kosmala is a good doctor. Always listens to what I have to say. That’s what makes a good doctor."
"Dr. Kosmala is an exceptional specialist. This review is based purely on his expertise and bedside manner. He is a really caring and thorough doctor. The front staff at the location could use some customer service training, however. I'm still giving this guy 5 stars because he is that wonderful. Thanks for the excellent care!"
