Connecticut GI providers are among the most reputable and distinguished gastroenterologists across the nation. Focused on clinical excellence and patient-centered care, our specialists seek to be the partner you need in your quest for better health. We value patient feedback and appreciate every review we receive from those we are privileged to treat. For your convenience, we have gathered a collection of reviews, stories, and testimonials from patients who have visited our practices. We welcome you to explore the feedback below to learn more about what it means to be a patient of our Connecticut gastroenterology practice.
"OMG! Dr. Smiley, is the greatest! He is extremely attentive and professional and explains any concerns you may have. He treat you with integrity and respect. Has a very comfortable up beat spirit and wonderful smile with a history of knowledge in the GI.... Can't go wrong. We indeed need more doctors like him that care enough about the patients and not just the compensation they are making. In the medical industry today is so hard to find doctors and medical staff that really care for the patient well being some are just in it for the paycheck as sad as it sounds. I understand everyone has to make a living but if you are in the medical industry it's because you supposedly a caring sympathetic and loving individual and really want to get people feeling well again. It's not an easy task in today statistic world that only numbers seem to matter rather the truth of medical care for the wellness of all patients regardless of their level in society. I recommend Dr. Smiley, highly for his compassion and dedication to his mission to help others maintain a well balanced healthy life style.... Thank you...."
"I don't think I've ever written a review for a doctor but I just have to say Dr. Smiley is one of the best. He really takes the time to understand what you're experiencing and asks all the right questions to really get to the bottom (no pun intended) of what's causing your symptoms. I told him he's like a detective! Relentlessly in pursuit of answers and a diagnosis. He's friendly, approachable and patient. The only negative is that he's too popular and it's difficult to get an appointment with him at times!"
"Dr. Stuart Waldstreicher is a talented and caring physician. He knows his stuff! I’ve worked with him for almost 20 years and he has always been professional, compassionate, and skillful."
"Dr Lillo is a very nice Doctor easy going and makes sure his patients are comfortable and he have a welcoming face Am happy my primary care Doctor recommended me to see Dr Lillo it's a blessing thanks to you and your team."
"Dr. You Sang is an exceptional healthcare provider. His gentle approach puts patients at ease, and he takes the time to thoroughly explain any concerns or questions you may have. His attentiveness and willingness to communicate make him stand out as a truly caring physician."
"First visit and very pleasant. On time, personable and felt very comfortable. A nice change for a new Dr who didn’t speak to their computer the entire time but spoke to me directly. So far, so good👌"
"Dr Angawalla is a very professional Dr..I have upmost confidence in his diagnosis and opinions . I've been his patient since Dr Miller left the practice ."
"Dr Zwas has been one of the best doctors I know. As her patient for 34 years, she’s thoughtful, conservative and thorough and gets the highest rating I can give."
"The staff was warmly professional as was Dr. Kokkat. He asked questions and listened to my answers and concerns. His explanations were of care plan and reasons was very helpful. I was unwell and late but was encouraged to come in regardless. I look forward to a long and satisfactory relationship."
"Dr. Selkin is extraordinary. His personal interest in make patients healthier is beyond compare. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Selkin and the entire team at CT GI.. First class healthcare..."
"I am very happy with the care I received from Dr. Ianello. He is very patient, is attentive and listens to what you have to say which he takes into consideration when diagnosing and treating you. He keeps up with your history on My Chart so he knows your history and what’s going on with you before having to tell him. The staff is also pleasant and easy to talk to. They answer the phone when you call and get back to you should you have to leave a message. I feel very confident in Dr. Ianello’s care and couldn’t ask for a better doctor!"
"I'm not much of a writer, but the whole experience here was very nice! Dr. Woods was excellent! The staff was very kind and I would recommend them and him to everyone!"
"Dr. M Johnson is amazing. She always hears me and makes sure I understand her. I was running late and very easily switched it to a telahealth visit. I appreciate her so much"
"I’ve Been With Dr.Woods For 25 Years And I Wish I Could Be With Him For Another 25 Years. Compassionate,Knowledgeable, Always Listening To My Particular Problems And Always There With Solutions. I Consider Him A Friend. Be Well Dr Woods And Thank You"
"I love Dr. Khaghan. She is smart, straightforward and personable. She is non-judgmental (great for someone like me who usually ignores regular medical care.) She answers all questions and takes time with her patients. She is genuine and sincere. I always feel I'm in good, capable, trustworthy and compassionate hands. She has excellent experience. She is calm and never an alarmist. Truly a wonderful doctor."
"Dr Weiser is very thorough and open to listening to any and all you can tell him about yourself; this helps him to plan an appropriate approach to your condition."
"I had a recent new patient visit with Dr. Li. He is intelligent, well trained, affable and most importantly interested in clinical medicine as it applies to individual patients. Additionally, support staff earns a 5 star rating as well. Friendly, well trained in their specific functions and efficient. And all of this occurred at 7am! Congratulations!!!"
"I wish all doctors were like Dr Stupak he’s very considerate of your time and patiently discusses your medical issues with you. He doesn’t make you feel like a number he gives you individual attention and is very courteous."
"I love her she takes the time to Listen and then we both discuss my problem and we come up with a solution that I should try and she really does take the time with me. I really really like love going to her."
"Dr Waldstreicher is not only a brilliant physician but also a rare breed of one who goes deep into understanding his patients issues. The best of the best!"
"Dr. Castillo is an excellent doctor and gastroenterologist, very professional, trained and humane!!! Your staff, in addition to helping us with both languages, there is a pleasant brotherhood and solidarity, thank you for your attention, greetings 🤗"
"Dr. Waldstreicher is extremely knowledgeable and straightforward. He identified the problem just by asking my symptoms and I was able to get tested and start treatment within a couple days."
"Dr Johnson is a great doctor. Kind, caring, down to earth and extremely knowledgeable in the field of gastroenterology. It's a pleasure being one of her patients. I will be moving to Las Vegas in a few months and will most certainly miss her expertise when I do. Michael Kissane"
"Dr. Khaghan was so easy to count on. Her calm demeanor and very obvious knowledge in her field made me so confident in my procedure. She had to perform an ERCP to clear my bile duct of gallstones and she made me feel safe and at ease. It all went so smoothly. For symptoms that came out of nowhere, to her office visit, to seeing her in the hospital… I truly could not ask for a better GI. She was a gift in this whole experience of gallstones."
"I’ve been a patient of Dr. Schoenfeld’s for years and am currently experiencing health issues whose affects carry over to my digestive system. Dr. Schoenfeld is kind, compassionate, listens to me and validates my concerns every time. I am blessed to have such a wonderful doctor. I also want to say how responsive and helpful his assistant, Robyn is. With their assistance and compassion, and my doing the work to help my body, I will heal."
"Dr. Waldstreicher was very thorough in his assessment of my concerns. I felt like he took me seriously and quickly eliminated some serious conditions I was worried about. His staff was warm and conscientious. I felt very reassured that I am getting good care."
"Dr. Stupak considerately listens and takes the time to explain how he can help and how one can help and take care of themselves. Also the staff was professional and friendly"
"Everything, from 1st office visit with Dr Anthony, sign in , prepping, procedure, caring of staff, made it unbelievably calming and professional experience!"
"CTGI is an excellent health care clinic. The staff are very professional, courteous, and respectful. The doctors are friendly, cautious, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend CTGI."
"It’s so nice to have one reliable physician in your area that actually cares and takes time to listen to you. He goes out of his way to always try to accommodate your needs, and tries to figure out what is best for you. I wish more younger physicians could follow his code of ethics and professionalism. Never feel rushed. Great office staff too."
"Staff is always polite, responsive and willing to call you if your appointment is scheduled at a lengthy revisit date. Dr Kopec listens to you and explains lab results and procedures!"
"The doctor is very knowledgeable. After going through many, I finally felt I was understood. 4 stars because scheduling sucks.You can't get a response from the messaging on the system from the DR. I have to wait nearly 4 months for an appointment that I could literally be talked about over the messages."
"Dr Chugh was wonderful, very professional and very kind. The office staff was very accommodating and were able to get me in quit fast being that I was in a lot of pain. Thank you very much for Dr. Chugh and her staff."
"Very informative, and answered all my questions and concerns The nurses and securities were also great my Consultation invisit went well very impressed.thank you"
"I am very pleased,and fortunate,I have,one of the top Doctor's,in his field. He's an expert in his field,of gastroenterology. Bless you. Thanks,Rita Morawski"
"Dr. Smiley is by far the best doctor I've ever had. He is very attentive. And really takes time to get to know you. Very pleasant and easy to talk to. I would definatley recommend Dr Smiley. I would rate him more than 5 stars."
"This place is amazing! This is my second year going through a Colonoscopy procedure in this center with Neda Khaghan, MD. Great experience, very comfortable, and accessible. Shout out to Nurse Laura!"
"Dr. Antony is a fantastic gastroenterologist. He instills confidence in his patients and takes his time to thoroughly explain what is being done. I highly recommend him."
"Excellent visit with Dr. Selkin. Thorough, clear with explanation, asked questions to complete the pre-op for the surgery and was polite and friendly. Highly recommend and would refer patients based on his professional manner."
"My recent appointment with Dr Singhania was extremely positive. I usually am not fond of virtual visits but I found this visit to be very comfortable. Dr Singhania was very present to me. He is friendly, accommodating and a very attentive listener. He offered some very helpful solutions to my current problems and was very reassuring. Also he encouraged me to contact him for further questions or medical needs. This was my first visit and I feel very grateful that my PCP referred me to him. I saw him for a chronic condition and I will definitely be following up with him in the future."
"I have total trust in Dr. Karasik. I have a complicated case and I’m glad I have the best doctor. The support staff in the office is excellent and Lavern has e we natured I’m taken care for years now! Thank you all of them!!! Regards, Bruce Keevers"
"Dr. Pace is a caring and empathetic practitioner! She keeps on working through the clinical issues until she can arrive at a solution. I really appreciate her care and the care of her staff"
"Dr Michelle Smedley is one of the kindest and most skilled individuals i have been blessed with in my life for my medical care. I would also consider her a dear friend as she truly cares about her patients and those she works with. She literally saved my life many years ago and has blessed me with good health ever since and i am eternally grateful to her. Thank you Hartford Healthcare. I pray you take good care of her as she does for us in her care. 🙏😊❤️"
"Dr. Marcy is very kind, she spoke to me clearly and confident in what she said, the attention of her assistants was excellent, I recommend her 100%, excellent human being."
"Dr.A was very Friendly. GI is not an easy area to study, or heal. It's complex and chronic illness is common. I appreciated his approach, his attentiveness, and his willingness to answer questions and address my issues. First office visit with him. I've had difficulties finding a GI doctor, since Dr.Ernstoff left. He is a refreshing change to the area of GI."
"Everyone was very friendly, I was seen by Doctor Shivani, she was very thorough! She made me feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this group to anyone."
"Dr Wood was very thorough reviewing my issues. He actually called me after my office visit to follow up on his concerns for me. I have the greatest respect for Dr Wood and hold him in the highest regard. He is simply the best."
"Dr Sang is an amazing gastroenterologist. My mother and I both see him. The staff is kind, organized and professional. I’ve known Dr Sang now for over 20 years and highly recommend him."
"Dr. Cipolla took time to check my records and to listen to my problems. I feel that she is working on solving my health issues and she is doing what is best for me. The staff was pleasant and accommodating."
"Dr Zwas was kind and caring from the initial consult all the way to post procedure. Her office staff was available and helpful with any questions I had regarding the procedure, prep, and even insurance."
"Dr. Coll is a very knowledgeable gastroenterologist who did a very thorough work-up of my post-chemo GI issue. I needed a colonoscopy, which was arranged and done quickly. The GI center in Torrington was pleasant and efficient and the colonoscopy was done without discomfort or complications. In addition, Dr. Coll is a lovely man with a very nice manner with his patients. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a GI evaluation."
"I always have a good experience with CT GI. Dr. Campbell is very good. He listens and cares about my concerns and questions. I definitely recommend them."
"Dr. Kokkat is a caring and dedicated doctor. He is a thorough and determined professional who works well with his patients and other medical professionals to get to the answers of the most elusive causes of a problem."
"Dr. Mehendiratta performed the procedure on me. He spent a significant amount of time explaining the procedure. The procedure was quite complex, but he did an excellent job due to his expertise. He checked in with me over the phone to make sure I was recovering well after the procedure.Dr. Mehendiratta’s profound knowledgeable. I am sincerely grateful for his invaluable assistance."
"Dr Ianello listens to your concerns and always takes his time. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great gastroenterologist who knows his stuff !!!"
"Dr Mehendiratta is one of the most professional yet compassionate doctor I have ever met. He goes above and beyond in taking care of my medicine needs and always find time to explain whatever procedure he performs and the outcome. I thank God the day he joined my team of medical professional."
"I feel that my experience meeting with Dr. Cipolla for the first time was good. I felt that the doctor listened to my concerns and I felt at ease. The doctor was pleasant and also professional."
"Dr. Kokkat made my visits and colonoscopy easier than expected. Very friendly, happy it seems Doctor. His APRN is awesome as well as the rest of his staff. Makes a pleasant experience for an unpleasant procedure!"
"Dr. Karasik surgically removed several “challenging” polyps from my colon and did a fantastic job. Good experience with the entire team at Hartford Hospital. If I ever need to have further work done, I would definitely return to Dr. Karasik. Highly recommend."
"Dr. Cipolla took time to check my records and to listen to my problems. I feel that she is working on solving my health issues and she is doing what is best for me."
"Dr. Agarwalla is a great GI doctor. After Dr. Ernstoff retired, I wasn’t sure if I would like anybody else, but Dr. Agarwalla has proven me wrong. He is very easy to talk to, kind, and listens to your concerns. My visits have always been prompt, and the office staff is welcoming and polite."
"Dr. John Frese is a Great doctor. He listens, he’s thorough, and follows through with you. I really love the practice, everyone is super nice and efficient."
"Dr. Anant has been amazing and super helpful. I greatly appreciate the time and feedback he has had with me and my situation during this process. He has been super understanding with me throughout all my concerns."
"Dr. Castillo has been my Dr. for numerous years. He was also my Mother Dr. he is a very knowledgeable Dr. treats patients with kindness, he takes his time explaining everything to you. As busy as he is he never rushes and always makes sure to get to the bottom of your health problems. He cares for his Patients. I’m very blessed to have him as my GI Dr. His nurse is very helpful and always calls back with information. Thank You Dr. Castillo"
"This is by far the best GI office and doctor you can ever visit. Dr. Waldstreicher saved my life and has continually been supporting me on my journey with Crohn's disease. He visited me every time I was in the hospital, he calls me to check on me if he hasn't heard from me in a while; he is patient, caring, personable and really easy to talk to. He always answers my many questions and concerns and never rushes me out of the office. I feel 100% supported by him as well as his wonderful nurses and office staff. Everyone is just so helpful and this is very important when you are struggling medically. I can't thank him enough for what he has done for me!"
"VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONABLE Easy check in-check out. Great front office staff. This was my 1st appointment with Dr. Coll. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. I highly recommend his practice."
"Thank you, Dr. Waldstreicher for providing exceptional care and for making my visit a positive and comforting experience. I am grateful to have found such a trustworthy and supportive doctor."
"Dr Schoenfeld is quite professional and listened to every I explained to him. He was able to identify the problem and give an option to try before going to extremes right off the bat"
"I was impressed beyond imagine when the doctor came in, sat with me for the first time and knew my history, my prescriptions, full knowledge of everything available and was extremely personable and professional with his advice and care. An unexpected pleasure visiting this office and dealing with his entire staff."
"Dr.Campbell is an excellent Doctor. He is extremely caring, thorough, genuine and is very prompt on getting back to me. You could not get a better Dr."
"Your healing starts from the way your medical professional talks to you, allays your fear and handles your pain, grief, fear and feelings to make you more comfortable than ever. This is what Doctor Nino gave me. I came in with pain, discomfort and hopeless but his soft reassuring words of kindness and assurance reduced my pain by 50%. He saw me and immediately swung into action to schedule me in for an endoscopy. I had 5 days to embark on an international trip. I was struggling to get seen by gastroenterologists. It was so difficult to have a near date before my trip. Doctor Nino swung into action and assured me he would do all within his might to make sure he sees me and takes care of my problems before I travel. And he did exactly what he promised. Now my friends and family are transferring their preferences to Dr. Nino - he has a very kind and caring doctor. He was born for this. God bless you Dr. Nino"
"Dr karasik is a very caring doctor who performs innovated Healthcare procedures. I feel completely calm and trusting of his work. I've been blessed to have him as my doctor."
"Often time when I go to see a doctor they do not take the time listen to me as a patient. It’s always a two minute conversation with an hour wait time to my surprise, Dr. Scott Kramer was not like that . He very polite and took his time explained everything to me in a patient manner and tried his very best to be helpful and provide the best care for me . That is kind of care from a doctor is hard to come by."
"I have had ulcerative colitis since I was 13 now 51 had pedi G.I. drs then followed a surgeon for texts refill on meds etc.. when one day my surgeon referred me to Dr Wysoki I was hesitant to try any new Dr as my anantomy and issues are so complex but decided to give him a try. Within 5 minutes of meeting him and talking I knew I just found my PERFECT Dr!!! He was so educated on all my prior surgeries and complications .. I scheduled a pouchoscopy with him (which I’ve never let any other dr do besides my surgeon) that’s how comfortable I was. And to this day I am so grateful to have met Dr w. And recently have referred him to my brother, who also suffers from UC. Kudos Dr Wysoki your knowledge and bed side manner is impeccable! Jen Sanderson"
"Dr.Woods is a great doctor , there aren't enough words to express how much he cares about his patients and how he explains everything so you understand. If you need a gastroenterologist he's your man."
"My experience in this place was super good. Dr. Castillo is an excellent doctor, he is kind, attentive, he gives all the attention to us patients. What I liked most was the patience he has to listen to us patients and he gives us all the information. that we need well explained. Thanks to Dr. Castillo, the receptionists and the nurses for the excellent attention they gave me and thanks for all their help, they are kind and good people."
"Has a wonderful personality. Listens to the patient right on top of things and takes immediate action to get done what needs to be done. Easy to get along with."
"Dr. Smiley is a wonderful doctor and I always look forward to my visit with him. Goes above and beyond. He's very thorough and explains everything in simple to understand language. Fortunately and unfortunately he told me I no longer have chrons disease so I won't be seeing him any longer. And you're probably thinking really, Chrons disease is curable? Those were my thoughts exactly. I did have surgery 20 years ago to remove the affected area. The inflammation and scar tissue has not come back since then!! So, thank you for all your help over the years and should I have any further issues I will be sure to call your office. Will definitely miss you Dr. Smiley. P.Y."
"Great bed side manner, attentive, addresses your issue expeditiously and accurately. Great sense of humor and I wanted to get up and dance before my surgical procedure. His music in the OR was motivating and spirited."
"Dr. Truncali is very welcoming and easy to talk to. I feel like she cares about me. She does not make me feel rushed out of her office. She is very down to earth and personable. She works to solve my medical issues and comes up with solutions."