Arizona Gastroenterology is a health care organization that has been providing inpatient and outpatient services for more than 25 years.
| Thursday | 7AM to 4:30PM |
| Friday | 8AM to 12PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 7AM to 4:30PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM to 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM to 4:30PM |
7566 N La Cholla Blvd Ste A, Tucson, AZ 85741
Friendly staff. Very welcoming!
NICE STAFF, CLEAN OFFICE.. VERY ORGANIZED
The staff is great, and it is a clean facility!
As always, a good experience. Dr. Klein and staff are the best.
The front desk lady was completely rude. And interruptive.
Awful customer service. Nobody cares. Do yourself a favor and find another Gastro, that’s what I am doing.
When I went it for my office visit they tried to over charge me. Avoid this place and their fraudulent billing practices.
Amazing customer service! Get your Butt Checked!!!!💙 …
This practice is rude and way to hard to find and get a hold of. Give them a very hard pass.
Called ahead for medical records and asked if they could be ready by 1 hour but after waiting more than 2 hrs we are angry.
Outstanding care. Never had to wait over appointment time. Highly recommend.
Stay away from Dr Monash. This man tried to prescribe a medication that would have caused great harm. Very rude office staff as well.
They refused to communicate with my pharmacy or me. They humiliated me, and they harmed me.
Outstanding phone ethic from Monica, she asked questions and schedule me with Dr. Allen.
Great experience my favorite doctor group in Tucson,az. I give a+ and highly recommend
These people are scam artists. They took my money and didn’t do a thing for me. They played me because I had anxiety so they used that to their advantage to scare me away but making it look like they tried. DON’T EVER GO HERE!!
I was seen by Dr Waggoner recently and it was one of the best experiences ever I was so nervous on the verge of tears and she calmed me down and talked me through everything I highly recommend this place for your gastric care
Horrible customer care, phone calls never get returned. Family member needed prep changed and attempted to contact office multiple times. No return calls until 3 days after scheduled procedure!!! Ridiculous!!!
The most welcoming gastroenterology place I’ve ever been to! The front desk workers were welcoming, and Dr. Waggoner was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
I loved my doctor but the office staff is horrible. I had an emergency called 3 times & they never got back to me. Trying to get an appointment is ridiculous.
Fantastic customer service. They were very welcoming, accommodating and organized. It was a smooth procedure. They treated me very well. Thank you for job well done.
My wife was at the Northwest office and needed to make a local call for me to pick her up. The front desk would not allow her to use the phone. Must be because there was no money in it. After a half hour of waiting a kind young man let her borrow his. This place is horrible.
Good Luck getting hold of anyone in this office. Ive been trying for several weeks. Ive left several voicemails with no response from anyone.
I have been a patient for several years and the front desk staff has always been courteous, welcoming and my appointments on time.
Can’t say enough good things about my recent visit. From the front desk staff to the nursing assistants, nurses, anesthesiologist and doctor, all were genuinely helpful and caring. Thank you!
Find somewhere else!!
Waited for over an hour for a procedure and still my name wasn’t called. Got fed …
Dr. Blinkoff is kind, courteous, professional, and extremely thorough. His bedside manner is incredible and he explained everything to me in detail. I would highly recommend Dr. Blinkoff.
Have a scheduled appt to discuss colonoscopy….tried to find out if my insurance covers the procedure….can’t get a live person on phone, and message has not been returned for over a week now….I’ll go to the initial appt with caution….will report more after….not looking good so far.
Had a great experience here after not being able to figure out what was going on with my stomach for a while! The doctors are fast and friendly and I don’t have to really wait long to get in for any sort of test or procedure.
Dr Denning and his office staff are wonderful. He’s been my doctor since 2004 and I wouldn’t trade him for anything
I went in to see Dr Contreras with intestinal issues and he was professional, courteous and knew exactly the right questions to ask to know what he should be looking for. I couldn’t be happier with this place. He and his staff provided me with a prompt diagnosis to help me start to treat the condition.
I have seen multiple doctors (specifically Dr.blinkoff and Dr.wagner) from here and they are all very inconsiderate, rude and cheap I had to REPEAT three test due to these doctors taking the cheaper route, in the end they took my gal …
The upmost professional atmosphere from front desk to seeing the doctor! Dr. Blinkoff was great! Super professional and answered every question I had! I will be using Arizona Gastroenterology from here on out!
This clinic is like something out of a Michael Moore movie; I wouldn’t have believed such a profit driven, condescending, and cold clinic actually existed if I hadn’t have experienced it first hand. The staff is very quick to order all …
Each time I visit goes smoothly and any concerns or issues I had were treated right on the spot. I would send any one that asked me for a good doc here. Professional office staff too!
Larissa Allen MD is absolutely amazing! The entire staff was amazing as well, I was so nervous but they made me feel at ease! I will absolutely recommend Larrisa to everyone!!!
I am not happy I’m very unapproved about this location the supervisor sol hung up on me it was very disrespectful the individual canceled my appointment was unkind and she should of told me before cancelling it her name was terri with the …
They’re exceptionally poor at returning phone calls. Even the clerk who schedules procedures is invariably “away from my desk helping other patients.” Seriously, are you that busy?
There’s a reason this place has so many bad reviews. Medical assistants don’t do their job and when you raise concerns to the office manager they drop you as a patient. It’s easier for them to get rid of patients than get rid of lazy medical assistants. Very unethical and unprofessional place.
The doctors might be fine but working with their support staff is a nightmare. I’m sure they are overworked. Swore I’d never go to them again. Made the mistake to give them another try. Waited 3 weeks for them to call back, waited on hold for 30 minutes and then got cut off. Find another gastroenterologist!!
These folks at AZ Gastro are highly professional, well organized, and caring. I did not have to wait long. The staff went out of their way to be friendly and put me at ease. The staff triple checked all of my information prior to …
The physicians team at Arizona Gastroenterology is excellent. They are experienced and very responsive. I feel comfortable referring my friends and family there. Diane
Please don’t choose this office maybe try their east side location first but not this one. I have delt with horrible customer service for over 10 years. And have had a doctor who had no desire to further treat me after all these years …
What kind of business/medical office doesn’t answer the phones? I called several times throughout the day to make an appointment and the phone just rings and rings. Not even an answering service or voice mail to leave a message? Guess I’ll take my business elsewhere.
I was surprised how fast they got me in and then how fast the procedure is. Cuz it is assembly line malfeasance. There is no care -it is all about the money. 2 months later, still waiting to hear about what they found. No pictures, …
AVOID this place! After they approved for us to take in a patient, they refused to see her because she needed a relative with her? She doesn’t have relatives here! Why did they tell us to take her in then reject her? Not only do they …
If you value your health dont go here… because they sure as hell won’t value your health. If you come here though they will mess up your schedule times and treat you rudely for it, send you large unexpected bills because apparently these …
IF you can get through the phone system, do not be fooled in thinking the DR will keep the appointment. Two of four appointments cancelled by the DR after waiting for 3 weeks. What this office needs more than anything is competition.
I totally agree with the negative reviews here. The majority of the staff, different departments, are unprofessional, uncaring, and rude. I am moving my treatment to a much better, helpful, friendly and caring specialist practice. They Do …
When I first went on my scheduled day, the receptionist accessed a data-base of Insured/Un-Insured and guess what came back. I called my BCBS of AZ and they confirmed I was Insured. Soon after that I began receiving Invoices for both the …
If you want to be treated like a human, go anywhere else. If you like receiving random bills for unspecified “procedures” over a year after your last visit, this is the place for you. Don’t waste your time trying to get anyone from the …
NEED TO KNOW 1ST- This office does not put patients first, much less their families. When getting a colonoscopy your ride is required to wait for you for 2-3 hours during the procedure! I called to make sure this expectation was accurate. …
Outstanding care. With colon cancer in my family history I have a lot of concerns and fears. Dr Allen addressed all my concerns and my colonoscopy went smoothly. Will be seeing her again in 3 years.
In the course of a consultation appointment to discuss a routine colonoscopy I mentioned an intermittent bitter, metallic taste in my mouth. Without describing the procedure as an endoscopy Dr. Monash said he could look down my throat with …
I would actually give them Negative Stars. I would never recommend using Arizona Gastroenology, I was told the procedure I was having was going to cost me $496.00 out of pocket. It has ended up costing me over $900.00. I have never seen …
I had a upper GI about a week ago. I’ve had some serious issues with the meds the doctor put me on. I called three days ago with these issues and have yet to hear back. We are nothing more then a dollar sign in their assembly line of …
This place is horrible, the worst kind of business I have experienced. All of the bad reviews are dead on. I took my mom in for her procedure and they wouldn’t even let me be with her beforehand. They brought her out after and she was so …
I had my colonoscopy done may 2nd . Their staff in the back office was asking me some medical questions. So I said what do you think this will cost for my 2nd colonoscopy , because I was told to come back for a follow up. She and the other …
Dr Allen is so caring and one of the best gastroenterologist in Tucson. She takes her time to listen to you and goes out of her way to get you the help you need. My experience with her is the BEST. I highly recommend her if you a physician who cares for your health and well being.
Appointment on 5-29-2019 at 12:30PM w/ Dr. Allen’s NP Kiley to schedule an annual EGD. After appointment I went to front desk to schedule the EGD and the people at the front desk were chatting with each other and I waited 10 minutes and …
This place is something from the dark ages. Trying to reschedule a procedure is more painful then pulling teeth. They have 1 lady who schedules for all the Doctors so don’t expect a phone call back within 48 hours. The front desk will …
I will have to disagree with the bad reviews. I made an appointment with the nurse practitioner at the satellite office in Rancho Vistoso and the staff there was great. I also had to reschedule twice for the colonoscopy because of my work …
It’s impossible to contact anyone directly or have messages returned. I ended up in E.R. twice because I could not get a message to the PA who I initially saw the week before. She never got the messages left on her “assistant’s” …
I’m so disapointed with this clinic. We walked in and every chair was taken… people were making comments: “Standing room only” or “this is worse than a airplane flight.” The doctor was running over an hour behind and no one cared to tell …
Dr. Patrick Dinning is a Fantastic Doctor!
He is very personable and friendly. He did a thorough health history. Dr. Dinning explained the upcoming procedure in detail while also discussing potential …
Wow! All these bad reviews. I usually don’t review things, but I will in this instance. As a registered nurse for the past thirty years, I have had the privilege of working with many of these doctors and can say from experience that they …
I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago. I have my prescription to Walgreens but the quantity was missing. They called and faxed the office multiple times with no response. Trying to reach anyone at the office is impossible. I finally went in …
I will be going to another office after this experience and it was bad before I even saw a doctor. Got there 15 early for appointment time . They didn’t even check me in until 30 minutes after appointment time. Then I had already been on …
This is the WORST medical facility I have ever been.
Left 5 messages over a period of 3 weeks to GET an appointment. Gave up and then out of the blue,3 weeks later they call. …
Better not need to be seen…the doctor’s might be just fine, but the ability to see them, get to them, contact them, or get advice is essentially non-existent in our experience. My wife and I both went, and when diagnosed with severe …
I came to this office because I can have my colonoscopy right next store instead of going to the hospital to have it done. So much easier in the center the use and cheaper! My last Dr had to have me have it done at the hospital and my payment was so much more! Faster too!
My husband had his procedure here. The staff, and the medical personnel, were wonderful. Caring, patient, professional! Finally, Dr. Klein was a kind, informative and clearly cared about my husband’s condition. I was so impressed, that …
Well I don’t usually bother giving reviews, but after seeing all the negative reviews I felt in all fairness I should publish my opinion. My physician, Dr. Dinning, could not have possibly treated me better. Over the last 18 years I have …
I’ve had colonoscopies before, and I live in Dr offices. Everybody was so polite and personable. Anybody who has experience in Dr offices should be prepared for a wait. And what people need to understand, is that they’re most likely …
While the doctors are good, the office is the most unprofessional group that my wife and I have ever dealt with (we both have different doctors here). Getting through to anyone is a frustrating effort. Consistently unresponsive and …
Although we love Dr Allen and have no issues with her personally we do have issues in getting a response from her MA regarding test results and setting up follow up appointments. We have left numerous messages over several days and no one …
As this was my first colonoscopy, I was rather anxious. The staff was very informative and pleasant. My physician was Dr. Kavitha Waggoner and she was great. She was knowledgeable, listened to my concerns, friendly, and reassuring. I would recommend this clinic and especially Dr. Waggoner.
I made an appointment with Dr Monash after being diagnosed with UC.
His assistant was extremely rude for no apparent reason. I believe her name was Dee. When I called her with questions regarding my upcoming appointment for a …
Although everyone including the doctor was very nice, it all seemed lost in the lack of care and professionalism following “all the procedures “. It became evident to me it’s more about making money on procedures and tests, than …
Worst staff. I called on Friday the 5th of February. Afte a got a message to call back. When i called i got transfered to a scheduler for the colonoscopy. Then the scheduler hung up on me. I called again told the staff member i got hung up. …
Just had a colonoscopy there today. Yes, I was little late getting in, but the person before me took a little longer than expected. Understandable in this situation. Once back, my treatment was excellent. The nurse, anesthesiologist, and …
I recently had an appointment with Dr. Bryan Contreras, he is Exceptional! He Listened to all my concerns and took the time to talk and ask about how I was feeling. I have suffered with Crohn’s disease for 23 years & he gave me a positive …
Booked my original appointment to go in to see doctor. Show up for the date of my appointment and they tell me it is on Thursday and not Tuesday. I had wrote the appointment time down in my planner and always ask several times to verify …
The front office staff is absolutely TERRIBLE! Just to get an appointment is a huge effort because you are on hold forever and if you leave a call back number, no one calls you. On 9/6/2019, I called many times to make an appointment. At …
The scheduling department is in dire need of retraining in how to deal with patients and their concerns. I was scheduled for a procedure for April 8 and I’ve been tying since March 11 to reschedule it. They use an answering machine for …
I am a health care provider, a patient, and a referral source for this practice. I called to ask about a bill my husband received. Was transfered to the billing department and have *never been treated so rudely. The unnamed person (a female …
If you have to speak with anyone here for any reason, expect to have to call at least ten times over three months and leave voicemails every time. Even then you may not get a call back. My pharmacy has been waiting on their own call back …
I worked in the health care industry for decades and rarely came across a doctor as outstanding as Dr. Waggoner. I needed a gastroenterologist and was so fortunate to have been directed to her and Arizona Gastroenterology Ltd. She listened …
Felt like a waste of time: they didnt acknowledge the records my doctor had sent them, twice. They ordered tests that if they had seen the notes from my other doctors, could have ordered ahead of time so my first visit could be more …
This is by far the most incompetent Dr.’s practice I’ve ever dealt with. Made an appointment 1.5 months ago, and received a call the day of appointment to notify me the physician doesn’t accept my insurance, but other physicians there do. …
Absolutely the worst experience I have gone through. My husband was scheduled for a procedure. Called the office to see what would our deductible be. Vicki in the insurance office has yet to call me back. Left 3 different messages. Then …
Fantastic!!! Everyone I’ve came in contact with here has been so nice and compassionate. From the front desk staff, my nurse, the check in staff for procedures, Dr Monash, the anesthesiologist (she was so awesome, I wish I remember her …
Larissa Allen is phenomenal! I love the staff so much. HOWEVER, it is impossible to get ahold of anyone or have anyone return your calls. It took me over a month of trying to contact to finally get ahold of them to make an appointment. Your …
I am in complete shock at the negative reviews of this office. I have been a patient here for 16 years. I have never had a single negative experience in all of that time. Dr. Contreras and his MA are always there for me and have only given …
My primary care physician sent over not one but two referrals and I was told they did not get the first. Interestingly enough, my primary care had receipt of the referral sent. When I did not hear from them for one month, I started making …
I’ve been yelled at by my doctor here because I had to have my gallbladder removed and he said it wasn’t bad. He literally yelled at me drove me to tears and tossed the paperwork back at me and told me I was out of control and losing it …
Edit after trying to get another appointment.
Front office staff is awful and never answers the phone. It even says they are …
Absolutely the worst experience. Condescending tone lack of tact and professionalism. They don’t take criticism well at all. Just from the reviews it’s obvious that I’m not the only patient who has experienced the same treatment. They emit …
I gave it a 1 star because I couldn’t give this place a zero rating. This place doesn’t care about you. They want your money. The worst customer service I’ve had in years. Charged me $100 for paperwork that was done in half an hour and couldn’t get info or a call back for questions I had about insurance.
I saw Dr Dinning years ago. The place is like a meat market. He claimed I had bacteria overgrowth and killed every bit of bacteria in my gut. Now I have to take a probiotic plus use Miralax everyday. Plus his secretary was wicked!
Literally just started this job Monday and got fired today for being sick and in the hospital. I had a drs note and everything and they still fired me. Heartless and not a very caring place. Beware of small practices because they say they …
Intake & scheduling with Sharna was an easy & wonderful process. My 4 year old made a new friend & that makes me happy.
Although I have had numerous colonoscopies & endoscopies in the past, i was …
This place’s staff needs some serious attitude adjustment/re-training/Bedside manner. The scheduling department was rude right off the bat. No one was rude to this lady, but this lady was sure rude to us. And this little reply the owner is …
Followup: August 27, 2022.
I got my referral on first week of July. Have been doing phone tag for 2 months. After last review, Julia called me and left me a message that she would call me …
I requested a change of doctor because doctor Monash could care less about veterans and giving the results unless you pay for them. And when I tried to get a different doctor he denied helping me. I guess they don’t care about veterans. Sad …
Sad service overwhelmed with dismayed delayed scheduling a appointment. On hold for 2 hours for 3 days straight still Az gastro can’t find a referral. I’ve confirmed from PCP fax has been received. Please oh please hire someone to assist …
I went to appointment to this practice to schedule screening colonoscopy. I was advised to “bring insurance card, picture ID, and a list of medications” which I did. The receptionist advised that I must disclose my social security number in …
I have always had great experiences with Dr B. Contreras, he explains everything clearly and goes out of his way to put you at ease. The reception staff and nurses, are always busy, but professional and courteous and I give them all thanks …
I can not be more impressed with a medical practice. Being a new patient I had some concerns about my care, they were not only promptly, but answered but answered by the CEO. Such concerned dedication makes me fully confident that I have …
Well, I can’t say that I can improve upon this rating, unfortunately. Simply put…
I ask two things of any doctor/gastroenterologist. …