
Gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, RI - GI Alliance
Gastroenterology • Portsmouth, RI
Ratings by platform
- Vitals and RateMDs: Vitals average rating of 3.8/5; RateMDs rating of 3.1/5 for Dr. Joseph Pianka (7 reviews on RateMDs for Dr. Pianka)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Some patients find individual physicians to be skilled, compassionate, and attentive listeners
- Positive feedback on specific doctors' clinical expertise and bedside manner from a subset of patients
Common complaints
- Significant difficulty reaching the office staff by phone and getting return calls
- Concerns regarding administrative efficiency, specifically with prior authorizations
- Some patients reported rushed or impersonal experiences during office visits and procedures
In patients' words
"Recently, my mother has had appointments and the office NEVER returns calls! It could be an issue of life or death and it seems as though its not important!"
— Vitals review for Dr. Joseph Pianka"Possibly the best doctor I've ever met. He's genuinely concerned for his patients, remembers people's names and even personal details... Wonderful, skillful and has a fantastic knowledge base."
— RateMDs review for Dr. Joseph Pianka"This was and excellent practice many years ago but has gone rapidly down hill. We always have problems with getting the necessary prior authorizations."
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