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Cedars-Sinai Gastroenterology - Santa Monica

GastroenterologySanta Monica, CA

★★★★☆4.2/5146 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • US News & World Report / Healthgrades: 4 out of 5 stars (average across various platforms) (Varies by provider; typically ranges from dozens to over 100+ ratings per physician)
  • Healthgrades: Generally high (e.g., 4.3 to 4.5 out of 5 stars) (Approximately 46 to 88 reviews per physician)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • High levels of patient confidence in physician clinical judgment and expertise
  • Physicians described as compassionate, thorough, and professional by many patients
  • Appreciation for clear explanations of medical conditions and treatment options

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding administrative staff rudeness and poor bedside manner
  • Difficulties with appointment scheduling and wait times
  • Reports of rushed medical consultations
  • Isolated severe allegations regarding billing practices

In patients' words

"Dr. Wishingrad is an excellent physician in clinical experience and judgment, and bedside manner."

Cedars-Sinai Patient Reviews

"I never felt rushed, and his professionalism and [care] was truly appreciated. I left feeling confident in my care and grateful to have found such a great [doctor]. Highly recommend!"

Healthgrades Review of Dr. William Katkov

"I love Cedars, but this office is not good. Doctors are nice ... staff is rude and their bedside manners are terrible."

Public Patient Feedback Aggregate

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6].

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