
Gastroenterologists in Tulsa, OK
Gastroenterology • Stillwater, OK
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Dr. Matt Blankenship): 4.9/5 (132 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Patrick Volak): 5.0/5 (73 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Christian Clark): 5.0/5 (45 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Markham Nightengale): 4.5/5 (53 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Thomas Swafford): 2.9/5 (28 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Adult Gastroenterology of Stillwater): Not specified (2 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Highly professional and knowledgeable medical care
- Compassionate and attentive bedside manner reported for many Tulsa-based specialists
- Effective diagnosis and treatment of complex gastrointestinal conditions
- Clear explanations and patient-centered communication style
- Praise for friendly and efficient office staff at several practices
Common complaints
- Difficulties with office communication and phone responsiveness
- Occasional long wait times for appointments
- Complaints about bedside manner and perceived rudeness, particularly at specific Stillwater practices
- Frustration regarding delayed test results or communication from staff
In patients' words
"Dr Volak has been my gastroenterologist for about 30 years... He is completely present and focused on you alone during all appointments."
— WebMD Care (Dr. Patrick Volak)"Dr. Conkling is very helpful and a good listener. He provided a solution (that is working) for my gastrointestinal problems that previous doctors did not."
— WebMD Care (Dr. Brandon Conkling)"This has been one of the worst experiences I have ever had with a doctors office. We have been waiting for nearly two weeks for test results that should have taken one day."
— Vitals (Dr. Thomas Swafford)"I was not in the appointment for more than 5 minutes. He did not let me explain why I was there. He interrupted every sentence I tried to speak..."
— WebMD Care (Adult Gastroenterology of Stillwater - Dr. Rhody Fawaz)More clinics in Stillwater
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