Patient Reviews
Patient Testimonials
At Utah Gastroenterology, it is our privilege to help our patients rediscover a life free from the unwelcome burden of gastrointestinal troubles. Our goal is to provide the highest standard of care with a focus on the comfort and well-being of every person we treat, which is why we welcome any and all patient feedback. Before deciding to make us your partner in gastrointestinal health, we invite you to browse stories and testimonials from our past patients. For your convenience, we have collected a number of reviews from our real patients around the internet. Once you are satisfied, contact our providers to learn more about GI health treatment in Utah.
Reviews for Utah Gastroenterology
"Very pleased with the friendly and upbeat staff! Extremely pleased with nurse practitioner, Ashlee Walker. She explained everything thoroughly, and I felt very comfortable with her."
"Absolutely recommend them they listen and ask the right questions love it"
"Fabulous service. I felt extremely valued and listened to. All my concerns were addressed and although I was anxious I left feeling happy that I was given a good care plan. Highly recommend"
"Dr. Pedersen and his staff are excellent. I feel very comfortable in their care and am pleased to recommend them highly."
"Dr. Trowbridge was attentive, polite, and very knowledgeable. He explained everything in understandable terms and the procedure was done with skill and comfort. I’m 100% satisfied!!"
"This doctor Brad Trowbridge is an absolute professional from the beginning to the end, and if you're facing any stomach-related issues, he is the one you should consult."
"During our visit you said I needed a test on my stool. Were you going to arrange that or should I ask my primary care physician and if so would you be the one to notify him?"
"He is always been there for me when i needed him he knows his staff he is a great doctor I love him I would not go to anyone but him"
"Great service and super friendly staff."
"Doctor Sabien is a very warm friendly and kind person who listens to you and does her best to help"
"Have had Dr. Moore do my yearly colonoscopies for decades. My family is all high risk. Very grateful for his personalized care."
"It was great Dr Jones is very through and concerning about my condition."
"Dr. Frech is the best! He’s so smart and listens good. He’ll figure out your problem so fast. He was the second GI I went to and he resolved what I had going on so quickly. By far one of my favorite doctors I’ve been to!"
"Don’t worry you don’t have to bend over. You just have to curly up in the fetal position. It doesn’t hurt getting checked out I promise. Not having peace of mind for yourself and family is much worse."
"Always a smooth experience! Loved Bridget, great job on the IV, and made me feel comfortable and welcome."
"The The nurses were smart and and quick and had a bedside manner better than most doctors I've been to. They also were they were courteous and kind. Thank you."
"I just got a call from Dr Jones and he was thorough and informative. He is an amazing doctor"
"They were great and explained my results in English."
"I enjoyed my visit to Utah Gastroenterology. They were very friendly and knowledgeable about the way they treat their patients. I feel like they made the right decision , for me! I would recommend Ut. GI to others!"
"I have been going to Dr. Harmston for ten years. He is easy to talk to and has a world of knowledge. I was told by a previous physician to go home and get things settled because I had only 2-3 months to live. It’s nice to be still here and doing great. Thank you Dr Harmston"
"Abbie and Paul are the best!!!"
"It was a very good experience. My Dr was very good at getting information from me. So many personal things to discuss."
"Neckenzie was great! She listened to my questions and explained things to me thoroughly. Dr Bown has always done a great job on my procedures and it's not hard to make an appointment. Kudos to you!"
"Everyone was so nice and helpful."
"Great doctor!"
"Everyone was very nice and helpful. Ashlee NP ask questions listened to answer was very good and attentive. The scheduler for further visits made sure everything was detailed and documented. Everyone was punctual, and good visit"
"Confusing. My primary care physician wants me to have a colonoscopy with a scope at the same time. The provider at your facility just kept saying I don’t want you mad at me. What if your insurance won’t cover it. We asked to speak to their insurance department they were in Salt lake. Now we haven’t heard from anyone."
"They are very caring & very good at their job at this office!"
"Had a very good experience. Dr Krishnamurthy is awesome. Very caring easy to talk to. Answers all your questions"
"Very easy to communicate with. Good listener understood my issue. Very kind ."
"Just loved Dr. Venner. She is an excellent listener, explained things well, gave me options! It was great!!!!"
"Incredible visit with Dr Kwak. He’s a great listener and explained my condition and treatment extremely well, so I could understand and make the best decisions for treatment."
"I saw Dr. Kwak in the hospital and trusted his opinion and direction as I followed up with him in the office. He answered all questions and concerns."
"Good listener, knowledgeable"
"Dr. Canale, Melissa, Brinley, as well as the whole staff, are such capable, caring professionals!! I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking care with their medical needs."
"Dr Doxy was very understanding and informative."
"Always good to see Dr. Fenton happy face with my eyes open. Pleasant and through exam and explanations. Pleasant Staff"
"The appointment was timely and all the employees were very nice."
"Dr Fenton & his staff are outstanding. He has the best provider patient communication! I think very highly of him and would give him a good recommendation."
"I enjoyed my visit with Ashley. She answered all my questions and gave me the information I needed to know to take care of myself after my endoscopy. I do appreciate her efficiency and professionalism. Thank you for the service she rendered."
"I appreciate the help I can get and the kindness of everyone."
"Care provider knowledgeable and friendly."
"Utah Gastroenterology, mainly the office were so helpful. They were able to get my son in to see Dr Yamashito. She was very kind and open to suggestions. She talked with Dr Moore about a good plan of action."
"The staff was so nice and made me feel welcome. Dr. Bridge took great care to look at every aspect of my problem and to explain things clearly, and gave me excellent options that provided me with hope.I feel the whole office is truly on my side."
"Dr Trowbridge was extremely profession and caring."
"I have always felt comfortable with Dr. Frech. I think he does a great job, and he listens to what you have to say. I really appreciate that."
"It was a good 👍"
"Great treatment hi fi everyone"
"I appreciate Dr. Wills and Christie. They always seem caring. They explain everything to me so I can understand what my problems. I never feel rushed when I am seen by Dr. Wills."
"Excellent"
"Very clean, very organized, and very friendly."
"Great service. Caring staff. They all help each other out and take such great care of the patient."
"Great experience"
"Had a fantastic consult with Allison, the PA. Appreciate the attention and guidance given by her. Thank you"
"Professional. Easy to talk to.Have really helped with my problem."
"Dr. listened, was concerned about me, suggested things I could do to help. Awesome doctor!"
"Allison was great explaining what was happening and what we needed to know."
"Efficient and friendly, good office staff."
"Great doctor. Would recommend Dr Pedersen to everyone"
"Great Doctors . They took good care of me."
"Every thing went well thanks"
"Very friendly staff. PA spent great deal of time with me. explained everything I needed to know and answered all my questions."
"Very nice group of people"
"Allison, seemed attentive to my concerns. She ordered the tests I need and we will doing them soon."
"Super intelligent, very caring about patient, great awareness, I just know she will do her very best 👍 I feel great that she is my doctor, Allison also has cured me of SIBO and is treating me for Pacreatic insufficiency. I feel alot stronger.I will continue to have the upmost respect for DR. Allison Venner and UTAH GASTRICIOLOGY."
"Dr. Venner is very thorough and clear. She isn’t afraid to order tests to satisfy her concerns. Her communication (and that of her staff) is excellent. I feel very fortunate to be her patient."
"They spend a lot of time with patients and ask questions and give feedback! Kind and funny!"
"I like their service, they have helped me get to the bottom of my problem, instead of giving me more medication to take, they had me do tests to see what the problem is."
"I am really happy with the results from Dr Bown stretching my throat. I can swallow much better. Everyone who worked with me was very kind and helpful. I am glad I did it."
"Dr. Fenton is absolutely amazing. The concern and care he gives with his deep knowledge in his field has brought my chronic crohn's to remission. He listens to his patients and addresses any concern. He understands struggles and finds a way to deliver the best care! Best doctor I have ever had the pleasure of having. He definitely knows his stuff."
"Very helpful and professional."
"Great"
"Very kind but professional"
"Ashley Walker was so patient, kind and knowledgeable. She gave very clear advice."
"Very quick, courteous & professional"
"Alison was very thorough and thoughtful with my care. She listened and gave me the information I sought. I would recommend her. Thank you."
"Friendly, fast, great experience here!!"
"Excellent staff. Very professional. Very knowledgable people."
"Very good 😊"
"My thoughts are too complicated on the matter."
"I have been seeing Dr. Frech since 2011, when my own doctor called in sick for my colonoscopy. I liked Dr. Frech so I much I switched. He has helped me manage my Crohn's and ulcerative colitis in the most conservative ways. He helped me through c-diff and many other infections. His MA, Jessica, is awesome too. They always get back to me and help me. I am so thankful for him."
"I really like Stephanie. She is a very caring provider."
"All good"
"Dr. Maxwell took his time with me and explained everything he was doing and what to expect. I really appreciated not having the feeling he was in a hurry, needing to get to the next patient right away. So far the banding procedure seems to be doing what it was supposed to do. Good experience. Very competent."
"He showed great care and understanding for my first colonoscopy and then for my first endoscopy. I would recommend him for any of your GI needs."
"Office staff were very nice. Dr Moore took the time to listen to me and ordered the necessary tests. I would highly recommend them."
"I saw Dr. Jeung for the first time last week. It was a great experience! He was prepared with information about my case and explained about my crohns treatment in a clear, concise way. He took time to answer my questions. I finally understand and don't just feel like a "lab rat" anymore! The office is professional and friendly. And Dr. Jeung is the best!'"
"Dr. Bridge is a good listener and aims for shared decision-making."
"My appointment got canceled. They were able to find a spot in their schedule and fit me in. They called Dr. Pedersen back to the hospital and he was happy to do the procedure."
"Dr Wills has been working with my health issues for a while now. He and his nurse are the best. They listen and ask questions. They help me allot!"
"Great Doctor"
"My visit with Dr Fenton was very pleasant he explained everything to me my visit was very satisfying"
"I went to see Dr. Trowbridge to verify that everything was going ok with my gut. He explained everything so I could understand that things were good and I was in no way in need of a colonoscopy until 2025. Glad I went!"
"I was scared and worried before colonoscopy but doctor Pedersen and his team make this like walking in park. First class service and procedure!"
"I’ve really appreciated Dr Moore and his staff. They have done an amazing job communicating and helping me through multiple procedures. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for a high-level of competency, communication, and intelligence."
"Excellent Doctor, great bedside manner, my first visit and I'm impressed with the entire experience."
"Dr. Krishnamurthy is a very good Doctor she is very kind and caring."
"Dr. Krishnamurthy is a very bright and empathetic doctor. She was very empathetic during our discussion and provided clear next steps in managing my diagnosis. I look forward to seeing her again."
"Great experience with Dr Pedersen. He had already reviewed my past 2 CT scans and we talked for a long time about what he thought best. A great conversation."
"I needed an appointment quickly and I got it! Seems rare nowadays. The office personnel were very helpful and pleasant. Dr. Doxey was prompt and professional and I believe he gave me excellent advice. It was a relief to get the help."
"Couldn't have been better! Front office and exam rooms and staff were well above average. Heartily recommend Dr. Moore."
"I was given samples to try for Trulance & Motegrity. When I tried Trulance, I suffered severe diarrhea, similar to a colonoscopy prep, all in 1 hr. I've decided not to try it again. Also, each drug would cost me $575/month, since Medicare drug plans don't cover them"
"After my first appointment, I was very impressed with some new ideas about how to handle my digestive issues. I look forward to trying some new things."
"Dr. Wills and his staff are excellent. He always takes time to listen to my concerns and explain my options. I am always able to get an appointment quickly and his nurse always returns my call when I leave messages. His infusion nurses (especially Jen) are top notch and make me feel like family. I would highly recommend Dr. Wills to treat my friends and family!"
"Dr. Trowbridge was the best medical doctor I've seen in a long time. He didn't make feel feel rushed, he listened to my story, and he created a very integrative plan that has proven to start working right away! I am very pleased having him as my GI doctor."
"Very competent, good listener. Answeres questions, gives good understandable answers."
"Dr. Brad Trowbridge, MD is extremely thorough and helps you to understand what is going on with you. I didn’t understand the seriousness of my condition until I went and seen Dr. Trowbridge, MD."
"Dr Voaklander is the best! She listens and addresses all of my concerns. She and her office are on top of my complex medical issues. She is up to date on the latest information and procedures. So glad I found her. She has made all the difference in my care."
"Great appointment with concerned, caring staff and physicians who go out of their way to make your visit pleasant."
"I appreciate the sincere and focused attention Dr. Wills have to determining my condition and treating it. His medical assistant, Christy, is caring, efficient, and skilled. Thank you to them."
"Dr. Peter Fenton went over test results, new medicine and seemed concerned for my health."
"I am so grateful for Kelly "Clinical Manager" she truly went far and beyond what I expected, while advocating for me to get the help I needed! She is truly an experianced Manger, with exceptional skills. Kelly, thanks you so much for the care you've given me and awesome customer service! Utah Gastroenterology, is lucky to have YOU! She represents your business with true integrity! Kelly, I am so sorry I haven't had a chance to stop by and see you since I got back from the Mayo Clinic. I ended up with Covid... Anyways, my whole journey with Utah Gastroenterology was exceptional because of the quality care you gave me!!! My husband and I will be forever grateful customer care!!"
"I like my doctor Brett Doxey he helps me with my health and physical issues I give him a 5 star rating."
"Dr Pedersen is always great. He is super easy to talk to. He is very thorough and professional. The staff there are all really helpful and ver nice."
"Chaya is a great doctor. She is thorough and takes the time to listen."
"He is the best gastrointestinal doctor I have ever been to, and he has been my doctor for more than 20 years. He truly cares about his patience and highly recommend him to anyone have GI issues."
"Attentive, co operative. Needs to hire another Dr for consultant."
"Krishnamurthy is personable and really cares about her patients. She is absolutely amazing!"
"My visit with Dr Chaya was very very. She talked with me about prior health situations and how we'll provide. She was very knowledgable and I have total confidence in her as my physician. Thank you."
"He is a very good doctor. He takes time to listen to my concerns and questions. I highly recommend him!"
"I love this guy. He made my life better. My favorite doctor."
"Dr. Bown is the very best. He take time and explains everything and asks if you have any questions. He is very thorough and kind. My highest recommendation."
"Dr Doxey and his PA Melissa are excellent! Very happy with the care I have received! Their attention to detail is outstanding!"
"Worth driving 4 1/2 hours for."
"Visit with Dr Maxwell went really well. He is an amazing and very smart Doctor. He went over my chart with me which I really appreciate. He is a very thorough Doctor."
"Dr. Miller and his staff are amazing!!! I went in for a hemorrhoid banding. It was super quick but just as quick, my blood pressure plummeted. Dr. Miller had to loosen the banding and Kellie, the nurse stayed with me and cared for me until my color and blood pressure returned to safe levels. I felt very nourished and watched over. Much appreciated!!!"
"The staff are so friendly and helpful, and I rarely have a long wait when I get there. The practitioners are all top notch! I know my health is in great hands when I’m with them!!"
"Dr Fenton demonstrates all the characteristics you would want in your doctor. He is kind and insightful. He listens to what troubles you and he will take the time to answer your questions. He is very personable and genuinely cares for his patients. He is clearly knowledgeable in his field and has sound medical judgment. He is also highly skillful in the procedures he performs, wherein he also makes sure his patients are comfortable. I can’t recommend him highly enough."
"I have gone to Dr. Christopher Maxwell the last 9 years and he has an excellent doctor. He is always willing to answer questions and give great information. I would highly recommend him. I have had a couple procedures done and they go extremely well with no pain."
"I could not be more pleased with Dr. Fenton and his staff. Everyone was efficient, kind and helpful. I would recommend them to everyone."
"Everything was ok"
"Dr. Frech is very considerate, and takes good care of me and my condition. He is patient, answers questions, and is very knowledgable."
"She is awesome. Informative and listens."
"Always a great experience. Dr Fenton is a great Dr! He is always thorough and informative as well and friendly and good listener."
"Dr. Harmston is personable, interested in what is going on with my health, forward-looking in making sure we are doing what we need to in order to keep me as healthy as is possible."
"Dr. Doxey is the best, he treated my father with the upmost respect, with a plan to help his symptoms. Love his professionalism."
"He is very knowledgeable, punctual. I really appreciate all he has done for me and his explanation. I'm greatful I found him. The only thing I would like is to have less wait time between apts."
"Dr Frech is the best of the best. He listened, was thorough and friendly."
"Dr. Pedersen is an incredibly genuine listener to his patients. As he talks with you it is immediately clear that he is a knowledgeable and talented doctor."
"I so appreciated Dr Frech taking the time to explain things and make sure I understood. He has a great bedside manner. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others"
"All excellent"
"Thanks Doc. You and your staff are the best."
"Everyone was pleasant and professional. They got me right in! Dr Fenton is always clear with instructions—and puts me at ease Despite discussing unmentionables!"
"Great"
"I have seen Dr. Trowbridge before and I'm always impressed with his easy going manner and his willingness to take the time to explain everything and answer questions."
"My favorite doctor ever. I cannot recommend highly enough. I’m a little disappointed he can’t be my GP, but glad he’s such an expert in his speciality. My problem isn’t nearly as bad as many of his patients suffer I’m sure, but he still took the time to really listen and found an answer for me. The first doctor who did! (For any other doctors reading - “eat more fiber” is not a diagnosis.) This one person taking the time to listen and care changed my life. Sincerely."
"Had my 1st in office consult with Dr Frech recently and it couldn't have gone better. He's extremely knowledgeable and explained everything to me so that I can understand it all. I've had health issues no doctor has been able to figure out for about 7 years now and he's made it known we're going to get this figured out! Would highly recommend him and his staff"
"Thank you very much for your wonderful care!"
"Dr. Fenton is amazing. He listens to his patients, he is so knowledgeable and kind. I can't recommend him enough."
"I think Dr. FENTON is a great compassionate doctor which is rare to find now days"
"Everyone was great. Colonoscopy itself took less than 15 minutes. Dr Moore is so nice & explained the results thoroughly."
"Took his time to listen and give recommendations, discuss options and keep trying to figure out my problem."
"Straight forward, personal, you understand everything he's doing. Excellent care doctor."
"Great doctor. Cares about his patients."
"Dr. Doxey has been my Dr. for over 10 years. It’s been truly such a blessing to have him help me get better with all my issues. He is very profesional, his stuff as well. They answer all my questions and always help me understand how I can continue to get better with any health issue I have. I recommend to anyone."
"Very professional and so helpful with all my medical papers that needed to be filled out. I so appreciated all he did for me."
"My wife and I visited Dr. Miller for a procedure, his staff was friendly and confident and he was professional and easy to visit with. We highly recommend Dr. Miller and the St George Gastroenterology facility."
"It was wonderful meeting with Dr Miller. And he didn't push meds on me I didn't need!!! Could be fixed with dietary change!!"
"Dr. Fenton is THE BEST Gastroenterologist."
"Had a great experience, everyone was kind and friendly. Dr. Pedersen was more than informative a d obviously cared about my well being. Wouldn't go ahead with any procedures until I had clearance from my other Dr's ro give the green light. That was pretty cool."
"Dr. Frech is great! He is easy to talk with, takes time to listen, explain and discuss things. And when I wanted to try a new medical treatment, he was willing to research it. I really appreciated that!"
"Dr. Pedersen and his staff were great. Everyone was very pleasant. I was able to get answers to the questions I had. I did not have a long wait time to get back to a room, and Dr. Pedersen came in shortly after I got to the exam room. Dr. Pedersen has a great personality and was very personable. Thanks to him and his office staff for a nice first visit!"
"I would recommend to everyone."
"Dr. Maxwell is great. He takes the time to really listen and problem solve. I have been with the practice for 43 years"
"Dr Miller is on time and knowledgeable about his field. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a gastroenterologist."
"Dr. Maxwell is what every doctor should be. He is the best doctor I've ever seen in any area of treatment. He's calm and reassuring manner, his openness and candor are the best."
"Dr. Krishnamurthy is always friendly and knowledgeable about the health issue my family member is dealing with. She always takes the time to explain everything and listen to us as we ask questions. We are very happy with her."
"Professionally caring."
"Dr Voaklander is very thorough and listens to all of my concerns. She’s very knowledgeable in her specialty. She’s very good at getting you in for tests and things that need to be done. Her and her staff are very helpful and go beyond to make sure you’re taken care of. I would recommend her 100%."
"I always am treated with great care!"
"My first visit with Dr. Petersen, and he was great, as was his staff. He was engaging, informative and answered all my questions. I would unconditionally recommend him!!"
"The staff was very friendly and informative. The office was clean and inviting. Doctor Bridge was thorough and answered my questions satisfactory. I recommend this facility highly."
"Dr. Voaklander is pretty much the whole package. Smart as heck, humble, and you know she is listening to you because she checks in. She is outstanding at what she does. I feel safe and taken care of, with her as my doctor."
"Very personable and helpful"
"Wonderful experience with Utah Gastroenterology. Dr. PJ Pedersen is a wonderful Gastroenterologist, and the staff is always helpful and kind. They ensured I had a smooth prep, surgery, and follow-up. I am so glad I chose Utah Gastroenterology and would highly recommend to anyone."
"Great bedside manner. Very friendly staff."
"Great doctor."
"Dr. Robert Jones is fantastic! He takes the time to explain and educate, and is compassionate and caring."
"Fantastic Dr and office staff"
"Everyone very friendly after I checked in it wasn't but 5 minutes and I got sent to the back room and the doctor was in there in less than 5 more minutes to see me he felt he was very thorough definitely would come here again 😀"
"Dr Fenton is amazing. He's compassionate towards his patients and makes sure they are well informed and have a say in their healthcare plan."
"Great Doctor, her takes the time to listen and discuss what is happening, what is suspected, what your concerns are. He doesn't make you feel rushed. I really appreciate how he was reassuring to me as I dealt with medical issues."
"No pain with procedure"
"First Gastro that ever listened to me and supported my dietary approach to Crohn’s. I really felt like she listened to me"
"Everything was explained to me in terms I could understand. My procedure was quick and painless. Dr wills and his entire staff was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them."
"He covered all my questions and gave me the exact advice to get my liver under control. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing specialized treatment."
"First Gastro that ever listened to me and supported my dietary approach to Crohn’s. I really felt like she listened to me"
"Excellent doctor and staff. The doctor is friendly and can explain health problems in laymen terms. He is extremely competent!"
"So far it's been great"
"They saw me prior to my appointed time. Service was adequate. I simply wish it wasn't so hard to schedule a prompter appointment."
"The staff and visit was perfect! They knew I had my dog in the car when it was almost 90 outside so my appt went smooth and quick but everything was covered."