The physicians at GI Alliance of Arkansas are among the most reputable gastroenterologists in the state. We are proud to partner with patients so that they can enjoy more comfortable lives. We also understand how helpful patient testimonials are when you're seeking quality care, so we have put together a compilation of reviews from past patients for your convenience. Please browse the feedback below to find out more about how our patient-centric approach has helped others like you find relief from their gastrointestinal symptoms.
"I really like going to see Dr O’keefe at G I Alliance. I have a complicated case. Dr. O’Keefe always listens to me and takes the time to answer my questions without trying to rush me out of the office like some doctors do."
"I was treated in a timely manner and saw my doctor at my appointment time. Dr. Ellison was very informative about my diagnosis and helped me decide which medication would best suit my situation."
"They where all nice and friendly.they listen to they problems you have answer questions u have and do all they can to help you with whats going on with you I highly recommend"
". They are fantastic. They go above and beyond. All are very professional, kind and understanding.I will continue to use them will refer them to friends, family and colleagues."
"I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Dr. Ellison- in office and during procedures. He is very relatable, easy to speak to with any health concerns, and truly seems to listen to and value my feedback throughout my care. He and his office are both prompt and professional. I feel extremely confident in controlling my Crohns with Ellison heading my care."
"If 6 stars were an option he would get it. I went to him by accident. When he told me that he still gave me a script and gave me a referral to the correct specialist. Totally unrushed."
"I have been seeing Dr Moore for many years and find him very knowledgeable and current with all new procedures and pharmaceuticals regarding the treatment of my crohns. Dr Moore has always been very attentive to my needs and trying to treat the crohns while not interfering with treatment for my other medical issues, and his perseverance helped catch the stage 4 breast cancer and his wondereful nurse got me refered to Highlands Oncology that has allowed me to have treatment needed to extened my life. I was however a bit put of on my last visit regarding my concern with what a new insurance would cover or not when requested to do more blood tests I stated that I had just had a full set of blood test with Highlands Oncology just four days previous and that I have already allowed all test information to be shared with GI Alliance and Dr Moore and felt like I was ignored and actually treated with impatients and that I was just a waste of their time and my concerns were completely disregarded, so I gave in and had more blood drawn. So now if my insurance does not feel that multiple blood test in the same month is necessary I will be stuck with yet another large medical debt. Thus possibly forcing me to forgo future follow up visits."
"All of the staff, nurse practitioner, RN,,phlebotomist at GI Alliance were professional and caring. I am happy with the care from GI Alliance would recommend Them."
"(Translated by Google) My experience at the GI Alliance clinic was EXCELLENT!!! From the moment you walk in you feel welcome. Thanks to the attention of Shelby Cochran and the nurse who was also my interpreter, they were SUPER!!! with me well, all the staff; They made me feel confident, comfortable and in a very safe place. I appreciate your hospitality. Blessings💜 (Original) Mi experiencia en la clínica GI Alliance fue EXCELENTE!!! Desde que entras te sientes bienvenida. Gracias a la atención de Shelby Cochran y la enfermera quien también fue mi intérprete, se portaron SÚPER!!! conmigo bueno, todo el personal; me hicieron sentir confiada, cómoda y en un lugar muy seguro. Agradezco su hospitalidad. Bendiciones💜"
"This place is great and they are easy to talk with and figure out what’s going on . Great staff as well as the Drs and nurse practitioners💕 thank you !"
"I am Marie Hudgens daughter. Karen Stewart. She lives with us and I take care of all her medical appointments & meds.I was very happy with Moms medical appointment. I was disappointed because the nurse didn’t call me like she assured me she would with Moms Lab reports. Other wise I was satisfied with De. Ellison and his team."
"Dr. Paschal has been treating me for 4 years. I wasn't initially impressed or felt a connection. However, through the years I've come to value him and his staff with much admiration. He's the reason I'm alive today. I'm very fortunate to be his patient."
"Chelsea is very professional and yet compassionate, always listens to me and my concerns! She always answers any questions that I may have in a way that I’m able to understand! I would recommend her to anyone for GI needs!"
"My first time at GI and I had a good appt.Staff very friendly and helpful also Apn I seen was awesome and caring so yes would recommend to anyone I know.Thank You!!"
"Dr Wilson was the best she was informative and kind and really cared about how I was doing. Also love dr O’Keefe too I think I have the best care team. Thanks"
"Dr. O'Keefe really took the time to explain things in an easy to understand way & I would highly recommend him! His nurse Claudia is wonderful as well!"
"Hi I have been a patient for several years ,I love the service, and all of the workers are dedicated to your health, I will add that billing is terrible, I paid my copay and for months afterwards I was getting billed again and again."
"Amber at the Dallas office was very helpful and nice. I finally got my questions answered. I had been passed around by other employees and Washington Regional. Amber took control, told me when she would get back to me. She got back to me that afternoon. Thanks Amber for your caring and go get it done attitude. We need more people like you Best Regards Nancy Reynolds"
"Friendly, willing to take time to listen about your concerns. Offers suggestions on how to better treat yourself. Does have a lot of questions to go through upon arrival. Can use tablet or paper. Be prepared to arrive at least 15 minutes before actual appointment to answer questionnaire. I prefer the tablet so you can just press the next button to those pages that haven’t changed since last appointment."
"Recently seen doctor Ellison for my liver and I was really happy with him as my doctor. He was extremely nice and made sure i understood what to expect and really put my mind at ease. Im sure I will receive exceptional care from him and his team. I had also seen his nurse practitioner Chelsea before for a consult and she was also great. Im very pleased with the care i have been given from both of them."
"Dr O’Keefe was great, very attentive and listened to all my concerns. I didn't feel rushed he took time to answer all my questions. I would recommend him highly."
"I have always had such a positive experience with Dr. O’Keefe as my GI doctor. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, keeps me updated on new treatments, and is always looking out for my best interests. I’m looking to start a family soon and he took extra time out of his day to ensure that the medicine I am on would be safe while pregnant and breastfeeding. He explains things in a way where it isn’t over your head and his level of care is above and beyond."
"Very thorough and goes over everything I have questions about. He gives me the do's and don'ts of what should be going on with my Crohn's and is trying to get it all under control. (It went haywire because of my last doctor in California) I had two short stints in the hospital about a year ago and so far, under Dr Moore's care, I haven't been back in!! That's a good thing, in my book. I hope the future gets even better. PS... their new medical building in Springdale is beautiful."
"Wait time is very minimal in the waiting area. Dr Ellison is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. After a quick review of my file he determines what is needed & schedules accordingly. His office staff at his new facility is finally getting the hang of things. The nurse staff is very good!"
"As always he takes the time to listen to what you have to say and answers any and all questions. Always enjoy my visit with Dr. Gary Thomas. He is a great physician and in my opinion he's the best."
"I have used Dr. Paschall for several years and he is amazing. I was extremely impressed with everyone and everything at my most recent appointment. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Paschall to anyone needing a caring physician."
"One of the best doctors I have, very little wait time to see Dr Paschall. He answers all my questions and doesn't rush through the visit. Him and his staff are very kind and polite people."
"The staff, nurses and doctors are very friendly while being professional. They are well educated in their field of medicine. I waited less than 10 minutes in the waiting room before being called to an exam room.Things progressed in a very timely manner once in the exam room. Was told “I will call you tomorrow with tests results.” They did call and discussed the results and a plan of action to help."
"My visits always go well and on time with Dr. Paschal. The new office is very nice, great views and easy to access. I get good care with GI Alliance. I definitely recommend."
"I have been a patient of Dr. Paschall's for several years, and have always been very pleased with his care. I recently moved with him to his new office, and have also been pleased there. I feel that he cares about me and is familiar with my case, thus giving me more personal advise than someone else would. I recently told him that I trusted his advise about a couple of different matters, and would gladly do what he recommended. He's a keeper."
"This place is absolutely amazing. This team of people set a new standard by which health care should be provided. I am completely in awe of their professionalism, knowledge, and exemplary customer service. Megan the office manager was the kindest person who went above and beyond to help get care for my mom. Pippa the receptionist, Shelby the nurse practitioner, Bailey the scheduler, and Laura the checkout receptionist were all very kind and professional as well. This team is the healthcare field at its best. They are definitely one rung above the everyone else. Thank you!"
"Dr. Ellison was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Did not feel like a Dr. appointment at all, more like catching up with an old friend. I never spent more that five minutes in a waiting room, and I feel like he can resolve my issues."
"Dr Thomas is a very good & professional, caring,Dr. He listen to you and answer all your questions. I have been a patient for years and received the best care from Dr. Thomas and his staff. I highly recommend him!!"
"Dr Vinson is always interested in me as a patient and friend. He is punctual, professional, and very confident in his ability to make judgments and prescribe the necessary regimen of care. I feel like he sincerely cares about his patients, and he takes time to listen to us. He is an asset to the group."
"Everything was great with one exception. The nurse that called me back and asked the 1st questions seemed to be having a less than stellar day. I felt as if I were an inconvenience for some reason. It was later in the day and they are all probably tired, but being friendly isn't that difficult. I had a bad experience with a customer once. They described me as being politely hostile. Now I understand how they felt. Otherwise, everyone was great and very helpful."
"Cheryl listened carefully, asked questions, then discussed options with me. She also is checking on my diagnosis from my recent hospital stay. I could not have asked for more."
"The nurse who took me back to enter my medical info to the computer was excellent. I am disappointed in the attitude of the PA I saw next. She seemed disinterested and dismissive when I described issues I’ve been having with acid reflux. I have never sent a less than thoroughly positive response to a medical interview before today."
"Very nice and clean office, building, etc. Very kind from the front desk to the nurses and doctor, explained everything Very well and give you the patient all the options but gives you the best professional opinion. Great care team."
"Dr. Paschall & the entire staff were considerate, professional & made me feel at ease. The check-in process went smoothly & my procedure was on time (& it was late afternoon). When I went to pick up the prep at my pharmacy, I was informed that my insurance required a pre-auth for this particular prep. It was suggested I call the clinic to let them know. I did, & another prep was called in with new directions emailed to me the same day by the clinic. This was my first procedure of this kind & I could not ask for a better experience. Dr. Paschall told me my results quickly & he was very cool. The discharge instructions were easy to follow & they made sure I had emergency numbers if needed. 10 out of 10 recommend!"
"Very friendly and respectful staff, took time to actually listen and talk about my symptoms and didn't make me feel like I was imagining symptoms like other physicians I have seen."
"Sidney Vinson, M.D. is an excellent doctor who carried out a procedure of my wife. He is highly-qualified & professional doctor. I recommend others to take his service. Thx."
"He was very compassionate and caring and made me comfortable talking about my procedure and the pre prep that made me sick. Instead of getting mad at me like GI docs before he just said we’d see if it was enough and it was as he dud my procedure. He made me feel comfortable in a very nervous situation very caring and compassionate not the typical GI doc"
"I love Dr. Sydney Vinson and Cheryl Walsh. They both are great and know their stuff. They have great bedside manner all the time. They care about their patients and are very easy to talk to. I've gone to them for years. I would and do recommend them to people."
"I was referred to Dr Ellison by my GP. This was the 2nd time I was having a colonoscopy. His Staff were wonderful. I would refer my family or friends to Dr Ellison's office."
"Excellent pre care and after care. I woke up as if nothing had happened with no issues afterwards. Good deep going explanation of pictures taken of GIT. Very happy with the experience!"
"This group is absolutely "Top Notch". While I don't know of anyone that enjoys ANY part of a colonoscopy, they are something we do for our health/life sustainability. GI Alliance of AR made the entire procedure totally painless and tolerable. Dr Paschall was great, the entire staff put me at ease. I would highly recommend Dr Paschall and GI Alliance of Arkansas!"
"Everybody from check in to checkout were nice and professional. Easiest colonoscopy to date. I will definitely be using him again in the future and I will definitely be recommending him to my patients."
"I’ve been a patient with GI Alliance for some time, but recently after my husband’s diagnosis with cancer made it harder for me to be seen in the clinic - they gave me the option for a telehealth visit. Which helped my hectic schedule SO much easier- and my health wasn’t pushed aside so that I could continue to take care of things at home."
"My first visit with Chelsea (NP) was ģreat. She was very attentive, listened to me and asked pertinent questions. She summarized my concerns, made her recommendations, and consulted with a physician in the practice and called me back in just a few days as she promised."
"Dr. Moore is an amazing doctor that really cares about his patients health, he take the time to tell you everything and leaves no questions unanswered. I highly recommend him to anyone."
"I have all the confidence in Dr. Vinson that one needs in their doctor. He is knowledgeable and friendly. Those who work for him make you very comfortable. The best!"
"Dr. Moore is very professional and really listens to you and what your concerns are. He is eager to help resolve your issues or problem. I highly recommend Dr. Moore."
"Dr Moore and his team were very professional fyy try on start to finish. I went from checking in to leaving recovery on under 2 hours. Would highly recommend"
"I was nervous going in, but was quickly put at ease with Dr. O'Keefe and his staff. They answered all of my questions and made me feel comfortable! I appreciated Donna's (anesthesiologist) informative and comforting words."
"I enjoyed having Dr Moore do my endoscopy. He explained the procedure and asked if I had any questions. My IV blew and the sleepy medicine went into my hand and wrist and boy! It hurt! They all took very good care of me putting cold towels on my arm and hand. The nurse kept apologizing to me. Dr. Moore and staff were very caring. Thank you all 😊"
"Dr. Moore is great. He was my doctor for my first colonoscopy. I was very nervous but it was over before I knew it. He came in post procedure within 10 min to review the results. I would highly recommend."
"I have been seeing Dr. Ellison for about 5 years now and always have had a good experience. He takes care of my needs very professionally and honestly. I would highly recommend him."
"I had to have both an upper and lower gi done. The prep was all pills no nasty stuff to drink Dr Pascal and his nurses were all so kind. My prep needed a third dose so I had to go home that morning and do the third dose I was having to have it done due to cancer and possibly spread to my lower GI instead of making me reschedule for weeks down the road they had me come back in that afternoon it is the procedure I have nothing bad to say about any of them and they were wonderful the nurses did not have been sweeter."
"Streamlined check in. Receptionist was very helpful Cheryl Walsh didn't leave me stuck in a room. Saw me on time and listened to me about my symptoms"
"Dr. O'Keefe was very helpful in stopping the lower GI bleed during my recent hospital visit. The followup testing using the swallowed camera was accomplished easily. The small intestines did not indicate any further abnormalities. I would still like to see the pictures if that is possible."
"Dr. O’Keefe is a very compassionate doctor. He takes the time to understand your concerns and address them. It is obvious that he truly cares about his patients. His nursing staff is always very helpful. We are so glad we found him!"
"I had a good office visit. Front desk was helpful and kind. Dr. O'Keefe was patient and knowledgeable. My lab results were reported to me promptly. Thank You!"
"The staff was friendly, the wait time wasn't bad and Dr O'Keefe answered all my questions, addressed all my concerns and helped me understand what needed to be done. Dr O'Keefe also eliminated my fear of my anesthesia issues. Now I can look forward to getting the help and relief I've needed for so long. I plan to keep him as a permanent part of my medical care. Thank you Dr O'Keefe!"
"Dr. O'Keefe has taken care of my needs a couple times. I highly recommend him. He gives you peace of mind , which is much needed when you are in my age Group. God Bless him."
"Very friendly. The Dr took me as a patient due to the fact my regular Dr had Covid. Was able to have my procedure without having to reschedule. Thank you Dr O'Keefe."
"Dr. O'Keefe and his staff treated me kindly, with respect and professional attention that put me at ease . Everything was explained to me, and I felt they cared about their patient's on a personal level. I would recommend Dr. O'Keefe to anyone who seeks his expertise."
"Dr O’Keefe was excellent. Professional, compassionate, courteous and knowledgeable. He made me feel very comfortable and it was over before I knew it…..highly recommend."
"Dr. O’Keete was great! He was very through in explaining the procedure with me and talking with me afterwards. Great bedside manners. Much appreciated. Was patient with me with all my questions. Thank you!"
"I have seen a nurse practitioner for my needs. The staff at this clinic have all been extremely helpful, courteous and very professional. The one Telemed appointment I had was a great experience, as were the office visits I have had."
"My procedure was quick, easy and done very efficiently and professionally. The staff as well as the doctors were kind and courteous and explained what was being done and what to expect during the procedure."
"Dr. Moore and the medical professionals at North Hills made my EGD/Colonoscopy experience actually pleasant. Plus, I don't remember a thing! I highly recommend Dr. Moore and staff!"
"I have nothing but great things to say about Dr Pascal and North Hills Endoscopy. They took great care of me and were so pleasant to deal with through it all. So I say thank you and God Bless You all."
"Dr Vinson and his team are the best at what they do. I’ve been going to him for check ups for around 10 years and they are the best at making you feel confident in their abilities and at making you feel comfortable in what can be not only embarrassing but uncomfortable situations. I Highly recommend Dr Vinson and his team for anything concerning upper and lower GI related. You’ll be glad you chose them."
"My provider Cheryl Walsh is amazing. She is kind but straightforward and makes difficult conversations much easier to have. I wish all my medical providers were like her. I can't say enough."
"I was listened to and a EDG was scheduled. It makes me feel like I may get some answers. It is always nice when they listen to you closely instead of just thinking that you’re a complainer and old."
"My spouse has seen Dr. Paschal for several GI procedures, and we are extremely pleased with his care and professionalism!!. Would refer other's to his office!!"
"I recently had a EDG done by him. He talked to me before and was very thorough and kind. Afterwards he talk to me and my husband I dont remember much from the sedative. My husband was impressed by suggestions he makes and how quickly his staff got me set up for a CT scan. They promptly call me with results. He caught on to some potential reasons for my pain that according to everything I have read goes unissued. Now he has me set up for a few more things. I am thankful I was referred to him. He knows his stuff"
"This is a very good doctor to go to. He was always nice and kind to me. His advice made me feel better in just a few days. I think that this isn't just a job to him, but he actually cares about his patients."