At Digestive Health Associates of Texas, we are a physician-led network with a patient-minded center. That means that no matter what, our patients come first. We value you, and we want you and your family to live as long and as comfortably as possible. When you visit our Dallas, TX or surrounding area offices, you can rest assured that your health is our number-one priority. But we also know that it's tough trying to find a GI doctor you love. We're happy to provide the below reviews so you can get to know what we're about from past and present patients who have been in your shoes. Once you review the below feedback, we'd love the chance to talk to you about how we can help you!
"I have enjoyed Dr. Magee as my gastroenterologist for many years. He and his staff make the uncomfortable prospect of needing a colonoscopy bearable."
"The doctor was really nice and explained things well. Most of the nurses I had were very nice besides one of the male nurses who acted unprofessionally. I understand nurses talk about their patients but I don’t appreciate it when one talks negatively about you where you can hear it."
"Dr. Mantas and staff, Leaving reviews is not my thing but in this case I'm happy to do it. I want yo thank Dr. Mantas and his entire staff for their professionalism and kindness. It was my first colonoscopy and my heart rate was elevated and spirits were low. From the time I checked in until the time I left I was showered with kindness and informed of every step during the procedure. The follow up/post procedure info was timely and informative. I am happy to give a review to an amazing medical group. Hats off to all of you for being a special team that takes care of people when they need it most. Glenn"
"I love my GI Dr. Lisa Alvarez, MD!! She is extremely knowledgeable and kind! She respects her patients and stays on top of matters that are pertinent to my GI health!!!"
"I had a great experience. Everyone I came in contact with was helpful and polite. Dr. Magee listened to me and was hand on and did not just leave things to his nurse to do."
"Dr. Mantas and his team are the best! In at 7am, out at 8:15. The trains run on time, every time. Great nurses and anesthesia administer. Dr. Mantas thoroughly explained my results. I highly recommend Dr. Mantas and his practice."
"This was my first visit of this type so I was a little apprehensive, but the staff was so kind and thoughtful it eased my anxiety. I was so impressed by them when I finally met Dr Magee I knew why, he certainly led by example. I look forward towards a healthy road to recovery with his office! Thank you Dr Magee!"
"I really like Dr Mantas. He is kind and explains everything that is going on. The office is great. Everyone who works there is really nice and professional."
""I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Kumaravel and her staff. The level of care and expertise provided was exceptional. The staff was friendly and efficient, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Kumaravel's knowledge and professionalism made me feel confident in my treatment. Overall, I highly recommend their services.""
"I had a very through consultation with the heath professional. I felt heard which is very important to me. This was my first experience with this doctor and staff and it was very positive."
"I got very quick appointment, the office staff is nice and nurses are wonderful. Dr Kumaravel is very good at her work, friendly and happy doc. Detailed with understanding your issues and she helped me move quickly through the steps that I needed to take. I love her happy and positive attitude."
"I got very quick appointment, the office staff is nice and nurses are wonderful. Dr Kumarravel is very good at her work, friendly and happy doc. Detailed with understanding your issues and she helped move quickly through the steps that I needed to take. I love her happy and positive attitude."
"A very pleasant experience meeting my new gastroenterologist. Very satisfied with the visit. Dr. McGee did a thorough exam and had reviewed my records from my previous doctor."
"I absolutely love Dr Magee! He is very easy to talk to, doesn’t have a superior attitude and encourages you to ask questions. I felt completely relaxed with him."
"My first visit with Dr. Alexander Mantas was great. He listened, answered and asked questions. I have gone to two other Digestive Health facilities prior to this one and Dr. Mantas was the first to spend more than 5 minutes with me and not just throw a prescription in my hands. With Dr. Mantas I feel like my condition has a chance of some kind of improvement."
"Dr. Kumaravel took her time explaining the lab tests and procedure I had. She gave me instructions on how I can help improve my health. I appreciate the time she took with me"
"I met with Wendy, the PA and she was super nice, easy to talk to, understanding and knowledgeable. I highly recommend! Also, the girls I’m the office are nice and very accommodating . Breath of fresh air!"
"The staff members were all very nice and the service was fast. Thank you and good job. I would recommend this place to others and would come again myself."
"I absolutely love Dr. Kumaravel. She literally saved my life. In 2016 she diagnosed me with liver cirrhosis. Over the next 4 years she took care of my condition in very loving and compassionate way. She kept me alive long enough until I could receive a liver transplant in 2021. She kept on top of my condition through the whole process and when the time came she referred me to Dr. Vahora at the Liver & Kidney Institute. Dr. Vahora was another great doctor at Dallas Methodist Hospital. Dr. Kumaravel has now become my wife's GI doctor as well. Anytime someone asked me about my liver transplant, I always refer them to Dr. Kumaravel for any digestive issues. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
"Dr Kumaravel is an amazing doctor in her field of practice. She’s understanding and works with you to solve your gastro issues. I highly recommend her to anyone."
"The doctor was very thorough in her explanation of the upcoming procedure. She was professional and reassuring . The nurse and other associates were helpful and professional as well ."
"I have always had a good experience at Dr. Kankanala's office. Dr. Kankanala always makes me feel like I am important and listens to my concerns about my health."
"Dr Mantas and his staff are one of the most competent teams of healthcare providers I have encountered in my more than 50 years. Dr Mantas has been treating me for over 12 years. I highly recommend Dr Mantas for your digestive health needs."
"I had seen Dr. Veena Kumaravel about 7 years ago. It was time for me to get some more procedures done, since I was about 2 yrs overdue, so I contacted her office again. The intake nurse was very kind and thorough. As far as Dr. Kumaravel goes, I don’t think I have ever dealt with such a kind doctor. Our visit was a FaceTime call, but honestly, I was able to ask lots of questions and she was very clear in her answers to me. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a doctor with great manners and makes the patient feel special. Thank you to you and your office personnel for being so nice and quick to take care of things."
"The office staff at my Dr office is the BEST. Starting from the receptionist all the way to the phlebotomist. I’m always nervous and scared to go to the Dr but the people here make me feel at ease and they welcome me EVERYTIME. I love it here."
"Dr Magee was great , he explained the Procedure and what to Expect,and answer all of my concerns..Victoria was very Helpful, she was great in coordinating my visit and helping to set up my Procedure, thanks for all you.. Steven"
"Dr Kumaravel has been treating me for several years. She’s kind, knowledgeable, listens to me, and includes my thoughts in the treatment plan. I have complete confidence in her and would recommend her to anyone with GI issues."
"Staff is friendly and I had no wait time. Dr. Mantas is friendly, knowledgeable and took his time to find out about any other issues I might have. I will continue to see him from now on."
"I switched offices, because it was closer to my home. When arriving for my appointment, I was so impressed, by the smooth process they have for the patients. Dr Kumaravel, was very punctual and asked me lots of questions. She probed into different things, that’s causing my gut pain, and explained things so I could understand why. I will be returning, and recommending, because I like the way they treat the patients."
"He is such a great doctor thus far. He really listened to me and answered my questions with true sincerity. This is a breath of fresh air. My last GI doctor was nothing like this. The staff is also very nice and friendly!"
"My experience at this office was very pleasant. Everyone I was in contact with was welcoming and friendly. Dr. Kankanala was very professional, thorough and informative. He answered all of my questions and discussed every possible plan. Based on my experience I highly recommend Dr. Kankanala,"
"Dr K and staff have been friendly and attentive towards me and my health concerns.I feel they listen to me and answer my questions in very satisfactory manner. Highly recommend."
"Love my GI doc (David Magee), and love the facilities. The only reason I'm not giving this a 5 star review is due to the wait time anytime I have to call in regarding scheduling an appointment or if I have a question. Recently, the wait times have been very long."
"The whole staff were very professional and concerned and Dr Kumaravel, just love her very knowledgeable. She told me right off what was going on and procedures need to do take care of things. I am very confident in her knowledge and her experience I'm glad I went to her."
"I was super impressed with the staff’s friendliness and compassion. The doctor also seemed very knowledgeable; good listener; caring. Overall 5 star experience."
"Professional and warm staff. Very nice, clean, well run office. Dr.Mantas is by far the best Dr. for me. He truly cares and I trust him with every aspect of my treatment plan. Thank you"
"Dr. Veena Kumaravel is the best GI. She gave me very good first impression! She read all my medical records very carefully and remembered all the numbers in a few seconds! She is very cordial, very professional in answering questions and explaining conditions and pragmatically judge the cure what I need! I really really like her and feel so lucky!"
"I was impressed with the punctuality of the staff in ensuring that my exact appointment time was honored..(Unlike other Dr's offices where you wait endlessly in a waiting room before seeing a Dr.). Dr . Magee was friendly, professional, an active listener and an overall great Dr. This was my first visit, and I would highly recommend him. All his staff were professional and prompt in ensuring I was checked in on time."
"The first time when I made the appointment, I didn't like it very much, the second time I was treated especially by the doctor's assistant, of course the doctor"
"The first time when I made the appointment, I didn't like it very much, the second time the doctor's assistant treated me very specially, of course the doctor"
"Dr. V is such a caring doctor. She listens and advises with compassion and wisdom. Her office is efficient and I've never had to wait a long time to see her."
"(Translated by Google) The first time when I made the appointment, I didn't like it very much, the second time the doctor's assistant treated me very specially, of course the doctor (Original) La primera ves cuando hice la cita, no me gusto mucho , la segunda ves me atendieron muy especialmente la acistente de la doctora, por supuesto la doctora"
"I have been seeing Dr. Kankanala for about 7 years. He has always treated me with great respect and dignity. I like the way he listens to my issues and we actually have a conversation. You can tell it's not just an office visit, he has genuine concerns about his patients, and has always made me feel comfortable. Thanks Dr. K And thanks to your friendly and knowledgeable staff."
"The office staff was efficient and prompt. I was immediately seen by an assistant after completing my paperwork. I had a positive and warm experience during my entire visit. Dr. Kankanala was attentive to my questions and helped me understand my health condition. Thank you, Mrs. Sabrina Hall-Nwansi"
"I love Dr. Kumaravel and her nurse Rhonda!!! With someone who has a rare disease, she listens to my concerns as a patient and she thinks outside the box. I do not feel rushed during my appointments and she genuinely wants to understand what my rare disease is like and how it impacts me. I highly recommend Dr. Kumaravel!!! She is a gem!"
"(Translated by Google) Exrlwnte attention and the very professional Doctor explicitly everything perfectly (Original) Exrlwnte atencion y El Doctor muy Profesional me explicitly todo perfectamente"
"I was referred by my primary doctor to see Dr.Mantas for GI procedure and I had consultation with him and he was very detailed about the procedure and foremost, he was very caring and understanding. He is very kind as well as staff members as well. Thank you Dr. mantas."
"Great first experience. She was very knowledgeable and compassionate about my concerns as a new patient and first time procedure. I enjoyed our conversation and would recommend Dr. V."
"Dr Veena pay close attention to my concerns during our video chat regarding my health issues. Her staff was very nice and helpful in getting me setup with video chat due to bad weather. I look forward in meeting her and staff in person."
"Dr Mantas is the absolute best! Aside from being an excellent G.I. doctor, he is kind and caring and his office staff is too. That’s a win win for me!"
"Great first experience. She was very knowledgeable and compassionate about my concerns as a new patient and first time procedure. I enjoyed our conversation and would recommend Dr. V."
"Always kind and polite. Explains things very clearly. She is interested in her patients and listens carefully to them. She goes the extra mile in patient care."
"Dr. Kumaraval really takes the time to listen and does her best to get the correct diagnosis. Very caring doctor. Thank you for taking such good care of me."
"Dr. Veena, Where have you been all of my life??? I have been suffering for so many years and one visit was the answer to my prayers. What are you, an Angel doctor from Heaven? I am more than blessed. Thank You Jesus!"
"Good service. In your language and in general everything is very clean and orderly. The doctor takes his time to listen to the patient and attend to his needs."
"Good service. In your language and in general everything is very clean and tidy. The doctor takes his time to listen to the patient and attend to his needs."
"Dr. Kumaravel is an amazing doctor. She is always prepared and courteous. She is talented and her medical expertise is second to none. I would gladly recommend her to my friends."
"Very down to Earth. Provides clear, concise, and understandable patient education and reassurance. Is an active patient advocate at the point of contact by making great effort to understand patient's perspective. Her body language during my office visit was impressively worth mentioning because bedside manners are so strongly lacking now a days. She visibly displayed to me a respectful high level of genuine concern, and gave me a strong sense that she sincerely cares about her patients. I can't say enough words to express my gratitude and appreciation. -Amy Adams"
"Doctor Vineel Kankanala Is Amazing....He made my Mother Feel so Comfortable She Forgot All About Her Pain...He Definitely Deserve More Than Five Stars..."
"My appointments went so smoothly. I loooove Dr. Kankanala! He has a great since of humor and tells it like it is. I was so comfortable with the reassurance he gave. I understood everything that was happening and I understood my results. I would recommend Dr. Kankanala to all seeking help and understanding in this “department”. He is a thorough listener and will answer any questions you have."
"(Translated by Google) Good service. In your language and in general, everything is very clean and tidy. The doctor takes his time to listen to the patient and attend to his needs. (Original) Buen servicio. En tu idioma y en general todo muy limpio y ordenado . El doctor se toma su tiempo para escuchar al paciente y atender sus necesidades."
"(Translated by Google) Good service. In your language and in general everything is very clean and tidy. The doctor takes his time to listen to the patient and attend to his needs. (Original) Buen servicio. En tu idioma y en general todo muy limpio y ordenado . El doctor se toma su tiempo para escuchar al paciente y atender sus necesidades."
"Have been seeing Dr. Mantas for years. His knowledge and bedside manner are second to non. You will never feel uncomfortable asking any questions health related. Highly recommend him."
"Dr Kumaravel is an awesome doctor! She is professional and impressionable. She explains things well and still makes sure you understand what shes saying and she actually listens to you and doesnt hurry you along. She has a great personality and wonderful staff. I would highly recommend her and her office."
"First time with this doctor It was a referral very professional And kind and very personable Dr. I am picky about the doctors I take my dad to and if I can’t understand them they don’t seem to give a hoot I don’t go back he was very good so was the staff. He listened to our questions and gave us answers and his opinion."
"I've been an ICU nurse for over 20 years and have worked in many aspects of Healthcare. We first met Dr Kumaraval in the hospital and was happy she took time and especially effort in CARE!! Dr Dalby saw Dr K was on record on moms history and was not even a Baylor Doc like Dr Dalby but she made consult. Pleased with her demeanor and she works her bottom off seeing her pts spending hours after her office closed to get to us via phone consult. You simply don't see this kind of dedication to pts very often if ever. Very thoughtful and kind doctor for sure.leading us on a good path for moms problems!"
"Dr Kumaravel was easy to talk to and had compassion for my stomach problems. Has a plan for me to feel better and get relief. Made time for me and answered all my questions thoroughly. Enjoyed meeting her and getting to know her."
"Dr. Kumaravel was extremely patient with all my questions and was able to quickly get the moving to the next step for my upcoming procedure. Will recommend 10/10"
"She is amazing!!! I feel very blessed to have come across her and her team! I was completely comfortable with her right off the bat, She was very sweet and kind and showed compassion in a professional way. She took her time and listened to every little detail I had to say and not once did I ever feel rushed or Pressured to hurry up and say what I had to say so she could just give me Random answer. I felt her love and passion for her job etc. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!"
"I was very pleased with Dr. Veena Kumaravel. She is kind, knowledgeable, and patient. She did not make me feel rushed and was very thorough addressing all my needs. Overall, I had a great experience and I would highly recommend her to anyone."
"I can't say enough great things about Dr "V" and her whole office staff! Rhonda always goes out her way to help me if any issues arise from Ins to appts. Everyone in office is very friendly and you can tell they love working there with Dr Kumaravel. Dr Kumaravel makes you feel very comfortable at your appts,whether in person or a Tele visit. 😊"
"My oncologist referred me to her on a Friday morning. I was contacted that same day by Rhonda and we set up a video chat with Dr. Kumaravel for Monday. She was very personal and answered all my questions. We were able to schedule my 2 procedures the following Monday at MRMC. Once again, Dr. Kumaravel explained the procedure and afterwards came in and discussed results with us. Discussed options and scheduled a follow up appointment for 4 weeks. I Was never nervous and she as ver assuring. Highly recommend."
"I found Dr. Kumaravel to be very professional and caring. My wait was minimal. She told me exactly what to expect with the examination, she was easy to talk to, understanding and knowledgeable about my problem.I have already referred her to a friend. I look forward to seeing her again in the fall for my colonoscopy and upper GI."
"I was very impressed with Veena. She went into detail of the ERCP, including diagrams of what would be done. Explained what would be done to prep. I felt very secure and comfortable with procedure. All safety and verifications done at each hand off before procedure. Everything went perfectly. Highly recommend her. If needed, will definately insist on her in future."
"I would recommend Dr. Kankanala and his entire staff. As a matter of fact I already have. I have had terrible gastric issues for approximately 3 years now, and he has been the only Dr. to help me. I will continue to have Dr.Kankanala and his staff treat any GI problems I may have.Thank all of you for your caring attitudes and kindness."
"Finally found a physician that listen to my sons healthcare issues and put a plan in place for him front staff was so nice providing all the cost up front for non insured patients. I highly recommend for all gastro issues . Can’t wait to finally know what’s wrong with my son after so many years"
"Dr.Kankanala is the BEST. He will listening to your concerns and try to answer your questions the best he can. He is very caring and patience with his patients. I will recommend DR.KANKANALA."
"From the moment I contacted Dr Kankanala's office I felt welcomed by his staff. I received an appointment within 4 hours that day. He was very thorough with me and made my experience amazing. Thank you for your beautiful spirit 🙏🏻👍"
"Dr. Kumaravel and her team made me feel very welcome comfortable for my first colonoscopy experience. She was on time, efficient and had great communication about the procedure and my results."
"My experience from start to finish was excellent. The staff that attended to me getting me ready for prep were awesome! Ashley, Traci, Sarah, Marcus and I think Alan who assisted Marcus in hooking me up. If I misspelled a name or left someone out please forgive me I can blame it on the drugs. I had never met Dr. Kumaravel my first time seeing her as a patient. She was very kind, professional and patient with making me feel very comfortable. She let me talk answered my questions with a beautiful smile under the mask with her eyes. They were gentle with me and I felt like I was in good hands. Hard to feel that way when you are going for any procedure at the doctor's. When I awaken it was over and I actually didn't feel like I had a procedure done. Great Doctor! Sarah"
"I called Dr. K’s office for unexplainable abdominal pain. I received an appointment for the day after I called. Dr. K really listened to my concern gave a diagnosis of what he thought. He set me up for a colonoscopy that took place May 12, 2021. The staff of DHAT was professional and caring about my needs. Thanks so much to Dr. K and the DHAT staff"
"I’ve been Dr. Kumaravel’s patient since 2017. She is so professional, knowledgeable and patient! She takes time to connect with her patients, make sure she understands their concerns, and then fully answers any questions they have. Her office is also very professional, well run, and puts patients concerns as a priority. I’ve had to call during after hours and they always quickly return my calls and make sure concerns are addressed. I cannot say enough positives for this office and dr."
"Dr. Veena listened to all my symptoms, concerns, eating habits thoroughly and also made notes of those details, she actually remembered some of the things that I had briefed in a previous visit while in a follow up visit. She prescribed lab tests, carefully examined them and recommended necessary treatment and adjustment of eating habits, ofcourse this treatment plan was specific to my condition and severity and may vary for others. I had actually called other Doctors offices near my home prior to this office, but was instantly disappointed after talking to them because they REQUIRED endo/colon scopy prior to Doctor's visit.Shows the amount of sincerity Doctor's have for treating patients. Anyways, Dr. Kumaravel mentioned the underlying cause of my issue, and if the symptoms did not come down during the treatment period, procedure will be conducted. I am more open to her intelligent deductions and procedures rather than going to tests blindly. Recommend her highly. Oh, I almost forgot, the way she meets and greets with warmth and genuine compassion is unmatched. Interaction and bed side manners are awesome. Office also has good gut health informational books in the book shelf."
"Time & Treatment was awesome. No wait time at all. Dr. Veena Kumaravel was so humble, courteous, went in depth of the issue, and diagnosed. I would give a 5 star rating. She made me feel so comfortable."
"This doctor sat and actually listened to my symptoms and appeared to have compassion and empathy. I just wish all of my doctors would be as well educated and sympathetic. Especially since I have mysterious symptoms. Then she had 3 plans of action. Luckily there is a medication that may help. That's plan one. So far I love this doctor! What a fantastic bedside manner!"
"I went to Dr Kumaravel on a referral from my PCP. I found Dr Kumaravel to be very personable, explaining everything in detail, laying out the pros and cons, whether for medication, testing or both. She is very sharp and extremely proactive when it comes to finding out what’s ailing you and moving forward with the treatment(s). I have never felt that she was in a hurry to get me out the door. I’ve always gotten any question I had answered promptly. The check-in process is simple and efficient and the staff has always been easy to deal with. The front office staff is knowledgeable, and they’ve always provided me with all the necessary information for any treatment and/or tests ordered by Dr Kumaravel. I love their website; it has all the test instructions for pre and post-op testing or surgery in an easy-to-read format. My calls have always been returned in a timely manner. I highly recommend Dr Veena Kumaravel and Digestive Health Associates for any digestive issue."
"She is really nice Doctor, My wife is her patient. I haven't seen a doctor who cares for her patients so much, she gives you full time to understand your problem, She personally call you if you call her in office if you have any problem.If their are more stars than 5 I will give her more stars. Unfortunately 5 is highest."
"I went into the ER last Thursday and from the minute I met Dr K I loved her caring manner and after she performed ERCP with Sphincterotomy, I knew she would be my new GI. Can’t say enough about her incredible bedside manner and knowledge."