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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!
"Highly recommend Dr. Russo. He is kind, qualified and professional."
"Dr. Russo is amazing, and takes such time and care with our children. He listens to every concern and educates our children on how to advocate for their health. We are so thankful for all he does for our family!"
"Thank you for being so caring, patient and understanding. The way you communicate with your patients shows how much you care. Thank you!"
"I had an amazing experience! Dr. Russo and his team were super helpful."
"What an absolutely incredible experience! From the moment we arrived my kiddo felt extremely comfortable and excited to be at the office which is a great way to start the appointment. I love how truly approachable, kind, and friendly Dr. Russo was -- I truly feel very lucky and honored to have found and have the opportunity to have him as our doctor. Thanks for an incredible experience!!!"
"Dr Russo was very attentive and explained everything well ensuring we understood my child's plan of care and what to expect every step of the way."
"Great bedside manner, caring, funny and great staff."
"He was personable, warm, easily accessible. He is responsive once the results come and eager to discuss the plan of action. He makes both the child and parent feel incredibly comfortable"
"Very efficient and super communicative"
"Doctor Russo was amazing, he is caring doctor and did our sons procedure with care and kept in contact with us to update on on results! Highly recommend"
"Best doctor ever! I suffered from chronic nausea and went through many doctors for them to tell me nothing was wrong, until I came here! Highly recommend! Will be so sad now that I am no longer able to go to pediatrics."
"Dr. Russo is incredible and incredibly patient. He not only takes the time to answer all our questions but also offers helpful follow-up suggestions and discusses any additional concerns we may have. The medical field, especially pediatrics, could benefit from more doctors like him. Thank you for being here and for the service you do."
"Greatest dr ever"
"Excellent experience with Dr. Russo and his office. Dr. Russo is a very thorough specialist who addressed our son's issue and had a clear plan for diagnostics and treatment. Rachel was very easy to communicate with and helpful in scheduling our procedure and providing us information. We really appreciated their help and professionalism."
"Dr. Russo is one of the best pediatric specialists we've ever worked with. He was so calm, kind and funny - he put our daughter at complete ease. He took the time to explain everything clearly to us, and he answered any questions that we had. We always felt heard and understood - we never left his office feeling frustrated. I wish I could give him more than five stars. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a pediatric gastroenterologist."
"Dr. Russo is an exceptional doctor and a family friendly office vibe with amazing office managers!!! Our pediatrician was unable to address our daughter's reflux and colic concerns, so I did some research and discovered that Dr. Russo is one of the most reputable pediatric GI specialists. He is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and has the perfect sense of humor that turned our difficult situation into one filled with hope. From recommending prescription formula to suggesting methods to help our 7-week-old daughter feel more comfortable, Dr. Russo has been a true blessing. We are so grateful to have found a doctor who is part of her journey and fully supportive of her health. If your child is experiencing tummy issues, Dr. Russo is the one to see!"
"We saw Dr. Russo for our newborn & were very impressed with the level of care & concern shown. The entire office was excellent from scheduling to answering questions regarding follow-up care."
"We have been seeing Dr Russo for 8 years and he is the best pediatric gastroenterologist, hands down. His staff is amazing and very responsive. Highly recommend him."
"Dr Russo is an outstanding physician. So very kind and compassionate. Very thorough in his evaluation and great at explaining details of treatment to the patient and family. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a pediatric gastroenterologist."
"We have seen (and I used to work with) Dr. Russo for years. He’s so calm, patient and reassuring. And he is so experienced with GI kiddos… have recommended him multiple times and still do! He’s the best!"
"Dr. Russo is absolutely amazing. He is so gentle and kind and very knowledgeable. His front staff I wish I could say the same for. We did not have a great experience with them, but do not let that deter you from this doctor."
"Dr. Russo made us feel like family when going through a very difficult phase of acid reflux, lactose intolerance and nipple aversion. He listened to all our problems and found solutions!"
"First visit was great. Dr. Russo seems very kind, genuine Nd great with kids."
"Exceptional experience with Dr. Russo and his staff. They were very welcoming, he listened to our concerns and formed a plan around that. Our child's procedure went well, well organized and explained everything to us. He listened well and made it very comfortable and even funny at times for our 16 year old. Follow up was great too and you can see that they truly care about their patients. Would recommend him 100%."
"Dr Russo is the most amazing doctor! He immediately put my son at ease before his procedure. He even told him jokes as he went to sleep. My son said he loves Dr Russo and wasn’t even nervous once he knew he was there and would take great care of him!"
"Dr. Russo and his team were so kind, from the minute I walked in I felt welcomed. Dr. Russo took his time with me and my son, it was a very positive experience. Would highly recommend!"
"Dr.Russo is the best doctor we have ever seen. We have been blown away by his caring demeanor and knowledge about EOE. My son feels so comfortable with him, and he has been able to navigate our family through a complex diagnosis. We are so lucky to have found him as our doctor."
"We cannot recommend Dr. Michael Russo enough. He was incredibly kind, friendly, professional and an expert. He put together an excellent and comprehensive care plan for our baby and spent time with us explaining everything and drawing pictures. As new parents, we were very grateful for the time he spent with us and left the office feeling confident and good about our plan for our baby. The office was also very nice and the team was very kind and helpful. Overall an excellent experience. Very highly recommend"
"We had a great experience and felt really well taken care of. The staff is best in class! Dr Russo is amazing! ❤️"
"Dr. Russo is simply the best with kids. He can connect better with my daughter than I can. It’s really scary when little one gets referred to a specialist, but we could not have had a better experience with Dr. Russo. We have been discharged and I’m a little sad that I won’t get to see him anymore!"
"Dr. Russo is simply the best with kids. He can connect better with my daughter than I can. It’s really scary when little one gets referred to a specialist, but we could not have had a better experience with Dr. Russo. We have been discharged and I’m a little sad that I won’t get to see him anymore!"
"Dr. Russo was great with my 5 year old and very informative"
"My son had a procedure done with Dr. Russo yesterday, and it went very well! He has amazing bedside manner and made my 2 year old very comfortable. Dr. Russo is very professional and so is his staff. I’m super grateful we found him and absolutely recommend him if you’re looking for a pediatric GI specialist!"
"I love that Dr. Russo is personable and speaks directly to my child. I highly recommend and trust him with my children's health."
"Great bedside manner, compassionate, follow up and willingness to work together for the best interest of your child."
"Dr. Russo is an amazing doctor who has great bedside manner with children. He is so patient and regularly talks with his patients and their parents to ensure we are aware."
"Very nice waiting area for children. Everyone was super nice."
"Dr Russo is amazing! Can’t recommend him enough especially if you are wanting to take your toddler to see a GI dr. He is great with kids and made mine very comfortable!"
"Dr. Russo and his team are the absolute best!!!"
"Dr Russo dug deep and figured out our son’s problem. Life changing! Thank you!"
"Dr. Russo is a wonderful doctor that cares about his patients. The world needs more doctors like him!"
"Dr. Russo is a wonderful doctor. He was compassionate and provided the comfort we needed while diagnosing my son. Office visits were quick without needing to wait."
"We took our 7-month-old daughter to Dr. Russo today. We were scared before going to the office since we thought the doctor would request a bunch of testing to diagnose what is going on. Thankfully he was very shy on testing. He listened to us carefully and examined our daughter very well. Highly recommended!!"
"Dr. Russo is very attentive and compassionate about kids’ GI health. I’m so glad that we switched from Cooks to Dr. Russo! We trust his office staffs too! Worth the driving!"
"Dr. Russo was highly recommended by our pediatrician and I understand why. Punctual, professional, funny, kind and answered all of our questions. Our pre-teen was very comfortable talking to him because he actually listened to his concerns and was reassuring. Highly recommend for anyone needing a pediatric GI specialist."
"Dr. Russo was fantastic. He immediately made our 11 year old comfortable, did a quick but thorough check on her, reviewed her lab work and helped us better understand her condition. He steered us away from expensive and unnecessary procedures and gave us confidence in how to proceed forward. We will definitely be using him in the future for our daughter’s care."
"Great experience with Dr Russo, my son really loved him, highly recommend!"
"We love visiting Dr. Russo. The check-in and wait times are amazingly fast and Dr. Russo is very attentive and does a great job of normalizing talking about necessary body functions. We will be sad when my child graduates out of pediatrician age."
"We just saw for one visit and were very impressed. Great with our little kiddo. Thoughtful and willing to explain our options for treatment."
"Dr. Michael Russo is super professional, patient, and friendly. We enjoyed that visit and appreciate his suggestions."
"We had an excellent visit with Dr. Russo! Our son felt that Dr. Russo was easy to talk to and answered our questions throughly. We all felt so much better and relieved after our experience with Dr. Russo!"
"Dr. Russo helped us get our infant out of pain in the middle of the night. We were FINALLY able to get some sleep after weeks. You can trust him with your kids."
"Dr. Russo is an amazing, caring doctor. He was patient in listening to our concerns and really good at explaining things to me and my husband. We are so glad our child’s pediatrician referred us to him ! If you have Dr.Russo, know that your child is in safe hands!"
"Dr. Russo is amazing. He is very knowledgeable and gives you great advise with lots of resources. He isn’t in a rush to get you out of the office. He takes his time to be sure you feel comfortable and know the next best steps. His office staff was quick to did us an opening even though he was basically booked too. Look no more! He is the best pedi GI we have found! Give he a try!!"
"This review is long overdue. When my child was very young Dr. Russo and his awesome team went above and beyond to help my child get the proper prescription. I am soo very grateful for their deep care for our family."
"Dr. Russo really listened to my Son. He is very personable and I have confidence in the tests and treatment he is doing. He also listened to a Mom wanting to try a bit of a natural way too!"
"Dr. Russo is the most attentive and caring doctor. He’s clearly an expert in both issues my son is facing and yet he’s able to explain the issues to us in ways even my 7 year old can understand. He speaks with my son about how he feels regarding his treatment and discusses all options, with pros and cons, with us. I am so grateful we have him as our pediatric gastroenterologist and would (and do) recommend him to anyone who needs one."
"Dr. Russo is an exceptional GI doctor. His kindness and wonderful bedside manners create a comforting atmosphere. He took the time to thoroughly explain things to my son, showcasing genuine care for his patients. Highly recommend!"
"Michael was amazing and took great care of me. Rachel was also great and made me feel comfortable. Could not recommend this place enough!"
"Dr. Russo is very professional and personal with his patients. We are grateful our son is able to see such a caring Dr. for his health needs."
"Good visit with Dr. strong recommendations for going forward"
"Dr Russo is the absolute best! He has amazing bedside manner as well as being the most knowledgeable pediatric GI dr that I have encountered. I happily drive from Oklahoma to take my daughter to his office."
"Dr, Russo was wonderful!"
"Dr. Russo is the best!"
"Dr Russo and team are the best. Always so caring, supportive and informative."
"I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Russo. First, his bedside manner is so lovely: kind and gentle, he listens intently and truly cares. Then, he is the ultimate expert: After seeing a few other specialists, Dr. Russo got the right diagnosis for my infant and gave us a treatment plan that worked. He had said, "if this doesn't solve the issue, there's more we could do" which means he opted for the least invasive/disruptive approach saving my daughter from tests and meds she didn't need, but assured me IF we needed to go there (we didn't) he could help in more ways. He is what every doctor should be, and I'm truly grateful for him."
"We have seen Dr. Russo twice now. First when my son was about 6 months and struggling with food intolerance and now after another issue with food intolerance (nearly a year and a half later). Dr. Russo is kind, thoughtful, and so helpful to the parents trying to help our little ones. He is also great with toddlers and made a doctors visit easier for him! Having a doctor who truly listens is a game changer, and has been so helpful to the health and treatment of my family."
"Absolutely, amazing experience. He is the best!"
"Dr. Russo is an amazing human being."
"Dr. Russo was very patient and kind with my son with autism. He listened and understood what I was dealing with. He is a great doctor!"
"Dr Russo was amazing with my son. He was attentive, thoughtful and knowledgeable. His staff was great and accommodated a last minute appointment. We would highly recommend."
"Dr. Russo is an extraordinary physician with great bedside manners. He was highly recommended by my PCP and her staff.He is personable, a great listener, and empathetic to the concerns of his patients. We took our 3 month old premie who is having major reflux/ colic issues and he was very reassuring with his approach.We had a great experience, he even changed my sons diaper.His office staff is also great. I highly recommend him and his practice."
"Dr Russo is one of the best doctors I've ever met, hands down, and I am a nurse. We saw 4 different doctors for my child's protein intolerances who fell short. We got in to see Dr Russo and my child was a totally different baby the next day. I also liked that he was very educated on the topic and explained things in a way that made sense to me. I can't express enough how thankful I am."
"One of the best personalities I’ve ever met. I walked in stressed out, and doctor Russo had the kids and I giggling in seconds. Really kind and astute. Highly recommend!"
"Took my 3 year old to Dr. Russo to evaluate why she was so traumatized by pooping. (This had turned into a monstrous issue and withholding up to 2 weeks at a time). We had a great visit, he listened and really took the time to talk to myself and my child. My toddler was totally at ease and we were given lots of info and a solid game plan for home. Now I can just refer back to “remember what the doctor said” when reasoning with my kid because she loved him so much. Highly recommend! My toddler is on the road to recovery now."
"Dr Russo is wonderful! He is soft spoken and caring. Dr Russo didn’t want to leave my child with unanswered questions as to why their stomach hurt after eating, so we scheduled an endoscopy! I appreciated this approach so we can rule out any major issues, or guessing what it could be and medicating with out clear reason! My child gets nervous in any medical situation, but Dr Russo and everyone involved gave my child reassurance and took very good care of them! Definitely recommend!"
"Amazing with kids. Very patient and caring and thorough. Highly recommend."
"Dr. Russo has great bedside manner, sound judgement and is very thorough. My wife and I recently had to take our 3 month old to him for a second opinion and we were both very impressed with Dr. Russo. We also have nothing but great things to say about his office staff, as they helped entertain our toddler during the visit so we could focus on our baby. 10/10 recommend Dr. Russo and this practice!"
"Dr. Russo was really gentle and thoughtful with my sensitive daughter. I was amazed at the way he connected with her. With the issue we’ve been dealing with, I couldn’t have imagined laughing but he helped lighten up the uncomfortable subject. And the advice he gave my daughter clicked with her. We are seeing a surprisingly quick mental improvement for her. Thank you Dr. Russo, for your kindness and genuine desire to connect with my daughter. The receptionist at the front desk was warm and friendly and helpful. She held my baby while I filled out paperwork. Overall wonderful experience."
"Dr. Russo was laid back and thorough at the same time. Very kind/great bedside manner. I definitely feel confident having my toddler in his care and just as my Pediatrician told me, he's the best of the best."
"The best bedside manner EVER. He was so good with my daughter and made her feel totally at ease during her exam. Knowledgeable, patient, helpful. Absolutely recommend!"
"Dr. Russo is the best! He is always attentive and great bed manera with our son how has autism. He is great with our son and explain everything to him and us."
"Excellent doctor very professional and excellent person"
"He was very nice and informative!"
"Dr. Russo has been our angel. After months of begging other professionals to look into my son’s issues Dr. Russo took me seriously and found a life threatening condition in our very first appointment. He has given us incredible referrals to other providers and has been such a helpful resource during our rollercoaster ride. He is compassionate, kind, humble, and caring. His bed side manner is excellent with not only my baby, but my husband and I. He and his medical assistant Rachel are responsive and thorough. I never feel rushed in our visits and he always seems genuinely excited to see my little guy. I am not one to review doctors because quite frankly, my experience hasn’t been the greatest with my son’s complex medical issues, but Dr. Russo is well worth the review. I wish I could give him 500 stars and a million accolades. He quite literally helped save my son’s life. Highly, HIGHLY recommend."
"(Translated by Google) Excellent doctor very professional and excellent person (Original) Excelente Doctor muy profesional y excelente persona"
"I love meeting with Dr Russo! He has the most amazing bedside manner. Dr Russo has always been conservative when treating my kids with medication or with tests. He is so thorough and treats us like we are the only patients he has. As a nurse married to a surgeon I am very particular as to who we as a family see and I would highly recommend Dr Russo."
"My daughter has been with Dr Russo for yrs. He is a great all around PED GI doc, passionate and understanding. I would have NO problem referring him to friends and family..."
"We are so lucky to have Dr Russo as my child’s GI Specialist. Great bedside manners, calm demeanor and very logical clinical reasoning are his amazing attributes. Most importantly he engages with kids in such a fun way within the first minute of the visit."
"Dr. Russo is very friendly and very thorough in addressing any concerns. He is attentive to the patient and always goes above and beyond to address whatever issues that a patient may be experiencing."
"Dr, Russo is amazing as a pediatric GI . I am so happily we went to him for our son’s condition."
"We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Russo. He is a wonderful GI doctor, and our daughter just loves him! The way he works with children is just amazing as well as speaking to my husband and I. All of our questions were answered as well as figuring out where we go from here. I would definitely recommend him as a pediatric G.I.!"
"Hands down the best Pediatric Gastroenterologist in the DFW area."
"Excellent Doctor, very professional and excellent person"
"Dr Russo is amazing. I took my son to see him and he was great with him. I am so grateful to have been recommended to him. He is a godsend"
"Dr. Russo has a wonderful bedside manner and found a way to connect with my daughter quickly. He was patient with her and answered all of her questions (most of them before she even asked). We had a wonderful experience!"
"Dr Russo is a gem. He takes the time to listen to his patient’s concerns. I never feel rushed when I’m with him. He has seen two of my three boys and we really enjoy him. He is hilarious and keeps my boys at ease. Has a wonderful rapport with children which is a true talent. We always look forward to seeing him, and I highly recommend him."
"He was very good with our six year old, made sure it wasn’t scary for her. I felt confident in the treatment plan based on his expertise and his thorough assessment."
"Dr. Russo is so knowledgeable, caring, and personable. His demeanor is so calming and reassuring. He fought for my son’s ultimate healthcare experience. He is the whole package."
"Dr Russo is one of the best doctors I've ever met, hands down, and I am a nurse. We saw 4 different doctors for my child's protein intolerances who fell short. We got in to see Dr Russo and my child was a totally different baby the next day. I also liked that he was very educated on the topic and explained things in a way that made sense to me. I can't express enough how thankful I am."
"Dr. Russo is an incredible pediatric gastroenterologist (GI) doctor and he has cared for my daughter when she was an infant and my 10 yo son. He is an extremely gifted doctor and has an incredible bedside manner. He has a very calming way about him and takes time to answer the child’s questions and the parents’ questions and explain what he is doing and what the next steps are. He definitely goes above and beyond. As a pediatric anesthesiologist, I have also seen him from the perspective of an anesthesiologist who is caring for patients while he is performing procedures (ex. Colonoscopy, endoscopy) on children and he is very gifted at performing procedures as well. Thank you Dr. Russo!"
"A friendly, family oriented doctor who took the time to really get to know and understand my child and all she was going through."
"Dr. Russo really listened to our concerns and helped to come up with a game plan moving forward for our child’s care. I was very pleased with our first appointment with him."
"He is great with kids and very knowledgeable. I am so glad to have been given the opportunity for my child to see him."
"Dr. Russo was very kind and seems like he genuinely cares. I left the appointment feeling like we were in good hands with a very knowledgeable doctor."
"Dr. Russo was very kind and seems like he genuinely cares. I left the appointment feeling like we were in good hands with a very knowledgeable doctor."
"Everyone in the office is so nice and professional. We have never had to wait long to see the Dr. It has always been a pleasant experience."
"He was very good with our six year old, made sure it wasn’t scary for her. I felt confident in the treatment plan based on his expertise and his thorough assessment."
"Dr. Russo is the best. Highly recommend him as a pediatric gastroenterologist."
"Dr. Russo is amazing. He saw my daughter when she was 3 months old and helped us work through her dairy/soy/egg allergy. We recently saw him again now that my daughter is 3 and having tummy issues and he is so thorough and makes sure that he takes the least aggressive approach first."
"Dr. Russo is amazing and extremely compassionate. My child’s feeding has improved a lot just after a week of putting into practice Dr. Russo ‘s suggestions."
"Dr Russo is so kind! Listened to all of our concerns and came up with a plan to help! So thankful we found him"
"We've been using Dr. Russo for years. With different children, there have been different challenges, but one thing is always the same. Dr. Russo's kind, calming, thorough, but not alarmist, demeanor is incredible. He is an expert in his field and it has so amazing to deal with him and see how well he deals with my children. Both my younger ones and teens really respect him and appreciate him."
"Good doctor & great staff"
"Dr. Mark Russo is extremely caring and compassionate. I’m so grateful he is now our daughters GI doctor. He puts actions in place to get to the bottom of the cause. I know my daughter is cared for under his care and his team. Thank you for all that you have done for my daughter and continue to do for her."
"Wonderful bedside manner. Calm and reassuring while providing needed info."
"Nice bed side manners. Friendly Doctor"
"Dr. Russo was great with our son. Very soothing and calm, a genuinely nice guy. Loved how he put our son at ease and all of his cute jokes. Great doc! Highly recommend."
"Dr. Russo was great! He took the time to hear our concerns and explain things. His whole staff was friendly and helpful. I am so thankful we found this office."
"Very kind, funny physician. Keeps it lighthearted for the kiddos (and parents) and that was much appreciated! Reassuring and thorough."
"Best doctor any patient could ask for. He is very kind and thorough. I never feel rushed and feel like he really cares about his patients. His nurse (Rachael) is AMAZING!!"
"Dr Russo was so great with my girls. We didn’t feel rushed at all. He took the time to answer all of our questions. Wonderful experience, highly recommended him and his staff!"
"Great provider that asks my thoughts about how my child is doing. His nurse Rachel is the best and super responsive also!"
"Excellent doctor and staff! Caring, listens to your needs and questions, thorough. Couldn’t ask for more!"
"Dr. Russo and his nurse Rachel are awesome. They truly care about their patients and are always there to answer questions."
"We love Dr. Russo and staff! It is easy to get in and out of his Plano office. Dr. Russo is great with our little guy with Down Syndrome. He treats our son with respect and talks to him directly throughout appointment. Our son is always glad to see Dr. Russo."
"Dr. Russo is personable and not rushed in his time spent with the patient. I’m relieved to have found a pediatric GI doctor whom I trust to help my son. He’s thorough w/o being an alarmist. He explains well and is not offended by questions. I highly recommend Dr. Russo."
"We took our 4 yr old to see Dr. Russo is was so kind and patient with our son and made our son comfortable and was so knowledgeable and helpful in explaining everything to us. We definitely would recommend Dr Russo."
"Dr. Michael Russo, who is a pediatrics gastroenterologist, agreed to continue treating my now 18- year old son, Andrew recently. I’m so grateful he did as he has always been wonderful to Andrew, who has celiac disease. Wonderful bedside manner and great doctor who I highly recommend!!"
"Great bedside manner and very good with kids"