Gastrointestinal Associates, LLP
Gastroenterology • Columbia, MO
About
Gastrointestinal Associates, LLP (GI Associates) is a Columbia, Missouri-based specialty gastroenterology practice with eight gastroenterologists offering comprehensive GI services since 1981. Services include colonoscopy, endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, advanced endoscopy, cap endoscopy, and IV therapy. The practice emphasizes high-quality patient care for routine GI health assessments and targeted treatments. Key details: private ownership, headquartered in Columbia, 4 office locations in the U.S., main contact 1-573-777-8818, website gicolumbia.com.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
210 Portland Street, Columbia, MO 65201
Phone
573-777-8818
info@gicolumbia.com
Opening Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.5 out of 5 stars (818 reviews (primarily from Google))
Patients praise
- professional and attentive healthcare provided by some doctors
- compassionate approach from specific providers (e.g., Dr. Rita, Dr. Halsey)
- staff described as knowledgeable and courteous by some patients
- comfortable and pleasant office atmosphere
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments and referrals
- administrative and paperwork processing delays
- difficulties in obtaining timely responses from support staff/scheduling inefficiencies
- concerns regarding billing/financial focus versus patient care
- occasional reports of unprofessional or poor bedside manner
"Among the worst medical "professionals" I have ever encountered. They are all about the money, not the patient. When I switched doctors they failed to promptly send my medical history..."
— Birdeye (Reviewer: Crystal S.)"Reviews frequently highlight the compassionate approach of Dr. Rita and Dr. Halsey, who take time to thoroughly explain medical conditions and make patients feel at ease."
— Wheree.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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