Gastroenterology Services in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gastroenterology • Saint Petersburg, FL
About
St. Anthony's Hospital's Gastroenterology Services in St. Petersburg, Florida offers treatment for gastrointestinal and digestive system disorders. The department performs endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, and PEG tube insertion, as well as surgical procedures such as gastric bypass, hemorrhoid surgery, and anti-reflux surgery. The hospital also operates a Heartburn and Swallowing Center providing comprehensive care for GERD and related digestive diseases.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
St. Anthony’s Hospital, 1203 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone
(727) 825-1100
finassist@baycare.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Florida Digestive Specialists website: 4.87/5 (707)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Abhitabh Patil): 4.5/5 (98)
- Birdeye (Bayfront Health Digestive Health Institute): 3.3/5 (10)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Ernst Bontemps): 4.7/5 (172)
Patients praise
- High clinical expertise and specialized procedural skills
- Doctors described as caring, compassionate, and attentive listeners
- Reassuring demeanor that helps reduce patient anxiety
- Effective, clear communication from physicians about diagnoses and results
- Professional nursing and support staff in some practices
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and scheduling delays
- Unprofessional or rude front office and reception staff
- Issues with procedure communication, coordination, and preparation instructions
- Disorganization in administrative processes
- Concerns about bedside manner in certain instances
"The doctor visit was excellent, but the experience was undermined by disorganization among the staff... due to a lack of proper communication and information, I had to cancel the procedure."
— Florida Digestive Specialists patient review"After waiting for 6 months to get an appointment, I received a call from the Dr's office, 1 week before my long-waited appointment date They were notifying me to cancel my appointment... UNPROFESSIONAL and a testament to how they care for people."
— Dr. Ernst Bontemps patient review (Vitals)"Dr Bontemps is excellent. One of the best doctors I've ever seen. My primary recommended him, and I have recommended him over and over. Pleasant and courteous staff. Highly recommend!!"
— Dr. Ernst Bontemps patient review (Healthgrades)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Expands to Tampa Bay Area — Oct 1, 2025
- Tampa Bay-Based Gastro Florida Joins Tampa General Hospital Provider Network, Expanding Access to World-Class Gastroenterology Care — Feb 4, 2026
- Gastroparesis Treatment & Gastric Pacer Implants | St. Petersburg — Nov 19, 2025
- Gastro MD Opens West Florida Surgical Suites in South Tampa - United Digestive — Mar 16, 2026
- AdventHealth Tampa opens new Center for Interventional Endoscopy, expanding access to advanced digestive care — Oct 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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