Gastroenterology Consultants

Nov 2024

I found Dr. Katta to be very unprofessional. At the time of my in-office appointment, and the scheduling of my colonoscopy, I repeatedly told her that I could not take the prep that her colleague had prescribed years before because it literally made me heave. She said that she would call in a different prep. I also told her that when this had happened before, that I called the doctor on call to ask for a different prep and he refused to call in another prep and told me to "just drink it." I did not realize that Dr. Katta had called in the exact same prep until I tried to take it the night before my colonoscopy. She did give me an anti-nausea pill and, even with the heaving, I was able to get the first dose down. I was not able to take the second dose, however. The next morning at my colonoscopy, I informed Dr. Katta that she had prescribed the same prep and that I was only able to drink the first dose. She said she did not call in the same prep and that it was a moot point to do the colonoscopy because she wouldn't be able to see anything, so I had two options: either reschedule with a different prep and pay for the colonoscopy out of pocket (which was covered by my insurance) or, even though it would be a moot point, she could go ahead and do it, but insisted it was moot. I told her to go ahead and do it. It was obvious that she did not want to do it. Her disposition was not friendly. After the procedure was over, the nurse woke me up and gave me papers. I asked to speak to the doctor. The nurse said that I had already spoken to the doctor and that I would remember later. The nurse had just woken me up from anesthesia. My daughter was there with me and confirmed that I was asleep and the nurse had just woken me. Dr. Katta did not come in to talk with me after the procedure. I left immediately after being woken. Just to note: the prescription had Dr. Katta's name on it and everyone is aware that a pharmacy cannot change a prescription that is called in by a doctor.

Apr 2024

Had a difficult time finding the Gainesville location even with GPS. Office located in a stand alone building on a back street. Building wasn't well marked. Had to see a NP or wait 2 months for an MD. Scheduled a procedure but will probably cancel.

Nov 2023

I will be looking for another gastroenterologist. I had the first appointment of the the day; showed up early even! I waited in the waiting room for 30 minutes and heard that the dr. wasn't there. Got into the room & finally 40 minutes in, she sashayed in very unprofessionally. NEVER APOLGIZED for wasting my time. That sealed the deal. This is not professional. Not only that, but the explanations I've been given regarding my condition are very confusing, and she basically let me talk my way through my care as if she didn't know what to direct me to do.