Gastrointestinal Specialists was co-founded by Dr. Jerry Stern and Dr. Mark Finklestein in 1994. Since its inception the practice has grown to eight physicians (Dr. Finklestein, Dr. Salomons, Dr. Slye, Dr. Stone, Dr. Sreenivasan, Dr. Bhalala, Dr. Belkin and Dr. Khan.), one nurse practitioner, Alison Verdone, CNP, and two physician assistants, Teresa Fatemi, PA-C and Sara LaFreniere, PA-C, four offices and an ambulatory endoscopy center, Commonwealth Endoscopy Center.
Our practice was created to provide state of the art medical care in a warm and caring environment for our patients.
Gastrointestinal Specialists is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Plymouth and Bristol County.
At Gastrointestinal Specialists your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that you may complete before your visit. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Gastrointestinal Specialists accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure.
We are pleased to provide our patients with the option of telemedicine. This will enable our providers to perform telemedicine/virtual office visits, in lieu of an actual office visit so we can continue to provide you with uninterrupted care. You will be able to have face-to-face video and audio contact with your provider.
Secretary in front is very condescending. My husband was still in the waiting room when she called me telling me they would not do the procedure until I brought in atleast $100.00. He did not bring his wallet with him. She told me to get a credit card out and to pay it now. I explained that we didn't have a credit card to do that she told me "well then we cannot do the procedure". My deductible has been met through my insurance already, they cannot just bill us?? I get they need to get paid but the way she spoke to me was so condescending that I almost told her fine just send him back out, we won't be doing any procedures here. The sad part is....my daughter comes once a year for a colonoscopy and is on our insurance. Not once has she been asked to pay up front. This girl was just plain rude.
Praise God that for the first time in years I was able to eat a sandwich today without pain or fear thanks to Dr Kurt Slye and his medical team. Their kind and caring attention to every detail calmed my anxiety, and all my procedures were done before I knew it thanks to the anesthesia team. I tear up with gratitude writing this. The simple difference they have made in my life, and I'm sure the lives of countless others, is immeasurable. God bless their hands, their minds, and their hearts always. Thank you.
From making the appointment, to the procedures everything was clear, the staff is great! one nurse kept asking if i was warm enough and kept checking on me prior to the procedures. Dr came and spoke to me prior to taking my Nap lol. Was in and out quickly. Great work everyone.
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My mother recently had a colonoscopy here. Everyone was professional and courteous and the procedure itself was a breeze. Highly recommend.