Patient Reviews
At Washington Gastroenterology, your health and well-being are our utmost concern. With our patient-centric approach to medicine, you can rest assured that you will always come first. We are a physician-led network of providers would strive to help every patient reach their digestive health goals. We know that dealing with gastrointestinal issues is not always the most comfortable topic, which is why it is imperative that you feel at ease with your gastroenterologist. When you consult our board-certified experts, you can be sure that they will handle your GI issues with compassion, expertise, and care. To understand precisely what makes Washington Gastroenterology different from the rest, browse through some of the reviews from past and current patients who have been in your shoes. After reading the reviews, reach out to us and let us know how we can help you and your family on the path to GI wellness.
"I find this team very professional. I always get calls ahead that let me know how to prepare. The staff is supportive and answer all my concerns."
"Amazing caring staff… thank you for your professionalism and dedication."
"Caring and trustworthy communication throughout. Thank you Dr. Schwartz and staff. From scheduling, prep instructions, check in, pre exam work up, and all the staff during and after the procedure. I appreciate all you do."
"Hi the procedure was smooth as silk the staff was excellent. Susa and Cindy were fabulous thaytook all the fear away. Dr. Schwartz was like a magician. He popped in and popped out; leaving me amazed and smiling Ty to everyone."
"Scheduling and moving patients scheduled appt up and hour needs to have better communication between the patient and the facility"
"Dr. Schwartz is a very caring physician. He listens to the patient’s concerns and he is very supportive. I feel fortunate he is my Dr."
"Very comforting staff and helpful."
"I was admitted politely and the procedure was completed as planned. I was concerned about a pulled leg muscle and a black and blue baby toe . No documentation was produced to explain it. Dr. SCHWARTZ IS AN EXCELLENT physician."
"Dr Schwartz is very through and did a great job. The comp sy is full of professionals who have our utmost care in mind."
"Informative"
"Dr. Schwartz is great. He is personable. I found him to be welcoming, thorough, and communicating with him was easy. I felt heard, not rushed. Questions were welcomed and answers were educational, which makes it easier for me to follow the care plan."
"Dr. Schwartz was very kind and listened to my concerns. Every question was answered and the procedure was explained in detail."
"Dr. Schwartz was very kind and listened to my concerns. Every question was answered and the procedure was explained in detail."
"Wonderful care from staff. Highly recommend."
"Good meeting with Dr. Schwartz"
"Seem caring about my issues and he was he wanted to listen to what I had to say so you don't get that from any other doctors anymore"
"I love Dr Schwartz ♥️. He listens to me and comes up with a solution. He is also very caring."
"Very caring staff.. gr8 place !"
"Dr Schwartz was excremely pleasant and professional. He kept me completely apprised of every aspect of the procedure, I never once felt uneasy or that I had not been completely informed at any point of the process."
"After multiple attempts of trying to get in with the GI specialist local to me I had my referral transferred and I have received nothing but a high standard of care. The doctors take you seriously but more importantly they care!! (And will actually pick up the phone unlike Olympia GI..) Great doctors, great nurses and support staff."
"They need to upgrade to newer cutting edge procedures"
"Excellent"
"Great Doctor. Has great bedside manners. He listens. Great staff. I have been a patient for about 20 years. Always outstanding service."
"very detail oriented and a great listener !"
"Dr Schwartz and his office staff were very thoughtful and caring during my experience with my procedure."
"People were very nice and I felt they really cared about me personally"
"Dr. Schwartz takes the time to listen. I would recommend him."
"I have been seeing Dr. Schwartz for many years. He is the BEST! I would not know what to do if I couldn't see him anymore. He is very caring, and considers your entire health. He communicates well. He has guided me through several surgeries and procedures with outstanding results. I can't recommend him highly enough!"
"I have been seeing Dr. Schwartz for many years. He is the BEST! I would not know what to do if I couldn't see him anymore. He is very caring, and considers your entire health. He communicates well. He has guided me through several surgeries and procedures with outstanding results. I can't recommend him highly enough!"
"Great doctor,listened and took good care of me!"
"good job"
"Excellent experience, great staff, and great bedside manner."
"Everything went so smooth! The nurses had a great sense of humor.. really made me feel less anxious! And Dr Schwartz was so very nice!"
"Everyone was very nice! Very organized!"
"Always feel safe when I am there. Great doctor too.."
"Thank you very much to Dr. Darren Schwartz and his staff. Thanks for taking very good care of me and being patient with me."
"very professional and everything went as planned."
"Great doctor"
"My virtual visit with Dr. Schwartz went well. He addressed most of my concerns and gave me detailed information about my upcoming procedure."
"Very professional and friendly"
"My husband had a procedure today and Dr. Schwartz talked to both of us afterwards .He is approachable, has a great smile and bedside manners and thoroughly explained everything without seeming rushed. I highly recommend this doctor."
"Every was very nice and it was good customer service care. The Doctor was nice with a good bedside manner."
"The front office staff was very friendly and helpful. The nurses made me feel comfortable and at ease. The Dr. was informative and pleasant."
"The doctor and nurses was very nice.and took good care of me."
"Dr. Schwartz and his associates exceeded Service Excellence! Thank you for a great experience!"
"Dr. Schwartz worked so hard to figure out my gastro-intestinal pain and figure out a care plan to help me get healthier. He listened to my symptoms and took my pain seriously where as other doctors didn’t. He was so fast to respond and help me when I needed it! So grateful for the care Dr. Schwartz has shown!"
"Nothing but kind friendly staffing. Dr Schwaratz is a very good Dr very professional and great in his field of work. I very much recommend him. He is great 👍"
"On Friday September 23, 2022 I had a procedure done by Dr. Darren C. Schwartz. The procedure was a colonoscopy. The directions from start to finish were clear & easy to follow. They explained everything to me which put me at ease & comfortable. The procedure took exactly the amount of time they said it would take. There were no surprises & I had no problems at all. Everyone that I came into contact with at the Waldron Endoscopy Center did a wonderful job. I felt well taken cared of. I would definitely recommend Dr. Darren C. Schwartz with any procedure similar the one I had. Robert D. Spoon"
"Excellent experience with Dr. Schwartz and the nurses at the Tacoma location. He took time to explain the procedure and answer questions. After the procedure shared the results with me and next steps. Highly recommend him."
"Dr Darren Schwartz is the only one of many doctors I have seen that is actually trying to figure out what is causing my symptoms. It's wonderful having someone on your team that truly cares. I woukd highly recommend him!"
"Dr. Schwartz is friendly and thorough. He takes the time to be sure you understand both the procedure and results."
"I think it was a good experience… I don’t know, I was out. However Dr Schwartz visited with me before the procedure as well as a post-procedure review of the results. He has a good bedside manner. No issues whatsoever."
"Everything was polite and professional at Dr Schwartz’s office. Everything well explained and comfortable. If you are going for colonoscopy or related procedures then I recommend this office for sure."
"Very comfortable and professional experience."
"I have been a patient of Dr. Schwartz's for many years. His goal has always been my well being. He keeps up on all the new treatments with the goal to keep me from having further surgeries. He wants my input, which I greatly appreciate. It feels like we are a team. I so appreciate his compassionate nature. He is a very special doctor and I am so glad he is my doctor!"
"Both Dr Schwartz and his staff sre very professional and very kind."
"Dr. Schwartz was very kind and has a great bedside manner. He provided all the info necessary for my procedure and explained the results in an easy to understand manner."
"Best endoscopy/colonoscopy dr ever! Great guy, very nice and understanding and gets the job done! Both my colonoscopy and endoscopy were done by him and I had a great experience both times. Definitely made an uncomfortable situation more comfortable! Highly recommend Darren Schwartz!"
"I have the best care from Dr. Schwartz. I was diagnosed by him for celiac. I have two auto Imune disorders. He speaks clear and professional. I feel he has my best interests that I am healthy."
"Dr Schwartz and his team are first class. Procedures like this can create a myriad of emotions for different people, but Schwartz and his team put you at ease and if thinkable, make it a good experience."
"Very courteous, answered all my questions. Very knowledgeable about my chart, very friendly . Made me feel comfortable"
"Dr Schwartz and staff #1"
"Doc Schwartz always takes reconciliation steps to verify a determined diagnosis even though there was a thought from the other doc who influenced my mother perspective. And that’s why I like him to conduct check and balance the paradigm from other influence. Thank you Doc Schwartz for keeping my mom healthy. 🙏"
"I wish I could find a GP as great as this team."
"Very thorough and great to work with. Thank you"
"The whole team did an excellent job of taking care of my husband. Thank you!"
"He made the procedure easy as can be."
"My second (10 years apart) and with both I was treated well without any issues. I would recommend without hesitation."
"Everything after the prep was great! From the time I checked in with Karen, then meeting the nurses, anesteasiologist, & Dr. Schwartz, prior to the procedure and then waking up in post... Easy, painless & very professional...see y'all in 10!"
"Enjoyed Darren. Pleasant. Interactive and to the point."
"I felt secure in his abilities. He is very personable."
"Unlike my last gastro dude Dr. Schwartz listened to everything I said and agreed with suggestions I had. I liked him immediately."
"Doctor Schwartz takes extra time to make medical procedures easier for his patients."
"I had a great experience. Doctor Schwartz and the nurses were great, very friendly and very professional. I will definitely return to that office when needed. And, definitely would recommend him!! Thank you for making my experience a good one!!"
"Dr. Schwartz was very thorough and kind. His entire team was professional and put me at ease. I will always go to this office!"
"I was very pleased with my visit from check-in by Latoya to my nurse Heather. Heather made me feel like I was talking to an old friend when discussing delicate information. The anesthesiologist, Manny was friendly and made me feel confident with his ability. I don't need to explain how important that is for his responsibilities. Dr. Schwartz was knowledgeable and took time before and after my procedure to give expectations and explain the results, as well as give me advice for what would help in the future. They called for the customary follow-up. But there are some offices that don't, so I was very appreciative of that. My procedure was quick, literally painless and my recovery went as they said it would. Overall I was very pleased."
"Dr. Schwartz and the entire team at WAgi are incredibly attentive, informative, and kind while tending to your needs and concerns with the utmost discretion and care. I would highly recommend this group for your gastrointestinal healthcare needs."
"Lovely office, friendly and professional staff. My questions were answered. I felt comfortable about the procedure I had been putting off for far too long. I wouldn't exactly say I enjoyed it however when it's time for my next one I will choose Dr Schwartz and his staff again."
"I was very pleased with my visit from check-in by Latoya to my nurse Heather. Heather made me feel like I was talking to an old friend when discussing delicate information. The anesthesiologist, Manny was friendly and made me feel confident with his ability. I don't need to explain how important that is for his responsibilities. Dr. Schwartz was knowledgeable and took time before and after my procedure to give expectations and explain the results, as well as give me advice for what would help in the future. They called for the customary follow-up. But there are some offices that don't, so I was very appreciative of that. My procedure was quick, literally painless and my recovery went as they said it would. Overall I was very pleased."
"Great doctors, staff and facility. Everyone is quite kind, compassionate and considerate. If you need this procedure, this is the place to have it done!"
"The visit and procedure was very professional. The staff was very helpful and made sure I was comfortable."
"Excellent, everyone I dealt with was friendly and professional from start to finish"