Has anyone seen Dr. Adil E. Bharucha in Gastroenterology?

@elso308: First of all, kudos to you for making it in to Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology! This is also one of the specialities I treat with at Mayo Phoenix and I must say I've been very pleased. I was also assigned to a specialist there when first referred from oncology and have been quite pleased although I must say most of my interactions since my initial intake in January of this year and one follow up later that month was with the doctor; the remaining communication has been with his team mostly via the portal and one sigmoidoscopy but I have remained confident in the care I've received under his guidance. I know his team have kept him advised and current in my response to treatment and will all my questions that he provides answers to via his competent team.

As far as reviews, I've learned that it's hard to place a great deal of emphasis on them, especially those that are only reflected in stars with little to no supporting objective data. Sometimes these are based on dissatisfaction with billing, office staff miscommunication/failure to resolve their issues (occasionally from prior locations) or dissatisfaction with what the individual would have "liked" to have heard vs. what the medical history dictated needs to be done. I've also read that it takes about 40 positive reviews to make up for one negative review, and that people are often more inclined to write a review when they're disgruntled than when they're pleased with how their interactions and/or treatments are progressing.

My suggestion: when you go for your appointment go as prepared as possible with having provided your most current medical history and have questions written down - which the doctor may even address while speaking to you during the intake so I've personally found it's best to let them lead the evaluation before I pipe up with my concerns as they frequently hit upon them. If not, ask at the conclusion and be prepared to write the responses and sign up for the Mayo portal so you'll have complete access to the full visit notes, all your completed and upcoming labs and care plan. You'll also have the opportunity to submit any follow up concerns to the care team. This guide ought to assist: https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-appointment.

Best of luck! When is your appointment?

@elsa308, when do you have your appointment? How are you doing?

Hi @elsa308 I share your go-to finding out about providers prior to seeing them. I typically research so I will know as much as I can about who I will meet with so I will be fully prepared. I am sorry you are finding poor reviews that are unsettling.

I am not sure what reviews you are referencing. I did a search and didn’t find much. I am tagging @hew who has seen Dr. Bharucha and also, here is a Connect newsfeed post quoting his expertise:
- Functional Gastrointestinal Orders
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/gastroenterology-and-gi-surgery/newsfeed-post/when-form-doesnt-function-functional-gastrointestinal-disorders/
Here is more about his background, expertise and research at Mayo Clinic if you haven’t had a chance to review:
- Dr. Bharucha Bio
https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/bharucha-adil-e-m-b-b-s-m-d/bio-20053117
I am curious what type of information you learned from reviews. What concerns do you have?

@jlharsh I requested a new doctor.

@colleenyoung I’ve been here a week and am leaving tomorrow!

@elsa308 I see your reply to @colleenyoung that you have been at The Clinic for a week and leaving soon. I was thinking you found out about a future appointment and planning your visit at this point, still.

I am glad to hear you were able to share your concerns. From one patient to another navigating care at different health systems and various providers, I would like to stay tuned into your journey, and I hope you will continue to provide updates.

How did your week go? What is next?