Sierra Nevada Gastroenterology - Grass Valley, California

Daniel

They claim to accept medi-cal (partnership) but the last time i tried to schedule a colonoscopy I was told my insurance won’t cover it. I called medi-cal (Partnership) and they told me it’s covered. Now im being completely ghosted by Dr Brickler and his newish assistant. Maybe the assistant is the problem because I didn’t have any problems getting ahold of Dr Brickler when he had his previous assistant.

Timothy Whitfield

Dr brickler is an amazing man and great doctor. He gets me and what I'm going through. Thanks, Doc.

Jeanette Morgan

Had a test at the hospital 2 weeks ago to find out where I'm bleeding from as procedure in office showed nothing. I have regular transfusions at the hospital. I can't get results from office Dr's medical assistant is incompetent supposed to follow up in 1 year with Dr needless to say I won't be returning to that office ever again.

Donna Brown

Final contact: Dropping them down a star because they did not contact me within 5-7 days as promised in the paperwork, and only got in touch with me after I contacted them. SO after all that, it does seem like others are correct in lackluster customer service with results. BUT ... I would still recommend because all else was perfect. AND because nobody should procrastinate getting this done. I tend to think/hope that they would be more on the ball with getting results out if they found any concerns....

Fourth contact....it's finally happening, first colonoscopy..... I waited about a half hour or so longer than expected. After that things went swiftly that I can remember. Everyone working with me was clear and kind. One of the staff at my side even had me lift my head up so she could brush my hair back for me. I thought that was very sweet. Doctor Brichler was great, again that I can recall. Anesthesia was awesome!!! I did not feel a single thing!!! Awaiting the results now. They said 5-7 business days. Tomorrow is day 5. I will report back but so far totally recommend them!!! PS: The prep really wasn't that bad. I thought about drinking the nasty stuff versus getting colon cancer and it went right down.....
PPS: The staff sent me off with a nice little card. Call 'em now

Third contact VERY excellent!!! After my first phone appointment (second contact below), they called me the very next day to schedule my actual colonoscopy within a couple weeks out.

Second contact went pretty well!!!
The appointment was 30 minutes later than scheduled, but I feel that is totally reasonable. Someone did call. Dr. Brichler seemed worth the wait. His assistant Shannon was also very pleasant.

First Contact SUPER Positive!!!
I am a new patient for a first colonoscopy. Good times....LOL. Sasha picked up the phone in a couple rings fifteen minutes before they closed. She was VERY pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. The doctor I wanted is not taking new patients which was a bummer. However, in looking at reviews I was able to quickly find another who I feel equally encouraged about. Sasha spent some time making me feel comfortable about what to expect, sharing that she felt the doctor would be a good fit. In a few minutes I was set up with a consultation. It's four weeks out. I have seen the other reviews about this place, but I would say that it seems like they proactively addressed those issues and to me they seem rectified. I will follow up through my journey over the next months and report back. Hope this helps someone....

Sarah Foster

Nearly impossible to communicate with them as they are always at lunch, closed early, or the line is busy. They rarely listen to messages and do not respond to them. The doctor called 3 hours before our scheduled appointment time, and for the follow-up call, called 3 hours late. I waited about 5 weeks for a phone call with my exam results. My primary care doctor requested my test results and records in March (2 months after my procedure), and I sent in my own request in April. It is July and we still haven’t received anything, despite calling about it 3 or 4 times. When I had new symptoms and needed additional support, the doctor told me, “I don’t know what’s wrong and I don’t know how to help you, just wait it out,” and refused to do any further testing because “it takes too long to schedule.” The staff is kind and I’m sure doing their best in pandemic times, but the office is just chaos and the medical support is mediocre.

October edit to add: After waiting 2 months for a follow up call I was told I would receive within a week, I switched to see a new GI through UC Davis. I discovered a bunch of information this office put in my records that I was never told (key info about my health status!), and learned that some testing was performed incorrectly, and that I was given the wrong treatment for my autoimmune disease, which has left my health suffering for months. Avoid this office.

Kit Summers

The staff were amazing. Very thorough, and apologetic when my veins gave them trouble while trying to get an IV started. They answered all my questions and concerns beforehand. And after, they walked me out to my ride home. The next day, the office called to see how I was doing after my procedure. Best experience with a specialist’s office that I’ve ever had.

Melissa O'Harra

I am new to this specialty, and I saw Dr. Hill first time a month ago. It was great, and he has an excellent staff working on two floors in the building! I trekked the wrong direction and ended up in the wrong office, (something I think they a few through the door that way) Anyway, I am impressed with how they called me before the appointment, and ensured all was going smoothly. I think they are top notch!
Dr. Hill is super- pretty young and very informative and professional, he has an ease that makes it easy to relax and let him do his work. I would recommend this Doctor and the office.

Charlie Tango

Dr. Hill and his staff are great from the initial consultation to the actual procedure that happened today for my mom. They have a nice, clean facility better than some of the facilities I've been in Sacramento. It was worth an hour drive one way, as they took good care of my mom. I may be having the colonoscopy soon my self. I'm hoping Dr. Hill will be my doctor too.