Gastroenterology - Kootenai Health
Gastroenterology • Coeur d'Alene, ID • Since 1956 • 2 (Kootenai Clinic Gastroenterology and Kootenai Clinic Gastroenterology - Post Falls) locations
About
Kootenai Health (formerly Kootenai Medical Center) is a nonprofit regional medical center based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, serving the Inland Northwest (North Idaho, Eastern Washington, Montana). The main hospital campus in Coeur d’Alene has 381 beds and over 200 employed providers across 25+ specialties, including gastroenterology. The system offers a comprehensive range of services and operates multiple clinics; it is nationally recognized for safety and is a Magnet-designated nursing facility. Contact: 208-625-4000. Homepage: kh.org.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
Kootenai Clinic Gastroenterology, 381 (address line appears incomplete in excerpt)
Phone
(208) 625-4596 (Gastroenterology at 1919 Lincoln Way #415); Fax numbers provided (not a phone)
careers@kh.org
Opening Hours
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am
Telehealth
Online Patient Portal available through MyChart (online access)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Information resources available: What to Expect at Your Appointment, Clinic Map and Directions, Colonoscopy and Insurance Coverage FAQs, Endoscopy FAQ, Gastroenterology Procedure & Consult Referral Form.
Clinic Map and Directions
Provided as a resource for patients to locate clinics.
Colonoscopy and Insurance Coverage FAQs
FAQs regarding insurance coverage for colonoscopy.
Endoscopy FAQ
FAQs regarding endoscopy procedures.
Gastroenterology Procedure & Consult Referral Form
A form to refer for procedures and consultations.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD: 3 out of 5 stars (aggregate for clinic) (3 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.3 out of 5 stars (for Dr. David Johnson) (6 reviews)
- WebMD: 4.5 out of 5 stars (for Dr. Gavin Young) (27 ratings)
Patients praise
- Warm, helpful, and attentive nursing and support staff
- Professional and knowledgeable physicians who listen well
- Clear instructions and efficient procedure processes
- Good quality of life improvements following treatment
Common complaints
- Reports of feeling rushed during procedures
- Concerns regarding privacy due to the use of curtains between patient areas
- Feeling treated like a number rather than a patient
- Issues with staff communication or bedside manner
"Dr. Johnson is excellent. Took a whole new approach to my symptoms and we uncovered several areas to address that have greatly improved my Quality of Life. ... Never felt as though he was in a hurry."
— Healthgrades patient review of Dr. David Johnson"I had a horrible experience. They took care of me but treated me like I wasn’t there. I left feeling like I was a number not a patient. Nurses talked over me and my anesthesiologist asked me half the questions I heard other people get."
— LocalityBiz patient review of Kootenai Clinic Endoscopy"Dr Young is very knowledgeable, had a calm demeanor, is a great listener and never makes me feel like I’m a burden or that I’m not worth his time."
— WebMD patient review of Dr. Gavin YoungSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Brian Story, MD - Idaho Gastroenterology Associates — Nov 20, 2025
- Bonnie Kim Waite, MD - Idaho Gastroenterology Associates — Nov 20, 2025
- Mary Rouzer, DNP, FNP - Idaho Gastroenterology Associates — Apr 6, 2026
- Dr. Wendi G. Lebrett, MD - Gastroenterologist in Boise, ID — May 14, 2026
- Kootenai Health, MultiCare celebrate Prairie Medical Campus groundbreaking | Coeur d'Alene Press — Mar 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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