Columbia Gastroenterology Associates
Gastroenterology • Columbia, MS
About
Columbia Gastroenterology Associates in Columbia, South Carolina is a gastroenterology practice offering evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disorders, including colon cancer prevention, heartburn, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. The practice features an onsite endoscopy center and offers express scheduling colonoscopies, rapid appointment access, and a bilingual Spanish-speaking physician.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
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803-779-4800
practiceadmin@colagastro.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: 4.4/5 (based on 22 ratings) (22 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Matthew Thoma): 4.3/5 (based on 23 ratings) (23 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Office): 4.4/5 (based on 8 ratings) (8 reviews)
- Birdeye: 4/5 (based on 4 ratings) (4 reviews)
- TrustReviewers.com: 2.5/5 (based on 13 reviews) (13 reviews)
- Yelp: 1.5/5 (based on 3 reviews) (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable physicians
- Attentive and friendly nursing/support staff in some cases
- Efficient and painless endoscopy/colonoscopy procedures
- Clear pre-procedure instructions
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments
- Poor communication and follow-up regarding test results
- Issues with office staff responsiveness and attitude
- Reports of cancelled appointments without notification
- Long wait times
"Dr. Galan who has performed all of my colonoscopies, did an excellent job as always. He and his staff are attentive, caring, and professional..."
— Vitals"I am not sure about their care as I can't get an appointment. I have called for three days and left messages and get no response."
— TrustReviewers.com"The doctor is fine but his nurse can be rude, sarcastic and impatient. I have reported her on a previous phone exchange."
— WebMDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Columbia Gastroenterology Associates, PA - Columbia Metropolitan Magazine — Nov 1, 2025
- Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD - Columbia, SC - Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Book Appointment — Mar 9, 2026
- Dr. Faith L. Villanueva, MD - Gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Kasim L. Mirza, MD - Colorectal Surgeon in Columbia, SC — May 14, 2026
- Columbia doctor discusses colorectal cancer amid Stephen Garcia diagnosis — May 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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