Bloomington - Normal | Digestive Health | Carle.org
Gastroenterology • Normal, IL • Since 1946
About
Carle Health is a nonprofit, Urbana, Illinois-based health system (founded 1946) that provides clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. It operates as a Level 1 trauma center with specialized programs in digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience, spine, cancer, and neonatal care (Level 3 NICU and epilepsy center). Associated with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute, Carle emphasizes research, clinical trials, and education alongside patient care. The system serves residents in Illinois and includes multiple contact options and a broad network of services under the Carle Foundation umbrella.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
Normal, IL (Bloomington-Normal area)
Phone
217-383-3311
patient.relations@carle.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
How can I contact the Gastroenterology team by phone?
Carle Gastroenterology Normal can be reached at 217-383-3610.
Where is the clinic located?
On the campus of Carle BroMenn Medical Center, with procedures in the endoscopy area on the first floor of Carle BroMenn Medical Office Center I.
What services are offered?
Gastroenterology and Digestive Health services, including colonoscopy referrals for patients 45 and older.
How can I schedule or refer a patient?
Please contact the clinic through the general Carle contact points or refer via Carle for Providers page.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD and Vitals (individual provider pages): 4.9 - 5.0 out of 5 stars (aggregated) (Hundreds of ratings for individual providers (e.g., Dr. Stephen Matter))
- Birdeye (Carle Digestive Health Institute): 2.3 out of 5 stars (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- patients appreciate professional and caring staff interactions
- positive experiences with routine procedures like colonoscopies and endoscopies
- clear explanations of procedures and diagnoses
- effective and timely care reported by some patients
Common complaints
- reports of unresponsiveness and lack of follow-up from staff
- concerns regarding communication and bedside manner
- allegations of inadequate examination or ineffective treatment plans
"Dr. Matter's first words were to do a colonoscopy & he then wanted to leave the room. I asked if he wasn't going to examine me... He didn't even listen to my heart & lungs or have me get up on the table to listen to my gut or palpitate it."
— WebMD review for Dr. Stephen Matter"Patients consistently praise Dr. Kenneth Schoenig for his caring, professional approach and excellent communication skills... Many patients highlight his expertise in performing colonoscopies."
— WebMD review summary for Dr. Kenneth Schoenig"Dr. Misra is a great caring GI doctor in Bloomington, IL. She found my irritable bowel syndrome sickness and prescribed me medication which cured it."
— Vitals review for Dr. Vijay L. MisraSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Carle BroMenn Medical Center — Jul 10, 2026
- Gastroenterology - Physician in Normal, IL for Carle Health — Jul 4, 2026
- Stop putting it off, connect with healthcare resources at Carle Health this Men’s Health Month | Carle.org — Jun 1, 2026
- Weight Management | Carle.org — Jul 16, 2025
- Carle Health and Christie Clinic partner to create Champaign Endoscopy Center | Carle.org — Mar 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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