Gastroenterology - Internal Medicine Associates
Gastroenterology • Opelika, AL • Since 1969
About
Summary: Internal Medicine Associates, PC (Opelika) is East Alabama’s oldest and largest internal medicine practice, offering subspecialty care including gastroenterology alongside internal medicine, hospitalist medicine, sleep medicine, and related services. Based in Opelika, AL (founded 1969), the practice operates four offices in Opelika and provides a range of primary and specialty care through a small team (11 employees). Contact: 334-749-3385. The firm emphasizes internal medicine with subspecialty capabilities, including gastroenterology, as part of its broad hospital-affiliated and outpatient services.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
121 N 20th St, Suite 6, Opelika, AL 36801, US
Phone
3347056900
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available (Virtual Waiting Room)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered by Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology and hepatology services provided by IMA.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Vitals.com (for Dr. George Gilbert): 3.6/5 stars (Not explicitly stated, but based on aggregate data)
- WebMD (for Dr. George Gilbert): 4.0/5 stars (15 ratings)
Patients praise
- Some long-term patients report positive experiences
Common complaints
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff via phone
- Frequent appointment cancellations or rescheduling with little notice
- Long wait times and apparent disregard for patient time
- Perceived lack of compassion or rudeness from office staff
- Challenges with prescription refills and continuity of care
"I had an appointment for over a month. The day of the appointment, only 3 hours prior to scheduled time, I got a call from Dr. Gilbert’s office telling me they we’re gonna reschedule. I asked to speak with the doctor, I was told that he doesn’t return calls. I find this 100% unacceptable."
— Vitals.com review for Dr. George Gilbert"Would give 0 stars if I could. This place is terrible. They will leave you waiting in the lobby for over an hour just to come out and tell you that you need to reschedule because they are running behind, even when you scheduled your appointment a month in advance."
— LocalityBiz review for Internal Medicine AssociatesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Christopher I. Simmons, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Troy, AL — May 14, 2026
- Nathan A. Stanton, PA - Physician Assistant in Opelika, AL — May 14, 2026
- St. Mary’s, Dr. Lance McLeroy to open new GI practice | Trinity Health System — Sep 8, 2025
- Dr. William R. Lahouse, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Columbus, GA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Theo D. Wages, DO - Anesthesiologist in Opelika, AL — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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