Gastroenterology Services in St. Petersburg, Florida
Gastroenterology • Saint Petersburg, FL
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
St. Anthony’s Hospital, 1203 7th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone
(727) 825-1100
finassist@baycare.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Florida Digestive Specialists website: 4.87/5 (707)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Abhitabh Patil): 4.5/5 (98)
- Birdeye (Bayfront Health Digestive Health Institute): 3.3/5 (10)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Ernst Bontemps): 4.7/5 (172)
Patients praise
- High clinical expertise and specialized procedural skills
- Doctors described as caring, compassionate, and attentive listeners
- Reassuring demeanor that helps reduce patient anxiety
- Effective, clear communication from physicians about diagnoses and results
- Professional nursing and support staff in some practices
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and scheduling delays
- Unprofessional or rude front office and reception staff
- Issues with procedure communication, coordination, and preparation instructions
- Disorganization in administrative processes
- Concerns about bedside manner in certain instances
"The doctor visit was excellent, but the experience was undermined by disorganization among the staff... due to a lack of proper communication and information, I had to cancel the procedure."
— Florida Digestive Specialists patient review"After waiting for 6 months to get an appointment, I received a call from the Dr's office, 1 week before my long-waited appointment date They were notifying me to cancel my appointment... UNPROFESSIONAL and a testament to how they care for people."
— Dr. Ernst Bontemps patient review (Vitals)"Dr Bontemps is excellent. One of the best doctors I've ever seen. My primary recommended him, and I have recommended him over and over. Pleasant and courteous staff. Highly recommend!!"
— Dr. Ernst Bontemps patient review (Healthgrades)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Expands to Tampa Bay Area — Oct 1, 2025
- Tampa Bay-Based Gastro Florida Joins Tampa General Hospital Provider Network, Expanding Access to World-Class Gastroenterology Care — Feb 4, 2026
- Gastroparesis Treatment & Gastric Pacer Implants | St. Petersburg — Nov 19, 2025
- Gastro MD Opens West Florida Surgical Suites in South Tampa - United Digestive — Mar 16, 2026
- AdventHealth Tampa opens new Center for Interventional Endoscopy, expanding access to advanced digestive care — Oct 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Saint Petersburg
Florida Digestive Specialists is a private gastroenterology group based in Saint Petersburg, FL (founded 1981). The practice, led by physicians including Dr. Kamath, Dr. Patel, and Dr. Saline, focuses on diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas issues, aiming to maximize quality of life with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options. They operate a 3-office presence in Saint Petersburg, with an Endoscopy Surgery Center and a small team (approximately 6 employees). Services target general gastroenterology care, diagnostics, and endoscopic procedures. Contact: fdsmanager@floridadigestivespecialists.com; main phone numbers: 727-443-4299, 727-443-0255. Website: fldigestivespecialists.com.
Gastro Florida – St Pete 66th St (Div 1A) Saint Petersburg - The page lists Gastro Florida locations in the United States, including Saint Petersburg. - Specific address appears to reference 5335 66th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709, United States (part of the 3-office U.S. network). - HQ is in Clearwater, FL, with other offices in Clearwater and the Saint Petersburg area. If you’re looking for Div 1A at St. Pete 66th St, that likely points to the Saint Petersburg location at 5335 66th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709.
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