Dr. Rupal Kothari, DO

You will not find any gastroenterologist who is more caring and competent with your Gastro issues. You can completely rely on her treatment plans to get results.

Dr. Kothari gets 5 stars. Over many years I have had 5 colonoscopies and all with Dr. Kothari.

Dr Kothari treated my daughter for several years for complex bowel problems. She was unfailingly caring, diligent in following up and researching additional treatments that might be of help. She was everything a physican should be! I would recommend her to anybody looking for an outstanding gasteroenterologist.

Dr. Kothari is so nice, she answers my questions, she is the most thorough doctor I've had- sent me for all sorts of tests to ensure I didn't have inflamatory bowel disease when my first test came back inconclusive. She usually doesn't give you the results of your tests until the appointment after the test. She is big on prescheduling your next appointment, with me they were every four weeks and during those four weeks it was my job to get my referal and set up the test appointment with the other facilities. If she gives you a test order be prompt or you will be caught in the loop of rescheduling. She will settle your fears through evidence and her knowledge. She is more of a minimalist prescriber though so be aware of that. Her staff are nice and courteous. I have had a few issues though, once when I called the office to schedule an appointment the receptionist did not tell me which location the appointment was at, I ended up at the wrong office and had to call and inform them… of the mistake, it was a simple misunderstanding. Their confirmation messages do tell you what location your appointment is at- but my phone had an error the day before the appointment and deleted all my messages so I never got to hear it. I can't honestly blame the office for that. Something to keep in mind especially if you have memory problems... Don't schedule an appointment on a Monday. I did once and the confirmation call came on Thursday. By the time my appointment came up I had already forgotten and missed the appointment. They have a one miss and dismiss rule, but let me slide with two because of the mix up the first time. I deal with several chronic illnesses that mess with my memory, but thankfully Dr. Kothari fixed me up what she could and the rest she informed me all she could give was a wastebasket diagnosis since thats where our medical knowledge of ibs is right now. Finally you should know the exton office has the weirdest freaking chairs for patients to sit in. I think theyre like refurbished dental chairs or gyno chairs or something. They are super awkard and the poor staff is always apologizing for them. Overall I really appreciate her as a Doctor, she healed me when I needed it and got me tests to ensure her diagnosis was correct. She was respectful and explained a lot when I had questions. She always asks "do you have any questions?" Several times during your appointments.

Exceptional doctor. Truly cares about her patients.

I went to see Dr. Kothari after being frustrated by my previous specialist. She listened to my complaints and explained my condition in details and formulated treatment plan. My condition has improved and I give her all the credit.

Was recommended to practice by my internist, he suggested a specific dr. in the group. Medical dr contacted them about urgency of an appointment so they called me immediately and I had an appt in two days but not with the recommended dr. I was asked to be at office at 1:30 for a 2pm appt to fill out paperwork despite filling out paperwork prior to coming to visit so I then wasted a half hour. I was never brought back to office until 2:50 and still waited 10 more mins for the doctor. I expressed my frustration telling her that if she was running that far behind she should have contacted her appts about delay so I would not have had to sit there for an hour and 45 mins. She sort of threw her staff at the desk under the bus as an explanation saying they knew she was behind. She then started to give me a detailed explanation for her delay relaying details of an earlier procedure she did on a patient and the findings of it,....felt it was very unprofessional to share that info… especially with all the privacy forms you sign. Then the day of my procedure, she again was delayed an my procedure was a half hour later than scheduled. She told me I would have results in a week on biopsies but she told me that she did not have reason for my chief complaint. It is now 2 weeks, I placed a call and am awaiting a return call from her. I do not have a lot of confidence in this doctor and will probably not follow up with her again.

It was supposed to take several weeks to get in to see a GI. The lady scheduling took my information & called me each time there was a cancellation so I could get in sooner & I was able to get in w/in a weeks time. The office was nice, the staff was pleasant. Dr. Kothari came to the waiting room herself to get me & brought me back to dicuss my issues. I felt she was very thorough & pleasant. She did not hesitate to set me up for additional testing. After my procedure, she sat with me & my husband to answer any questions & she mailed me my report w/in a week & I f/u with her shortly after that. Every time I've needed to discuss something with her besides at my appt, I've emailed the general email & she's personally called me back w/in 12 hrs! That's fabulous in my book!

Each time I had an appt. with Dr. Kothari she made me wait 30-45 minutes long! She was also unprepared and didn't know what was going on with my health. I waited 6 months for her to follow-up with test results and another 2 months for her to initiate paperwork pertaining to addt'l blood work needed, totaling 8 months! In my experience, she and her staff have displayed completely unprofessional behavior and have no regard for their patients. In the last 2 months,I was forced to call her office 8 times to get information that I needed and only one of those phone calls was returned! When I asked to speak to the office mgr. regarding all this, Dr. Kothari left me an unprofessional and condescending VM. Her manner is completely unacceptable and I am not confident in her ability as a doctor.

This doctor is the worst, she still practices like she is a fellow. Stay clear of her, she is rude with terrible follow through.I would not recommend my dog to her.