Dr. George Atia, MD
Gastroenterology*
Dr. George Atia, MD is a gastroenterologist in Barrington, IL. Dr. Atia has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Liver Disease, and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
2.5 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (51 reviews)
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200 Fox Glen Ct Barrington, IL 60010Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atia
2.5
51 ratings, 23 with a written review
| 5 star | 31% | 31% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 8% | 8% |
| 2 star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 star | 51% | 51% |
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Terrible communication
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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May 31, 2024
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Great care and professional
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Karen Goscinski – Jan 05, 2024
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Poor service
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
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Ken Arvidson – Oct 14, 2022
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I went to Dr Atia back in June of this year as I have Cirrhosis. It was my first visit. It seemed to have gone well and then he scheduled a ultrasound of my liver to be done. I did not receive a phone call for almost two weeks even after he received the results. I called every day and they kept telling me it is in his inbox. Finally I got a call from the office manager who is his son to give me the results. The office manager, not a nurse or himself. I had questions, still no return call. I called so much that he dropped me as a patient and subsequently had to cancel my EGD/Colonoscopy and had to find a new GI which took me months to get into and still have not had that test done. The worst experience I have ever had with a doctor and his office with communication. I have Cirrhosis and am scared as it is and he sends me a letter in the mail to find another doctor. I would never go to him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
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Oct 13, 2021
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If I could leave a 0 I would. Waiting for a call back on the findings of my test. Supposed to be today at 2:00pm. It is now 4:30pm and no call from Dr Atia. Received a call from a NP named Kim shortly after 2. Provided my results and said the Dr would call when he is available. Mind you, never met Kim nor has she been involved in my case. Called the office and Alyson ( she’s a nightmare) answered. Didn’t ask my name just said Dr must be running late. Yet another reason I am RUNNING AWAY from this practice. Gotten to big for his britches and office isn’t being run effectively. I will spend my hard earned money where I will be treated better and my time will be taken into consideration also. BYE BYE DR ATIA
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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MAUREEN BONIFAZI – Jun 24, 2021
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** BEWARE...DO NOT BOOK A PROCEDURE WITH THIS GROUP. I'M WILLING TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE AT ANY TIME ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE **
I was referred to ICDLH from colleagues for a routine procedure. On initial contact, I spoke with Elizabeth who was a great help. She requested insurance information and a referral from my treating physician which I provided within 24 hours. After 10 days without a return phone call, I called to inquire about setting up an appointment. Unfortunately, the billing/insurance department is incompetent and refuses to speak with their patients. ICDLH's lack of customer service in completely unacceptable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
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May 07, 2021
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Read all the bad reviews, the service here is horrible. I needed a new gastroenterologist after moving to Illinois. I scheduled a telehealth visit with george atia, and the care I received was abysmal. I explained to the doctor that I've been on my medications for four years now, and I just need an in-state doctor to renew my prescriptions.
The first thing he did was tell me that I really shouldn't be on my current meds, and tried to convice me to switch. I explained to him that my current regiment has been working for years, and I'm not interested in changing it. I gave him my current dosage, and he told me it was wrong. Next, he told me that I need to schedule a colonoscopy, and need to repeat it every two years. This is completely unnecessary. My previous doctor only performs a colonoscopy every 10 years, and uses MRI for more routine surveillance. Absolutely absurd to suggest such an invasive procedure so frequently. I asserted that I really just need this prescription, since I was
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Emily – Nov 10, 2020
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From the initial staff person thru the doctor's examination, this practice is professional, polite and caring. The facility is spotless too. I highly recommend Dr. Atia for your digestive and liver specialist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jay R – Sep 10, 2019
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The staff is incompetent. They confused my insurance with the wrong company and screwed up a large insurance claim, delaying it by almost a month. It took many phone calls to clear up. They also failed to schedule my appointment at the correct office, failed to inform me when the office had moved, didn't charge me correctly for my copay, and then the doctor is always at least an hour late. HORRIBLE experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
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Jul 18, 2019
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Dr Atia is very knowledgable and caring. He is worth waiting for. Bring something to read or listen to and you will tolerate the time factor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2019
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If I could give this office no stars that would be my selection. DO NOT GO HERE! If you were referred like some people ask for a second referral. His staff is rude, the office as a whole does not respect the time of patients. I was also in his waiting room for hours. He came in the office like nothing was wrong. If you ignore these warnings, you will waste a day in your life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2019
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Dr. Atia was referred to me by my ob gyn for my first colonoscopy. Dr. Atia told me I had one of the healthiest colons he had ever seen, however I later received a bill for over $400 for a procedure that should have been coded preventative. I called BCBS and they told me to call the office and ask them to re-code it. I called the office twice but both individuals firmly refused to resubmit to BCBS. I reluctantly paid the bill and told my primary she should not recommend the office to anyone.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Gloria in Crystal Lake, IL – Feb 23, 2019
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Waited 2 hours in waiting room for my 3pm appointment. No respect for patients time. People kept coming into waiting room and nobody going back for exams.
Won’t be going back. Had intern do most of the work. Spent 2 minutes with actual doctor. Staff talking andlaughing but not assisting patients and communating as to what the problem was. A real mess of an office. They need a new office manager to evaluate their policies and procedures.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Feb 10, 2019
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Dr. Atia did a great job and was very knowledgeable and professional. Only issue was the wait. If you have an appointment schedule it is likely you will not get in to your actual procedure or consult until 1 to 1.5 hours after that appointment even if you arrive on time.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Chicago, IL – Feb 06, 2019
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Every time I have been to this office the wait is normally 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours past my appointed time. I think he's a nice man, however his staff needs to have a huge adjustment. I have left three messages for his office manager and have never received a response. I'm switching doctors!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
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Apr 06, 2018
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Although we met with Dr Atia before the procedure and he agreed to perform a screenning colonoscopy, he coded it incorrectly -- resulting in over $300 of additional charges not normally covered by health insurance.
His Billing clerk TERRY was completely unhelpful and insisted that I didn't know what I was taking about and that a mistake was not possible.
The billing manager OSCAR was also a total jerk and would not agree to resubmit the claim with the correct coding even though BCBSIL did al
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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Joseph R Miramonti in Schaumburg, IL – Feb 28, 2018
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Excellent, no other physician took the time or had the skill to treat my digestive disorders. Dr. Atia changed my quality of life.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JN in Palatine, il – Feb 20, 2018
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If you'd like to spend 45+ min in a waiting room just to see Dr. Atia for barely 5min this is the place for you.
They'll also cancel an appointment the day of, because the doctor dropped your insurance.
They'll move your appointments without even telling you and they'll be pissed about you coming "late" (when you were on time).
If you need to ask the Dr questions, he'll just dump you at the front desk and disappear to his next client.
It really felt like an assembly line.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Chicago, IL – Oct 19, 2017
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My father was seen by Dr. Atia and was very pleased by his manorialism and professional expertise. We would recommend Dr. Atia to anyone looking for a Gastroenterologist. I'd like to Thank Dr. Atia and his staff for making my father's visit as painless and pleasurable as possible.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alla Molchanov in Buffalo Grove, IL – Jul 06, 2017
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Greta, in the billing department of the Chicago office has been great working to resolve a billing issue that I prematurely posted a comment about. Thank you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Chicago, IL – Jan 05, 2017
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Dr. George Atia, MD is a gastroenterologist in Barrington, IL. Dr. Atia has extensive experience in Gastrointestinal Disorders, Liver Disease, and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine McHenry...read moreGastroenterology
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University Ill At Chicago
Fellowship HospitalSt Joseph Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Presence St Joseph Hospital2900 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago, IL 60657
Office22285 N Pepper Rd Ste 409 Lake Barrington, IL 60010
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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