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Dr. Julio Ayala, MD

Dr. Julio Ayala, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Julio Ayala, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cambridge, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ayala has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from TARUMANAGARA UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1990. He is affiliated with Emerson Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

300 Mount Auburn St Ste 406 Cambridge, MA 02138
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ayala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Ayala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ayala

4.3
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Excellent Colonoscopy Experience!
No one enjoys having a colonoscopy. Dr. Ayala has an amazing bedside manner, like an old-fashioned doctor. He his warm, caring and kind. He did not treat me as a number going along a factory line. He made me feel like he cared, which is rare these days. He has a good sense of humor, too, which helps! After the colonoscopy, he came in and explained the results. My last colonoscopy was at Lowell General 8 years ago, and it was a very bad experience. I never even met the doctor at Lowell General! I have GI issues, and Dr. Ayala's office called me later that day to schedule an appointment. They also called to check on me the day after the procedure. The entire experience--from check-in to leaving--was positive!
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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Stacey Sawyer-Mackie – Jun 07, 2024
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Excellent doctor
He diagnosed me with Celiac Disease over ten years ago when it wasn’t a thing. He was knowledgeable and connected the dots with my weight, fatigue and general symptoms. He didn’t make me waste my time or my money. I am a happy customer and now I live a healthier life symptoms free thanks to him.
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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Adriana – Jun 20, 2023
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So far three of my family members have been to Dr. Ayala. He is very thorough and gives you plenty of time to ask questions. He's very thoughtful and understanding and listen's to what you have to say. He did a few procedures on me and made sure I was comfortable and painfree during procedures. He also gave me reccemendation for Surgeon for another procedure he could not do. I reccomend him highly!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Billerica – Nov 02, 2017
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Very down to earth and easy to deal with. Dr. Ayala is professional and kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2016
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Dr. Julio Ayala, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cambridge, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ayala has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from TARUMANAGARA UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Tarumanagara University / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Ayala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates P. C.300 Mount Auburn St Ste 406 Cambridge, MA 02138
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    Practice

    Emerson Hospital Home Care Program310 Baker Ave Concord, MA 01742
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Emerson Hospital

      133 Old Road To 9 Acre Cor
      Concord, MA 01742
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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