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Dr. Thomas Birris, MD

Dr. Thomas Birris, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Thomas Birris, MD is a gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, MI. Dr. Birris has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Thomas Birris, MD

3903 Hollywood Rd Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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Dr. Birris' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birris

3.6
16 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Bedside manor...NONE Arrogant, Rude, Does not understand heath concern. He doesn't even refer to you by name. NO follow up. He also thinks he is BEYOND putting any notes on health portal.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Cindy Koshar – Jan 11, 2024
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Dr. Birris is awesome. Kind and listens. One of the best!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2023
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Endoscope
I had an Endoscope done on July 1, 2021. Dr. Thomas Birris was extremely professional. He was patient, explained the procedure in detail, and answered all of my questions. His friendly demeanor and expertise helped diminish any concerns and anxiety I was experiencing before the procedure was completed. In addition, his staff was caring and professional as well!
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
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A. Escamilla – Jan 31, 2023
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Dr Birris didn’t listen to my concerns. Said my symptoms weren’t anything he could help with, even though my doctor said the gastrointestinal doctor was the only one who could help. He said it sounds like I am just struggling with constipation, which I have had my whole life, and my symptoms are not simply constipation. I have been having to take laxatives in order to have a BM, and since they can’t get me in for a colonoscopy for a month, he said to just keep taking laxatives! I can’t stand for more than 10 minutes without serious shaking, nausea, and pain behind my ribs, but he said to just keep taking laxatives. I am losing a pound every other day… at this rate, by October I’ll be 120 lbs!!! I’m 5’ 10”!!! He also got upset with me when I misheard him. I was confused and said something again and he rudely said, “That’s what I asked you the first time!” I don’t trust him to do my colonoscopy!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Sep 04, 2021
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What I like most about Dr Birris is that when I had colon cancer he listened to me about what my symptoms were even when what I was telling him did not make sense to other doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nicole whitfield – Dec 26, 2019
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Always listens and does everything he can to get me back on track with my Crohn's Disease when it is flaring up. Wonderful doctor, would recommend him to anyone needing a gastroenterologist and have already.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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April E in Watervliet, MI – Apr 22, 2018
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Out of my whole team he was the only doctor that seemed to be able to formulate a reasonable course of action. After an awkward start through no fault of his own, he turned out to be the best Dr. And advocate for me.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Trish Levora in Bangor – Feb 16, 2018
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No matter how bad your condition is..you have to wait MONTHS to get a procedure done. Overbooked? Good doctor though. The receptionists are NOT friendly and if you call the office, they are rude and act like you are bothering them. Need to be more courteous.....maybe take a class on customer service.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2017
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He was knowledgeable about an uncommon disease and spent the time to educate me and help me make the best choice for me.
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
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Kendall in St Joseph, MI – Nov 01, 2016
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Being misdiagnosed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Grand Rapids, MI – May 17, 2016
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Dr. Thomas Birris, MD is a gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, MI. Dr. Birris has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • Loyola University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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    Thomas Birris, MD

    Thomas Birris, MD3903 Hollywood Rd Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Corewell Health Lakeland St Joseph Hospital

      1234 Napier Ave
      Saint Joseph, MI 49085
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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