About James Sul, MD
James H. Sul, MD is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. You can find him at his practice in Santa Monica, California, specializing in Gastroenterology.
Dr. Sul attended the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he earned his medical degree. He served his internship and residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He went to UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, to complete his fellowship.â¯
With over 20 years of practice, you can be sure you are well cared for with Dr. Sul.â¯â¯
Dr Sul is an amazing Doctor, it’s very apparent that he loves his job and this shows with his passion for explaining the facts and also willing to listen to any questions or concerns.
Real Patient
Medical Service
Digestive HealthLocations
1301 20th St.,
Suite 280,
Santa Monica,
CA
90404
(310) 829-6789
12555 West Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 303,
Los Angeles,
CA
90066
(424) 443-5530
Education
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Internship
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Fellowship
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Aetna – HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Reviews
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4.8
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- 203 Comments
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5
Dr. Sul and his team were great. Very nice experience.
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5
I only have positive feedback about the medical care team that have been working with me on my health care.
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5
Dr. Sul Looked at my earlier CT scans and PET scan, and found one or two things which should have been addressed by my regular doctor and/or my regular Gastrointestinal doctor, and my Urologist, and how It all (possibly) contributed to my gastrointestinal trouble.
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5
Excellent!
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4.94
It was all very good
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4.94
Very pleased with Dr. Sul
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5
Dr Sul is an outstanding physician and a kind and delightful person
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5
Very happy. Left office feeling relieved and confident
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5
KnowledgeableAnd Friendly
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5
New doctor for me. Very impressed after my first appointment.
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4.89
I appreciate how active of a listener he was. Instead of staring at the computer he sat across from me and had an easy to follow discussions
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5
The doctor acquitted himself in a very professional and sympathetic way.
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5
All was excellent, wonderful staff and great facility
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5
Dr SUL and his staff have been fantastic for both my and my wife's care.
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5
Very professional doctor!!!
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5
Appreciate Dr Sul's attention to my concerns and taking action to get tests going.
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5
Great doctor - Very knowledgeable and informative!
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5
I love Dr Sul's warmth, humanness, and approach. Saw him 10+ years back, very Impressed w/his credentials, obvious by my recent return visit.
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5
Good doctor, felt comfortable
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5
Always terrific medical care from Dr Sul
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5
Great Dr visit everyone was friendly professional courteous I feel my voice was heard
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5
As a new patient to his practice I was exceptionally impressed by Dr Sul! He sat down and talked through my medical history thoroughly. Very attentive listener and absolutely delightful bedside manner. Super kind and professional. Best Dr visit years! Highly recommend.
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5
My gastroenterologist is smart, kind, and helpful.
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5
Wonderful
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5
Excellent care awaiting test results to determine next course of treatment
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5
Dr. Sul was very patient. I was late for this appointment but he took care of me. He is always patient. I will see him again in 2 months. I think he cares about his patients.
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4.93
It was excellent and not a waste of time. The doctor was very nice and knowledgeable.
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5
Dr Sul is fabulous!!!
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5
Excellent care
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5
Good experience
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4.94
Not bad Coment everything was very good .Thank You.
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4.66
Overall the staff from front desk to intake to doctor where great to deal with.
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5
Dr. Sul was knowledgeable, funny, responsive and took my concerns seriously. Great!
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5
I have had exceptional care with all my providers as they rallied around me after my Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis and I have no issue getting referrals for care. I credit my primary care physician for steering the medical care I receive.
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5
Good experience
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5
Satisfied.
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5
Kind and professional care
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5
I've never had a health care provider review my chart as in depth as Dr. Sul. His demeanor and approach to health care is among the best I've ever experienced. Sets a new standard.
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5
Dr. Suhl relates well and I respect him.
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5
Good
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5
Dr. Sul is a dedicated and concerned Medical Provider. Also, easy to talk to and he listens.
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5
All very satisfied.
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5
I appreciate Dr. Sul qualification and attention to my health problem. The rest said in my survey reply.
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5
Dr Sul and his office were excellent The staff and everyone was polite, respectful and efficient
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5
Very considerant.
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5
Great experience
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5
Dr. Sul is friendly, very knowledgeable and asks appropriate questions
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5
The doctor and staff were easy to talk rto
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5
Excellent provider! Always attentive, knowledgeable and thorough.
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5
Excellent care and extremely prompt in providing referral and approval...
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5
Everything was very good except I had to wait too long to get an appointment.
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5
Dr Sul it's a new provider for me. So far so great.
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4.89
Dr Sul is knowledgeable.
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4.71
Very good experience with Dr Saul. I felt very comfortable.
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5
First time seeing Dr. Sul, and was very satisfied with the experience
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5
Doctor very professional !
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5
Exceptional attention to my needs by this very engaging, well prepared to address my condition and provided easy to undrrstand recomendations based on the Information I shared and Input on my chart from previous providers about my health and follow up needs not addressed on my record. Received Exceptional service from this extremly well prepared for this visit.
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5
Dr. Sul excels in the field of gastroenterology. He not only provided me with valuable recommendations to address my digestive concerns but also put my mind at ease regarding my upcoming colonoscopy.
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5
Dr Sul was very personable as well as professional
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5
Dr Sul is a very good doctor
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5
As a MD, I can tell you Dr SUL is one of the best physicians I have ever known.
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5
I thought Dr. Sul was very thorough and patient and easy to understand. Has a very good bedside manner.
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5
Excellent care. I went to other doctors for years who only continued to give me medication to mask the symptoms. Dr. Sul took the time to find out why I was having an Issue and then took steps to correct It without medication! I am extremely happy.
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5
Treated with care and respect
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5
Dr. Sul is a very caring and excellent physician...old school. Is overall demeanor and focus made me feel like I was his most important patient. He was so focused on how I was doing post discharge from St. Johns hospital after my very recent 5-day stay there. Dr. Sul Was part of my treatment team while I was hospitalized. My appointment with him was for aftercare follow-up. I was comforting to talk with him and ask him questions so that I can optimize my recovery...and make it last. Thank you Dr. Sul.
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5
My experience was excellent. Dr. Sul understood my concerns and addressed them in a way that I could easily understand. He was very prompt in calling me with my test results, and that is extremely important to me. I would highly recommend him.
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5
Dr Sul is terrific
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5
Very professional!
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5
All my providers are very caring also professional.
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4.94
Good experience as I expected
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5
Excellent service from the receptionist, very accommodating. All staff were very friendly and attentive.
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5
Wonderful and Super nice Dr. James H. Sul.
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5
Thank you!The medical care was provided at the highly professional level,on the time and very friendly staff!Thank so much
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5
Very good relationship the provider was excellent.
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5
Dr Sul is an exceptional physician! Four stars!
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4.66
Dr. Sul was very attentive, and very detailed. He answered the many questions I had regarding the procedure I was about to receive.
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5
Biannual check because I take two gastroenterologist perscriptions. All good.
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5
Dr Sul is a fantastic Doctor. Highly appreciated.
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5
Dr Sul is very professional, caring, easy to talk to. I feel very confident with his ability to address my health situation. Dr Sul is very gentle and friendly which is very important to me as a patient.
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5
Best doctor
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5
Very kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. Would highly recommend
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5
Very caring, patient doctor. Spends the time to talk to you.
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5
Wonderful from beginning to end-everyone from doctors to to staff!!!
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5
I have seen a lot of doctors since getting old and ill about 5 years ago. ;-)I have had serious complaints about several, and indifferent results with others.Dr Sul is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.I hope you keep him in your program!His communication skills are excellent - I feel qualified to speak about that!His understanding and acceptance of my need to carefully assess the risks and benefits of any course of action is unusual among clinicians.
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5
I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Sul, easily the best I've had with any doctor. From the start, the process was smooth-I only needed to sign two forms, and there was no redundant paperwork. Dr. Sul saw me within 15 minutes of my arrival. He introduced himself and his trainee, and then, sitting across from me (i.e., not sitting behind a computer), summarized my medical history in a conversational and thorough manner, leaving me with little to add. He proposed a treatment plan, clearly explaining his reasoning and other potential options. His deep expertise was evident, yet he communicated in a way that was easy to understand. Throughout the appointment, I felt truly seen and heard; Dr. Sul was fully present and never rushed. I left feeling confident in my care and couldn't stop sharing my positive experience with others. It's rare to find a doctor as engaged and knowledgeable as Dr. Sul.
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4.43
Good
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5
I really like Dr. Sul. He listens and he made an excellent suggestion regarding one of my prescription medications. I have small colon polyps and expect to move out of the area in then next years or two. Dr. Sul suggested I have examinations to assess my status. I am grateful he suggested that as it may be a while before a get settled with providers in the new location.
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5
Grrat experience
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5
Dr. Sul is excellent
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5
Very professional and friendly people
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5
Dr. Sol was great. Helped me understand the procedure in advance. Funny and kind!
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5
Always excellent care by Dr SUL.
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5
Dr Sul is an excellent GI doctor.I believe he saved my life for going beyond and making sure I would be ok. I cant thank him enough. Tk u Dr Sul.
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5
Excellent
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5
Dr Sul was empathetic, used language that is eadily understood, immediately made the arrangements for a much needed procedure and followed up on it.
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5
This was just a routine consult for colonoscopy so many of the questions are not so relevant but it was an excellent visit in every way. Liked the office and the doctor very much. Found them courteous, accommodating, patient, fun, and thoughtful. Most importantly, I felt like I was in good hands. Thank you
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4.71
Personable doctor. Took time answering my questions.
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4.94
I had been suffering with acid reflux for years. Prior doctors just provided prescriptions. Dr. Sul did tests to find out why I was having the issue, determined that I needed surgery for it, and I now have NO acid reflux.
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5
Enjoyed my visit. He was very helpful.
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5
So far good experience
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4.94
Good
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4.94
It was good to me and I am satisfied with my experience with doctor and staff.
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5
This doctor is very knowledgeable
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5
Dr. Sul is very knowledgeable, listens to his patients and explains all medical procedures clearly. Also easy to talk.
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5
I have the highest regard for your hospital, doctors and staff. I have had the best care from everyone during the past year when I was diagnosed with a serious illness, Pancreatic Cancer. I have felt comforted and confident in the care I have received.
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5
I think this may have been one of the best doctor's I have ever visited. Great personality and VERY accurate with my medical history and how to proceed with my healthcare.
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5
Dr Sul is hands down the best provider at St John's I have ever experienced and trust me my experience was not good with St. John's in the past. He is simply amazing. Knowledgeable, respectful, and a great personality. Love him.
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5
Dr SUL is the best
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5
All good
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5
It was good
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5
All good
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5
The visit went well and Dr. Saul is a professional and patient person who cared for me and help to easy my way.
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5
Dr. Sul is very good
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5
Caring brillant Doctor.Very proffesional staff
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5
This is my first visit with him as my prior gastroenterologist retired and Dr. Sul is his replacement. I'm impressed by him - he was easy to talk to and answered my questions.
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5
Very satisfied
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5
Dr Sul is very easy to talk with
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4.71
Very professional and easy to speak with. I felt very comfortable with provider.
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4.71
Dr. Sul was friendly and easy to talk with.
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5
Everything good.
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5
Great communication. Felt heard, seen and understood. I felt that my health was the utmost priority.
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5
Excellent experience
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5
I found Dr. Sul to be one of the best physicians I have seen. He communicates effectively. He runs an excellent office. His staff explains everything clearly. My office visit was perfecto. He saw me at the hospital tests asap after the office visit. The visit to the hospital for the colonoscopy and endoscopy also was perfecto. Each person was clear and compassionate. I am so impressed with Dr. Sul.
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4.71
Liked Dr. Sul
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5
Dr. Sul was very personable. He explained what to expect from my procedure, and the different options. He was also comical, which I like in a person.
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5
Doc listened to my health concerns and family history. Excellent visit good communication. I feel very comfortable and prepared for my upcoming procedure, received helpful printed instructions.
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5
Dr. James Sul is knowledgable, courteous, a great guy and a terrific doctor.
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5
Very good
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5
Everything was excellent !
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5
Dr. James is very professional, and caring about my health. I feel confident being under his care as my doctor.
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5
Good response to my problem.
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5
All the doctors and staff have been wonderful
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5
Listened to my questions and provided me with easy to understand answers.
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5
He is excellent on your job
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4.94
I am a nervous patient consulting for a first ever colonoscopy. Dr Sul was open, courteous and spent time answering questions and easing my concerns.
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5
I waited 3 years to see dr sul I took a chance on having cancer to see the best in the world.
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5
I was a new patient. He was prepared by reading my chart. Very personable and easy to be with. Answered all questions
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5
Really liked Dr. Sul. He was reassuring, clear with instructions, etc.
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5
All good
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5
Very welcoming experience.
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5
Dr. Sul was so attentive, knowledgeable ,Kind.. And gave me steps to figure out an answer to my medical issue. I am so grateful to Dr. Sul!
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4.71
Very good experience-MD and reception staff.
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5
By me switching to Providence is the best decision I made
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5
A-1 - the best
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5
Dr Sul is a great doctor. Only complaint is they never answer the phones. It takes a long time to get a call back.
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5
Dr. Sul is absolutely phenomenal. Respectful, easy to talk to, and aware of all my medical details. THANK YOU!
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5
Dr Sul is knowledgeable and professional but also friendly and listens to my concerns!
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4.71
Dr. Suul is amazing! Loved his bedside manner and how he explained and thought out my condition.
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5
My initial visit with Dr. Sul was one of the most positive medical visits I've had in years. He and his staff were kind, warm, patient, and very informative.
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5
Great sense of humor Dr. Sul... A pleasure leaving an office with a Great sense of humor to make a doctors visit more comfortable and worthwhile.
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5
Very good experience very happy with my care
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4.93
This doc is terrific, the only problem being that he is very busy. I had to schedule more than a month in advance to see him. I could see a nurse in between, an option provided me. However, I put myself on a will call cancelation list, and was fortunate to get in within 2 weeks of my initial call. Doc is great. Office is fine.
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4.93
Dr Sul is great. Just takes long to get appts for both office and endoscopy.
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5
This was my first visit with Dr Sul. He was great. Knew his stuffvery nice.
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5
Based on my information, Physician outlined steps to take to try and determine cause of my issue. I was very impressed and felt I was under excellent care.
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5
Easy to speak with. Not an alarmist. Very good manner
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5
Fast appointment set-up and amazing doctor that answer my question.
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5
Dr Sul was very knowledgeable, informative, and empathetic.
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4.17
I had no bad experiences, only good ones.
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5
Dr. Sul is great - I really have no other comment!
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5
Appreciated that visit was not rushed and I could ask all my questions.
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5
The doctor was very kind and took time with me.
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4.64
This was my first visit to Dr. Sul. He was referred by my primary cary Dr.
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5
Nothing but the best
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5
Everyone is so kind and helpful.
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4.93
Dr. Sul took his time to explain everything and was also gentle.
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5
Dr. Sol is easy to talk to and not rushed.
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5
Very professional, good customer service, knowledgeable
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5
Dr Sul was excellent and very thorough! My oncologist recommended him to me. I will be seeing him again soon!
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4.5
This was my first visit with Dr. Sul. He listens to my concerns and scheduled appropriate tests. He was great, as were all the people working in the office.
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4.93
Good, Fast, and competent
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5
Everything was great. Very professional.
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5
Easy process and a wonderful cheerful doctor.
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5
This was a first visit. Dr Sul was very impressive, and will be my Gastrointestinal doctor going forward.
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5
I asked questions and he answered via MyChart here, with medical issues I had questions about. I find Dr Sul very easy to talk to, accessible, and very caring.
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5
Dr. Sul is fantastic in every way.
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5
Very nice and easy to talk to.
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5
I had a very favorable impression of Dr. Sul.
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5
Dr Sul is great! I am happy to have him as my doctor. He had the best bedside manner During my colonoscopy. And he was compassionate empathetic and supportive when I had pancreatitis attack. He's easy to talk to and thorough.
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5
The Doctor was on time, knowledgeable and kind. He spent a long time answering questions and explaining the tests that need to be done. He was pleasant and professional.
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5
Dr. Sum is pleasant snd knowledgeable.
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5
All good
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5
Was very helpful. This was a special exam and doctor was very knowledgeable. Staff very nice and friendly.
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5
Excellent care is provided.
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5
Good
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5
Dr. Sul was wonderfully attentive, conversational, approachable, and articulate. Really appreciated all his help and guidance!
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5
Outstanding service received from Dr Sul. He answered my questions and concerns. Very profesional and attentive to clarify my concerns and good explanation about the procedure he recommended and why! He demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills
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5
A very good experience - he was great and explained everything.
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4.8
It was quick and easy.
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5
This provider explained things well and took his time and listened.
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5
Dr. Sul and the staff at the gi center are amazing!!
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5
I'm very satisfied for choosing this physician to perform my colonoscopy. He seems very knowledgeable and has excellent bedside manner.
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5
Easy to talk to
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5
Dr. Sul is excellent! Very caring, thorough and knowledgeable. Listens to all of my concerns, very easy to talk to. Excellent Doctor!
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5
Excellent caring Dr who always answers all my questions and addresses my concerns.
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5
Very personable and bright doctor who asked the right questions to help me understand what may have been causing my diarrhea the past 3 months. No other doctor asked me how often and how long I had been taking advil. I got tests ordered and a colonoscopy scheduled before I left the appointment. Very pleased with Dr. Sul and this location's staff.
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5
Dr. Sul takes his time to think things through with us. He listens well. Is easy to talk to (personable) and very thorough.
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5
Excellent doctor
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4.57
Dr. Sul was friendly and engaged and provided a lot of information.
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5
Dr Sul is an amazing Doctor, it's very apparent that he loves his job and this shows with his passion for explaining the facts and also willing to listen to any questions or concerns.
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5
Provider was very efficient, friendly and explained things clearly and precisely.
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