Gastroenterology Institute

Dr. Khan is a very gifted doctor. He knows what he is looking for. He is very anti medication and surgery, only when absolutely necessary. He impressed me with all of the information and his knowledge. He is pretty blunt and to the point. He speaks his mind, and I appreciate that. He told me what I could do to improve my health and help make the disease easier to live with. \r \r I had non-lifelong collitis, and had previously treated with another specialist in the Grand Rapids area. I was treated with medication which did nothing for it which I told the doctor that I did not want. I wanted to try everything else possible. I was advised to change my diet somewhat, but I still had extremely horrible symptoms. After a month of the medication, I gave up on the medication and tried to avoid the foods that irritated me. \r \r About a year later, I needed something else. I was getting migraines, feeling so weak/dizzy, and my collitis was totally out of control, no matter what I did. I had heard such great things about Dr. Khan and made an appointment to see him. My family has treated with him for years, and spoke so highly of his treatment. I was told that I really needed to listen to him and follow his instructions. At that point, I was open to anything to get feeling back to normal. \r \r After all of the series of tests that he ran, I found that I had a severe case of diverticulitis, not colitis at all, and may never had had it all. \r \r Dr. Khan really listens to what you have to say and knows his business. He is extremely thorough, up-to-date on the new technology, and will do anything he can for you. He is very devoted to his patients. \r \r I remember when my grandpa was ill with cancer. Dr. Khan was always going to see him and was so devoted to him. He took care of him and gave him options that he might not have had with another doctor. That will always stick in my mind. \r \r My uncle has treated with him for years. He has completely changed his life. He was so ill before he started treating with him. When another doctor would have suggested surgery, Dr. Khan always looks for the other options. He looks at the technology out there and will make recommendations according to your specific condition and symptoms. \r \r Dr. Khan is an excellant doctor in my opinion. I trust his opinion, and he gave me some great insight. Listening and keeping an open mind are extremely important. I made some extreme changes in my diet, watching my weight, and quit drinking pop. His suggestion have done wonders for me. I am not taking any medication at all whatsoever. Once in a while, I take a Tums or Mylanta to settle my stomach, but that is pretty much it. I hardly have any episodes anymore. Plus, I feel so much healthier. \r \r Dr. Khan is an excellant doctor, and I highly recommend him to my family and friends. He is someone that I have a great deal of respect for. He knows his business and really will take care of you, if you follow his instructions and recommendations. \r \r more

Dr. Khan has been my husband's doctor for over 20 years. We find him to be a brilliant doctor and gifted healer. My husband's many health issues have challenged Dr. Khan over the years but he never gives up. He has diagnosed health issues that no other doctor could. Dr. Khan is methodical with blood work , tests, and his medical reports. He uses many medical techniques to keep you from having surgery. Dr. Khan is committed to his patients. He is devoted to keeping you well. Dr. Khan cares and listens to his patients but in turn needs you to listen and follow what he recommends. He demands quality care for all of his patients. Dr. Khan's nurses are professional and kind. I would not trust any other doctor with my husband's care. We have tried many doctors but he is the BEST. We have and will continue to recommend Dr. Khan to family, friends, and anyone who will listen. We pray that he continues to practice forever. more

Had many, many rude instances so long my review had to be cut short. Here is part: When I returned from work Dr. Khan had left me a very nasty voice mail message that I have since recorded & have to add to this documentation. In short, he was upset that I was questioning his tests, did not schedule the liver biopsy, said he believed he had answered every question I had & then ranted about me not giving him my cell phone number because “even people in India and China have cell phones”. It was completely unprofessional. 11/ 16, I went in for my colonoscopy. The nurses were very good & very pleasant. I had asked if I would see Dr. Kahn prior to the procedure & was told I would. I still had not seen him when they wheeled me into the procedure room, so I asked my husband to come with me until my questions were answered. In the procedure room I explained to my nurse that I have had severe nausea with Versed & that when Dr. Khan did the endoscopy on me he had given me valium instead. I mentioned this again to the nurse who relayed that to Dr. Khan & then he changed the Versed to Vailum. When they wheeled me in Dr. Kahn said, “You are a very intense woman. I don’t think you ever relax!” Both my husband & I said that is not true, I indeed do relax. He went about his paperwork & the nurses began to seat me & prepare me for the procedure. I told Dr. Kahn that I had a few questions for him prior to the procedure. First, my mother had just called me to tell me that 3 of her sisters had similar symptoms to mine (fatigue, nausea & abdominal pain for months) and it ended up that all 3 had appendixes that burst. I asked if it could possibly be appendicitis that I had. He very sharply said no & nothing else. Then I told him that since my cortisol tests were normal that I was unsure why he ordered more tests on that. He came to me & said, “I withdraw all my tests for you. I ill only do gi tests. I will get you a board certified internist and an endocrinologist.” I didn’t bother to ask about the liver biopsy because at that point I knew I would not have him do it for me. My husband and Dr. Khan both left the room. I commented to the female murse that he is always very abrupt with me. “He is always abrupt with everyone,” was her comment. I then added, “He has not just been abrupt. He had been downright rude to me.” She counseled, “You can switch doctors, you know.” “Trust me,” I replied. “I will indeed be changing doctors.” They began to give me iv drugs – a mixture of fenergan, fentinol & valium. I know from my prior surgeries that it takes me more sedation than most to go under. In fact, I recall that Dr. Khan commented during my endoscopy that I was given a lot of drugs. Therefore, it is my belief that he should have been aware that I would take a lot to be “calm, relaxed perhaps sleeping through the procedure & feeling little discomfort” as I had heard the nurses that day explain to patient after patient in curtains around me (because my procedure ran 1 hr late). When Dr. Kahn asked, “Is she asleep?” I was the one who replied clearly, “No, I am not asleep.” “Let’s go, more drugs” he snapped at the nurse. He seemed very hurried & said, “Let’s go, let’s start” a number of times. I cannot explain the pain that I endured through this procedure. Sarah held my hand while I literally screamed over & over again. Both nurses told repeatedly, ‘It’s almost over.” Then there was more pain & more screaming. Dr. Kahn actually said, “Be quiet. You will scare my other patients” and continued the procedure. I wanted to scream to stop, but the nurses kept telling me it was near the end. I did not want to have to start all over again but cannot for the life of me understand why he did not stop, administer more drugs or wait for those to take effect & then continue. Pros: his nurses were nice Cons: wehre do I start - rude, curt, likes to inflict pain, + more more