Patient Reviews
Patient feedback
Throughout our years of service to the Denver, CO community, we've provided a wide array of GI services. The caring and compassionate environment that we've cultivated in our office is one of the many reasons why our patients have trust and confidence in the care we provide. To learn more about our quality of care, browse through our reviews below. You will see for yourself the care you can expect from our GI specialists at Colorado Gastroenterology.
"Dr. Rufner is the BEST! He took a lot of time during my appointment to explain my G.I. issues and devised a plan for treatment and further testing. I found him to be patient, caring, knowledgeable, and thorough. I highly recommend him for any G.I. issues. He is far and above other G.I. doctors, I have seen in the past."
"Personable, Knowledgeable, Understanding, and informative."
"Dr. Ruffnor was the only doctor to figure out my problem, in 10 months Hes old school - he listens, hears and encourages discussion."
"I had a wonderful experience! He took my concerns seriously, answered any question I had with sincerity and knowledge, and helped me understand how to manage my issues without shame or guilt. He was responsive, knowledgeable, honest, and overall very attentive. I always have a ton of questions for my doctors and he never made me feel rushed or bad for asking. Definitely recommend!"
"I don’t like going to doctors but Dr. Rufner makes my appointment a breeze. He goes over my records and discusses everything with me in detail and then come up with a game plan to go by. I would recommend Dr. Rufner to anybody his bedside manner is out of this world."
"Dr. Rufner not only provided great care but I left feeling hope for the first time in years. He takes the time to listen and answer all questions and I never once felt rushed. While I’m still going through my care plan with him, just leaving with hope is enough for me to recommend him."
"Dr Rufner is a great listener and explain matters in the most helpful way."
"He is professional, knowledgeable, kind, calming! He explained everything with details for me."
"Dr Rufner was super amazing at my first visit. Explained everything and helped figure out my plan of care. He was concerned and answered all my questions!! He’s very very experienced in the GI world. If you get the chance to have his care, you are winning!"
"Dr. Rufner also knows some Spanish, which helped out to explain my dads situation. And I definitely referrer him to my family and friends to his office. Thank you for your great services!"
"Dr.Rufner is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. He listens , explains ( often with drawings) his diagnosis and answers questions. He also addresses concerns. He never rushes an appointment. A few times (when I was unable to schedule an appointment ) he called me to discuss my problem. I would highly recommend Dr. Ruffner."
"Dr. Rufner is the best physician I have had in my lifetime. He will listen, and address your issues with clarity. There just aren’t enough stars."
"Dr Rufner takes time to carefully explain about your condition. He is very knowledgeable and compassionate!! I highly recommend him!!"
"Very professional explains things very well In lay terms. Great sense of humor plus"
"Very knowledgeable, and truly cares about his patients"
"Dr. Rufner was so friendly and easy to talk to. It was my first visit with him and he made me feel like I was a regular patient. He listened to all my concerns without judgment and I could tell he truly understood what I was saying! His medical assistant Cydney was also wonderful! I highly recommend Dr. Rufner!"
"Fantastic doctor. Actually helps you understand things and is very nice guy. 10/10 recommend"
"I have had ulcerative colitis for about 20 years. I was diagnosed when I was in 4th grade. Over those two decades, I have had doctors who don’t take into account how I am doing. Just what my test results say. Dr. Rufner is not one of those doctors. Of course, he relies on test results, but he also values my own personal feelings a lot. He is also VERY up to date on the latest science and has some well-informed suggestions on how I can best manage my condition. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Rufner to anyone looking for help!"
"Doctor Rufner isn't just great he's amazing! Very thorough, derailed, took the time to explain things in great detail, didn't rush at all just simply amazing. You can tell he really cares and has compassion for me as a patient. I also noticed he was trying to take more of the natural approach of healing instead of expecting a medication to mask everything. I really wish all doctors now days were as organized and patient as he is. In this day in age it's very hard to find good care, I feel I have truly gotten extremely lucky"
"Dr. Rufner listens and hears what the patient has to say. Then doctor and patient can come up with a solution. I've been seeing Dr. Rufner for several years and wouldn't consider seeing anyone else. He helped me through my recovery after colon cancer. I highly recommended Dr. Rufner."
"Dr. Rufner finds a way to make what could be a “difficult” to discuss medical issue feel like a friendly conversation with a really, really smart friend."
"Dr. Rufner was informative, friendly, and ran his office on time. What more could you ask for in a physician?"
"Have been going to Dr Rufner for 10 years and have total confidence in him. He is the best at explaining everything easily to me on my complicated pancreatic issues. So glad he is my doctor!"
"At my colonoscopy appointment today, I was greeted by a kind and caring staff. The Denver Endoscopy Center is Immaculate and well-appointed. I felt i was in the best care with Dr. Rufner and his team! Thank you!"
"Dr. Rufner and his staff are always prompt, professional and pleasant. The subject matter when seeing an Gastroenterologist is not the easiest to discuss and yet Dr. Rufner has the natural ability to put the patient at ease when discussing symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. I recommend him without any reservations."
"He is so understanding and listens to his patients. Not only does he explain what he is recommending and how it works what to expect. I can't recommend him more he is one of the best doctors I have!"
"Both my daughter and I see Dr. Ruffner. He is one of the best doctors I've ever seen. He is very thoughtful and knowledgeable. The staff are always very helpful and pleasant."
"By the end of my first appointment he had a game plan. Which I have been trying to get for 10 years. He was kind, understanding, and seemed to really care."
"Dr Rufner is very knowledgeable and takes the time to educate patients about any questions they have. He is attentive, friendly, approachable and caring."
"Great experience. Reviewed results with me and answered all questions I had."
"Friendly caring"
"Very nice and professional you can tell he cares 😊"
"Great staff and service!"
"Dr. Rufner read over my existing file before my first appointment, listened to my concerns, and formulated a plan. I appreciate his willingness to problem solve with me."
"Talking with Dr. Rufner was very reassuring. I have greater understanding about my disease, and a realistic, tolerable approach is being recommended. I feel helped and reassured and relieved!"
"Dr. Rufner was extremely easy to talk with. He used language that was easily understood. I was asked several times if I understood what he was telling me and was asked if I had questions. I look forward to meeting him in person."
"Dr. Rufner was awesome. He took his time, answered all my questions completely. I didn’t feel the slightest bit rushed. He went over all the procedures, details of what my body was doing in an easy to understand way. I really feel he cared about me. Look no further than Dr. Rufner."
"Dr Rufner is very good at explaining how the body works and the details of treatment. He is vey easy to talk to. He makes you fell at home."
"Dr Rufner is very knowledgeable and professional. He offered great insight, and was very detailed."
"Great doctor, very thorough, takes time to explain diagnosis in detail. Excellent professional and personal manner. Only complaint is very poor telephone appointment system"
"Dr. Rufner's approach in helping my mom was excellent He took the time to get down to her level to speak to her, looked directly at her and listened carefully to everything she said. He explained his concerns and plans with her in a language she could understand and made her feel very comfortable with next steps."
"This is the second time I've worked with Dr. Rufner. He's very good at answering all my questions, was open and clear with my options. I didn't spend much time waiting and was very comfortable throughout the visit."
"The staff and Dr. Rufner were very friendly. He showed deep concern for my ongoing issue and was very helpful."
"Dr. Rufner really made me feel heard, validated and cared for. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in the Denver area!"
"attentive, concerned, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to!"
"Dr. Rufner is incredible."
"Dr Rufner was able to explain things in detail and without confusion."
"Very informative visit."
"I had a great experience seeing Dr. Rufner. He was exceptionally friendly and professional, listened carefully to my conditions and concerns, and most importantly he explained the medical information very clearly. Would highly recommend him."
"Dr. Rufner has been my best gastroenterologist and I've had quite a few. I've had some say they didnt know what was wrong but Dr. Rufner knew what it was and how to treat. I have been going to him about 6 years and highly recommend him."
"I was very pleased with my visit last week with Dr. Rufner. He took the time to sit down and talk about my case. He didn't hurry through the visit. He acted liked he really cared---unlike some other specialists I have seen. It was good to have someone so knowledgeable and understanding both."
"I really value Dr Rufner's knowledge and professionalism. Great guy too!"
"Great visit where I came away understanding what was actually happening, and a thoroughly explained approach to resolving the issue. Highly recommend."
"Had my first visit with Dr. Rufner by telemedicine. It was nothing short of amazing. I felt totally comfortable talking with him. He had some amazing ideas about how to help me, and came up with a sensible plan - all in 20 min!"
"Dr. Rufner is Amazing. he explains everything, I never feel rushed, He answers every questions and he will even draw pictures for you :) he is a nice warm person who will make you feel comfortable right away. I have been going to see him for a few years and this has never changed."
"Dr. Rufner was kind and patient, taking the time to walk me through the GI issues I had and why I had them, and suggested several different routes of treatment. Everyone in the office was also pleasant and professional. Great experience all around!"
"Dr R was very friendly, took time to explain what was probably going and ea of the respective trt. Plans. One of the best med. off. visit ever. I would highly recommend"
"Very thorough and provided thoughtful advice/feedback for my GERD issue"
"A friendly group."
"Very good he respond all questions l asking,Dr Rufner than you."
"Dr.Rufner was very thorough in explaining my issue and layed out all options in great detail; highly recommend him."
"Dr. Rufner is one of the most truly caring doctors I’ve had. He has, quite literally, held my hand learning how to live with my horrible disease and is still able to help me focus on the positives. I highly recommend him. With that being said, the supportive staff leaves much to be desired. Any time I’ve called with a question or request and left a message for an MA I either get NO response at all or it takes numerous calls and it may or may not be resolved. I continue to see Dr. Rufner in spite of the assistants because HE is great."
"Amazing doctor, patient first mentality. Takes as much time as you need to really understand your concerns and create a mutual treatment plan. Also, very active in local community in regards to research and alternative treatments. Couldn’t recommend him enough."
"The wait time was very short. Dr. Rufner was very attentive and I appreciated that he took the time to review my medical records prior to my first visit with him. He was honest, kind and humorous. I liked that he explained multiple different treatment options for me to choose from. I’m very impressed and happy with the care I received."
"So I'm not a patient of his, but my boyfriend is. So far he has been the only doctor to take his llness seriously. My boyfriend has gastroparesis and it has been a rough couple of years, but we've been lucky to have come across Dr. Rufner. The approaches he is taking have helped us find out so much in such a small amount of time, much faster than his past doctors have performed. Would recommend him over and over."
"Extremely knowledgeable and excellent at explaining."
"Great experience with dr rufner."
"I saw Dr. Kevin Rufner for the first time today, for long standing Crohn's Disease. Based on only one very extensive meeting, I was extremely impressed with Dr. Rufner and will absolutely continue seeing him. I feel very fortunate to have connected with him. I've had Crohn's for over 40 years, so I've seen my share of GI doctors."
"Great as always. Very professional atmosphere."
"Met with Dr. Rufner came up with a treatment plan. Dr. Rufner always takes time to listen and explains things very well."
"Dr. Rufner and the women were very helpful."
"Dr. Ruffner listens and is compassionate. He assures you do not feel like a number."
"The Staff is very professional and nice. Dr. Rufner really takes the time to listen to you and he makes several recommendations on how to get you back to feeling good again."
"Dr Rufner is extremely knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable during your visit."
"Dr. Rufner was knowledgeable, gave me the information that I needed, and a future course of action."
"Dr Rufner is super personable, knowledgeable, and I feel I can trust him and the answers he finds. He listens to everything you say and is very good at explaining what is going on and the game plan ahead. Very easy to talk to."
"Dr. Rufner treated me, not just the stomach issue I was having. He is a good doc."
"Dr. Rufner is just amazing! His treatment plan got me into remission, and it is always a pleasure to visit him. I’m not one of those people who are afraid of doctors/hospitals, but if I was Dr. Rufner would most certainly change my mind in that regard. He is very attentive to your concerns, and always explains his treatment decisions thoroughly. Every time I leave his office I feel confident that we have made the right decision for me and my treatment plan. Thank you Dr. Rufner!"
"Dr, Rufner talked through actions steps for my stomach issues and helped rule out illnesses based on my history. He was helpful and informative, however the appointment was extremely rushed. I wasn’t able to get all my questions answered and he rushed through explanations of the recommendations he was providing. I hope to continue with Dr. Rufner over the coming months and then I’ll be able to give a more accurate description of his care."
"Kevin Rufner is the 3rd GI doctor I have gone to and the only one who has sat down and actually listened to the issues I had and helped me understand them. Definitely recommended."