I saw Dr. Kestell for a colonoscopy and when he came to talk to me before the procedure, I immediately felt at ease. He has an excellent bedside manner. Set my fears to rest! He actually listened and heard what I had to say. I would highly recommend Dr. Kestell and Spokane Digestive.

Submitted Aug. 10, 2019

Informed me while I was being sedated he would not be performing both procedures (hope they don't try to bill my insurance for them!) just after his nurse chewed me out for not taking my meds precisely right (how was i to know they interpreted their instructions differently than I did?) Very uncomfortable situation. and Frustrating. Will not go back to him. Office staff and nurses (except the one) are Excellent and have been over the years I've gone to this clinic.

Submitted Feb. 7, 2015

It took almost two months to get a new-patient appointment, but it was worth the wait. Dr. Kestell had reviewed all of my prior records and was ready to offer his suggestions for my ongoing GI problems. He spent over and hour with me on my first visit and was ready to answer any and all questions I and my family had. He is definitely a good communicator and he's obviously top of his field in gastroenterology.

Submitted Aug. 16, 2014

Simply the best gastro specialist I have seen....over the past 44 years.....I have seen over a dozen...in different states....wish he was in Hawaii.....

Submitted July 9, 2014

Dr. Kestell is a great doctor. Unpretentious, great listener, and very skilled. He was the 3rd specialist I saw, and finally! an answer and treatment. Wonderful 'bedside' manner and easy to talk to. Thank you.

Submitted Nov. 21, 2011

Obviously he is in it for the money by prioritizing colonoscopy's and endoscopes. I waited 3 months for office visit as did my father for a follow up.

Submitted Jan. 21, 2011

Dr. Kestell is the epitome of the term "good doctor." He's compassionate, understanding, genuine, and excellent in terms of both knowledge and people skills. And, since I know a lot of medpros, I hear what they say and no one's ever spoken of him in less than enthusiastically admirable terms. I don't know how he does it, but as a physician and as a person, he seems practically perfect in every way. I agree with an already posted comment - he should be cloned. We could use a whole medical industry of people exactly like him!!!

Submitted June 28, 2010

When my gastroenterologist retired, I was skeptical of a new one but Dr. Kestell exceeded every expectation I could have possibly had. He's intelligent, knowledgable, approachable, flexible; he listens AND hears; and he not only cares for conditions but cares about people. If cloning were perfected, I'd nominate him to be cloned for the medical industry. Excellent doc - in every way imaginable!

Submitted Oct. 13, 2009

I was one sick individual,I got my normal life back.Always offered options,never pressured.Very helpful with questions or doubts. Very understanding and compassionate. I would recommend him anytime.

Submitted Sept. 15, 2009

I was completely misdiagnosed more then once. First, I have a lot of scar tissue and no IBS next I allegedly have a milk protein allergy finally I now have IBS. They preformed a lower and upper GI, a lactose intolerant test, blood work for celiac disorder and a biopsy for that too. Come to find out I had Guardia and I took 7 days of antibiotics and now can eat anything and feel great!!! This I self diagnosed with internet research and a doctor that finally listened to all my symptoms.

Submitted March 13, 2009