Holyoke Health
Gastroenterology • Holyoke, MA • Since 1893
About
Gastroenterology services at Holyoke Health (Holyoke Medical Center) offer specialty care for liver disease, advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and related conditions. The center emphasizes expert GI physicians (board-certified staff) and a comprehensive GI program within Holyoke Medical Center, part of a broader Holyoke Health system that includes VNA, River Valley Counseling Center, and Western Mass Physician Associates. For appointments, contact the GI team at the provided hospital number (413) 540-5048 or the Holyoke Health main line. The hospital is a nonprofit, 198-bed community/regional facility serving Greater Holyoke and surrounding towns.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040, US
Phone
413-532-9141
bloodbank_donor@holyokehealth.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals.com (Dr. Bernard Clifford): 4.2/5 (10 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Bernard Clifford): 4.0/5 (8 ratings)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for compassionate and professional care, particularly for procedures like colonoscopies
- Staff recognized for helpfulness and dedication in resolving specific patient needs (e.g., pharmacy/medication access)
- Favorable feedback on clinical professionalism and calm mannerisms of individual specialists
Common complaints
- Reports of organizational disorganization and difficulty navigating administrative systems
- Complaints regarding appointment delays and referral follow-ups
- Occasional patient dissatisfaction with communication and record-keeping accuracy
"I recently had a colonoscopy at HMC and received the very best of care from every individual I encountered."
— Yelp review for Holyoke Medical Center"You took the time to communicate to us about my outcome, and we are grateful to you for this. We would recommend your compassion, professionalism, and calm mannerisms to anyone seeking a Gastroenterologist!"
— Patient review of Dr. Bernard Clifford on Vitals.com"These people don’t take health serious... I’ve gone back time and again and every time they act like and tell me they’re sending a referral but never follow up."
— Patient review for Holyoke Health Center on LocalityBiz.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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