Upstate Gastroenterology, LLC & University Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology • Syracuse, NY • Since 1950
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
- SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is a public medical school and health sciences campus within the SUNY system, founded in 1834. It operates the Upstate University Hospital and several specialized centers (e.g., Brain & Spine Center, Cardiovascular Center, Cancer Center) and serves as Central New York’s only Level 1 trauma and burn center. - The institution offers medical education (Norton College of Medicine) and professional programs through its CHP, CoGS, and College of Nursing. It maintains a large-affiliate health system that treats over 1.8 million patients annually. Key identifiers: - Location: Syracuse, New York - Website: upstate.edu - Upstate University Hospital: main teaching hospital with GI services - Alumni and economic impact: extensive physician network and regional health system Note: For exact GI clinics, faculty specialists, clinic hours, and appointments, visit the Upstate GI/hepatology pages or contact the hospital gastroenterology department.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. Dennis Reedy): 4.0/5.0 (15)
- WebMD (Dr. Adam Berg): 5.0/5.0 (7)
- Birdeye (Upstate University Medicine): 3.8/5.0 (38)
- Vitals (Dr. Marcus R. Rivera): 2.1/5.0
- Vitals (Dr. Young Lee): 3.6/5.0
Patients praise
- High-performing clinical outcomes for specific procedures like colon cancer surgery
- Positive feedback on individual physician expertise and attentiveness for some practitioners
- Kind and professional staff interactions in certain departments
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding administrative efficiency and communication (e.g., test result delays, follow-up issues)
- Negative patient experiences reported at hospital-wide facilities (e.g., ER)
- Individual physician-specific complaints regarding bedside manner, preparation, and professional boundaries
"Dr. Rivera took extra time with my son to calm him down... I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone."
- Vitals (Patient review for Dr. Rivera)"He is argumentative, does not provide results in a timely manner... Save yourself time and misery. Do NOT trust your health to Dr. Lee."
- Vitals (Patient review for Dr. Lee)"Went recently for a CT Scan and the staff was kind caring and very professional!"
- Birdeye (Review for Upstate University Medicine)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Keith W. Kulju, MD - Jamestown, NY - Gastroenterology - Book Appointment - May 6, 2026
- Dr. Margaret Spinosa, MD - Gastroenterologist in Auburn, NY - May 14, 2026
- Upstate enrolling seniors in landmark C. diff vaccine study | Upstate News | SUNY Upstate - Jul 2, 2026
- Dr. Elizabeth A. Asiago-Reddy, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Syracuse, NY - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Margaret Spinosa joins Auburn Community Hospital team - Jul 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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