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Dr. Joel Riley, MD

Dr. Joel Riley, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Riley, MD is a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1986. He is affiliated with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

6400 Clayton Rd Ste 216 Saint Louis, MO 63117
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(636) 536-0083

Dr. Riley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Riley specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Riley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Riley

3.9
31 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
65%
65%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
23%
23%

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Doctor Riley is the Best!
In these days of physicians being pressed for time with patients, Dr. Riley is a pleasant departure. He spent ample time with me today, making me very comfortable, and showing interest in everything going on in my life. It was one of the most pleasant doctor visits I have ever had. What a nice man! I have every confidence in his analysis of and action plan for my situation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Larry Furrer – Feb 14, 2025
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His instructions for preparation were inadequate. I failed the preparation this time and 3 precious times over the course of several years. Each time he issued the same instructions. The last time, he left the building without speaking with my wife, although a post procedure discussion was specifically requested.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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J. Adkins – Jan 11, 2022
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I have been very impressed with Dr. Riley. He listens and is caring and responsive. Everything with the 3 or so procedures he's done on me has gone very well. I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Colleen E. – Aug 03, 2020
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Dr Riley's staff put me at ease when I was very nervous about my first procedure. They explained everything and made the process so easy. Dr Riley made me feel very comfortable and discussed my results with me in a way that I understood completely. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 21, 2019
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I received a positive test for cancer using a lab and tried for 10 days to get an appointment but the office was always closed. On the 11th try someone answered and was completely condescending and dismissive. I have no idea what the Dr is like, but based on his staff, and the difficulty of making contact with anyone, I'm going to pass. If I have cancer, do you think I'm going to put my life in the hands of these people??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2019
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I was referred by my Primarycare Doctor to Dr Riley for a colonosccopy he was the best and his smile made be feel at ease.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 04, 2018
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Dr. Riley is certainly pleasant but when I sent him a very detailed letter of specific complaints he did not respond. That is no way to run a practice. So I could not recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Dean Rosen in St Louis, MO – May 20, 2017
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I would not refer anyone to Dr. Riley because his staff is the worst. I cannot give a rating for him directly because I never saw him, only had 3 cancelled appointments with him and one cancelled procedure which his office cancelled.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
M. Daniel in Saint Louis, MO – Apr 03, 2016
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In addition to Dr. Riley's superior experience and credentials, he has a great bedside manner. He puts the patient at ease and explains in detail every step in a procedure and then he provides prompt, courteous and professional follow up and consultation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
Helpful
Morris Taylor – Feb 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

"I am fortunate to work in the community where I grew up. I watched my father in his practice and was influenced by the help he gave, and in awe of the gratitude of the patients that he treated. I have always wanted to provide help to people in that manner and improve their quality of life." - Joel Riley, MD

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • St Marys St Louis University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • St Marys Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Mercy Hospital St Louis

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • St Johns Mercy Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Meharry Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Dr. Riley is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    SSM Medical Group6400 Clayton Rd Ste 216 Saint Louis, MO 63117
    1
    SSM Health Saint Marys Hospital Saint Louis6420 Clayton Rd Richmond Hts, MO 63117
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis

      6420 Clayton Rd
      Richmond Heights, MO 63117

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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