Jonah Essers's Online Review Report Card

Highly recommend! Brilliant doctor who has excellent bedside manner. Cares for his patients and their family. Will work with you to help your kiddo get better.

Doctor Essers is the doctor you dream of !1. Empathy: He takes care of our son with multiple special needs with not only expert treatment and advice but also with empathy.Recently my son actually went to a camp because of him. At the camp I noticed that he truly looks at the whole human and not just their disease2. Expertise: He is highly data oriented as well as modern- he is always aware of or interested in learning about new techniques. Also he is truly passionate about the field3. Leadership: Because of him and the culture he creates in his team , our kiddo actually looks forward to his hospital visits instead of dreading them. This is a huge thing since hospitals are likely part of our life for any foreseeable future.I was just telling another parent today that one of the perks of special-needs life is the amazing people you meet along the way and Dr Essers is at the very top of that list !

My two children have been patients for Dr. Essers for four years. We were initially referred to his practice from our pediatrician who highly recommended him. I was an employee as well for a major tech employer in the area, and when posting on one of the parent's board the recommendations I received were as well for Dr. Essers.With my children being diagnosed with GI diseases at young ages, it isn't an easy path for a parent to go down. He has always been patient with us as we try to understand the nuances of their disease. He is so responsive that when our son's disease wasn't in remission that both he and his partner in the practice were always there for our late night/weekend phone calls. The children tend to dread doctor's office visits due to the pokes but they do lighten up with their semi-annual check -ups with Dr. Essers since he demonstrates a true compassion for children.With our youngest child, his IBD diagnosis came very early. Although, Dr. Essers was confident in his approach he realized that my husband and I needed a second (and in our case a third opinion) before committing on an approach. We found it refreshing that he encouraged us to seek out these opinions and recommended experts to consult. He has a strong network within the GI field and we are always aware of the latest trials and experiments they are running (he trained at Boston Children's which is ranked #1 in some lists for pediatric GI diseases).

Super great doctor. Extremely knowledgeable, and very comforting where necessary. I'm really grateful to Dr. Essers, when he was my doctor I had nothing but positive experiences.

Had a life changing experience with Dr. Essers and and his staff. (Big thanks to Kristin) When it seemed impossible to get help you guys made is easy from diagnosis to treatment. It felt like visiting family every time I went in for anything. You were also very helpful with the transition after I got too old for the pediatric care. I couldn’t have asked for a better time. You guys drastically improved my quality of life and I don’t even think it’s a stretch to say that you saved my life. My family and I are grateful for everything you’ve done for me. Thank you!

I was a patient for Dr. Essers for approximately 5 years since I was diagnosed. He's always been helpful and he's a great personality to have in the room with patients. Dr. Essers has helped me more than I could possibly thank him for, and I couldn't recommend a better doctor for anyone's child.

After my first appointment with Dr. Essers, I remember turning to my mom and saying, "he is by far the best doctor I have ever seen". Dr. Essers speaks in such a clear and digestible manor, ensuring both the child and the parents are thoroughly informed and that no one is, or feels ignored. Dr. Essers makes everyone feel heard, but most importantly, safe and comfortable. There is no doubt he is extremely genuine and passionate about his work and the children he helps.Dr. Essers has helped improve the quality of my life through helping me shift my understanding and outlook on the relationship between the mind, body, and food, which has dramatically increased my confidence and overall well-being. Not only has he helped me as doctor, but he has also guided me as a mentor. The energy and spirit he carries is truly incredible and has inspired me to pursue medicine. Dr. Essers is truly such a wonderful doctor, but above that, he is an incredible person.

I was diagnosed with UC during my junior year of high school and was lucky enough to find Dr. Essers as a gastroenterologist. Dr. Essers embodies every trait a patient with IBD would want in a gastroenterologist. He is incredibly knowledgeable in the field and really knows how to connect with his patients. One of my favorite things about Dr. Essers was his ability to treat me not like a patient, but as a friend. Doctor appointments regarding inflammatory bowel disease can be extremely stressful, especially when it comes to making crucial decisions like which treatment plan to follow and when to switch treatment plans to something different. I could not be more grateful for the way Dr. Essers handled these doctor appointments as I never felt like I was uninformed or had to make a decision alone. He always had a clear understanding of what was going on, and would make sure I would walk out of the appointment comfortable with the decisions that have been made.Dr. Essers has impacted my life in a way very few people have. He helped me keep this disease under remission through one of the most important times in my life- college, and it is because of him I have been able to live my life as any other healthy individual would.

Dr Essers was compassionate and always took the time to understand my concerns in order to provide the best possible healthcare