Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Steenblik for clear, thorough explanations, attentive listening, and spending sufficient time to involve them in decisions while favoring conservative testing. Commenters also value that visit details are documented and an after-visit summary is provided, and many highlight skilled, kind, and reassuring nursing and sedation staff. Most feedback is highly positive, though a few patients noted occasional communication gaps after procedures, such as unclear follow-up about a discovered hiatus hernia or dietary instructions.
Generated via Patient Reviews
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Gastroenterology
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biology - University of Utah | B.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - University of Utah | Resident |
| Chief Resident | Internal Medicine - University of Utah | Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Gastroenterology - University of Utah | Fellow |
| Fellowship | Gastroenterology - University of Utah | Chief Fellow |
Excellent clinician answers questions about the treatment
Great Doctor
Dr. Steenblik was very personable and pleasant to speak with. He thinks outside the box and was willing to talk about medical issues outside his specialty area. I loved that.
Excellent, listening, excellent involving you in the discussion, excellent return of any questions through My Chart
Dr Steenblik is a true health professional. He is interested in your unique situation and listens to your concerns - he doesn't rush you. He is worth the wait to see.
Dr. Steenblik is very dedicated and genuinely supportive toward patient care! He truly is a keeper doctor for the University hospital. Well done 'U'
He is an excellent doctor who has been very concerned about my health and has helped me follow guidelines that improve my condition. He even explains things to me in Spanish! I am very happy to be under his care. [TRANSLATED]
A great doctor I would recommend him to everyone
Excellent Doctor! [TRANSLATED]
Listens to you and explains in detail
Dr. Steenblik is not only a smart doctor, he cares about me as a whole person. We of course addressed my GI issues, but he also helped guide me through some other issues I'm having as well. He was so incredibly caring and empathetic. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor!
He is knowledgeable, caring and explains everything in a clear and thoughtful way.
Dr Steenblik is amazing and very knowledgeable on GI issues related to POTS and MCAS. He is kind and shows true compassion.
He is an excellent doctor who inspires complete confidence that his diagnoses and recommendations will be beneficial for your health. His dedication, professionalism, and compassion make me recommend him to all my family and friends, knowing that he is qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced in his diagnoses and recommendations. And it makes me trust him as a gastroenterologist. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Steenblik was very professional. This was my first visit after my other doctor retired. He took into account what she had found and her analysis as well as how things had changed recently. He listened to me and was willing to work with me.
Dr. Steve blick is an excellent gastrologist!
Dr. Steenblik is always fantastic! He is constantly looking for new studies and research to help me in my situation. He never gives up on me!
He was very empathetic and took time to explore my problem. Treated me with respect and professionally.
Pleasant and excellent clinician
D. Steenblik is extremely caring and patient to listen to all my concerns. He even takes the time to educate me on what worries me. I thoroughly enjoy his interaction with me. He makes me feel very cared for. I trust him implicitly. Thanks for caring for me and my family Dr. Steenblik.
I am very satisfied with the care provided by Dr. Matthew H Steenblik, MD, very professional and with excellent knowledge in the area and whom I can trust with his diagnosis for me, which made me feel like I was dealing with a professional doctor with knowledge and experience in the area of __Gastroenterology, in addition to having an excellent team of nurses and pharmacists which increased my confidence in him. Thank you very much for being willing to serve and advise us, his patients, in the area of __health and well-being. [TRANSLATED]
Excellent, knowledgeable, concerned physician who is so pleasant to work with.
Very personable and a great listener. Seems to remember a lot about past visits, which is impressive. Willing to look outside the box for medical alternatives.
I received excellent care.
He's really good at what he does. Makes you feel good about why you picked him as a doctor!
Really good doctor and person impression. My hope would be for all doctors to take his approach in relation with a patient.
El Doctor Matthew Steenblik, es un excellent doctor, te explica detalladamente lo que te pasa y tiene mucha paciencia, te escucha, se preocupa por nuestra salud. Diria que es un GRAN SER HUMANO.
Dr Steenblik was very easy to talk to, and his analysis of my medical issues is very comprehensive. I learned a lot about my medical issues and I look forward to future procedures and appointments.
Simply put, Dr. Steenblik is amazing. He is one of a very select group of providers that I would ever recommend to anyone. He's thoughtful, patient, and takes care in looking at the full picture and explaining in easy terminology to understand.
Kind and caring.
Dr Steenblick listens. He is intelligent, concerned and involved wiith my care
Impressed with staff and Doctor very knowledgeable.
Dr. Steenblik is an excellent gastroenterologist. He takes the time to explain your health concerns and options.
He really listens and considers everything that may be causing your medical issue, with kindness and positivity.
Knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective
Dr. Steenblik is a first-rate clinician. He listens. He's thoughtful. He thinks outside the box. He's not a box checker. Dr. Steenblik is a life long learner and collaborates well with other physicians in different specialties. He also has an outstanding bedside manner. The University is lucky to have such a gifted doctor in GI.
Excellent physician who listens to his patients and answers at a level of their understanding. Very polite.
He's a good listener and spends the time necessary to explain options thoroughly.
I highly recommend U of U Health. They are courteous, they listen and they will do what they can to help Thank you
Dr Steenblik is an outstanding gastroenterology specialist? Ten ? Plus
I would definitely recommend him to anyone!!! He is so talented and knows so much about my illness that not all gastric doctors know.
Excellent communication pleasant conversation with great patience
Outstanding in all respects! A very caring and compassionate provider. Patiently responded to all our uninformed questions in terms we could understand.
I appreciate being given the facts and all options along with recommendations and potential ¿costs.¿ Being included in decision making is important to me. Thank you.
good dr. knowledable
Dr. Steenblik has always treated me with great care and consideration.
It took a long time to get in to see Dr. Steenblik, but the wait was worth it. This is the only doctor I've been to that listened and is trying to find answers for me. He is amazing!
He is an excellent Doctor , I have given his name to many friends and family.
Would highly recommend him.
Dr. Steenblik was very thorough reviewing my medical history and recent medical events. He provided me with a lot of information and some treatment options.
Dr. Steenblik is the best in all respects.
Genuine, interested, concerned attitude. Good followup questions from previous visit recommendations.
What why and how to take care of it
Dr. Steenblik seems like a very good gastroenterologist to me. His medical credentials and experience are good. He has a good amount of experience. He took time to listen to and review my history. He clearly communicated his thoughts and suggestions. I look forward to working with Dr. Steenblik and his team for my ongoing Gastro care.
Very positive. He took the time needed to explain my situation and what we need to do going forward.
I highly recommend Dr. Steenblik. He is very knowledgeable and listens and goes the extra mile to find answers and try new things to help my condition. I feel heard and seen and know that Im in good hands.
Very caring and helpful
I recommend Dr. Steenblik to anyone I know with stomach issues.
One of the most informative, friendly doctors I've seen in a while.
I have always left knowing exactly what I need to do. I very much appreciate this place.
Dr. Steenblik is the best!!
Good
I love these guys. They're the best. Never feel intimidated or ignored.
Doctor and PA were outstanding. Very knowledgeable and explained things well without being condescending. And friendly.
Was very clear about treatments
He treats me as an individual and makes me feel that he really cares.
The doctor was very patient explaining the condition being treated and drew a diagram to help emphasize what and where the problem was. He discussed what he was looking for and how the medication was intended to work.
Dr. Steenblik was very kind and compassionate towards me and the problems that I am experiencing. He took the time to go over test results and discussed his concerns and where he thought we should go from here. His explanations were very specific and he made sure that all of my questions were answered.
Excellent provider
good
Dr. Steenblik is among the very best of the best doctors I've seen since arriving in Utah eleven years ago. He listens, considers what you say, and provides clear, detailed, useful information.
Dr. Steenblik always treats me with dignity and respect. He always treats me like I am important and a person, not a number. He always answers my questions and doesn't rush me out. He is one of a kind.
OK for me
He took time for me. I didn't feel rushed.
excellent experience
VERY GOOD
It's an adjustment for both sides when changing to a different provider. I'm comfortable with both Drs. Suzuki and Steenblik and feel each is willing to listen to questions/concerns.
i AM NO SURE OF THE RESULTS
fantastic experience
everything was explained very well