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Cayuga Medical Center
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Number of Contributors: 18
WARNING: Does this hospital have less than 25 reviews?
If so, don't let a small sample size bias you.
Subjective reviews below are relayed merely as a partial and incomplete
research tool.
Survey Questions:
- How would you rate its overall value? (“Overall Value”)
- How well equipped was the hospital to handle overweight patients? (“Oversized Equipped”)
- How sensitive was the staff to the needs of overweight patients? (“Oversized Sensitive”)
- How safe did you feel that the hospital was well equipped enough to handle any medical
emergency that might arise during your stay there? (“Multi Security”)
- How much privacy did you feel the hospital gave you? (“Privacy”)
- How responsive did you feel the hospital was in giving you pain medications? (“Pain Medications”)
- How restfully quiet did you find your experience? (“Quiet”)
- How accommodating was the hospital in allowing visitors to see you? (“Visiting”)
- How responsive do you feel the staff was in helping you with your general needs during
your stay? (“Staff Responsive”)
- How would you rate the parking accomodations? (“Parking”)
- How did you select this hospital? (“How Selected”)
- How would you compare this hospital to others that you have been to? (“Competitors”)
- What other comments do you have about this hospital? (“Comments”)
| Posted by: |
Cheli S. (Posted on August 22, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| From other WLS candidates and it's very close to home. |
| Competitors: |
It's a little more friendly than the other hospital I've been in and allows a much longer quiet time inbetween vitals. |
| Comments: |
I was very impressed with the care I recieved at this hospital after the horror stories I have heard over the years. I was given expert care and attention. |
| Posted by: |
Melissa F. (Posted on May 28, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Average |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Very Poor |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| Where my surgeon preforms surgery |
| Competitors: |
CMC has had a stigma for many years. Even when I was a child, everyone would say.."NEVER GO THERE"...I grew up never going there, only as a young adult. Most of my experiences have been terrible, but I keep going back. My surgeron was amazing. The hospital has this stigma which unfortunately its continually living up to...It's unfortunate really. |
| Comments: |
Little to no education with diabetic patients. Some nursing staff insensative to biatric patients. There are some amazing women on the nursing staff, but overall.....I never have felt so uncomfortable during a stay in a hospital as I have here. |
| Posted by: |
Kelly S. (Posted on April 17, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Part of Dr. M's program |
| Competitors: |
I would say my experience with this hospital was the best out of the 4 hospitals I've had surgery at. |
| Comments: |
The staff is very attentative and informed. My only poor experience was that I was not served the lunch the NUT order, even though I had asked for it. |
| Posted by: |
Carol P. (Posted on March 29, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon affiliates there. |
| Competitors: |
Clean, very pretty and small. |
| Posted by: |
Chelle W. (Posted on April 27, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| This is where my surgein does the LAp-Band surgery. |
| Competitors: |
I think this is one of the best yet. We have been to Robert Packer Hospital but I think so far this Cayua Medical Center is the best overall! |
| Comments: |
I was cared for like I was royalty. My stay was comfortable and I had awesome aids, nurses and staff help me in every way I needed. They also cheered me on when getting out of bed and walking...they were very supportive of my surgery as well. Very kind indeed! |
| Posted by: |
Beth B. (Posted on April 9, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Very Poor |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Very Poor |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Comments: |
The staff in the Pediatric unit and the ICU staff were great. the regular floor staff ( where I only spent my 1st day) were very understaffed. the Peds floor was great!! |
| Posted by: |
Anne P. (Posted on December 6, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| I chose Cayuga Medical Center as this was where my surgeon, Dr. John Mecenas, practices. |
| Competitors: |
This hospital was just awesome. I would compare it to 4 other hospitals that I am familiar with, and it would shine far above the all of them! 3 in Syr, and one in Cortland,NY. |
| Comments: |
My stay from beginning to the end was great. The admitting staff were wonderful and got me in right away. My husband was able to stay with me until my surgery. The nurses were AWESOME! There were no complications with my surgery or my anestetia. Dr. John Mecenas did a great job. Recovery room, well I remember nothing about it! I guess I had some pain and nausia, but it was taken care of. I did not throw up. My one night in ICU was perfect. Everyone was terrific. I spent 2 days on the regular floor, sorry I don't recall which one! However, I do remember that I was treated with the best care and dignity that I could imagine. Everyone of the nurses were terrific. If ever I need to go to the hospital for surgery again, I hope it is at Cayuga Medical Center. |
| Posted by: |
Karen D. (Posted on April 20, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Average |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| It is closest to my home and surgeon. |
| Comments: |
Very accomodating even though I had to be put in the pediatric ward the nurses followed the doctors protocol making sure I got my meds like I should. They were very attentive. |
| Posted by: |
Carol Lea K. (Posted on February 9, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| I live in Delaware, Delaware was not offering GBP at that time. My family lives close to this hospital |
| Competitors: |
I think this is a good hospital. |
| Comments: |
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. |
| Posted by: |
Michelle O. (Posted on January 25, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| It is the hospital in my area. It is also where my surgeon is affiliated. |
| Competitors: |
I think this hospital has improved over the past few years. |
| Comments: |
I had a good stay. I honestly have no complaints. Everyone that worked with me was kind and patient. I never had to wait long for medicine or help. All of my questions were answered and I must say that I think they did a excellent job. |
| Posted by: |
Tina A. (Posted on January 7, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Average |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| This is the hospital my surgeon works with. |
| Competitors: |
It's better then Geneva:) |
| Comments: |
most of my stay and care was great, I however did not like being left in a hall way for over an hour, and being told they forgot I was out there. The night in ICU was Great the nurses there are on the ball. When i was moved to my semi-private room i was left without a call light and had to ask the lady in there to ring her bell so i could get some help. After being forgotten in the hall i was moved to the peds unit which was okay and I had great nurses there and a private room. over all I would stay there again if needed:) |
| Posted by: |
Deactivated Member (Posted on December 21, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Comments: |
Everything was wonderful except for the fact of being put in a room with someone who is aloud a regular diet. That was hard. |
| Posted by: |
M. K. (Posted on December 1, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Poor |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon is affiliated with this hosp. |
| Comments: |
This hospital was fine with the day to day care of a patient. My MD was very attentive and addressed things immediately. I was put in a room with a room-mate who had constant visitors and calls. Her whole family came and ate T-giving dinner while I sat sipping broth. She was up all night--which caused me to be up all night. When I asked my nurse @ 2:30am if there was anything that could be done she told me to have my husband bring in ear plugs. I'm sure this doesn't happen to eveyone who is admitted there. |
| Posted by: |
Tina (Miller) Doran (Posted on September 16, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Its the hospital in the area that I live |
| Competitors: |
good |
| Posted by: |
Teri U. (Posted on June 8, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon only participates at CMC |
| Competitors: |
CMC does give great care. |
| Comments: |
Only had a problem with one nurse, if they dont give your pain meds in a resonable amount of time ring again. |
| Posted by: |
Amy H. (Posted on September 21, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| This is where my Surgeon practices. |
| Competitors: |
This is an excellent hospial. The best in the area. |
| Comments: |
I have complete confidence in Cayuga Medical Center. They are very advanced and the staff has always been very caring. The hospital has an excellent reputation. |
| Posted by: |
Ann N. (Posted on May 12, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon(Dr. Mecenas) is on staff. Also I had prior surgeries there since 1986 and have always received excellent care. It has improved each time I have been a patient over the past 17 years. |
| Competitors: |
I have been a patient at two other area hospitals and in my opinion Cayuga Medical was the top-rated of the three. |
| Comments: |
Although the area of gastric bypass surgery is new over the past 12 months at this hospital, in my opinion they did excellent research in techniques to offer, have competent staffing and have educated supporting staff well in preparation for offering this option to the morbidly obese population. I believe they will continue to expand and improve their services to the community and surrounding area. |
| Posted by: |
Vanessa C. (Posted on January 13, 2003) |
| How Selected:
| I have been a patient before and had other surgery there, they could handle all 350 lbs. of me. |
| Competitors: |
In the OR the table fit nicely. |
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