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Magee Womens Hospital
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About this Hospital
Currently remodeling. Brand new parking garage. |
Number of Contributors: 141
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: |
Angela F. (Posted on November 28, 2008) |
| 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: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| Referral from PCP; ranked highly in this surgery; Women's Hospital, so would have a different approach to medicine; clean, modern facilities |
| Competitors: |
This is one of the best local hospitals! |
| Comments: |
I have nothing but excellent things to say about the services, staff, and hospital facilities. The only downside is the parking situation. I think it's terrible that they charge to park for appointments and visiting. It was roughly $18 a day for my visitors to park when they spent a significant amount of time with me. The rates start at $3 for an hour and go up from there, which can get pricey when you are there for multiple appointments. |
| Posted by: |
Stephanie H. (Posted on November 24, 2008) |
| 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: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| I heard about the weight loss program through my work. |
| Competitors: |
N/A |
| Comments: |
The setting and the accomadations were very nice and up to date. The staff was very knowlegable and helpful. |
| Posted by: |
Heather D. (Posted on October 19, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Because the local hospital is not somewhere I would consider having any procedures. |
| Comments: |
The day staff was great - the night staff left alot to be desired. I had to walk out to the nurses station to get my pain meds and took myself to the bathroom. |
| Posted by: |
Penny Z. (Posted on September 16, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
N/A |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Poor |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| i checked to see what hospitals that medicare would aprove, and which ones were close to me, then i did some research and asked around. |
| Competitors: |
i think that. i would not of chosen my local even if it was on the list. this hospital was actually better than my local hospital |
| Comments: |
the hospital was very clean and friendly envirorment. But the nurses were a little slow getting pain meds or if you need help getting up. But the head nurse Ellen was great, she adress the proplems with the nursing staff. i would recomand this hospital. |
| Posted by: |
Barb M. (Posted on August 21, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Average |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Dr. Courcoulas was on staff there |
| Competitors: |
I feel more comfortable at this hospital |
| Comments: |
Excellent care! |
| Posted by: |
Rhonda N. (Posted on June 18, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| Posted by: |
Claire W. (Posted on April 10, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| I worked for the President and was very familiar with the bariatric program and with the physicians. |
| Competitors: |
Magee is probably the best. |
| Comments: |
Very much patient oriented. Respected privacy, etc. |
| Posted by: |
Carla L. (Posted on March 27, 2008) |
| How Selected:
| Where my surgeon operates out of. |
| Competitors: |
Comparable. Convenient for me. |
| Comments: |
I haven't had my WLS yet and this is a review of the time I spent at Magee for the birth of my son. The hospital was like any other. I really didn't see the nurses other than to be administered medication. The physician was great (obviously, or I would not have chosen him) and the supporting staff (i.e., in surgery) was very mechanical, as well as professional. |
| Posted by: |
Melissa L. (Posted on December 8, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| my pcp. |
| Posted by: |
Pamela G. (Posted on December 1, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
N/A |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| THROUGH MY DOCTOR |
| Competitors: |
VERY GOOD |
| Comments: |
THEY WERE VERY CARING |
| Posted by: |
Karen F. (Posted on November 23, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Posted by: |
Mary D. (Posted on November 14, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Poor |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| I was referred to this hospital by my PCP |
| Competitors: |
I think is a good hospital, vbery equipped with the latest technology, and excellent doctors |
| Comments: |
I was a little taken aback by the lack of care from the nurses and aides. My mother and sister were there, and helped me a lot, and we had trouble getting the nurse, and getting my pain meds on time..whenever you are told that "the nurse is charting and she will bring you your pain meds when she is done" and you get them an hour later...well thats a problem. I dont' think charting should be more important than a patients needs. |
| Posted by: |
Pat B. (Posted on October 16, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Dr. Courcoulas works out of Magee Women's Hospital, and I wanted her to do my surgery. |
| Competitors: |
I found that Magee really took very good care of me during my stay and seemed to understand all of my needs and concerns. |
| Comments: |
Magee hospital is very clean. The staff is very professional and they went out of their way to make sure everything was alright. |
| Posted by: |
Pat B. (Posted on October 16, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Dr. Courcoulas works out of Magee Women's Hospital, and I wanted her to do my surgery. |
| Competitors: |
I found that Magee really took very good care of me during my stay and seemed to understand all of my needs and concerns. |
| Comments: |
Magee hospital is very clean. The staff is very professional and they went out of their way to make sure everything was alright. |
| Posted by: |
Sue S. (Posted on September 25, 2007) |
| 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: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It was the hospital the doctor worked out of and also the closest to me. |
| Competitors: |
It rates very well. |
| Comments: |
It is clean and was quiet and they didn't bother me unless I was calling them.
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| Posted by: |
mELISSA H. (Posted on September 16, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| Alot of research and from a co-worker |
| Competitors: |
There is no comparison |
| Comments: |
The hospital is very informative and well equipped for whatever the situation. My only complaint would be the beds. My bed was old and very horrible. |
| Posted by: |
Luchianna B. (Posted on August 31, 2007) |
| 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: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon goes there. |
| Competitors: |
Excellent, my stay at Magee Women's hospital was an excellent experience. The staff and docotors are understanding and wonderful. |
| Comments: |
Thank You Magee and Staff for all your efforts to keep my family and me as comfortable as possible. |
| Posted by: |
Dan M. (Posted on August 10, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Average |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| Posted by: |
Michelle R. (Posted on July 20, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| Larger city, better doctors, more experience |
| Competitors: |
Impeccable... Outstanding!! |
| Posted by: |
Wynette B. (Posted on May 2, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
N/A |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| my primary care doctor referred me |
| Competitors: |
my local hospital is horrible, I'd never let them cut on me |
| Comments: |
I liked this hospital. I just wish the staff was as attentive during the day as they are at night. I didn't appreciate being woken up every hour on the hour. My nurse Dawn was awesome though. |
| Posted by: |
Rachele S. (Posted on April 21, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| This is where my surgeon practiced... |
| Competitors: |
The UPMC system is generally very excellent, and if you are dealing with a specialized problem, this is where you want to be! |
| Comments: |
The only complaint I have is that the poor nurses are so overwhelmed with work, that it takes them a long time to answer your requests after you push the call bell. Thank goodness I really didn't have any emergencies. I do have to say, though, that they were so attentive post operatively. |
| Posted by: |
Debbi K. (Posted on April 14, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Poor |
| Multi Security: |
Average |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Very Poor |
| Quiet: |
Very Poor |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Poor |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| UPMC is a hospital of excellence for bariatric surgery. Dr. Raftopolous is an excellent surgeon and made frequent follow ups, including phone calls after surgery. |
| Competitors: |
The staff were great when my family was in the room, insisting that my needs were met. However, if my family was asleep, in the lounge, or cafeteria the level of care was decreased. |
| Comments: |
Dr. Raftopolous was excellent and I would recommend him as a surgeon. However, if you want the best possible care, your family must be present to advocate for blankets, pillows, medications, walks, bathing, and assistance with comfort. |
| Posted by: |
Carol G. (Posted on April 10, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
N/A |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| from a few friends and my family DR |
| Comments: |
SO FAR THERE VERY GOOD WILL KNOW MORE AFTER FRIDAY |
| Posted by: |
Lori D. (Posted on March 24, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| This was the hospital both covered by my insurance as well as I was confident with its outstanding reputation in general |
| Competitors: |
I would recommend this hospital for anyone considering WLS. |
| Posted by: |
Judith H. (Posted on February 27, 2007) |
| 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: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It was where my Surgeon's weightloss office was located. |
| Competitors: |
The entire experience with Magee was wonderful. I have only had experience with hospitals concerning my husband...however, the other hospitals are quite good also. |
| Comments: |
I can't say enough nice things about them. Their staff of nurses was excellent, very giving and caring. Very attentive to my every need. My husband was allowed to stay in my room with me overnight...and that made my stay there bearable for him. He had been really anxious about my surgery. When we were told he could stay, it was great. He was so relieved. |
| Posted by: |
Shelley L. (Posted on February 14, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| A friend told me about it.... boy am I glad |
| Competitors: |
Other than my room being a little bit small... everyhting else was perfect |
| Posted by: |
Karen M. (Posted on February 5, 2007) |
| 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:
| MY PRIMARY CARE PHYSICAN RECOMMENED THE SURGERON AND HOSPITAL. |
| Competitors: |
THEY WERE GREAT AND EXPERIENCED IN EVERY WAY. |
| Comments: |
NURSES WERE WONDERFUL AND EVEN THOUGH SHORT STAFFED BECAUSE OF THE SUPERBOWL WEEKEND CALL-OFFS, I WAS NEVER WANTING FOR ANYTHING. |
| Posted by: |
Dawn S. (Posted on January 23, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| I felt that UPMC is an incredible hospital, for all women's needs. I didnt hessitate to choose to go there. |
| Competitors: |
Compared to the local hospitals, it is fantastic. Our local hospitals are growing and becoming more and more advanced, but their bariatric departments aren't at all developed enough for me. |
| Comments: |
I felt it was a great place. My MAIN complaint was that almost the entire staff thought I had Bypass surgery. They were doing everything as if I were a Bypass patient, and that was very frustrating. I felt like less of a patient becasue, "Oh you only had the band" was said to me a lot, once people knew what I had done. I've also had that said to me for return visits. Hearing, after driving 2 hours to get there, "oh band patients dont get follow ups," or "why did they even have you come?" That has been very frustrating. I dont hold it against ANY of them, because banding is so rare there, most people assume a Bypass was done.
Was a GREAT hospital...and great people.. just not good communication I guess. Would do it again in an instant! |
| Posted by: |
Kerri C. (Posted on January 9, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| I had been to Magee on time prior and I thought it was a beautiful hospital. I met a previous bariatric patient and she told me she had a wonderful stay with Magee and I went with them. |
| Competitors: |
I could have had my surgery here about 5 minutes from my house but I chose Magee, which is about 45 minutes away. They have a good reputation and I felt very comfortable with their staff. |
| Comments: |
Overall everything was wonderful. The only issue I had was with a recovery nurse who was very rude to me. The bariatrics unit has specialized nurses and their own special patient area. It was wonderful! The nurses were friendly and fun and the stay was awesome. I had my own private room and the only complaint that I may have had that was at times some of the employees were a little loud and disturbed me but nothing major. |
| Posted by: |
Sherry H. (Posted on December 3, 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: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Co workers had gone here and had nothing but great reviews to boast about. |
| Competitors: |
This is by far the best of the three hospitals that I have ever stayed at. |
| Comments: |
The employees of the hospital couldn't have been more caring and personable and really did put my needs first, and treated me as if I were a member of their family |
| Posted by: |
Sherry H. (Posted on December 3, 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: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Co workers had gone here and had nothing but great reviews to boast about. |
| Competitors: |
This is by far the best of the three hospitals that I have ever stayed at. |
| Comments: |
The employees of the hospital couldn't have been more caring and personable and really did put my needs first, and treated me as if I were a member of their family |
| Posted by: |
Linda K. (Posted on November 10, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Poor |
Oversized Equipped: |
Average |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Poor |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Very Poor |
| Quiet: |
Poor |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Very Poor |
| How Selected:
| It ws the one my doctor chose |
| Competitors: |
in general, worse |
| Comments: |
poor response in getting help. you have to call dietary for your meals and I was told I was "not in the sytem" and then had to call the nursing station and go through the whole process of getting them to put me into the computer system and then I had to call dietary back and order. Not much fun when you are a fresh post op. The hosptial should handle this glitch in the system, not dump it on the patient. Also, I spilled my wawter container (by accident) and was told I would not be given another. (this on a day the air conditioning broke down and it was sweltering in the room). The staff relented when I started to cry. |
| Posted by: |
Stacie T. (Posted on November 7, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Poor |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Very Poor |
| Multi Security: |
Poor |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Poor |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Very Poor |
| Parking: |
Very Poor |
| How Selected:
| I didn't... it's where my Dr. practices |
| Competitors: |
Mercy is much better! |
| Comments: |
The staff were a bunch of monkeys. One didn't know how to put in an IV, one didn't know how to use the bed, one couldn't get me a machine that didn't beep every 5 seconds, one couldn't bring the meds I asked for... and one actually said that she couldn't bring me another cover because there were NO MORE IN THE ENTIRE HOSPITAL! I *hate* this hospital and will NEVER go back there even if I'm on my death bed! |
| Posted by: |
Tabby C. (Posted on November 5, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Poor |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Poor |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| I had delivered both of my babies in this hospital and chose it because of it's excellent reputation. |
| Competitors: |
I know that this hospital is far superior to other local hospitals. It is known for it's medical advances and it's care. |
| Comments: |
I rated the hospital poor for restfullness because I was woken too often through the night for monitoring, which was probably "mostly" necessary. I rated it poor for taking care of my needs because since I was doing so well and didn't have any problems, I rarely saw the nurses and aides during the day because they were so busy with other patients that were having problems. If only they came to see me as much during the day as they had through the night, I would have been more pleased with my care. |
| Posted by: |
Mandy F. (Posted on October 25, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| My doctor operates in two hospitals, this was a WOMEN'S hospital and a very beautiful facility, so I choose Magee over the other hospital. |
| Competitors: |
I have recieved care that was exponentially better than any other hospital I have been in. |
| Comments: |
Excellent is not a high enough praise. The staff was fantastic, my room was comfortable, private, and there was even a chair that converted to a bed to allow an overnight guest. That comforted me beyond words. I can't recommend Magee enough! |
| Posted by: |
Jessica R. (Posted on October 15, 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:
| Magee is a very well known hospital, my surgeon works out of Magee and I figured if I had any complication they were equipped to handle it. |
| Competitors: |
By far the best wont go anywhere else for complications and treatment. |
| Comments: |
The nurses were fantastic, very upbeat and made me feel like a person, they did everything they could to keep me as comfortable as possible. I could never repay them for their kindness during those first 24 hours. I hated the bari-beds though, ugh! |
| Posted by: |
Leah W. (Posted on October 14, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Poor |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Poor |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| I researched the surgeons in the Pittsburgh area and contacted a few. Most I didn't have a good feeling for. When I contacted Dr. Eid's office, I knew right away that I'd be in good hands, and since he operated out of Magee I researched them and read good reviews so I felt comfortable and satisfied with my choice. |
| Competitors: |
UPMC, has good hospitals over all. But the staff at times leaves a lot to be desired. |
| Comments: |
The staff that I met with in the operating room were all wonderful. I felt in very good hands. The nursing staff during the day were very helpful and always very cheerful and nice. The night time staff was horrible. They don't answer the call button until they get good and ready. I had to wait for 2 hours after my pca pump ran out. My port site was leaking through my gown and saturated my sheets, I had to wait two hours to get assistance with that also. I was very dissappointed in the nighttime staff. |
| Posted by: |
Lillian L. (Posted on October 13, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
N/A |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Determined by physician |
| Competitors: |
comporable |
| Posted by: |
Deactivated Member (Posted on October 10, 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: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| selected by doctor |
| Competitors: |
better than most |
| Comments: |
Big plus was private rooms. Only compliant was they sent me home on a Sunday at 5pm - trying to get pain med filled was a chore! |
| Posted by: |
M C. (Posted on August 28, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Very Poor |
Oversized Equipped: |
Average |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Very Poor |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Very Poor |
Visiting: |
N/A |
Staff Responsive: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| surgeon works out of there |
| Competitors: |
n/a |
| Comments: |
procedure not performed as expected; the anesthesologist I'd been told was aware of my past history of complications and would take good care of me was not present. 2-3 more surgeries needed. Insist your doctor use a MEASURING TAPE and mirror to ensure the incisions are in alignment. If you feel you are not being listened to or respected or your questions aren't being answered while in the hospital, you will need external support. Bottom line, look into all realistic options before making the decision. I still have nightmares. |
| Posted by: |
Kimberly F. (Posted on July 6, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon uses this hospital |
| Competitors: |
very modern looking & advanced with treatment |
| Comments: |
All the rooms were made specially for bariatric patients with larger chairs,beds & wheelchairs,etc. |
| Posted by: |
Pamela C. (Posted on June 7, 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 |
| How Selected:
| Through extensive research of post op complication and infection rates |
| Competitors: |
N/A |
| Comments: |
The best !!! |
| Posted by: |
Pat S. (Posted on April 24, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| My Dr. was from there. |
| Competitors: |
Very good. |
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