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Maryview Medical Center

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LocationPortsmouth, VA
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Bariatric Surgeons believe to have
operated at this hospital:

    John K. Y. Chacko M.D.
    Glen Moore, M.D.
    David Spencer, M.D.

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Number of Contributors: 43

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:
  1. How would you rate its overall value? (“Overall Value”)
  2. How well equipped was the hospital to handle overweight patients? (“Oversized Equipped”)
  3. How sensitive was the staff to the needs of overweight patients? (“Oversized Sensitive”)
  4. 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”)
  5. How much privacy did you feel the hospital gave you? (“Privacy”)
  6. How responsive did you feel the hospital was in giving you pain medications? (“Pain Medications”)
  7. How restfully quiet did you find your experience? (“Quiet”)
  8. How accommodating was the hospital in allowing visitors to see you? (“Visiting”)
  9. How responsive do you feel the staff was in helping you with your general needs during your stay? (“Staff Responsive”)
  10. How would you rate the parking accomodations? (“Parking”)
  11. How did you select this hospital? (“How Selected”)
  12. How would you compare this hospital to others that you have been to? (“Competitors”)
  13. What other comments do you have about this hospital? (“Comments”)
Posted by: Stephanie J. (Posted on August 20, 2008)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Good
How Selected: SURGEON PERFORMS SURGERY AT THIS HOSPITAL.
Competitors: THE STAFF WAS VERY ATTENTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE TOWARDS THEIR PATIENTS.
Comments: I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HOSPITAL FOR WLS.
Posted by: Erika W. (Posted on August 2, 2008)
Posted by: Jenna B. (Posted on June 14, 2008)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Average
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Poor
Posted by: Terri T. (Posted on June 5, 2008)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Good
Quiet: Good Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: This was the hospital that my surgeon used, so that's where the surgery would take place.
Comments: I had a very good experience in the hospital. Everyone was warm and caring. I only had one time where I needed to get up and walk and needed assistance, and I had to wait 45 minutes. Other then that, my stay was great!
Posted by: Dolly A. (Posted on August 11, 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: Average
How Selected: That is were my surgeon operates
Competitors: Great
Comments: The nursing staff were great and made me feel cared for. They even asked that I "keep in Touch" so they can see y progress.
Posted by: Diane M. (Posted on June 24, 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 E. (Posted on March 22, 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 is the hospital Tidewater Surgical Specialists use.
Competitors: I was very surprised, my experience was fantastic.
Comments: I would not hesitate to go back to Maryview for any reason. The staff were fantastic.
Posted by: Deactivated Member (Posted on February 8, 2007)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Good Pain Medication: Good
Quiet: Poor Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: This is the only hospital that my doctor works out of
Posted by: Deactivated Member (Posted on January 21, 2007)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Average
Quiet: Excellent Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Average
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: It was my surgeon's selection.
Comments: I was really pleased to have a private room, I hadn't expected that. My only problems were during the day shift the afternoon following my surgery. I was not told I needed to ask for pain meds after my PCA was removed. By the time I fianally asked, I was hurting. Somehow that fell through the cracks and 1 1/2 hrs later when I finally got my meds I was in extreme pain.
Posted by: Amber B. (Posted on August 10, 2006)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Good
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
How Selected: This is the only hospital my surgeon chose to keep his patients at.
Competitors: They had an actual bariatric wing which was really nice and the cleaning crew did a great job and were incredibly nice.
Comments: The only reason I couldn't give this hospital excellent all around because of one nursing shift that was horrible. They didn't respond to one of my calls for almost 2 hours, I finally hobbled out there to get my pain meds. But the rest of the staff were so awesome and accomodating. They treated me with respect, they were very prompt to my calls, and helped me out so much with walking & my squeezers. I don't remember a lot of their names but I think one was Anne (she has a thick southern accent), one lady wore a nun outfit who was so kind, a young black gentleman, and another young black lady. I hope to go back and visit again soon!!!!
Posted by: Christa A. (Posted on May 16, 2006)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Average Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Good Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Good
How Selected: The only hospital where my doc does his thing.
Competitors: Hospitals are all pretty much the same, aren't they? Nobody ever really wants to be there!!
Comments: I loved the nursing staff. They were all super helpful and very caring. All my needs were met with smiles and encouragement. The area set aside for WLS patients was relatively nice and comfortable. I had about a million visitors and they were all welcomed with smiles. They even let my dad stay with me the whole time. By the time I left, I had some pain meds for the road, but that was pretty much it. I think I maybe took some once when I got home before I went to bed that night. The nurses really were amazing!! Between them and my dad, I was walking miles around the place. Every time I wanted to get up and walk, they were right there until I was strong enough (and not hooked up to every machine known to man) to do it by myself.
Posted by: Sandy D. (Posted on April 21, 2006)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Excellent
Comments: Everything was okay except they didn't have a chair in my room. I asked for one for 2 days.
Posted by: Tj B. (Posted on March 24, 2006)
Posted by: Anastasia B. (Posted on March 19, 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: Dr. Spencer only uses this hospital.
Competitors: N/A
Comments: The entire staff was genuinely helpfully. I couldn't thank them enough.
Posted by: Janet S. (Posted on September 15, 2005)
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: This hospital is where my surgeons (Dr Moore & Dr Spencer) perform gastric bypass.
Competitors: n/a
Comments: I highly recommend the hospital. The staff are as professional and caring as you could ever hope for.
Posted by: Deactivated Member (Posted on July 19, 2005)
Overall Value: Average Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Average
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Poor Pain Medication: Poor
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Poor
Parking: Good
How Selected: Doctor
Competitors: I had to ask several times for ice and meds.
Comments: Okay experience.
Posted by: Shirley B. (Posted on June 23, 2005)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: This is the hospital my surgeon uses to perform his surgeries.
Competitors: I have been fortunate enough to have never had to stay in a hospital previously.
Posted by: Andrea A. (Posted on May 22, 2005)
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 facility that my surgeon was on staff for.
Competitors: It was alot more attentive and considerate than I imagined.
Comments: I was very pleased with my stay at Maryview Medical Center. I was reluctant at first when my surgeon told me that this was the facility that he would be using but I was very impressed with my overall stay there.
Posted by: Donness O. (Posted on January 5, 2005)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Good
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Good Pain Medication: Good
Quiet: Good Visiting: Good Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Good
How Selected: I had no choice in the selection of this hospital. My surgeon, Dr. Moore, uses this hospital only.
Competitors: Not sure.
Comments: It was okay.
Posted by: Cindy C. (Posted on September 8, 2004)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Good
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Excellent Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Good
How Selected: I am an employee.
Competitors: I am not able to compare. I have not been an in-patient at any other hospital in the area.
Comments: I was very pleased with the care and compassion I recieved at Maryview.
Posted by: Deanna C. (Posted on August 20, 2004)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Good
Quiet: Good Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Good
How Selected: My doctor operates there and I work for the Bon Secours network.
Comments: I had a wonderful experience. The staff is attentive and helpful. Very encouraging.
Posted by: Leland R. (Posted on August 11, 2004)
Overall Value: Poor Oversized Equipped: Average Oversized Sensitive: Poor
Multi Security: Average Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Average
Quiet: Poor Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Very Poor
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: This is the hospital my surgeon's use and it was on my insurance plan. It is also the most convienent to home.
Competitors: I have only stayed in this one.
Comments: Even though I was on a wing with other WLS patients, some of the nurses were very un- fat-friendly.
Posted by: Sandra W. (Posted on May 28, 2004)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Good Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: The hospital my surgeon use and close to where I live. This worked out fine for me.
Competitors: I believe it is one of the best in this area.
Comments: The nurses know what they are doing and are very helpful to you. When I came out of recovery I was in a rome to myself on the 2nd floor, the next day I was moved to the 5th floor with a room mate. I would have loved to stay by myself because I had the room mate from hell. I could get no sleep for her allways call for the nurse to help her to the bathroom. They should ask people if they want a room to themself.
Posted by: Cynthia M. (Posted on March 12, 2004)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Good Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Good
How Selected: It happens to be the closest hospital to where I live.
Competitors: I have always heard Chesapeake General was a better hospital. But I found everything at Maryview was just right.
Posted by: Deactivated Member (Posted on March 9, 2004)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Average Oversized Sensitive: Good
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Poor Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Poor
How Selected: Hospital My surgeon uses.
Comments: I would have much preferd a private room. Even though I had a very nice roomate, her husband was there all the time and I felt uncomfortable in my pj's and having to roll over and afraid something was going to show. I felt stuckup if I kept the curtian closed all the time. The room was in an older part of the hospital and very small for all of the things in the room. I had requested a private room and it was given to someone else. I was not happy about that at all.
Posted by: Johnny E. (Posted on February 15, 2004)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Good Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Good Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Good
How Selected: My Dr .
Competitors: 2south is at the top of the list. 5N has a way to. The nurses on 2South was just super. There for you. 5 south had way to many patients to take care of. nurse was run ragged/
Comments: The surgery vist was super. Had to return two weeks later. Different as day is to night. Had ro go through the ER. It should be revised. Stayed there 8 hours. The Er DR only came briefly at the beginning He never returned. IV bag stayed empty even after I called the Nurses. The ER is definitely not a place I would want to go through again, My privat room was given to a lady, because the Er was slow in getting me to a room. Had to take a semi. Elderlt gentleman very sick, I had no sleep at all. Only one nurse showed any concern for me Deanna.I have been unforunate in having been in another hospital a few times. 5n and 5 S is below par for giving service. @ south is at the top. My first visit 30 Dec. 04 was just outstanding, Everything re surgery was outstanding, All dept. All of my needs was taken care of on 2 south. The second visit to 5 south was way below par. which included a stop in the ER. Which was very unsatisfactory, the Er Dr and Staff showed no concern for me what so ever. And there was the possibilty I may have been leaking from the staples inside my body. The ER staff was very disappointing. I would go back to Maryview, overall things was good with the exception of what I mentioned. I want no part of the ER. It was like I did not exist. The gastric by pass surgery part was outstanding. A nun came in to see the gentleman in my room, Had no time for me. (second visit) Again the surgery stay was just outstanding. The followup visit left alot to desired. I do not want to be negative, just wanted to be honest. DEFINITLY DID NOT LIKE IT WHEN MY PRIVATE ROOM WAS GIVEN TO A LADY, BECAUSE THE ER LAGGED BEHIND IN TAKING CARE OF ME. 5SOUTH TOLD ME THEY THOUGHT I WAS NOT COMING, SO THEY GAVE IT TO A WOMAN. tHEY DID NOT BOTHER CALLING THE ER TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. WHEN I LEFT THE ER. I WAS TAKEN TO THE PRIVATE ROOM ONLY TO FINE A WOMAN HAD BEEN PLACED IN IT. TO ME IT WAS DISCRIMINATION. CAUSED BY A LACK OF COMMUNICATIONS. WHEN I QUESTIONED IT A NURSE WAS A LITTLE RUDE.
Posted by: Mary Ellen O. (Posted on February 14, 2004)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Excellent Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Average
How Selected: It was the only hospital in which my surgeon performed surgery.
Competitors: It was as good as any of the hospitals I had been in.
Comments: When I was first advised that my surgery was to be at Maryview I was skeptical. My stay and care at the hospital could not have been better.
Posted by: Cathy P. (Posted on January 24, 2004)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Average Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Average
How Selected: It's the only hospital my doctor uses.
Competitors: I have been in 3 other local hospitals and would consider this hospital equal to one and superior to 2.
Comments: I had an excellent nurse, Theresa, while I was in the step-down care unit, she was wonderful. The room that I was moved to the next day was really not large enough to have 2 beds, and 2 recliners (which was a must after surgery), but the care was still very good.
Posted by: Betty N. (Posted on December 1, 2003)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Average
How Selected: It is very close to my home and my surgeon recommended it.
Competitors: I have actually stayed at this hospital previously and did not have a good experience, so I was very concerned about that. However, they have changed and much improved their patient interaction since then. I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone came in at the start of their shift and introduced themselves and checked on me throughout their shift. And they even had a smile on their face!
Comments: They have greatly improved! Since I completed this survey the first time I have been back to this hospital to the ER. I would like to add that while they rated very high in my book in the places that were expecting Bariatric patients, but they need to work on educating the rest of their staff, especially in the ER.
Posted by: Pat M. (Posted on December 1, 2003)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Good
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Good Pain Medication: Average
Quiet: Poor Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Average
Parking: Good
How Selected: My surgeon selected this hospital. I selected the surgeon and trusted his judgement in where he wanted to work.
Competitors: I have (unfortunately) had extensive experience with MANY hospitals in this area. Maryview Hospital is my "favorite". Its well equipped, convenient, I feel safe coming and going from it, the staff is courteous...
Comments: see above
Posted by: April G. (Posted on November 28, 2003)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Good Visiting: Good Staff Responsive: Excellent
How Selected: this was the only hospital dr. moore practices at
Comments: it was a very pleasent stay
Posted by: Liane K. (Posted on November 4, 2003)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Excellent Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: Only one my Doctor uses
Competitors: Not in best part of town
Comments: Most of the staff was excellent I had one nurse that was a bit insensitive and ignorant, but oh well. I also had another Nurse name Marty that was EXCELLENT!!! Generally everyone was great.
Posted by: Kimberly B. (Posted on November 3, 2003)
Posted by: Marycarol W. (Posted on September 13, 2003)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Good
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: This is the hospital my surgeon uses.
Competitors: About the same. Staff was attentive, but seemed overworked and at times I had to wait a long time for a response to my calls. This is not atypical though and my overall assessment of the care was good.
Posted by: Leon F. (Posted on August 20, 2003)
Overall Value: Average Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Poor
Multi Security: Average Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Good
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Poor
Parking: Good
How Selected: THE ONLY ONE MY DOCTOR USED
Competitors: IT HAS A LONG WAY TO GO. IT IS A LOT OF BETTER HOSPITAL AROUND THIS AREA THA ARE BETTER.
Comments: SOME OF THE NURSES WHERE SLOW AND RUDE. IF IT WASN'T FOR MY WIFE I DON'T KNOW HOW I WOULD HAVE MADE IT THROUGH THERE. THEN THE ROOM WAS OUT AS HELL. THE A/C DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. I HAD A 2 NURSES THAT WENT ALL THE WAY OTHER THERE JOBS AS CARE GIVERS. I THINK MAYBE SOME OF THEM WAS JUST HAVING A BAD DAY.SOME PEOPLE THERE ARE OK.
Posted by: Patricia M. (Posted on August 15, 2003)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: N/A
Quiet: N/A Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Excellent
Competitors: Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center has established the first and only comprehensive Surgical Weight Loss Program in Hampton Roads. The Surgical Weight Loss Center is located at 5818 Harbour View blvd. off of 664 in Suffolk. The Center encompasses all diagnostic services, including nutrition counseling, outpatient diagnostic services, psychiatric evaluation, sleep studies and surgeon referral. Call 483-3030 for more information.
Comments: The staff of Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center has received sensitivity training regarding the special needs of the gastric by-pass patients. Post-surgery patients are placed in specially designated patient rooms that allow privacy and comfort on its 2 South nursing unit. Staff has also received nutritional education regarding the post-surgical dietary needs of gastric by-pass patients. Overall, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center provides excellent nursing care for their gastric by-pass patients.
Posted by: Debra R. (Posted on August 15, 2003)
Overall Value: Excellent Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Good
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Good
How Selected: This is the hospital my surgeons' picked.The bariatric area was just started in July 2003. It is off to a great start.
Competitors: N/A
Comments: They were very accomodating. Private clean rooms and great nurses.
Posted by: Rachelle C. (Posted on August 5, 2003)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Average
Quiet: Good Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Good
How Selected: only hospital my surgeron workd from
Competitors: they r all about the same
Comments: they tried to as senistive as possible to my needs but they were under staffed
Posted by: Dale M. (Posted on August 1, 2003)
Overall Value: Poor Oversized Equipped: Average Oversized Sensitive: Poor
Multi Security: Poor Privacy: Good Pain Medication: Average
Quiet: Average Visiting: Good Staff Responsive: Poor
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: my doctor only using this one
Competitors: very under staffed. Took forever when you called a nurse. Nurse gave me PILLS instead of liquid meds at one time and I had seizure from them. I believe this all comes down to understaffing..too rushed
Comments: The hopsital was wonderful at first, the staff was overly friendly. I felt right at home...but after surgery, on the floor it was very understaffed and they made cricital errors concerning my health.
Posted by: Jenanne A. (Posted on July 24, 2003)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Good
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Good Pain Medication: Average
Quiet: Good Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Good
How Selected: This is where my surgeon does his surgery.
Competitors: I prefer some of the other hospitals in the area.
Posted by: Jennifer B. (Posted on June 8, 2003)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Good Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Good
Quiet: Average Visiting: Good Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: This is the only hospital that my doctor works out of.
Competitors: I was in a private room. They are up and coming in technology and just invested a lot of money in these new "BARIATRIC" beds to aid in the comfort of the overweight patients. They are not too familiar in how to use them but maryview is well aware of obesity issues and are well on their way to becoming a leader in the community. I never felt mentally uncomfortable in any one of the staff's eyes. The never degraded me in any fashion shape or form and were always more than willing to accomodate what I needed.
Comments: Over all my experience was truly better than I expected. The 5th floor was very hot for some reason and that posed a problem from time to time. I left my door open for circulation and it helped. The other issue was the new bariatric beds they have. It is awesome but not everyone is familiar in how to use them and I wound up being the test case and got a little irritated over it. One of the night nurses (although very sweet) was a little airheaded and made me stand for 15 mins while she tried to adjust the bed instead of finding help. BUT that I have to say was TRULY the only bad experience I had. I did have a private room. Everyone knocks before entering. Sometimes it took a little longer than I would have liked to get meds so if you need them tell them right away so that by the time you really need them they are there. The nurses were awesome. Deanna was mostly my nurse...also Latash and asst. Wanda. Thank you for making me feel like home and making my stay as best as you could. It made all the difference in the world.
Posted by: Frankie V. (Posted on January 2, 2003)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Good Oversized Sensitive: Excellent
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Good Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Excellent
Parking: Good
How Selected: This is the hospital my Dr. recommended
Posted by: Shirley W. (Posted on February 5, 2002)
Overall Value: Good Oversized Equipped: Excellent Oversized Sensitive: Good
Multi Security: Excellent Privacy: Excellent Pain Medication: Excellent
Quiet: Average Visiting: Excellent Staff Responsive: Good
Parking: Excellent
How Selected: Only one Dr. Chacko my surgeon uses.
Competitors: Not known
Comments: The staff in ICU, especially Vtor Lewis was excellent. Couldnt ask for better care a real Godsent. The staff in the general unit was a bit different. They had to be called whenever I needed my meds changed. One shift was not respectful of the other coming on. I believe they are understaffed. I had to ask to be walked or a friend came by to help me.