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About this Hospital
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North Colorado Medical Center is located in Greeley, Colorado - 50 miles north of Denver. NCMC's quality and scope rivals some of the best hospitals in the U.S. The hospital is a 398-bed tertiary care facility. NCMC has many nationally acclaimed programs including the highest rated cancer care program in northern Colorado, and the most comprehensive burn treatment program within a six-state region. NCMC is a Level II Trauma Center with a hospital-based air ambulance program (Airlife) The NCMC Bariatric Program is designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.
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OUR PROGRAM
Our bariatric surgery program has drawn patients from an eight-state area, and has achieved some of the best outcomes in the nation. The program is comprehensive and focuses strongly on providing surgical expertise and skill, as well as allied health services necessary to obtain optimal outcomes. From pre-op evaluation and teaching through lifelong, follow-up care and support, the program offers patients all the resources needed to succeed.
In 2006, the latest innovation in minimally invasive surgery was added to our surgical technology. The da Vinci™ Surgical System provides robotic assistance and allows the surgeon to operate with a powerful and very precise surgical technique, leading to a superior, quality procedure."
We offer support groups both pre and post-operation and staff more than 20 members directly involved on our bariatric team. NCMC has performed hundreds more Lap-Band® bariatric surgery procedures than any other hospital in Colorado.
SUCCESS STORIES
Click here to read the BannerBariatric.com stories of NCMC patients who have improved their lives with weight loss surgery.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For those patients and families coming from longer distances, the on-site Hospitality House offers a comfortable and very reasonable priced place to stay.
As a teaching facility, NCMC sponsors the North Colorado Family Medicine residency program, and participates closely with the University of Northern Colorado Nursing School.
CONTACT US
To learn more about our program or to attend one of our information sessions, call us toll-free at 1-866-569-5926 or click here to visit us on BannerBariatric.com.
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Number of Contributors: 29
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: |
Lisa D. (Posted on December 29, 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 accepted by my insurance and used my the surgeon I selected. |
| Competitors: |
This was by far the nicest hospital I have ever been in. Everyone there was so nice and friendly. |
| Comments: |
Everything in the hospital was a step above the usual. Clear down to the valet parking! |
| Posted by: |
Gina L. (Posted on March 30, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Surgeon |
| Competitors: |
Much better ... in most ways. |
| Comments: |
I like how if you ask someone "where is the lab" they TAKE YOU THERE instead of .. go to the main elevators bla bla bla bla |
| Posted by: |
Craig L. (Posted on December 19, 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:
| Because my doctor is there. |
| Comments: |
All pre-op testing was completed here. They were wonderful. Great staff, Free valet parking, very good facilities and did I mention GREAT staff |
| Posted by: |
Blu M. (Posted on November 28, 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: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| I chose Northern Colorado Medical center based on the surgeon that I was using. |
| Competitors: |
I am glad that I was here! It was a great environment and the staff was the best. I believe that they do more training with the staff to make sure your needs are met. Also, using the DiVinci Robot is a big plus. |
| Comments: |
I would not hesitate to return here or to recommend others here! |
| Posted by: |
Michelle B. (Posted on October 31, 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:
| Dr. Johnell practices out of NCMC |
| Competitors: |
They have the best bariatric program in Northern Colorado. |
| Comments: |
What can I say. They left me speachless. They care, they care, they care. |
| Posted by: |
Connie N. (Posted on August 10, 2006) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| This is were the surgeon does his surgeries. |
| Comments: |
It was very nice, and very clean |
| Posted by: |
Deactivated Member (Posted on December 23, 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 |
| Competitors: |
The staff was very professional and caring. |
| Posted by: |
Jack E. (Posted on May 16, 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: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| Dr. Johnell works from this hospital and he seems to feel that it is the best place to be. |
| Competitors: |
I live in Colorado Springs, a city with several large hospitals and I have had extensive experience with them. The Northern Colorado Medical Center is a cut above any hospital I have been in. It was worth the 150 mile drive. |
| Comments: |
The Nurse to patient ratio in this hospital is first rate. I was assigned my own nursing student (1:1 ratio) who was studying to be a Physician's Assistant. Everyone seems to receive excellent care on the third floor. |
| Posted by: |
Johnie L. (Posted on January 28, 2005) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| It was the hospital the surgeon used |
| Posted by: |
Carol B. (Posted on January 3, 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 |
| Posted by: |
Dawn T. (Posted on December 7, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Through Dr. Johnell |
| Competitors: |
One of the best! |
| Comments: |
This hospital is well organized and everyone is so caring and willing to help you, no matter what! |
| Posted by: |
Kelly G. (Posted on October 15, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| This is the hospital that the surgeon I chose operates at. |
| Competitors: |
This was a great hospital. It was clean, the staff was nice and they have volunteers take you to the proper area for your appointments and make sure that you get from one area to the next without getting lost. |
| Comments: |
It's a great hospital. Their hospitality house ($15 a night stay for family) is great and you couldn't find a better deal. They are family friendly and very accomodating with your needs as well as family needs. |
| Posted by: |
Camille L. (Posted on June 13, 2004) |
| 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 the surgeon I chose performs his procedures |
| Competitors: |
I work for a hospital and felt that it was comparable if not better at meeting all of my needs. |
| Comments: |
From pre-op, to post op, to recovery I could not have asked for more. I could not be happier with the hospital, the rooms, the staff and my privacy. They made this tough decision and easier one to bear. |
| Posted by: |
Patricia T. (Posted on June 2, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| Required by insurance |
| Competitors: |
Comparable. Better in some areas, worse in others. Overall, better than most. |
| Comments: |
I also work at this facility but have been a patient at several hospitals over time and did my best to judge it as a patient, not an employee. The nursing care was excellent, but I was disappointed at how much "broken" equipment there was. IE: my bed remote, the 1st pulse ox they tried to use, the bedside table was jammed, etc. Get new equipment! |
| Posted by: |
Jennifer H. (Posted on May 3, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Posted by: |
Rhonda G. (Posted on April 24, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Poor |
| Posted by: |
Eileen C. (Posted on April 12, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon works out of this hospital |
| Competitors: |
They were very professional and well staffed. |
| Comments: |
It is a LONG walk from the parking structure to the main hospital, and quite a little trek up to surgery. I would ask for a wheelchair if this is too much exercertion. Nurses very nice and accommodating. Semi-private room, but the nurse kicked the other ladies visitors out when I needed a procedure done. |
| Posted by: |
Linda P. (Posted on April 6, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon was associated with this hospital. |
| Competitors: |
Above average to excellent...I've had many surgeries at different hospitals, and this one was one of the best. |
| Comments: |
Very accommodating...nice staff, clean room..couldn't have been better. |
| Posted by: |
Angeline M. (Posted on February 19, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| Only hospital that my surgeon practices in. |
| Competitors: |
Overall, they were good compared to other local hospitals |
| Comments: |
Staff was very friendly and professional. I felt all my needs were met during my brief stay. |
| Posted by: |
Lorena M. (Posted on January 6, 2004) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Surgeon |
| Competitors: |
about the same |
| Posted by: |
Heather M. (Posted on July 1, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Surgeon's Hospital |
| Competitors: |
I have fairly recent Boulder Community Hosp. In & Out-Patient experience. Greeley was much better. |
| Comments: |
Best Hospital experience I've had & I'm NOT sugar-coating; I'm a Quality Assurance Manager by profession so I know quality when I come across it. The nurses were really personable, upbeat, and attentive. The care across units was good to excellent overall. MY I.V. stick was a peice of cake hole-in-one. (I've had 4 nurses working desperatley to get an I.V. in me in the past. Yes - all at the same time!) My overall experience at NCMC was much better than average or expected. Good Job Guys! |
| Posted by: |
Suzanne T. (Posted on June 30, 2003) |
| 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:
| It's our local hospital, and the one that Dr. Johnell uses for bariatric surgery. |
| Competitors: |
I have been admitted twice into NCMC and both times recieved excellent care from the staff. I have never been admitted into any other hospital, so I am not able to compare. |
| Comments: |
The staff that works with the bariatric patients are well trained in the specific care that is necessary for our needs. |
| Posted by: |
Melonie L. (Posted on January 28, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| It is the one my surgeon uses. |
| Competitors: |
They were great to me. |
| Comments: |
The nursing staff was very good to me. I have no complaints whatsoever. |
| Posted by: |
Donna K. (Posted on January 26, 2003) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| The hospital my surgeon has privilages at. |
| Competitors: |
We have very good hospitals in this area. All are great. |
| Comments: |
The staff was absolutely wonderful. They seemed to know what I needed before I asked for it. Many staff had family, friends, and even themselves who had gone through the surgery, so I got lots of encouragement and pampering. |
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Ellie L. (Posted on July 12, 2002) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Poor |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Poor |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| It was local for me
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| Competitors: |
the hospital in fort collins is 100 percent better |
| Comments: |
The hospital is out of date there are alot of snootty nurses but there are the share of nice ones as well. |
| Posted by: |
Sandy S. (Posted on June 14, 2002) |
| 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:
| It is the local hospital where my surgeon works out of. I also work in the pharmacy of this hospital. |
| Comments: |
I haven't stay in any of the other hospitals in the area. I feel NCMC is very well equipped and on the cutting edge of medicine. There is no place I would have rather been. |
| Posted by: |
Kerry V. (Posted on May 3, 2002) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| My doctor did. |
| Competitors: |
I felt very comfortable at this hospital. |
| Comments: |
Most of the nurses on this floor were wonderful. They made the stay a lot more enjoyable then it could be. I had a great experience. |
| Posted by: |
Mary C. (Posted on March 4, 2002) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon has his privliges there |
| Competitors: |
Outstanding. I was so pleasantly suprised |
| Comments: |
No long waits, great staff |
| Posted by: |
Deactivated Member (Posted on February 7, 2002) |
| 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:
| It is where Dr. Johnell does his surgery's. It is also just across the street from my surgeon's office. |
| Competitors: |
Excellent! |
| Comments: |
My nurses and CNA's were the best. The whole staff in general were nice except for radiology! They would get a horrible rating as far as I am concerned. That was the only bad mark against my whole stay! |
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