Barix Clinics (NW Suburban Com. Hospital) Hospital

This was my fist stay in a hospital, and I as vey nervous about being there. I had a very positive experience with the hospital and staff.

Good hospital. Some members of staff more helpful than others.

I would go there again in a heartbeat..I almost walked out becuase i was so scared, btu the pre-op nurse assigned to me prayed with me then got the doctor to give me a shot of 'courage'..Next thing I knew I was in the recovery room. I never would have made it without the personal care she gave me.

Overall stay was exellent, the hospital is old,it could use some more modern updating & cleaning, especially the sink area.

They are growing too quickly and don't have the facilities to handle the patients that have surgery. I was in a "private" room which shared a bathroom with the room next door. Whenever I needed to use the bathroom, the "hat" (to measure urine output) was usually still left in from the last person and I had to call a nurse to remove it. On my third day, a new post-op patient was added to my room. The bed she was in had no controls to raise any parts of it; there was only one "guest" chair; there was only one nightstand; there was only one phone. Since I was more mobile, if the phone rang I answered it, and had to get it over to my roommate if it was for her. Plus, we now had 3-4 people sharing the bathroom and needing the "hat" changed. I had problems with my IV alarm sounding when the line became constricted. I would often have to wait 10-15 minutes for a nurse to come and fix it, so I learned how to do it myself. Surgery was June 2001; I have heard things are even worse now.

I was vary happy with everyone that worked there. And they were vary nice to me

Easy to get to (even though I live 2+ hours away). The staff is focused on the patients and their care.

Overall, I was happy with the hospital. Like every other care facility, some people were more sensitive than others in dealing with patients ..... large or small. I am thrilled with the results of my surgery ... no pain, no complications, and much much better health just three months after surgery.

At first I was shocked on how small it was, but then realized it was for bariatric patients only.No other type of
patients except for outpatient services

Excellent hospital and staff. Dr. Berkowitz is an excellent surgeon! Very positive experience.