Sentara Independence is no longer a hospital with beds for hospitalizations. The former hospital…read morenow has an Emergency Room, Imaging Center, Laboratory Services and Sleep Center. I'm not sure what the area that contained the hospital rooms is currently used for. Sentara Independence is the partner "hospital" with Sentara Virgins Beach General. Patients treated at the Emergency Room who require hospitalization are transported to Beach General as soon as a room is available. The system works well for those of us who live in Bayside. The Emergency Room is far less crowded and easier to navigate through than the larger hospitals. Complete testing and imaging can be done to determine whether the patient requires hospital. I've had many experiences with this hospital's different departments, both for myself, my late husband and uncle and my roommate. All have been excellent. It's sad the Bayside no longer has a full service hospital, losing its beds in favor of building Sentara Princess Anne Hospital on the south side of town. But the current system is working.

Evan M Rekant, MD provided me with the "Worst" experience I have ever had at this location. I've…read morebeen suffering from stomach aches, shortness of breath and a headache since Saturday. I went in for help because its been getting worse. Evan M Rekant, MD could not care less about my issues. I've been in the military for 8 years. I work very long hours and at times unpredictable. I worked all day and then went to Sentara after I got off. I have to be up tomorrow at 04, to be at work at 05. I asked for a "no work note" so I could sleep in. Mr Evan M Rekant, MD begins raising his voice at me in front of his coworkers. Basically chastising me about not going to work. He was being obnoxious, loud and rude to me. I was there a couple of days ago for the same problem. It has to be said that if the problem gets worse, they tell you to come back. Thats what I did and for that I got the worst service I have ever gotten in my life from any medical "professional". He kept asking me about my job and never mentioned my shortness of breath or my stomach pain. I understand the ER is for certain situations but how I was treated to day was abhorrent. Also, military medical is not as good as civilian and I live only 10 min away from this location, so its a lot more convenient. Also, the people are usually very friendly, professional and fast acting. Also, want to point out that military medical at times could take you about a month to get seen for a problem. Even if i go to the ER in portsmouth the wait times are sometimes 2 or more hours to get seen. On top of that they dont usually give "no work notes" because many people lie about things to get out of work. Nevertheless my experience today was very negative. Evan M Rekant definitely has anger issues and I wouldn't trust him as care professional. Other than Evan, this place and people do amazing work.

I've had the best experience with Dr.Piccioni and team. I am new to the area and didn't know what…read moreto expect. I've had scare of cancer and he took care of it immediately. Six months later I was in a car accident and they have been advocating and working with me to get the care that I need. They take time with me and genuinely care. I am very grateful for the experience so far!

Have been going here since I love to VA 22+ years ago! Professional, understands all of my health…read moreissues and has sick appointments available same day! Would highly recommend Dr Paulsen and her staff.

Virginia Center for Eye Surgery is utilized by Beach Eye Care. My surgeon Dr. Jain operates from…read morehere. My cataract procedure was performed at the center by Dr. Jain. The staff was great on check in and could not have been smoother. I was brought back on schedule and prepared for surgery. The surgical staff kept me comfortable until it was time to sedate. I chose a light adjustable lens vs. a standard. My lens can be adjusted to achieve 20/20 and key in on the best vision possible. After a few office visits the lens will be laser locked in. My outpatient procedure on my left eye took less than 20 minutes and was a success. I had 20/40 vision after the surgery when before I was blind in the eye. Terrific experience and wonderful staff. I'm grateful. I'm now two weeks post surgery and doing fantastic! My first adjustment is next week.

They have amazing staff they take wonderful care of their patients and the doctor is amazing he…read moretakes wonderful care of you

The Sentara Leigh Ambulatory Surgery Center is an updated facility since the expansion & upgrade of…read morethe main Sentara Hospital on its ever expanding campus. The location is in a more northern part of the main hospital since I last had surgery there, sitting directly north of the Emergency Room. Coming from the north, enter at the first Hospital entrance off Kempsville Road. A tricky part of reaching the drive through entrance at the front of the building is that one has to enter the fenced Ambulatory Surgery parking lot on the left to reach the drive around. There isn't a sign which makes it confusing, especially if you have to be there at 0:dark30 in the morning. Parking is plentiful, especially in the early morning when most surgeons operate. A large clean waiting room, complete with a coffee station, is available for patients and those waiting with them. Near the coffee station is a row of cushion backed small tables where one can sit & work while they wait. Check-in and front desk personnel are extremely pleasant and friendly. The patient's family or friends are given a number so they can check the patient's progress on a digital board while they go through the pre-op & surgery process. After a patient is prepped, the family member or friend is called back to wait until the patient is taken back to the operating room. During that time both anesthesia & the surgeon come into the patient's cubicle for a final check in & questions. Everyone was friendly and cheerful, including those at the medical station in the midst of the pre-op & recovery cubicles. After surgery the waiting person is called back to sit with the patient during the postoperative instructions. This was the only glitch in what otherwise would have been a perfect review. The nurse, who we had not seen before, read through the postoperative instructions very quickly from the printed instructions as if he were in a hurry to get us out the door. In my opinion this should not be rushed. Time should be allowed for the patient to have all their cognitive processes restored after anesthesia so they can digest the information & ask questions. He also wouldn't allow her to have anything but ice chips instead of offering a small drink, such as Ginger Ale, as I've always experienced in the past. Sentara Leigh Ambulatory Surgery Center is a wonderful choice for outpatient procedures. I would highly recommend.

I have had Carpal Tunnel surgery on both of my wrists at this outpatient surgery center. My left…read morewas done in June of this year and my right on September 18th. Everyone is so caring and friendly, from check in, to Nurses and Anesthesiologist. They all make you feel like they really care about you The waiting area is very clean and nicely decorated. There is a coffee station available for anyone waiting for you and a screen that updates as you move from pre op to recovery. Both procedures went very well. The only problem was the time you have to arrive. First surgery arrival was 6:00 AM, second arrival time was 5:30 AM. I am not an early riser and being retired, I do not get up early and I am not a fan of the Surgeons early morning schedules.

Everyone here is very friendly. My appointment was at 1:30 and I definitely had to wait a while to…read moreget in, but it seems to be the norm for most doctors offices lately. Easy to find. Easy access.

Dr Shoba Mendu is the best!!! She has been my doctor since 2015. She is the only one I trust for…read morecolonoscopy and other digestive procedures. She is very compassionate and I would love to work for her! The personnel at the front office were very helpful and supportive.

Bon Secours has been my go to for ER care when needed. I recently visited Bon Secours Health…read moreMedical Center in Harbourview, Suffolk, Va. and was very disappointed with the lack of patient privacy during my visit. Due to ongoing renovations, patients were seated and treated in the hallway. While I understand that construction can create challenges, there was little to no effort made to maintain confidentiality. Doctors were openly discussing patients' medical conditions, concerns, and treatment plans within clear earshot of others. Sensitive health information should not be easily overheard in a public hallway setting. Is it not important that healthcare facilities have a responsibility to protect patient privacy, even during renovations. I hope the administration addresses this issue promptly to ensure patients feel safe, respected, and protected when receiving care.

DO NOT GO HERE FOR LABS! They do not respect your time. 8:30 appointment. Check in at desk and…read morelady tells me to use the automated check in. Wait until 9:00 a.m. to make sure the machine worked. Lady tells me "they'll be with you shortly to register you" WHAT??? It's now half hour past my appointment and I'm not checked in? I need to go to work people! At LabCorp (or where I used to live for that matter...) you walk in and you're out within 15 minutes of your time. What kind of craziness is this? I left. Please note - I previously tried to have lab work at one of their offices but fasted for nothing because their system was down. This is twice I haven't been able to complete basic labs due to bad customer service.

I have been a patient here for a few years now. Dr. Cannon is my Doctor and he treats my Psoriatic…read moreArthritis. Everyone here is so kind and caring. I can not say enough good things about this practice. From receptionists, nurses, infusion and injection nurses, everyone makes you feel like you are visiting friends instead of a Rheumatologist Office. I find it very interesting to read some of the helpful slides that continually play on the small screen in the waiting room. I have included photos of the latest info at my last visit. I usually take photos and watch them later because I can enlarge the photos to make it easier to read later. I highly recommend this practice if you are looking for a Rheumatologist.

All the providers are very kind! Dr. Cannon is my favorite. Everyone is very polite! Front desk has…read moregone through some changes but it keeps getting better and better.

Dr.Joshi with Coastal Endocrinology is so wonderful and knowledgeable. She manages the condition…read morethat caused my recent horrific hospital stay. After I signed myself out of the hospital I immediately reached out to her through their new portal & messages left at her Town Center office. There was no response, which was very odd. Normally she answers immediately. When my friend had an appointment with her she told her of my dilemma. That day I received a call setting up a Telehealth visit for yesterday. There were answers. The new portal sends all messages to a central person at TPMG rather than directly to the provider. The practice's personnel had been working to try to learn & adjust to the new system. She apologized profusely. I'm not sure the TPMG medical group's new system is as effective in reaching the provider as the last. It was calming & reassuring after the hospital experience to get answers & medication adjustments from Dr Joshi. She returned one medication doubled by the hospital to her original doseage. An explanation was given to me about why the hospital said to greatly increase my protein from foods. Even better she gave me a standing order for regular bloodwork so this type of emergency wouldn't happen again. I'm certainly happy to have been referred to Dr Joshi after all my other specialists had given up on solving this chronic problem. Just please no more being forced to go to the ER!!!!

I have been going to this practice for a few years. Dr. Joshi treats a condition I have called…read moreHyperparathyroidism. It affects my PTH or Para Thyroid Hormone. It's usually caused by a kidney disorder but in my case the cause is vitamin D and or Calcium. Blood work is done every 3 months or so to monitor my PTH, Vitamin D and Calcium. Most of my visits with Dr. Joshi are Virtual because we just go over the current bloodwork and see where my numbers are and adjust meds accordingly. Dr. Joshi is very knowledgeable and takes time to answer any questions you have. The office staff and Nurses are all very nice. The few times I have been in the office, it was clean, bright and spacious