Dr Ondrula is a narcissist who became angry with me because I disagreed with his approach to my…read morecancer surgery. The 2022 surgery he chose ended in a catastrophic failure that left me disabled to defecate which caused me to have a colostomy for pain relief. He denied any wrong doing and not only refused to remedy the problem but lied about the results and dismissed me as a patient. Another surgery with a different surgeon, who had to cut my abdomen open agreed that Dr Ondrula's surgery was a failure, removed his surgery still with cancer in it even after chemo and radiation. The sample is preserved with the University of Chicago Medical.

Dr. Ondrula is a wonderful surgeon. When I was initially diagnosed with colon cancer, it was Dr…read more Ondrula who got the ball rolling to get treatment started immediately with the oncologist, radiologist, and G.I. doctors. His bedside manner is also very comforting. When he talks to you, you know he's talking to you, and not just a patient. Dr Ondrula was a very kind, very thorough doctor during a very scary time in my life. I could not recommend him more highly.

Honestly the office ladies here are phenomenal. All are so sweet and caring. I am a type 1…read morediabetic. I was going for my second sensor insertion. I was very disappointed. I had originally called the company to make sure I qualified for the bridge program and I did. Upon my almost 2 hr drive to his facility they informed me I was not covered and would have to pay $300! After deciding to just go with the removal, he then said he would do it for $200. I still politely declined and that's when he turned sour. He got very short and I wasn't even numbed when he went to cut into my arm, and it was a painful experience. He had me sign the paper and that was it. Me and my husband were very disappointed with our visit with Dr Wool this time around and will not be back. I would only come back for the nurses. Nothing else. Bad vibes were very present today.

Top Notch Surgeon's office. My first experience was calling to make an appointment after being…read morereferred here by my general Internist. The lady on the phone (wish I'd gotten her name) was SUPER-sweet; giving me all the info I'd need, timing, paperwork, website, directions etc. She was SO sweet. I hung up smiling. It's a rare thing nowadays to find a friendly Doctor's receptionist, most of them are mean with a capital 'B' !! My second experience was calling a couple days later to say "I can't wait a week to see you. Can you please see if there's a way to get me in sooner?" to which she searched and was able to get me in same-day. Now I realize this was probably luck, but i was THRILLED not to have to wait since I was concerned about what was going on with me. Fast forward to the day of my appointment, and man did I continue to be impressed! A NICE office, with sturdy furniture, and comfy chairs. FRIENDLY receptionists. I waited no longer than 8-10 minutes and was brought into the room. The doctor walked in within about 60 seconds. I saw Doctor Witkowski. He was very-friendly. Walked into the room cracking jokes, and introducing himself. He seemed to listen to what I was saying, looked me over, and explained what he thought it was. Overall, I would highly recommend this place. Everyone was great, and I felt very comfortable. They get 5 stars in my book ALL AROUND: receptionists, waiting room, Doctors, cleanliness & friendliness, etc... If you find yourself in need of a surgeon, check them out.

Great practice positive attitude Dr Savaino was a breath…read moreof fresh air. Honest about what to expect. I highly recommend this business.

Stay far away from Dr Seeds. Botch surgery. Now I have to have another knee surgery by a more…read morereputable surgeon. It's been pure agony! All I'm told is to exercise while my tendons are detaching from his surgery. He made me a cripple and praying my next surgery can repair the damage he caused. I'm told the wear and tear walking with a limp has caused my hip damage and told I'll now need a hip replacement from it. Beware! I have all the evidence in MRI. And X-rays showing the damage. Plus his bedside manner sucks. Not the most personable guy! But I don't care about that I cared if he was a good surgeon or not!

I went to Dr. Seeds for a work injury of my left knee. First appt he didnt touch the leg or me. He…read moresaid we need an MRI. So I got it through fox valley MRI. Went for the follow up and results. He told me I have a ACL tear and that was it. Per the MRI report I have a ruptured AcL and partial tear of my MCL. No meniscus tear. I decided on a second opinion. I left the Dr. Seeds office with no Intention of going back because he never did an exam on me to see if anything else going on. Turns out I have a meniscus tear completely torn ACL AND MCL. Not to mention a fracture in my tibia plateau. I would not send my dog to him. It's gross behavior from a doctor. BEWARE DON NPT SEE HIM

Before even being able to be seen while trying to set up my appointment. The receptionist DORI hung…read moreup on me twice and was very rude. As well as talked over me the entire time continuing to be rude. Never made it there after initial experience would never go to this place.

The only positive thing I can say about Derick Dermatology is their office is nice, Beyond that for…read moreget it. I had a surgery that left an old possible cancer wound to appear again. I went to Derick to get it checked.To start with, PA's come out not a doctor, I was checked out and then had a biopsy of the spot, it is now the size of a half-dollar, and it is oozing and quite painful, I was called in cream. I had left instructions to please call me if something was wrong. Today, on my birthday no less, I got a message saying to download the results. Unreal they are bad and the doctor couldn't call me? I called back and got their miserable frustrating answering service, again no human. Absolutely horrible human care!!!! Its like the Emerald City with no wizard !

I went in when I was still new to my full time job and insurance's medical coverage. I trusted…read moreDerrick Dermatology and all of its employees to abide by the HIPPA regulations, but afterwards I found myself to be mistaken. I did not wish to have a "suspicious mole" removed on the same day as my very first appointment. I simply knew from past medical experiences that there are some inappropriate billing practices going on today. I was rudely told that it was not ok for me to wait to remove a part of it for a biopsy that day and was rudely asked if I wanted to sign paperwork stating my refusal when I would have absolutely no problem doing so. I simply wanted my skin checked and scanned for possible skin cancer concerns, ask about any procedures and basically connect with the doctor in order to feel confident they were the right fit for me. I already felt I was not going to continue seeing this provider and a few days later my gut instinct was confirmed. An innocent coworker and I were discussing my situation that made me feel uncomfortable and to my surprise she told me she knew a female who worked at Derrick Dermatology! She then began to tell me a "funny story" the Derrick Dermatology friend had told her. It happened to be my story! The employee was making a joke out of my refusal to have the mole removed for a biopsy. Not interested in this type of practice that employees "gossip girls." I happen to be recently married and I want to protect my husband's privacy as much as mine and also our future family's privacy. I will not be going here and if you choose to do so, I hope that there are better employees there now that respect privacy!

Have been going to Dr Churchill for over 20 years and have had many different procedures from him…read morein that time. He has always been conservative in his approach so I look as good as possible but not overdone. Always a great result. Highly recommend.

Dr. Churchill is one of the best surgeons. I've been going to see him for over ten years, Dr…read more Churchill is professional and honest and I would recommend him to anyone.

2 years post surgery and the tummy tuck looks even worse! This man is just money hungryread more

I chose Dr. Madry for a tummy tuck in November 2024 to address the excess abdominal skin left after…read morehaving two very large babies. At our initial consultation on June 12, he was polite but seemed rushed and didn't spend much time discussing details. Still, he offered to perform the procedure at a reasonable price, so I decided to move forward. The surgery itself went smoothly, but recovery was incredibly painful. I couldn't stand upright for weeks. By January, I noticed swelling in my upper abdomen, which I initially assumed was just part of the healing process. Unfortunately, the bulge continued to grow rapidly, and I knew something wasn't right. I called Dr. Madry's office and was told he was leaving the country and wouldn't be available for another two weeks. At that point, the swelling was about the size of a lemon and getting bigger every day. When I expressed my concern, I was shocked by how I was treated. The office staff was dismissive, defensive, and even blamed me for not coming in sooner. Dr. Madry later called me from overseas and also made me feel shamed and at fault. They referred me to another surgeon at Good Shepherd who was covering for him, but I was told he wouldn't be able to see me for another week. Meanwhile, the bulge had grown to the size of a grapefruit. After some research, I realized I was likely dealing with a seroma--a fluid-filled pocket left behind after surgery. As a professional photographer, this growing mass made it extremely difficult to work. In desperation, I contacted my previous surgeon in Chicago, Dr. Michael Lee, who drained a significant amount of fluid from the area. I continued to see him for repeat aspirations--about ten times--until it became clear that this was not sustainable financially or logistically. Emotionally drained and hesitant to return to Dr. Madry after my experience, I resorted to draining it myself every few days. It's a painful and risky process, involving sterilizing the area and inserting a four-inch needle into my abdomen. Dr. Lee has now advised that I'll need another surgery to permanently resolve the seroma. It will cost $5,000 and require two weeks off work. I've had over ten surgeries in my life and never had any issues--until now. This has been my worst medical experience. Not only is the seroma still present, but the incision from the tummy tuck is large and poorly done. I also continue to have significant swelling that gives the appearance of a pot belly--on top of the seroma in my upper abdomen. Looking back, I deeply regret not investing in a more experienced and compassionate surgeon. I wish I had paid more for someone who would've treated me with care and delivered better results. This has been emotionally, physically, and financially devastating.

I had a day surgery here in March 2026, and it was my first visit to this hospital. I have never in…read moremy life had such a good experience in any medical facility, much less a hospital. Every single person I encountered along the way was super friendly, helpful, and kind. They explained every single step of the process in detail and were very quick and efficient. I left the hospital in very little pain and they followed up with me a couple days later to see how I was doing. I felt like the staff truly cared about my well being, and I can't recommend this hospital enough for a day surgery.

My father was recently admitted and diagnosed with an aorta blockage. Due to his age surgery was…read morenot an option. Both cardiologist assigned to him were brutally honest. And I don't use the word brutally to be glib. At what point in your career does one become so desensitized that respect for dying patients and their families become the norm? For a patient alert, aware and hopeful to be told we can't help you so you need to go home to die acceptable bedside manner. Two separate doctors with neither displaying an ounce of compassion or kindness to my dad or our family. Shame on them.

I can't begin to offer enough praise for Dr. Palmer. He replaced my hip ten days ago and other than…read moremy amazement at the performance of, and result achieved by, Dr. Palmer and his extraordinary team, it was a non-event. I don't think hip replacement can be any better that that...unless it can also be pain free...and mine was that also. To very briefly summarize my experience, I hobbled in with pretty severe pain in the morning and walked out with a new hip, the aid of a walker and NO pain by late afternoon. The walker was gone the next day and the cane a few days later. Throughout, what "pain" I've experienced is no more than a few physical therapy induced muscle aches as my body relearns how to move. Hip replacement techniques have advanced greatly in recent years. Dr. Palmer and The Hip and Knee Center are among the pioneers and leaders in the evolution of one very significant improvement called the "anterior approach". My research leading up to surgery indicated that this method offered so many benefits that it was really the only way to go. The result of my surgery proved that my assumption was correct and that Dr. Palmer's skills in the technique are unsurpassed. Beyond the successful result, Dr. Palmer's entire team deserves compliments. Everyone involved, including Dr. Palmer, his staff, colleagues and support facilities and services (in my case, this included Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center and Valley Medical Inn), are clearly patient centered, exuding a very comforting, quiet confidence in their ability and a sincere desire to provide the patient with the best of care along with a minimum of stress and pain. Across the board, all of these people seem to function in that rare place where extraordinary is the minimum expected norm. I sincerely thank all of them.

DDDr. Palmer performed a Rt. Total Hip Replacement Anterior approach on 12/13/17. The pain that I…read morehad before the surgery was worse that anything after the surgery. My sincere gratitude to Dr. Palmer, his staff and the staff at St Joe's in Elgin. I have no restrictions, actually baked most of today. I had options, chose to wait 4 months for Dr. Palmer and have NO REGRETS! THANK YOU DR. PALMER!

Dr Bartolomeo is a good doctor but his front staff is bad 3 days and they don't answer their phone…read moreI had to go and make an appointment in person which is 30 minutes each way from my home that's where we're at with this doctors office

Been seeing Kelly Brawley for years, but she left without explanation. Now it's like pulling teeth…read moretrying to make an appointment here, to refill my prescription, or to get anyone on the phone. For my last in-person appointment, it's a 45 minute drive for me to reach the office and when I arrived, the entire office was closed and empty, even though I had continued to receive appointment reminders up until that point. I've been calling the office for days trying to make an appointment and refill my prescriptions, with no answer or option to leave a message. I'm aware that they had a large staff turnover, but it's been months now of frustration.