The BEST staff all very professional and caring. I truly love donating blood here and will continue…read moreto do that as long as I am able

Carter Blood Care always does a nice job scheduling appointments and taking care of donors…read more Excellent staff and painless procedure.

The OctaPharma Plasma Plano center staff are wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. I have…read morenever had a hematoma there and only one re-stick which was years ago with a trainee. I have donated with this center for years and have stayed at this OP Plano center for well over a year and have without feeling a need to rotate out to any other center or company. So, Five Stars for them. OctaPharma corporate and information services (push info on the app, customer service phone center, is ABSOLUTE:LY HORRIBLE. "Lies, damned lies, and OctaPharma Customer Service information" - Benjamin Disraeli Yesterday morning, due to the fact that people in my part of the South (USA) get scared to death when a snowflake falls, I called in to see if my center was open. Remember, with OctaPharma, the ONLY way we have to know such information is to call in to the Customer "Service" Center (CSC). They think that all kinds of info pushes out on the OctaApp that doesn't. So, one has to call. Of course, I called at 7:15 because forgot that despite the donation centers being open 7am-7pm, the bottleneck/CSC is only open during "normal business hours" 9am-5pm. So, I waited. My app was telling me I was able to donate but I suspect that is only "me" info, not taking into account anything about the donation center, and I didn't want to make the drive if they weren't open. Thus, just before 10am, I called back and got a rep on the phone: "Your center is open today from 7am-7pm." "You are sure that this info is good for the Plano TX center?" "Yes, that center is open from 7am-7pm." "And that is info for today, correct?" "Correct." So, I had a few errands to do and wanted to let meals kick in, so I went to the center at 5pm. Sign on the door said (not exact wording): "Reduced hours today. Our center will be open from 10am until 4pm." Arrrgh. I called the CSC and asked what hours the center would be open. "That center will be open from 10am until 4pm." Hmmm. "Are you able to tell what time you received that notification?" "Yes, sir, we received it at 10:03 am." So, either the center did not inform the CSC of their decision about operating hours until at least 3 hours after the center's decision was made (to not open at 7am) or the CSC had the info available but did not push it out officially to the reps for up to 3 hours after receiving it. I seriously doubt that the donation center left the phone center uninformed. I checked with the donation center and learned that they had made the modified-hours decision DAYS prior to the ice storm. I cannot believe for a moment they kept this decision secret for several days. And, of course, none of this updated-hours info was on the OctaApp beyond a message that some centers might be closed and donors should check first before going. Forcing us through this info bottleneck of uninformed script-readers and then ALSO giving out completely false information makes OctaPharma the worst of the worst in my opinion when it comes to helping donors with information. The drive in to the center wasn't hazardous, but it was very slow. They wasted my time yet again by not having the right info available in the right place at the right time, and essentially lying to donors. Everything else about OctaPharma is really great, as far as I'm concerned. But their corporate setup for info sharing is ATROCIOUS .

I've been donating plasma for years and I've never experienced so many errors/false readings of…read moreprotein and hematocrit levels. I kept getting a low result so I decided to compare with another lab/plasma center nearby. I had my blood drawn within an hour of each test at Octapharma, Plano, TX and another plasma center and I easily passed the other plasma center where I was paid double Octapharma. I'm done. What a waste of time. NO MORE. Whoever is responsible for the quarterly protein tests is NOT doing their job accurately and I have proof this time. Bye bye

Lindsey Grissom I…read morewent back to get my blood drawn and the person I knew was not there. However the new individuals name is Lindsey Grissom And she is very sweet/ painless and very knowledgeable. She also has a medical background so understands the tests and can answer any questions. I highly recommend her and any lab test now and anyone who is afraid of pain from getting blood drawn should go to Lindsey.

I recently went to the Any Lab Test Now on Park in Plano to have my blood drawn for serum eyedrops…read more I sometimes have a difficult time with blood draws and appreciate a really experienced phlebotomist. This visit, I had the pleasure of having Sukhman Kaur draw my blood. Sukhman was professional, efficient and gentle. I hardly felt the needle stick at all and we were able to draw the amount of vials I needed. She was friendly and very knowledgeable about how to perform the task at hand. As an added bonus, the next day I didn't have a bruise where she drew the blood! I was sad to hear she was leaving ALTN for a nursing position but very happy for her. I hope her boss will consider having her work part time if she so desires. I would let her draw my blood any day! Thanks, Sukhman, for a great experience.

At the moment, I am so angry - they now only treat you if you have 1 of 5 areas (weight mgmt,…read moresmoking cessation, chronic pain, etc) or you have had to be previously diagnosed with a condition BUT they don't tell you that until you get there. I feel so disrespected - my time isn't worth anything? I would give 1 star for this visit, but years ago I went because when giving blood, the needle hit a nerve and I had constant tingling in my arm - that was fixed in 1 visit so I an giving the average between 1 & 5 stars.

The staff was very accommodating with our traveling schedule. The service is extremely professional…read moreand the actual facility is very clean n zen. I felt much lighter n relaxed after the session. Highly recommended

Dr. Sherry is an excellent, highly skilled oral and jaw surgeon. He has been very professional and…read moresupportive during my corrective jaw surgeries. He personally calls his patients after each procedure and gives his private cell phone number to his patients for any questions. Dr. Sherry cares about his patients very much and we provide our highest rating and total confidence in his knowledge and exceptional results. All of our questions were answered clearly and the procedures were painless. Dr. Sherry is the best!

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this office to bring your children to. Parents have rights, and…read morethis Office does not respect your right and request. I requested to see my child after they had got her comfortable with the IV. They told me they would come get me and then Did Not. When your child is being put under anesthesia it can be a scary situation for both parent and child. But they obviously don't get it or if they do They Just Don't Care!!

If you haven't donated blood in a long time or ever, I recommend heading to an American Red Cross…read moreBlood Donation Center to do it. The closest facility to me is in Plano, TX. I made my appointment online through the American Red Cross Blood Donation app. It allows you to find available appointments by day, time, and location. Once you have scheduled your appointment, you will need to use the app to complete the pre-checkin questionnaire. It will take you a lot of time to complete this whether or not this is your first or tenth time. Be sure to block off a good 30 minutes to an hour to get it done. The information needs to accurate to present day. Questions range from travel destinations in the past three years, sexual activity, and medications you are currently taking. They want to make sure that you blood donation can actually be used to help someone get better, so screening is an important first step. When you arrive to your appointment, you'll need to show your government photo identification. You will also show a QR code from the app to fast track your appointment. You will be invited to a private room for a mini health screening where they will take your temperature, blood pressure, your hemoglobin count, and verify information from your health questionnaire. If all is well, you'll be placed on a gurney where a well trained phlebotomist will place a needle in the vein of your arm. After a few minutes of being drained of some blood, you will be directed to the cantina where you can refuel with some juice and snacks. You'll want to stay in this area for at least 15 minutes to recoup your strength. I'm happy to report that the phlebotomist was able to get the needle in me without digging around for the vein. I had no bruising for the first time in a very long time. I was impressed. Unfortunately, I have a tendency to pass out after donating. The last time I did, I started to feel the rush of heat and clamminess while I was still on the gurney. This time, it happened when I was sitting up in the cantina. Thankfully I wasn't driving. I was able to ask another donor to get me some help. My phlebotomist came over with a gurney and had me lay down immediately. She placed a cool cloth around my neck and stayed with me until she was sure I was okay. Our current blood supply is in a critical state. If you can give blood, please make an appointment today. If you can't, please encourage others to do it. You never know when you or a loved one will be on the other end of needing this life saving blood.

Happy World Blood Donor Day! It just so happened this day coincides with my regularly scheduled,…read moreevery 56 days blood donation day (: a happy coincidence. I recently relocated to the area and this was my very first time visiting this blood donation center. I have religiously donated to the American Red Cross for decades now and wanted to continue that consistency. In all honesty, I was really anxious about donating here after reading a majority of the reviews. I have a ton going on right now, navigating a relocation, new job, new home, my weekly running mileage, new climate etc. and I knew I was in no condition to endure any mishaps that would potentially cause me to not feel well or put me off on the commitment to my ARC blood donations. My sons gf is a nurse and if you know me, you know I love the F word, but there's one in particular that I can't handle when it comes to veins, needles, and blood donations and that's "fishing". I did not want it to come down to missing a vein, "fishing" around for one or any issue that would cause me pain/discomfort or a bad first experience here at this center. I'm so glad I overcame my apprehension about coming to my appointment, because every single interaction from my 1230p check in, screening and blood draw was 5 STAR! The staff on duty during my visit were incredible and I pray I get them every time. I've always been a strong advocate of donating blood. It's something I'm wildly passionate about. Please consider donating if you haven't, it's extremely rewarding knowing the direct impact it has on human lives. Wonderful experience for my 105th pint donation today.

It's Women's History Month! So I'm excited to write a review about a beloved woman-owned biz. It's…read morebeen a couple of years since I worked with NDDA to assist me with our first born daughter born in 2021. Melissa at NDDA was incredible from start to finish. When I originally called to ask some general questions about what exactly a doula does, she was kind, patient, and so freaking educated about the process of childbirth. We were offered a tour of Baylor hospital (virtual due to COVID), newborn classes, and tons of educational resources after booking with NDDA. What stood out to me most was the fact that the all female team there just made you feel like you were so seen, every step of the way. As a Black woman, childbirth can be an extremely scary experience, just look up the statistics of mistreatment in the healthcare space for minorities. Melissa and team advocated for my husband and I. We felt taken care of every step of the way. Thank you NDDA!

I've worked with North Dallas Doula Associates for both of my pregnancies. Specifically for my post…read morepartum care with getting placenta encapsulation. My primary reason too for picking this place was the fact they offer a beautiful placenta art print. I wanted to honor my placenta because it's such an incredible and powerful organ, and I'm obsessed with the art prints. They're both framed and are hanging up in my daughters' room. I've worked with Meredith L. and Madison Prez for the placenta encapsulation. They were both very easy to contact and responded promptly over text. I worked with Madison most recently, and she picked up the placenta and quickly processed it and delivered it to my home. I got placenta pills, a tincture, the keepsake cord, and the art print. I love the packaging and branding too- very alice in wonderland. I highly recommend this service and would work with Madison again. The art print she made was stunning!

If you are looking for exceptional care, Samantha Rabb sets the gold standard for our family. Out…read moreof the 14 facilities our grandmother has stayed in, Samantha stands out as the most compassionate aide we've ever met. Her ability to connect with my grandmother during difficult moments of dementia is extraordinary. This morning was just one of many moments where I watched her gently hold my grandmother's hand, explain her care calmly, and offer complete reassurance. Beyond Samantha's incredible dedication, several key staff members have provided care well above and beyond the norm: Therapy (OT/PT): Jude and Carla have done an impressive job with her rehab. Nursing: Paul and Paula provide exceptional, attentive medical care. Support & Staff: Okey is a warm, welcoming presence every time I walk through the door, and PJ and Regina have provided wonderful, ongoing support. This entire team treats our grandmother like family, and they deserve all the stellar praise I can offer.

After my mom had suffered a minor stroke and a fall resulting in a head injury, the Dallas hospital…read morehad recommended that she be admitted into a rehabilitation facility. I wanted a place that was close to my home, and we chose Carrara Skilled Nursing Facility in Plano, TX. This was a huge mistake .. on so many levels. First .. there were some positives .. a few of the nursing staff - Rebecca & Angela were wonderful, caring, and helpful. Their therapy staff was wonderful as well .. striving to improve functionality, and were tremendously positive. Also, the exec director John was great - engaged, apologetic about the staff's numerous failings, and ready to jump-in when needed ... even at late hours and on holidays. Thank you John! Then .. there the nursing staff. The worst. Nasty. Lazy. Disengaged. Possibly even .. evil at times. Most clearly hate their jobs, and it shows. Some have really bad attitude problems. They are so incredibly lazy. The call buzzer will ring for 1-hour +, with no response. My mother was there for 5 weeks .. I visited almost every day and saw call lights on, but nursing staff were scrolling on their cellphones in the nursing station while the buzzers were ringing with room call-lights lit-up. They chose to not respond. This is a clear case of negligence. Two days ago, I witnessed 5 call lights on in multiple halls .. no help. Nursing staff were at the nurses station chatting and staring at their phones. I found (4-nights in a row) my mom's call buzzer laying on the floor under the bed (I have photos), with zero accessibility to my mom. They would leave the buzzer there, turn off the lights, and close the door. My mom was screaming for help .. but there was no help to be found. Until I'd get a desperate call from her cellphone to drive over there and help. This happened many times. Nursing staff doesn't care. I would complain to John .. he was super apologetic and would get people moving to remedy this .. but why should I have to bother him for this stuff every time? Nursing manager is named Ta'Wanda. I had a conference call with her. She made clear that "the real problem was that my expectations were too high. My mom had been transferred from a hospital with a much higher staff-to-patient ratio, and she said that I needed to adjust my expectations". I called her out on that claim .. she didn't like it. That was the last time we spoke, and the executive director requested that I no longer speak with Ta'Wanda. I will spare the reader of this review the graphic details of all of my mom's experiences, but the unpleasantries of neglect for many hours on end were pretty bad. I witnessed my mom become angrier and angrier by the day. I repeatedly requested only female nursing staff to help my mom to the restroom, but again and again, that was not the case .. with a large man from another country watching her pee. The laundry staff lost my mom's nightgowns - I asked them to track-down her clothes, but apparently (according to their staff) it was my fault for not having properly nametag-labeled her clothing in advance. Those articles of clothing are gone. The food was inedible .. absolutely disgusting. The first night .. dinner looked like vomit atop a pile of rice. And the dessert looked even worse. My whole family took it upon ourselves to supplement my mom's food in order to keep her alive amid a veritable barrage of inedible piles of slop on a tray presented to my mother. I entered that building almost every day for 5 weeks .. and amazingly, I never had to sign-in or out even once .. gee .. nice security. I was even advised by one staff member (& thank you to that wonderful staff member) that it would be a good idea to remove my mom's purse from her room, in order to keep her personal belongings safe from the other staff members. The kitchen staff was quite memorable. There was an instance when I brought my mom a delicious slice of chocolate cake (she loves chocolate) .. and then I went to the kitchen to request a plate. I said, 'May I please have a plate?" .. The kitchen staff member said .. "You wanna plate"?, then handed me a styrofoam box. So I said, "No, please .. may I please have a plate for some cake for my mom" .. She then handed me a bowl. At this point, I had graduated to the mocking phase .. picked-up a plate right in front of her .. held it in front of her face and said .. "Plate"! It appeared as though the IQ level of some staff members might not even register - - As a kitchen staff member.. the first thing to understand is ... "What is a Plate?" This is a facility that I would never recommend for anyone to use. At first, it appears to be a nice rehab place with some decent aesthetics shown on their website .. but once you understand their nursing culture .. Do yourself a huge favor and run for the hills. FYI - there were multiple incidents which were reported to their management to be a problem, that were never properly remedied .... STAY AWAY!

They do a bait & switch when it comes to payment. On the phone & in person I was told 180 for a…read morepap, annual & lab work. When I said I could not return for the lab and pap results but asked to call me instead they increased my visit 50 for the 3. I paid $100 for a pap smear and NP Porter only asked me if I do my breast exams, she never checked me. She seemed extremely rushed. After the pap was done, the assistant said she told her I don't need lab work said I want lab work. I asked what about the annual, then she brought up another 50 again she I thought it would be 180. I left without an annual visit.

I'm a previous long-term patient of Primary Care Clinic of North Texas (Plano). I exclusively…read moreutilized Femina Pereria, NP and I have nothing but nice things to say about her. I was in my 50s during the years I was under her care and I have a lot of experience with the healthcare system as my husband has had cancer (kidney), septicemia, and a few other serious disease which i educated myself about to understand what to expect. Although he was not a patient of Femina Pereria, we both had years of experience (27) with our family doctor who was highly respected by his peers as well as other specialists including neurosurgeons. Femina Pereria is a the top of my list of professionals; you can't tell the difference between her, a NP, from any of the Drs. And specialists I've trusted over 40+ years. Trust her. I highly recommend her. Diane Long

Amazing doctors, nurses, and all support staff. I had total knee replacement with Dr. Roger Emerson…read moreand great care from everyone in the hospital. I would give the food a five star rating because it was delicious and always hot with a great variety of choice.

Emergency wing left much to be desired. Parking with construction was frustrating to navigate and…read moreaddress designations were difficult to find. Most of the staff including security were just chirping away with each other, on phone, or had headbuds on. Navigating rooms was like a maze and very cramped.