My family and I moved to Van Wert, OH from Miami, Fl about one month before the pandemic hit. It is…read moretherefore ironic that one of the biggest changes we have experienced with moving across the country centered around our health. This is something we continue to deal with because one thing we realized coming here was... that Miami healthcare is absolute garbage and that my new locality has better healthcare. Perfect example of this would have to be in regards to dermatology. For years... YEARS! I suffered not only with acne but with a skin condition in the back of my scalp... including my brother as well. I had it since I was in 9th grade. The condition was painful, sometimes more and sometimes less depending on how bad the episode was. Sometimes the pain would be mild, sometimes it hurt so bad it was awful to lay my head on a pillow, sometimes it just hurt that bad by itself. I went to dermatologist after dermatologist, trying to find a way to fix this. They all gave me different opinions on what it was and different treatments. I cannot describe the amount of different pills, ointments, and shampoos I tried for the condition... they didn't work or didn't work for long. One shyster told me laser surgery would fix it... yeah he couldn't explain how though... i didn't do that one. My brother and I started treating with Dr.Gray in Lima in June of 2020. We were both pretty jaded with all our prior dermatological experiences and expected to keep going thru this for the rest of our lives. For about half the year, we tried different pills and ointments that did not work until he decided that the way to finally fix this problem for good was to take isotretonin. It was a long treatment starting in January 2021 and ending in July...requiring constant check up with him and bloodwork because the medicine is very strong. Dr. Gray even was nice enough once we were starting to stabilize to do e-visits after our working hours as it was hard to constantly take off work. He would tell us to keep the faith that we would get thru this and it would get fixed. You know what though? It worked! IT WORKED! I can't describe what it feels like to be finally free of this problem after years of this. This man is a miracle worker! I pray that it would stick and except for one brief and flare up (i think due to stress), i have been pain free. I am thankful I tried one last time and got treated by Dr. Gray. I always tell everyone I speak to now, if you have a skin issue or need to see a dermatologist... you NEED to see Dr. Gray in Lima.

Have been a patient for 2 to 3 years. Called for a script for antibiotics before going to college…read more Went to pick it up and no script. I called office and was told she need to come in and be seen. I told the young lady SHE IS AWAY AT COLLEGE. She will need to miss a day of school and drive 6 hours for that to happen. Last seen in Feb. And now it's August. My issue is WHY DID YOU NOT BOTHER TO CALL ME BACK AND INFORM ME... OFFICE MANAGER WOULD NOT GET ON THE PHONE. BAD CUSTIMER SERVICE ON THIER PART. I MAY NEED TO TAKE HER ELSEWHERE.

The medical care was good, most of the staff and Drs also. The portal is a joke as it's confusing…read moreto use. I feel like communication is expected to be done only thru the portal. In fairness, technology is challenging for me. But asking for help is something not readily available!

The office is awesome and the staff is friendly. My hygienist is knowledgeable and thorough. My…read moreteeth always feel so clean afterwards. I would recommend Dr. Blanford to anyone needing a good Dentist.

I had a crown that cracked in half. WHen I went in they wanted to x-rays. I had to change rooms 3…read moretimes because they could not get the x-ray machine/program to work. The girl told me it was due to poor internet. I went back today to get a new crown put on. They filed my tooth down and then wanted to due a scan to make the new crown. Again, the program did not work! Again, the girls told me it is due to poor internet and it happens "regularly". I sat there for an hour and a half. As I was getting irritated the dentist came in and said "it is not his fault." "We have used this program for years". Maybe that is the problem. Get a program that works and internet that works so the staff can do their job!

I swear I think I have written more reviews of hospitals, medical centers, doctors and other health…read moreoriented centers this year than ever. Why? My mom was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer back in November 2021, and the cancer spread partly into her lymphatic system. It has been a journey first through surgery, then chemo and now radiation. She came for a month's worth of radiation treatment at Lima Memorial Cancer Institute and I am thankful for the care she received here. My mother always said everyone here treated her very well. She has since finished with her radiation treatment. Hopefully this journey ends soon on a positive note, we are still going thru it... still thankful for the help we received from this cancer treatment center.

The staff was wonderful. But the Dr made you feel like you had no importance a quick in and out no…read morereal explanation of options because he was a Vet it was well they just pay for the etc. And out of the room he went. Talked to several people now that feel the same way. And have had their eyes unable to see correctly as well. I seriously would not recommend. Not if you want to see clearly

I have been coming to Pajka Eye Center since 2021. I first went there because my mother had…read morecataracts and she needed to have that surgery. She had one surgery for one of the eyes, and needed me to take her to the appointments. While there I got to know about this surgery center and decided to finally look into Lasik surgery. My vision has been steadily getting worse as the years went by to the point I just couldn't see almost anything without glasses. Whenever i would misplace them, it would take me up to an hour sometimes to find them because i just couldn't see... i had to get super up close to see them. I have been putting off doing Lasik for years, partly because I was a bit of a chicken. I was always worried they would screw it up and I would end up blind. Ever see that old Twilight Zone episode, Time Enough At Last? It freaked me out when I first saw it years ago. Here is a recap from Wikipedia, if you never saw it: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Enough_at_Last Yeah, i totally related to this guy, especially his obsession with books. The fear of eventually not being able to see and enjoy the things I love drove me to get the surgery. And the moment I decided I needed to correct my vision came in a trip in 2021, where I went to a hotel pool, having extreme difficulty seeing anything while I was in the pool and then for a while that I couldn't find my glasses for a while... made me realize I needed to fix this problem once and for all. So i went through their tests and was told 1) I was blind as a bat and 2) I was a candidate for Lasik. After a few check ups as I needed to get my eyes ready for the surgery as they were too dry, needing months of daily eye drops. The day of the surgery came. A friend of mine took me to the eye center for the surgery, and i went in. I signed some paperwork, given some pills and some eye drops to numb my eyes I gotta say, Lasik surgery feels weird. You do feel them working on the eye as your conscious and it doesn't hurt most of the time. Except the left eye which I was told it always does. The surgery didn't take long... think it was an hour. I wish i could say that I faced this without fear, but no. I did hold the hand of one of the nurses the whole time... especially during the left eye. Super thankful to that nurse. I went home and slept the rest of the day and really did a lot of sleeping that weekend. I had to wear sunglasses for several weeks, have 4 different types of eye drops to use for the next month and had to sleep with goggles on. My vision got progressively better and one week after my surgery I had 20/15 vision. Not sure what I have now as I have to go soon for another check up. Its amazing to be able to see without glasses on... even the colors are more vivid and vibrant. I am incredibly thankful for Dr. Pajka and his staff. My life is so much better since the surgery. They are very professional, caring and wonderful. If you are in Van Wert and Lima and need eye surgery, go see Dr. Pajka!

Where do I begin? Wish I could give 0 stars…read more I came the first business day of the year for an intake appointment. Was hassled about my insurance (I have insurance, thank you) and informed that I needed to "pay down my high deductible" I don't have a high deductible plan, I have a PPO with a co-pay. Lady doesn't believe me and tells me to call my insurance company. She won't give me my card, because she needs it and gives me a post-it note for me to write down the info myself. Remember, first business day of the new year. I call and wait on hold for 15 minutes (literally), only for them to confirm that yes, I have a $35 co-pay. Asked 10 separate times if I would make a payment that day. [this is the very first time I've been here]. At the end of the appointment, no one ever asked me to pay! Counselor says, "oh, we'll just bill you." Goodness, would have saved a lot of hassle. Also hassled for proof of income that no one had told me previously to bring. Asked multiple times. Again, I'm not looking for a handout. I have insurance. Took 40 minutes to check in. Amount of paperwork was ungodly. Over 50% of the questions had absolutely nothing to do with why I was there. Then, I turn in the paperwork and I'm called up where the ladies continue to ask more questions. She never asks for the city I live in. I ask her if she needs that.. and she mentions no. Come to find out, she put the wrong city in! OOP, can't fix it, so has to DELETE my profile and START OVER. I pondered walking out multiple times, but decide that the counselor will probably be sane and normal. He was.. strange. His office was trashed and his calendar was on May (it's Jan). He had absolutely no empathy, barely looked at me and simply asked "Why are you here?" Not in a.. "this should make you think" way, but a wth are you doing here type way. Halfway through, it's determined that I should have a female counselor. He walks me out and says, "keep on us if we don't call you about making an appointment. Just keep on us." Glad I wasted 3 hours of my life.. for nothing. Entire experience was abrasive, inefficient. What if I was abused/timid, really did need some serious encouragement? NOT the environment. RUN.

January 3, 2018…read more Shelby County Counseling Center has provided me with support and guidance even after I missed some appointments. They provide a walk-in service which allows access to a therapist if the need arises. I was particularly impressed when everyone called me by my name on my second visit. I was dismayed at the amount of personal information I was required to provide, but I suppose it was necessary to get the help I needed and the help has been very good for me. I recommend this center to anyone needing or wanting a mental tune-up. 'sqwrmy'

I didn't deliver here but I did recover here and I must say I wasn't to happy bout one of the…read morenurses that took care of me. She came off rude at times and when handling my baby she didn't exactly hold his head when holding him. when leaving the room she didn't care that the door slammed behind her either. Oh did I mention she didn't knock before entering either. Other then that .. the other nurses were good to me and I did indeed like the food choices I had.. not bad for some hospital food.

A bandaid station at best.ER IS A JOKE!! 2 GOOD DR'S. I will go 9 miles to a real hospital if…read moreneeded. Thank God for care flight!!

Everyone there is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They take the time to talk with you about…read moreyour care plan.

Im sorry but I had a really bad experience. I went in for bottom extractions and temporary denture…read more They left not only shards of my teeth but chunks still left in my gums. Its been 2 months and im still dealing with shards of teeth left. Also paid out of pocket for the temporary denture and I cant wear it. Im still eating oatmeal for my meals due to the sever pain.