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    My review is about two HCA ERs (one being this one). The unresolved concerns with my medical records and how the situation has been handled have caused me significant stress, and my physicians have documented that stress has contributed to worsening mental and physical symptoms. I have been severely sick for nine months (I do not need this added stress) and have been informed that stress is believed to be contributing to my painful GI flares. I have a complex medical history and accurate medical records are important for my care. During 1st ER visit, I sought care for Flu B complications and dehydration. I was told I would not receive IV fluids due to a medical reason related to my history, yet I was offered a medication in a medication class I had previously been instructed to avoid, and the prescribing information contains warnings relevant to my medical history. I had fully disclosed my history to the PA and conflicting recommendations made me feel unsafe. The first time ever, I signed myself out, letting the PA know why. My husband was present the entire time. When I viewed my record in my portal, it stated I was offered 500cc of fluids, said they were not enough, and left. That line later no longer appeared in the portal. I could not locate an amendment, correction, or timestamp explaining the change. The remaining documentation states I was offered fluids and left because I was not receiving them fast enough. This does not align with my recollection or my husband's; we do not recall IV fluids being offered. The next day, I went to urgent care. Urgent care sent me to another HCA ER for dehydration after 3 attempts to obtain labs. I was taken straight back to a chair as urgent care had called. I do believe this was the worst ER experience I have ever had. A working IV was placed during the second attempt; however, no blood could be drawn from it. Despite the working IV and already being evaluated, I waited what felt like a significant amount of time without fluids until my husband advocated for me at the desk. The provider offered the same medication I had been offered the night before, and I again explained that I had been told to avoid that class of medications due to my medical history. I was given a muscle relaxer, but an hour later I remained in severe pain. A nurse told me she would get me something for pain, but when the PA returned, he said my only options were Tylenol, the medication I had explained I had been instructed to avoid, or nothing. I remained in significant pain. When my husband suggested I go home so I could lie down, the PA said I needed a second bag of fluids. I asked to speak with the supervising physician because I could not continue sitting upright in that pain. Only then was I offered pain medication. The medical record states that I eventually accepted the medication, which I understood to suggest that it had previously been offered and declined. That does not match my recollection of the interaction. An EKG performed during this visit came back abnormal. I was never informed and discovered it approximately four days later when I felt well enough to check my patient portal. I have a complex cardiac history, so this concerns me. My portal documentation does not mention the abnormal EKG or that no blood could be drawn from the working IV and that labs could only be obtained with a dry stick after my second bag of fluids. In my opinion, the documentation also does not accurately reflect the significant pain I was experiencing. I have repeatedly contacted HCA management and administration, including the Ethics Line, Patient Advocate, hospital leadership, and corporate headquarters. I filed an ethics complaint after a month of trying to resolve this through hospital leadership. I received a letter confirming the complaint and a number for questions. I have called multiple times but have received no updates, only that I will receive a letter. Recently, I was told by headquarters that my calls were being routed to only one specific person, who also could not provide answers. This experience has affected me seeking emergency care. On one occasion, I felt I needed emergency attention but was afraid to return to the nearest HCA ER because of concerns about documentation accuracy and prior treatment. I was too symptomatic to travel farther to a non-HCA ER. My concern is not simply a bad ER experience. I am seeking clarification regarding documentation that I believe does not accurately reflect portions of what occurred, including a line that previously appeared and later disappeared without an amendment or timestamp that I can see. Despite repeated calls, voicemails, and emails, I have received no meaningful answers or resolution. This continues to cause significant stress. Everything described here reflects my personal experience, recollection, and the documentation available to me. I hope to receive answers and a meaningful resolution so I can move forward and heal.

    $992 charge for lidocaine.  I had to request an itemized statement to even find out I was charged for this.
    Bryan C.

    I was charged $992 for a $20 tube of lidocaine. I was not provided an estimate ahead of treatment. Whenever I call the hospital, they transfer me to a collections agent who claims they cannot dispute the transaction. They refuse to tell me who I can talk to for the dispute. I never even received the tube of lidocaine. They also were not upfront about the charges, even when they sent the bill. I had to request an itemized statement to find the charge, which took several days to receive. They went above and beyond to hide the fees and refuse to do anything about charging me 50x the cost.

    The bed in the hall
    Denise J.

    Emergency room waiting room was empty when we got here. They took us back right away but put us in a hallway meanwhile rooms are opening and people are being put in the rooms that arrived after us. When I asked about being put in a room I was told the people in the waiting room come first since we had already been seen. This is so unacceptable. The hall is cold, noisy and very uncomfortable. The chair was hard and no where to elevate my feet. The doctor was pleasant. As I sit here a room has been empty for awhile and they put a new bed in the room while we sit in the hall.

    My swollen eye. As it healed. It remained bloodshot

    Avoid this hospital if possible. Being discharged from having surgery the prior day, I was wheeled to the "discharge lounge" in a wheelchair that was defective. I tripped getting up, the right wheelchair footrest turned backward, I fell forward landing on a hard floor and severely damaged my head. Picked up, A child's neck brace was put on me. Extreme pain, the trauma doctor, didn't give me enough meds to dull my pain and nausea. The doc said I only had a bump on my head. Sent me home with NO discharge papers from my surgery and a generic bump on the head discharge paper. Couldn't walk had to be taken home in a wheelchair via SUV. Extremely bruised forehead & eye closed for about a month. The trauma doc told me I was taking up room and had to leave. Just a few of the negligent practices that I experienced in the Chippingham "discharge lounge" and trauma unit.

    Fluffy eggs and pancakes! Came for the surgery, stayed for the food!

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    Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital

    2.3(114 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Spent the weekend at St Mary's Hospital having two procedures…read more Have to give high marks to everyone at St Mary's hospital. Their professionalism and care was absolutely amazing. If I could I'd give them 20 stars! Thanks St Mary's for your care!!

    I visited the ER at St. Mary's around 6:00 PM due to sudden bleeding and other symptoms that left…read moreme anxious and uncertain. Since I was already at the hospital, this was my only option. It was also my first time ever going to the ER. I was moved to a curtained communal waiting area, where my experience changed dramatically. From that point forward, I received very little attention from the nursing staff. No one checked on me or provided updates unless I got up and asked. I had to initiate everything, from getting instructions for a urine sample to asking for updates on pending results. It felt like a self-service situation, with minimal support for someone in a vulnerable state. Around an hour later or maybe two, Dr. Gatewood, who was kind, thorough, and communicative did stop by and explained all the CT scan and bloodwork results. This helped ease my concerns. There was one test remaining that he couldn't go over which resulted in me waiting additional hours. Around 11:00 PM, I received an email saying my discharge was being processed, before I had seen a second provider. Shortly after that, Dr. Ross Kalman came in. He introduced himself and quickly reviewed some test findings, focusing on one result without offering a full explanation. I asked questions to better understand what could be causing the bleeding, and his response was, "We only deal with emergencies here." That comment felt dismissive, especially after waiting nearly five hours. I wasn't frustrated at not having a diagnosis, I was seeking clarity, and this was my only opportunity to ask. I also brought up dehydration, something I've dealt with in the past, and requested IV fluids. Dr. Kalman denied the request, saying my labs looked fine. However, in his discharge notes, he incorrectly wrote that I denied oral fluids , I was never even offered any. In reality, he told me to "continue doing what you've been doing," which was vague and unhelpful. As our conversation ended, he said, "You look disappointed," and walked away. That's when I began to feel physically overwhelmed. I started to hyperventilate and that's when nurse Alexis eventually noticed and came to help me calm down. I stood up, intending to leave, but my legs gave out. I didn't yell or act aggressively , I simply became physically unwell. With all that being said, I was told this is a panic attack which I have never experienced. I'm in shocked why vitals were never checked, and how Dr. Kalman never returned or followed up. What's most concerning is how the episode was documented. His discharge summary described me as "verbally aggressive," "yelling," and said I "threw myself on the floor." None of this is true. The interaction happened privately, and no one else -- including multiple nurses, techs, and Dr. Gatewood, had any issues with me throughout my visit. Dr. Kalman did not examine me during or after this incident, yet made assumptions in his notes that were both exaggerated and inaccurate. As part of standard protocol, Dr. Kalman would have been aware of what happened yet he never came back to check on me. This whole incident is not just unprofessional and it's unacceptable. To make matters worse, my primary care doctor never received any record of this ER visit. That lack of communication is alarming, and reflects the broader issue of poor follow-through and documentation. This visit left me feeling unsupported and misrepresented at a time when I needed clarity and care. I'm sharing my experience so others can be aware of how important it is to advocate for themselves in medical settings, and how quickly a vulnerable moment can be misunderstood when compassion and attention are missing.

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    Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    3.0(46 reviews)
    4.0 mi•The Fan

    The most horrible care. Incompetent staff from administrative to food, top to bottom. I cannot say…read morestrongly enough do not treat there if you value your life! I was never so grateful to walk out the door as I was to leave this hospital. Billing me rather than my insurance. I was told by their records company that they have no medical records for my treatment and I was inpatient for 5 days after surgery! I tried calling administrators and couldn't get through to anyone. Apparently they just don't care what patients think and definitely not about how they feel.

    Reception was fantastic, warm, comforting, the woman took my info and showed me to a bed. She was…read morevery nice while asking questions, then the male doctor came in and she left. The doctor was rude and passive, annoyed I couldn't give exact dates when I told him I can barely see the words on my phone but can give him the timeline. His attitude was abrasive and I asked for a female doctor which he snapped there were none just him and to deal with it, then a nurse ripped open the curtain and said "yeah he's the only doctor and he's already entered your room so you've gotta pay him. That's how it works" I will recite this exact review if I get a bill because I am not paying for negative attitude and people who are exasperated by my need for medical attention. I left immediately in tears and told the front desk how horrible the doctor and nurse were.tried to walk home unsuccessfully and people on the street thought I wa drunk and been assaulted from how upset I was on top of having extreme dizziness and nausea like vertigo. Shame because this place has been recommended to me but I'm not paying for their mean attitude and lack of care for wellbeing. The woman at the front desk would make a better nurse and doctor than the 2 I encountered. Horrific experience. This is why I have anxiety about medical care

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    2.5(14 reviews)
    5.6 mi•Downtown

    Well once again my wife had to go to MCV endoscopy center and what an experience the so called…read morespecialist Doctor never spoke with either one of us pre operative or post operative I would recommend avoiding this hospital as much as possible. Keep in mind if you do have to go to this awful hospital they decided to close the main parking deck, and if you do manage to find a spot on the street and paying for parking the stupid rejects that monitor them will give you a parking ticket apparently they hire illiterate people. AVOID PLEASE

    I have visited MCU on several occasions. The first time I was arrested due to improper treatment…read more The second time I had surgery two weeks before visited. I arrived at day clinic and informed staff that I was not feeling well. I was told that I can go to an outside urgent care facility or the ER. I choose the ER. That about a few minutes before 11 a m. I arrived at ER around 11 am. I was first patient there. I sat around waiting be registered. Registration told place around 6 pm Now the ER is full looking like the United Nations. The last time I was there for mental health. The staff refused to explain to me about what was going on. When I spoke up they threatened me with TDO and transferred to another unit where my personal belongings were stolen. A pair of prescription glasses and skullcap. I was also attacked in that same unit. People of color are treat terribly. I will not be returning to MVC ever.

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