FIRST OFF, RESIDENT DOCTOR JESSICA KRANDAL TOLD MY MOM WHILE SHE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL TO JUST DIE,…read moreNO ONE WANTS HER ALIVE!!!!! MY MOM TOLD ME THIS OUT HER OWN MOUTH. THEN SHE TELLS MY MOM'S FIANCE HE CAN STOP COMING TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE MY MOM ISN'T MAKING IT OUT THERE ALIVE. HERE'S THE STORY BEHIND ALL THIS. I will start off with the latest occurrence when my mother died. My mom was diagnosed with double pneumonia (both lungs) back in July 2024. She went to Trident and they treated her. They sent her home a week later. The nurse that came by her home checked her hemoglobin levels and it was at a 0 a few days later. She told my mom to rush to the hospital asap or she could die shortly. Since she lived about a mile from Trident she went back. She kept complaining about the IV they gave her in her arm. She said the IV kept hurting. Apparently, they put the needle in her arm, into the bone. I have attached a photo of how bruised her arm was when they finally removed the IV the next day, and many calls to the nurse. After about two weeks, they sent her home. None of us knowing , they never cured the pneumonia. One day at home she said she couldn't breathe, so she went to Roper in Summerville, they moved her to the downtown Charleston location. She stayed there for about a week. They sent her to rehab to get her strength back for walking. While at rehab she started having chest issues, and they sent her back to Trident. While there, they said the pneumonia was not getting better, or worse, it was stagnant. We thought they got rid of the pneumonia this whole time. One day she would do good, the next day she would do bad. They put her in ICU and called us and told us to come see her because she only has hours to live. We had the whole family there to see her. The next day, she was laughing and talking. Another doctor we haven't seen before said she has about 48% lung capacity left, due to COPD and Emphysema, and of course, the pneumonia. He said his goal was to have her breathing on her own so he put her on a nasal tube to have her breathing. She would talk to us and use her phone. The next morning, we get another call from a different person stating she isn't doing well and she will likely pass that day. We went to see her and stayed with her for hours. For two days she was on the mask to help her breathe. The next day, she was back on the nasal tube. Laughing and trying to talk, but her voice was weak. We kept getting calls in the mornings saying she isn't doing well, but the night time, she would do well. We couldn't understand it. One doctor said she is moving in the right direction, and the other doctor would say the opposite. One day while I was there visiting my mom a resident Dr. named Jessica Krandal came in. She was staring at my mom weirdly. I didn't understand why. A day or two later my mom tells me the Resident Dr. Jessica Krandal told her to, "just die, no one wants her alive!" We told the nursing station about the situation and they said they would not allow her back in my mom's room, and contact her boss. A day later, she's back in the room, telling my mom's fiance that my mom is not getting out the hospital alive and he can stop coming. The day of my mom's passing, a few days later, the doctor calls me on the phone and tells me to come down there because she's not doing well. Then she proceeds to put Jessica Krandal on the phone, after all this, they put her on the phone. This was a slap in the face. ....another incident involving my then 16-years-old son. He woke us up at 4am saying he can't breathe. We sent him back to bed and again, he woke us back up, saying he can't breathe. We took him to Trident, and they said he has anxiety. My wife argued about what does he have to cause that much anxiety. They did a test on him and found out his heart was beating irregularly. They rushed him to MUSC where he was diagnosed with myocarditis. Please, avoid this place if possible.

Having to deal with a hospital, a LOT more often than not will evoke a feeling of anxiety or worse…read more That's why it's important to know up front the type of care and facilities are abundant and their reputation. For the record, I've had to deal with hospitals in six states for 13 surgeries, 10 procedures, 8 ER visits as well as having to attend to family members who were in critical or relatively bad condition so I have a pretty large sample size to draw comparisons. That leads me to this review for Trident Medical Center which isn't very good. I'll be factual and leave emotion out of the review as it's important to be fair and balanced. First off when I drove to visit my family, there was a huge pothole in the main road leading up to the hospital. It took weeks to fix and when I asked the nurses about that and they giggled as if it's an ongoing joke. It has since been repaired but it gives pause that a hazard at a hospital isn't repaired in expedited fashion. One of my loved ones was transferred from their satellite facilities to this one located on Medical Plaza during an emergency situation. The records and/or information either wasn't fully documented or properly received thus slowing down the treatment at the main center. I'm very disturbed how the first hospitals findings can summarily be waved in favor of restarting the root cause efforts of a critical patient. Next the doctors without consulting my mother called in a specialist doctor for more input. The next of kin are required to be consulted when bringing in other medical professionals. Moreover, this doctor only reinforced what the initial satellite facility had originally suggested. I completely understand the effort to give fast and quality care however if an initial doctor makes a diagnosis based on tests why redo the same efforts? As for the nurses they were great in almost all aspects of their respective jobs. They gave us good communication, were accurate with their needles (trust me, I've had really bad experiences will less than stellar nurses) and attentive to the patient. As for their demeanor they were pleasant but worked with efficiency to ensure the comfort of the patient. There is one small issue as another loved one had a do not resuscitate order and this was made clear in the paperwork and my brother. The acting staff then encouraged my family to keep him alive "and all he had to live for." The severity of the situation dictated otherwise; thus these needless conversations only make the process inconvenient for the family and prolong the patients suffering as care was and wasn't administered until this was resolved in the eyes of the hospital. Finally, I'm not sure who cleans the hospital as every time I've stayed at a hospital, the rooms are cleaned daily. This hospital wasn't and I'm not sure why. Therefore, my mother would often clean the room while she remained with my dad. As far as records are concerned, there is a level of deceit that is being practiced here. After my father died, in accordance to law, copies of the records are to be handed over to the next of kin, spouse, etc. For more than 2 years Trident has refused to hand over any info stating the records now have to be filed with a judge. This leads one to suspect there were issues that they don't want the us to know about. Overall, my two prolonged experiences at this hospital were less than stellar when compared to, well any other hospital. Doctors tread over each other's test results, they aren't quick to release records of a patients stay, the upkeep both outside and inside the hospital isn't a high priority and a family's desires aren't always considered. If one is to have a choice, I would advise continue looking however in the unfortunate situation should arise and this hospital is where you end up, make sure you have informed loved ones taking charge on your behalf. While I don't believe the doctor and staff are incompetent, they don't inspire enthusiasm.

The ancillary staff is just mean and uncaring from security guard at the front door to the server…read morein the cafeteria. Sad really, it like us against them people can to the hospital for help not to be dismissed.

Do not go to roper go here! Best blood draw of my life. I didn't feel a thing and normally I do,…read moreplus I didn't even have to wrap it after! At roper they had me bleeding so bad with how many times they wiggled that thing in my arm that the other nurse gasped when she came in. I came with concerns, they were clear and honest and didn't make false promises. They were realistic and concise and so fast. I always expect to wait, but there was very little waiting. Everyone was kind and easy to talk to. There was an air of calm and support. I was nervous and afraid, but they all put me at ease. They actually accomplished a series of test and screenings but optimized what made sense for me and discussed everything thoroughly. Not at all the experience I received at roper who did basic tests, had no conclusion and charged me 10,000. St roper is 0.2 miles from me, but I will make the half hour drive to Trident any and every time. They have better pricing and a more efficient in house lab.

My family's experience during pregnancy care and delivery here was deeply mixed. There were…read moreindividual caregivers who were exceptional, but the overall system and process left us disappointed and, frankly, shaken. During high-risk screenings, we raised specific concerns about potential complications. Rather than feeling heard and evaluated in a focused way, the process felt standardized and procedural. We were given strong reassurance that certain conditions were not present, only to discover immediately after birth that one of those exact conditions was, in fact, present. Communication during follow-up screenings was also confusing. Important findings were shared casually and without context. We were moved through additional monitoring without clear explanation of what was being evaluated, what the risks were, or why certain decisions were being made. The experience felt checklist-driven rather than patient-centered. After delivery, the lack of coordination and condition-specific knowledge became more concerning. We received confident assurances about feeding and care approaches that later proved unrealistic given our child's medical needs. Some staff were clearly trying their best, but others spoke with certainty about issues they did not fully understand. Our newborn was handled and examined at times without meaningful explanation or discussion. For a family navigating unexpected medical complexity, that lack of clarity adds unnecessary stress. There were also smaller but telling process issues. For example, the hospital seemed unprepared to accommodate a vegetarian diet. Food orders were repeatedly incorrect despite clear communication about dietary preferences. While this may seem minor compared to medical care, it reflects broader coordination and communication gaps that were noticeable throughout our stay. That said, I want to clearly recognize the caregivers who made a meaningful difference. Emma, Lauren, Melisa, Susana, Suzi, Emily, Holly, Riley, and Jenn were compassionate, patient, and professional during an incredibly vulnerable time for our family. They treated us with dignity, listened to our concerns, and approached our baby with gentleness and care. Their empathy and steadiness did not go unnoticed. Kerstin, the occupational therapist who worked with us on feeding challenges, was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, calm, and deeply invested in helping us navigate a complex situation. She listened carefully, adjusted her approach thoughtfully, and demonstrated humility and genuine curiosity. That mindset made a profound difference in our experience and reflects what patient-centered care should look like. What ultimately left a lasting impression was not a lack of technology or medical capability, but what felt like a systemic process issue. Too often, the experience felt driven by routine protocols rather than individualized listening and critical thinking. When hospitals rely heavily on standardized workflows without tailoring them to patient concerns, families can feel unheard and underserved. There are clearly compassionate professionals working here, and several of them had a very positive impact on us. However, the broader communication and coordination gaps significantly affected our trust. I hope this feedback is received constructively and used to improve transparency, individualized care, and condition-specific preparedness for future families navigating high-risk pregnancies and unexpected diagnoses.

Wait time for lab work 1.5 hours. Soooo ridiculous ! Not a lot of folks waiting either.read more

OUTSTANDING! Fill…read moreout the form online, they tell you when to arrive. They called us in 2 minutes from the estimated time. The provider was very knowledgeable (I'm a physician myself) and they had us in and out in 30 minutes with a plan and a prescription (my son was seen for sting-ray envenomation). I was very impressed and couldn't wait to give them 5 stars.

1. They changed their name and the "service" got much worse: You can't get a human on the phone,…read moreand there's no information about whether or not they have changed their address. No options for the patient, only demands from the provider. 2. They will nag you to death; doesn't matter if you're dropping the kids off, trying to get to work, etc. They sent six texts, two emails, and two phone calls an hour and a half. Nobody likes being chased down like that! 3. We're all busy, but they still insist you do their bidding / fill in forms on your phone /show up early and then wait, etc. And you can't get information about your co-pay until you've gone through thier lengthy process. (Why not ask for the insurance card first, check it, and verify the co-pay rather than wasting everybody's time?) 4. Once there, the check in process is even more "you will do what we tell you to," and if you haven't registered on your phone by now, you are told to fill in a form on a tablet which includes biometrics, which are all about a much heavier level of tracking. I refused and walked out... 5. ... after which they continued to chase me down by phone. What part of "NO" do you not understand? Because you clearly don't understand the difference between customer service and servitude by the customer. Horrible.

They, like every business at this point in time, are short staffed. They said this on the phone…read morewhen I called before I went in. It's also peak Covid season, so I understand a wait. Not an issue. When we got there, we waited 10-15 mins before anyone even acknowledged we were standing in line - there was no one in front of us. Right in front of the reception desk. 1 person behind us. Person behind us charges up to the reception desk and they process her, while we stand there. Reception sees us realizes the lady jumped ahead of us and still we wait 10 mins more before they even acknowledged us to come up to the desk. I asked if we were not supposed to follow the instructions of staying behind the sign. One of the people said no, the other lady who jumped the line was different. Uhm WHAT? We proceed to fill out paperwork and go back to the car to wait. Again, let me emphasis - I realize there was going to be a wait, but if you literally make eye contact with us 5 times at least say , " hi we will be right with you." We were seen before the estimated 1-2 hr wait, triage nurse was super nice and Dr was as well. So the actual visit that was the purpose of being there was pleasant, thorough and as quick as possible to get us in and out of there. Couldn't complain a bit about that part. Had to take off stars for the rudeness at the check-in in the beginning. Otherwise, I can't say anything bad about the actual appointment and treatment/care portion.

Just like I have anticipated I have been billed 69.35 for a Covid Test in the name of a Doctor or a…read morebusiness man by the name of Douglas E Sloan DO and as I reviewed before I never saw a Doctor neither I requested one and yet they are trying to collect when Covid testing is free throughout the US. I got roped by these sneaky scammers but will forward the bill to The South Carolina Consumer Affairs and let them fight it. Don't trust this hospital and will never ever set foot there again. Saint Francis these people are making money on your name using immoral tactics!!

The billing/coding practices of MUSC are garbage. I took a child to the children's after care on…read moreLadson. Out of pocket cost to me of that trip after my $30 copay: $223.11. Took another child a week later to Roper Urgent Care where they tested them for covid, flu, etc just like at MUSC children's after care... Total cost: my $60 copay only. MUSC billed as hospital outpatient where Roper is billing as an office visit. Save yourself some money and find somewhere else to go.

Was in town visiting my 81-year-old mom and served as her chauffeur for the six weeks I was in…read moretown. After a visit to her heart doctor and a low heart rate, he recommended a stress test. Driving downtown scares her because of the traffic and unfamiliar roads. Everything has changed so much over the years so it looks completely different that when she would go to MUSC before. I don't mind taking her since I lived downtown for much of my 20s and know the area well. When we arrived we decided to do valet parking, which was $10 and well worth not having to deal with it. We were in for her appointment for about 45 minutes. The lobby was comfortable but I noticed people sitting way too close to each other and they weren't together. I found a quiet corner and stayed away from the crowd since I haven't had my Covid vaccine. When she came out, we went to get our car and the valet guy said 'did you know it was only going to be a little while? We could have left your car here?' I understand he didn't want to hike to get our car, but it's your job. Anyway, we got the car and headed out. MUSC has done a nice job keeping the hospital neat and clean. The staff is friendly and the care of course is top notch!