A while back I had to take my mom to Van Wert Health Surgery and Endoscopy Center. Unlike many…read moreother procedures she needed to get this year, this was non-cancer related. She had started to go to a pain management doctor last couple of years because her back pain had finally gotten to the point where it was unbearable for her. She has always suffered from this type of pain, stemming from when she was hit by a motorcycle when she was 18. With everything that has also been going on this year health-wise, she has had significant mobility and pain issues. Because of the pain, her doctor had her come here to receive injections in her back to help her with the pain. She does it every few months or so. It is not a lengthy procedure and it helps her a lot. Glad we have a center so close to home where she can get these procedures done.

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 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!

Front staff is horrendous. It will be impossible to get a…read morehold of them. They will be rude and disrespectful. They will decline your call for days on end. If I could give 0 stars I would!!! This is not a review about the doctor (The doctor is great) this is a review for the ladies at the front desk. We will be driving twice a far to have a place for our kid that is not rude, and knows how to run a business. The only recommendations I have for this place is... DO BETTER!!!

The pandemic was a crazy time and moving right before it, found me with no primary care doctor…read moreduring the worst public health crisis in over a hundred years. So i had to find a doctor quick... just in case. I remember looking up reviews on both google and yelp for reviews for doctors in town... and even in nearby Lima and Delphos. This is by the way not very helpful as there is a dearth of reviews for medical professionals it seems. I don't remember exactly why i chose Van Wert Family Physicians, but i called in to the office and asked to become a new patient. I was directed to fill out some paperwork online. I did so. Now there are a number of doctors who work there, i asked to be seen by Dr. Kristen Pollock, who my mother was already using. Super happy i did. She is awesome! Great doc... caring, honest. The visits i had during the pandemic were all virtual, it wasn't until a year later i got to meet and have a full check up with her but it was a crazy 2020. Honestly, i don't think i have had such a good doctor since my pediatrician back before i became an adult. Maybe i am just used to things being different in Miami, Florida where i am originally from. Health care there... sucks. Your a number, nothing more. Even when you are seeing someone who cares, they are incredibly busy and overworked. They only have so much time for you. Dr. Pollock takes time to make sure you are healthy and stay healthy. The staff is wonderful overall. Its never difficult to get a hold of someone to make an appointment nor to talk to the nurse if i have some issue. And talking about times, unlike Miami... you see your doc at your scheduled appointment time.. no waiting hours to see one. Van Wert Family Physicians also is where i got my covid shots... happy to have gotten them! Just love the level of care this place gives! If you are looking for a good primary care/family doc! Come here!

I had a crown adjusted this morning, was in and out in no time!…read moreStaff is always amazing, caring, kind, understanding and compassionate! I highly recommend Dr. Blanford and his team for all your dental needs. I don't see myself ever going anywhere else!

Ever since J. Blanford went on a hiatus, the office hasn't been the same, specifically the new help…read moreat the front window. Had a filling that fell out, the dark hair lady couldn't answer a straight question if her life depended on it. She said she would ask Blanford and call back (she did not call) over a week later while in the office the price went from 400-500 to 817.00. When I asked how long this one would be good for, she said they don't guarantee anything. I said what about 2 weeks, she said well if it was only 2 weeks "of coarse they could fix it". She is Fake nice. When confronted with legitimate concerns she becomes extremely argumentative. When I called and asked for a office manager she put me on hold for more than 8 minutes, I hung up and called back the phone would not ring through for another 10 minutes. Finally got her on the phone again she said they don't have an office manager and refused to communicate my concerns to Blanford. This is the treatment we got after several years of loyalty even after Blanford was unavailable and we went back to him.

It seems odd rating any business as great so I initially gave them 4 stars but have no idea how…read morethey improve so I'm back to a 5. First let me explain that the reason I am here is that I am recovering from spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and am here for about two weeks of rehabilitation. The room, facilities, and food are all excellent. What makes this place great though is the people who work here. Every interaction with staff is very caring, professional, friendly, and supportive of my every need. I'm convinced that everyone here cares about me, and all the things I want and need. I didn't expect to be here but I'm very glad that l am. If you are ever needing skilled nursing care, you owe yourself nothing less than the best here at Springview Manor. Your welcome.

As good as going to the dentist gets…read more I know, I know-- that's a terrible tagline. But it really is true. Everything about my experience here, at a dentist, was as good as I could hope for it to be. So, where do I begin? He didn't sneeze in my mouth, he didn't ask questions while I had fingers in my mouth, and he didn't do any annoying scraping. Beyond that, though, he really took a personal interest in me as a patient. He asked about my life without prying and went as far as to call and check on me the night after my surgery. You're probably wondering why I would even choose to review a dentist. I asked myself the same question. The truth is, I was so satisfied with the personal attention I received here that I wanted other dental agonizers to know that there is a better way. So, while I hope I don't ever need to return here, I would choose this office over any other in the area for oral surgery.

I have come to Van Wert Health for blood work and others tests since moving to the area many times…read morenow. This has been especially the case since i have been taking medication for at least six months that requires i have monthly blood work until i am off it. My previous experiences with blood work and/or other medical analysis have been with Quest Diagnostic Centers when i lived in Miami. It was a chain of diagnostic centers where their level of service greatly differed based on which one you went to and even sometimes what day you went/who was attending you. You may get someone friendly, or someone surly. Sometimes you had a great experience... others a terrible one... and the wait times were ridiculously long. Van Wert Health, on the other hand, is completely different. I have not had a single bad experience with them. Everyone on the staff is friendly and courteous. Longest wait time i had was 20 minutes... and that was one time... usually i check in and i am immediately called. If you need lab work done in the area, definitely come here!