I had a cryptic pregnancy and the nurses i came in contact with were the most genuine and kind…read morepeople. Specifically Ediana! I hope I spelled her name right. I wouldn't have been as resilient as I was if it wasn't for them. They really got me through it. Even the nurse who did my initial ultrasound was very kind and understanding of everything. I'd do it all over again if it meant I got to interact with the same staff! (And have meet my beautiful baby for the first time again:')) OH! And the doctor who delivered my baby, Dr. Barrera was amazing too. Very funny guy! Very personable staff!

Where do I begin? My fiancé & I were headed to a baby shower. It started raining before we could…read moreget to the car. His umbrella was broken & wouldn't close all the way & it punctured the palm of his hand. The puncture was DEEP & his tendon was poking out. So this was not just a simple cut but an emergency. We were scared, he was bleeding everywhere. We went to the nearest hospital (Manatee Memorial) in the emergency department. We checked in at the front desk & not long after they brought us to the back to clean the wound & do x-rays. So far, it was going good. Then a RN came into our room leading us to a different room claiming once we head that way the team will be able to get us out of here in no time. We weren't concerned about getting out of there faster we just wanted to make sure everything was okay. Once we got into that room we waited 2 hours before anyone came to check up on us. Mind you my fiancé has a very painful wound that is hurting him like CRAZY & actively bleeding. I understand there is a process of doing things, but the LEAST that nurses & staff could do is update their patients. We don't care that it is taking long. We just feel like we were forgotten about & that's the worst to feel in an emergency situation. Once someone did come see us, they mentioned how they forgot about us because we moved rooms. That is not what we want to hear. This is not a laughing matter. This person was also the one to numb his wound. So my fiancé has been in excruciating pain for 3 hours already. The doctor comes in shortly after saying that there isn't a hand specialist on call (since it was a Sunday) & that we should just head home & contact Dr. Van Vliet at Blake tomorrow. We felt like that couldn't just be it. There was a hole in the palm of his hand. Shouldn't it be stitched up? Not once did any one specify that this wound wasn't emergent. I don't know if there was miscommunication or what? But we felt like there had to be more to this. We headed to Blake Hospital the next morning where we explained this situation & said we're here to see Dr. Van Vliet. We're also not dumb. We know there's ways to do things. The lady at the registration gestured us to head to the emergency department at Blake which was a few walks away. We headed to the emergency department & the man at the front desk was UPSET and gestured us BACK to the registration. At the point we were both frustrated we are getting sent back and forth & NO ONE WAS HELPING. No one wanted to understand the situation. Once we got back to the registration the lady seemed upset. As if we were the problem. She didn't bother to ask if we had an appointment or not. She just wrote down a phone number & told us to call it. THAT'S IT. We head out of the building to call this number & that number said Dr. Van Vliet is not a "hand specialists" & to call Coastal Orthopedics. At this point my fiancé & I gave up. No one was helping or leading us in the right direction. So, we decided to head back to Manatee Memorial in case there was a hand specialist on call since it was a Monday now. Welp, we got there & after checking in & being in an exam room for 3 hours. A doctor comes in (Nicole) & immediately said "What do you want me to do here" in the most condescending voice ever. Whereas my fiancé replied "Stitch it up? IDK?" She laughed & said "Stitches? You don't need stitches" We were confused. NO ONE specified that he wouldn't need stitches. No one told us that his wound would heal on its own. We value our time & it felt like the doctor thought we were there to waste her time. We not here to make your day hard. There was NO communication to us that his would was not emergent & he did not need any stitches. They didn't even tell us how to properly care for it & signs & symptoms to be wary of. This has been super upsetting. We wouldn't have wasted our time & energy if someone would've told us this the day before. If you're a nurse reading this.... don't be afraid to update your patients. We see you walk by our rooms ignoring us & have us waiting for hours. We understand there is a process but just acknowledge us.

They do not know something as basic as sepsis. They'll send you home with costricondritis to let…read moreyou die. If it effects their bottom line...... You die. They absolutely DO NOT care. As long as you die without a lawsuit.

I worked there. I didn't know healthcare workers considered manatee the worst hospital in Florida…read more It was my one travel assignment, I was excited to take. Ive never been so disappointed. From the moment I walked in the door. The employees to travelers telling me was how unsafe the hospital was to how much hate, they had for their director. Adults crossing over to neonates back and forth. I was in shock but the hospital lived up to its reputation. Highest paying contract in Florida and most travelers left. Generally, no one leaves a good assignment at higher pay especially in Florida. I just woke up with a nightmare about that place. It's been months since I've worked there. I don't like leaving negative reviews but I also shouldn't be having nightmares months later

I was a Patient in Lakewood Ranch Medical Center ER last month. I was having a problem with low…read moreB/P. I want to Thank and Commend Raven Triage RN, Gabby RN, who started my painless IV, and drew my labs, and Dr Christian PA DO / also Charlie in Radiology & Scans, and Jenny from Business Office, who evaluated, and all gave me Excellent, Compassion care very quickly! I highly recommend LWRMC ER, as an RN BSN for almost 50 yrs, this TEAM are all very Skilled Professionals!

Another would've negative stars review if one were possible. If it is poor service and care, lousy…read moreattitudes and 200% lack of empathy of any sort, this is your go to facility. My daughter in law was unfortunately taken by ambulance to this care center and she received anything but care. Poor interaction, medical staff that is preoccupied with everything but providing a nurturing and supportive environment and just plain horrid temperaments of ALL staff members. This facility should be ashamed of themselves. Take the 7-minute ride to HCA Doctors and you will not regret it. Literally wouldn't take my near death 11-year old dog here if it had only hours left to breathe on this planet.

The care here was great! Every single person I interacted with was personable, professional,…read morefriendly, caring and competent.

I'm feeling pretty sick, so stopped in here on a Sunday. I'm a disabled veteran and normally get…read moremy health care from the VA. The VA allows these types of visits and pays the bill. I've done it dozens of times over the years. Apparently they don't take veterans as patients and refused to treat me. I left still sick and disappointed that all they really want is money, not providing urgent care.

I wanted to give kudos to the staff at this ER! I came in quite upset and scared because I've never…read morebeen to an ER before and, of course, my emergency itself. Nurse Bradley helped me calm down while also delivering excellent medical care. He even managed to make me laugh despite me being in a lot of pain! All staff were efficient and kind. I came in the middle of the night with my concern and was seen very quickly, and because this was a lower-level emergency, I was out of there quickly as well.

In and out with minor injury, diagnostic testing and Rx/ instructions in less than an hour…read more Personable, knowledgeable staff. Great place to go for non life threatening treatment in a jiff. Not their fault but can we please open some 24 hr pharmacies in this quickly growing county so a drive isn't needed to Sarasota or Sun City for after hour Rx need? Or open a dispensing pharmacy on site. Another example of how the growth is outpacing community resources.

Very helpful and professional staff; my Father spent three days in this unit after being released…read morefrom ICU. The posted visiting hours are 9AM to 9PM but nobody gives you any hassle about staying outside of those timesa. They even offered me a recliner, blankets, and pillows if I wanted to spend the night. Starbucks in main lobby is great, cafateria has descent food.

We have been to SMH care center on UP many times, usually for blood draw…read more This time I went for an MRI. I usually would go to Sarasota Memorial, Downtown, which I do for breast exams, etc. and rate them highly. I will not come back to SMH at University Parkway for a MRI. The person providing the MRI said he was at the end of his 7 hour shift. He was not dressed neatly in "uniform" of any kind, and smelled of BO. I first thought he was a maintenance person. He did not provide assistance in terms of how to negotiate the MRI bed, what to hold on to, etc. Very casual and not engaged in the process. Very unusual from positive experienced I have had with SMH downtown.

Excellent service. Fast & Efficient…read more On vacation and needed urgent care. Quick and easy.

Excellent. Short wait, all staff were pleasant and professional. Doctor was personable,…read moreknowledgeable and efficient. Great experience.

I'm from out of state and so impressed with the service. everyone was so friendly I was in and out…read morein less than an hour. highly recommended!