The ER doctors are excellent - and give you the treatment you need - They show love and care -…read moreThe primary Doctors aren't as good - Moria Bolduc

WARNING!! Do not bring your senior or weaker loved ones to Providence Hospital in Portland,…read moreOregon-the doctors and ethics committee appear invested in unaliving them. After making ageist comments about our father (he was a very young and active 80 year-old) and reminding us several times, as an excuse for why they weren't invested in continuing life-lengthening care, that he had been in and out of hospitals over a handful of months, the nephrologists and a cardiologist got together with a representative of the hospital's ethics committee and decided to allow him to die. Indeed, our father had been to hospitals several times. He was on a journey to discover why his legs were swollen. The doctors treated him with kidney-damaging diuretics (Lasix), which acutely (temporarily) damaged our father's kidneys, prednisone (which damaged his skin), and gave him a medication for destroying his immune system, as they incorrectly assumed he had an autoimmune issue without first confirming this diagnosis. Destroying your immune system apparently prevents it from attacking the body in an autoimmune issue, but it allows you to be more predisposed to getting infections or not fighting them. Our father did finally gain an accurate diagnosis: a very manageable form of leukemia that doesn't shorten life, if managed, which, after his correct leukemia diagnosis, he was doing. The side effects from the medications he was incorrectly prescribed during his hospital visits caused additional hospital visits, as the side effects were worse than the leukemia and leukemia treatment (which he was tolerating beautifully). While hospitalized for the side effects from the incorrect medications the hospitals gave him, he obtained infections such as RSV, C Diff, and a bladder infection. Due to my father's physical issues from the side effects of the medications, the doctors at Providence decided to not provide life-saving treatment and instead wanted to give him pain medication to lessen the effects of the death sentence they decided for him; otherwise known as "comfort care." We argued that dialysis could be an option as his biggest issue was fluid accumulation in his body. Providence's nephrologist said no, but when we asked for a second opinion, the second nephrologist said she would give him two weeks on dialysis only. We worried about this as it sounded like they would "pull the plug" after two weeks no matter how our father was doing. The dialysis was very effective. My father began recovering. His blood work revealed steady progress, which we were monitoring. He was chipper and not in any pain but also very worried, like we were, that the hospital would "pull the plug" on him as they had threatened by saying they would only give him two weeks of dialysis. We searched for how we could get him needed continued care after the two weeks and discovered that the state of Oregon shut down all long-term care facilities in the state. It would appear Oregon doesn't value the life of anyone who might need long-term care. The closest long-term care facility was in Seattle, Washington. We were ready to have our father moved to Seattle, Washington, if needed. While at Providence hospital, our father's kidneys showed signs of improvement, as he urinated with the appropriate color. On the last day of his two weeks allotted for dialysis, the hospital gave him a pill form of a medication that helped to stabilize his blood pressure so he could tolerate dialysis, which lowers your blood pressure while being treated, instead of the correct IV form of the same medication. The hospital admitted that the pill wasn't as effective or helpful as the IV version of the same medication, which our father was previously getting. Thus, on the last day of the two weeks of dialysis, his blood pressure dropped too low to safely continue. The nephrologist known as "Dr. K" let us know that she was going to let our father die. She refused to allow our father to again be on the IV medication that had worked for him which would allow him to continue dialysis. We argued with Dr. K on behalf of my father that if his blood pressure improved, would she allow our father to continue dialysis? She said if his blood pressure improved, she would okay it. We asked our father if he had seen a cardiologist while at Providence, and he said he hadn't. We got a cardiologist to review our father's chart, and she confirmed he could indeed continue on the IV form of the medication that effectively stabilized his blood pressure so he could continue dialysis. Even though our father's blood pressure was stabilized by the IV medication that was cleared by the cardiologist, Dr. K, would not allow him to continue the needed dialysis. According to the dialysis technicians, it takes a few weeks up to approximately three months for an acute kidney issue to heal. We were invested in giving our father that time. Providence Hospital was not. Upon learning that Dr. K would not continu

Shoutout to the pediatric doctors and nurses in the emergency room. I came in with my 6 year old…read moredaughter a few nights ago because she fell off the monkey bars and the team here did an amazing job with her. There were a surprisingly high number of patients waiting to be seen but we got in. Lindsey did the first set of X-rays and I was so impressed with the care and communication she gave the both of us the whole time. We even got a sticker of her cat miss Norris and we were told they are a hot commodity. I believe it. I hate that I didn't completely catch our nurses name working with doctor Washington- Kayla, Kaylee, Caitlin?! I'm so sorry!!! But she was so great throughout the whole night with my daughter and even gave her a brown bear at the end with a splint and cast on the same arm my daughter left with one. Ded. Dr Washington you were also very kind and thank you for doing your best to put the broken bones into place. We had a long visit but the care was superb so 5 stars to the whole staff. So so impressed and made the emergency visit less painful. Also note to the world- monkey bars are horrible and I shake both my fists at them.

Providence St. Vincent was truly the most beautiful place I could have unexpectedly welcomed my…read moredaughter into the world. I gave birth to my daughter, Kinley, by C-section on April 10, 2026, which was much earlier than her estimated due date of May 4. As a first-time mom at 36 years old, I was nervous, emotional, and honestly scared stepping into such a big and unexpected moment. But from the minute I was checked in there, I felt so thoroughly, thoughtfully, and genuinely cared for. What could have been overwhelming turned into a beautiful, peaceful, and deeply supported birth and recovery experience. I did not have any hospital bags so early and they had everything I could need and more! My stay was four days in a beautiful private room, and I am so grateful for how comfortable, safe, and cared for I felt the entire time. The hospital itself was clean, calm, and beautiful, and that really mattered during such a vulnerable and life-changing experience. It gave me such a sense of peace. What stood out most to me was the incredible staff. Every single nurse, doctor, hospital staff member, and person who came in to check on me or my daughter was kind, gentle, respectful, and compassionate. I never felt like just another patient. I felt seen, cared about, and truly looked after. I especially want to recognize Sydney and Jill, who were both amazingly kind, fun, attentive, genuine, and just wonderful human beings. They helped make such a scary and emotional experience feel smooth, safe, and even joyful. They were so patient with me as a nervous first-time mom healing from a C-section, and they were incredibly encouraging and informative without ever making me feel silly or behind. I felt empowered and encouraged. They taught me so much, helped me feel more confident, and brought such warmth into the room. I truly hope other moms get the chance to have nurses like them. I also want to mention my last nurse on discharge day, who helped with the car seat and made such a sweet final impression on me. She was wonderful, helpful, and caring, and it meant so much to end our stay with that same level of kindness and support. Most importantly, the care my daughter Kinley received was amazing. Watching how gently, carefully, and lovingly she was handled and brought into this world is something I will never forget. That means everything to a mother. I felt like both of us were in such good hands the entire time. I could not have asked for a smoother experience, especially considering how unexpected it all was. Providence St. Vincent gave me a birth story and recovery experience that I will always look back on with gratitude. Thank you for helping make one of the biggest days of my life feel beautiful, safe, and full of care. I wholeheartedly recommend Providence St. Vincent to any expecting mother or family. I will always remember how loved and supported we felt there. I know I will never forget this day and the days following my swift and smooth discharge with my new baby daughter, but I will ESPECIALLY never forget the amazing women who helped me through walk into motherhood for the first time with such care and compassion. It was truly more special than I could have ever even planned. The office also moved things along so quick and organized I never even had a chance to feel overwhelmed, was just able to focus on loving and caring for my daughter.

The frequency with which I'm having to review hospitals is not exactly ideal, but...here we go…read moreagain. My wife had a diabetes-related incident which required two days worth of hospitalization, so we were treated to a wide variety of Legacy Emanuel's departments, from intake at the ER, to the ICU, to the pharmacy and, of course, the much-maligned, dreaded hospital food (and rightfully so)! Our experience was a mixed bag, but mostly positive overall. Intake took longer than I feel is acceptable for, you know...the EMERGENCY room, but the quality of care, right out of the gate, was top notch: competent, friendly nurses and technicians (BIG shout-out to Michael in the CVICU for being stellar!), from start to finish. Consultation with full-fledged doctors was few and far between, but maybe that will help keep the costs down when the remainder of the bill comes back from insurance. The Children's Garden is a-freakin'-dorable. The food was one of the few things that was consistent...consistently terrible. As has always been the case with diabetes-related care, the advice my wife receives seems to vary, based on the person giving it, with some providers seeming more confident, and competent, than others...which is probably why we end up in situations like this. Without going into too many details, one endocrinologist recommended using an insulin pump, the other recommended manual injections via insulin pens, and both of them offered different suggestions on the amount of insulin to administer, based on carb count. It's incredible to me that this isn't yet a settled science. Another irritating thing I encountered was the main entrance to the atrium being blocked off for construction or renovations, meaning that to pick up a prescription, we had to enter through the Randall Children's Hospital entrance, and then navigate an absurdly long series of hallways to get there...only to find that our prescription wasn't filled on time, and that we'd have to come back and do it all over again later. Ugh. In short, we've had better care (OHSU), and worse care (PeaceHealth), but Legacy Emanuel does enough things right to straddle the gap, and exist in our minds as a wholly acceptable and comprehensive health care provider, even during times of crisis (and as an important side note: the adjacent Randall Children's Hospital is a five star facility, no bones about it). Just...hurry up with the ER intake procedure, will ya?

I just got back from an appendectomy at Legacy Emanuel. I went in late on Saturday night (11pm)…read more I got seen by triage in about 30 mins, then taken to a private room in the ER 30 mins after that. Everyone that worked with me was empathetic, communicative and professional. I felt like I was treated really well and all of my needs were being met all through the night, until my release around 3pm on Sunday. Shout out to the ER team and the nurse staff on the 3rd floor (Brianna, Matilda, and many others whose names I can't recall...) This place deserves more than 2.9 stars. NB- I haven't dealt with billing yet. If that's a nightmare, I'll update my review. For now, I'd say 5 stars easy.

I had a dexa scan here. It took awhile to get the appointment since they must be quite busy…read more Luckily I wasn't in a huge rush. I checked in about 10 minutes before my appointment time. I was taken back before my appointment and in and out under 15 minutes. My tech was fast and super friendly. I live around the area so I was able to walk there. If you do park, they will validate parking. Overall it was a good visit for me

My best advice for all things OHSU is to get scheduled with Immediate Care if you can help it and…read moreyou are in any pain. They do same day appointments ONLY, so call them as soon as they open. You will find as early as 8:05 am, they will already be booked out to two or three, they are *that busy*. It isnt their fault they are overworked and understaffed, so please try to exercise kindness when you interact with these providers and their assistants. Chances are, if youre stuck waiting to see your PCP, the IC clinic can at least get you started on a referral. They are also awesome at reaching out on MyChart extremely quickly if your issue isnt something they have the facilities to work with, for example there isnt an ultrasound in the Immediate Care clinic so you won't have any luck scheduling for that with them. They are happy to redirect you where you need to go. If you have a negative experience with an operator i PROMISE the clinic wants to know about it, especially if you believe you were being treated unfairly due to being on medicaid or medicare given their strict nondiscrimination policy. But of course my experience is bound to not be universal. There have definitely been times with OHSU generally that i have been frustrated and felt unheard, but the crucial, massively important piece is that *i contacted them about it directly and they made it right!!!* every time! Ive never had a reason to leave a bad review after asking them for help fixing a problem i had. Most of the time miscommunication on their part and/or my own difficulty interpreting tone was to blame, but even when there was a more serious issue, i felt totally safe contacting OHSU to correct it. The one time i felt too insecure to talk to OHSU about it directly, i went through OHP and they completely took care of it on my behalf. They want to help and they want to be aware of those on their staff who don't want to help. I promise you. It isn't perfect. No teaching hospital will ever be perfect. 8/10 times with OHSU as a whole you will be given to a fresh faced resident. But they are almost always willing to own their mistakes and make it better (and their supervising doctors hold them accountable too). I have tried Adventist and I have tried St John, and OHSU is the first place where i dont feel like cattle. I come from a deep red state though and some people talk about this marvelous establishment like its an Oklahoma Urgent Care. Nobody here understands what a utopia this place is with a quality of care i never thought possible. Moving here was like moving to the twilight zone. This is the kind of health care you hear people talking about other, more privileged countries affording their patients. And for most of us ITS FREE. Completely free. Im from multiple minority demographics so i know this isnt some type of conventional privilege being afforded to me, either.

My Mom had to go to ED for an upper GI bleed. The ED Staff and now recovery care Admitting,…read moreNurses, Doctors, Anesthesiologist, GI Specialist were top notch. 5 stars isn't enough. And this isn't Mom's first ED visit. And for her regular primary care, cardiology, orthopedics Providers, each visit she has had EXCEPTIONAL medical services and CARE. They are an amazing group of people at Portland Adventist. I want to give the biggest heartful thanks to the following excellent Providers on this most recent, very serious visit. I hope I didn't forget anyone. Dr. Oostrom-Shah Dr. McCord Dr. Brandes Dr. Payne Dr. Amankwah RN Elaina RN Quyen RN Sean RN Jean RN Nichols RN Matthew RT Jacqueline CNA Sheri HUC Josie THANK YOU

Anna i hhad a few issues wand for the most part it was handed friendly and professionally…read more However the were stating 70 get busy with emergencies so while I realize I had a few issues. I was swelling in my legs giving overall blisters and pain we never covered what to do. For my ankles and lower legs. Like should I need soaking them to skakand what you I put on them to ease the pain and help get the blisters to heal and go away. Also would like to know what caused this and how to avoid future outbreaks.​

I was brought in by an ambulance for chest pains, they already had an ED room ready for me. Doctor…read moreHanley and ED nurses Kaitlyn and Rachel efficiently and effectively took care of me and diagnosed a heart event. Dr Kozinski came in the middle of the night to do an angiogram that confirmed a SCAD. I was moved to the Cardiac ICU where the entire team was wonderful. While I can't remember the name of the great nighttime nurse (sorry!), daytime Nurse Mary and NP Jackie were caring and super informative. I've forgotten so many names, but I want to mention that the young man who put in my second IV line (the first was at a clinic) did it painlessly. Also, the professional who did my echocardiogram was excellent, and the staff member who took my food orders was so considerate and helpful. Everyone was so welcoming and respectful to me, my same-sex spouse, and my sister. Their care and treatment were exemplary. I was able to be discharged after only one night in the CICU. THANK YOU, PEACE HEALTH!!

After experiencing a severe reaction to a prescription medication, I called 911 because I believed…read moreI was having a medical emergency. When the paramedics ( AMR) arrived, I repeatedly told them that the medication I had taken was on top of my dresser and asked them to bring it with me to the hospital so the doctors could identify what I had taken. They did not retrieve the medication. When I arrived at PeaceHealth, I repeatedly told the doctors and nurses that I was having an allergic reaction or severe adverse reaction to a prescription medication prescribed by my doctor. Despite my repeated statements, I felt that they assumed I was under the influence of illegal street drugs. I provided both blood and urine samples, which I later learned were negative for any drugs except THC. Instead of receiving the treatment I believed I needed, I was discharged from the hospital and sent home in an Uber or Lyft. At that time, I was in what I believe was a psychotic state. I was hallucinating, extremely confused, and unable to think clearly. In my opinion, I was not capable of making informed decisions about my own medical care. After I arrived home, I began experiencing chest pain and called 911 again. When the paramedics arrived, they asked whether I wanted to return to the hospital. Because of my mental condition, I do not believe I was capable of making a sound medical decision. Again, I told the paramedics (AMR) that I had suffered an allergic reaction to the prescription medication on top of my dresser. I had also told the doctors and nurses at PeaceHealth that I believed I was having a reaction to a medication prescribed by my physician, but I felt that no one believed me. During my first visit to PeaceHealth, I was taken to the MRI department. A nurse RN (Kristi Castle) wearing blue scrubs with blonde hair pulled back became upset because I would not get into the MRI machine. At the time, I was hallucinating, my thoughts were racing, and I did not understand what was happening to me. I believe I was experiencing a psychotic episode. The nurse documented that I refused treatment, but I do not believe I was mentally capable of understanding or consenting to medical decisions at that time. When I returned to PeaceHealth a second time, I was placed in a room with a nurse. I repeatedly asked to see a doctor, but instead I was escorted back into the waiting room. While sitting there, I genuinely believed I was dying. I felt detached from reality and believed that the people around me were no longer alive. I returned to the nurses' station and told the staff that something was seriously wrong with my brain. I even said that I wondered whether I had Alzheimer's disease because I could not remember anything and my memories were coming and going. I recall a staff member responding, "Oh, now you're diagnosing yourself." I tried to explain that I was losing my memory and that something was terribly wrong. I was then sent to another staff member and again explained that I was having serious problems with my brain. I remember being told, "I've been watching you, David. Go sit down over there." Feeling desperate, I went outside the hospital and begged people for help. Some of the individuals appeared to be hospital employees, but no one stopped to assist me. Eventually, I was able to contact my girlfriend, who took me to Kaiser Permanente. I am incredibly grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Kaiser. They listened to me, believed that something was seriously wrong, treated me with compassion and professionalism, and provided the care I needed. After receiving treatment, I improved significantly and was able to return home within a couple of hours. To the best of my knowledge, both the PeaceHealth and Kaiser drug tests were negative for illegal drugs, with the exception of THC.

I've been coming here for over 10 years. Today at our apt the staff was on time, communicating…read moreissues clearly and professional and kind. The offices are clean and there are no homeless/ dirty areas. I trust my doctor and very happy with the care

A review of Kaiser. A doctor's qualifications don't mean they're always right; honestly, I don't…read morecare how many years they spent studying--that doesn't automatically make their opinion correct. Some people need to learn how to admit defeat. I know how to admit defeat; it's simple: if someone else is right, I accept reality. I was very unhappy about being discharged while experiencing such severe symptoms. I repeatedly asked for help with my condition and was willing to undergo any tests. All I needed was a prescription--just a prescription. I needed help before August 3rd--before my regular doctor returned; I needed a medication different from lamotrigine but similar in its effect. I also asked for a body-cleansing procedure, but that was never done. Of course, the final decision rests with the doctors; after all, I was only asking for a simple cleanse--nothing dangerous. So what if my blood test results were slightly above normal? I told them it was a side effect, but no--they're the doctors, they know best, they have special training... Although some of them don't really understand what they're doing, while others actually listen to the patient. Yes, they are specialists in other fields, but I suppose they rarely encounter cases like this, and that's where professional pride comes into play. The other rooms are better: they have their own bathrooms, and you can put in an extra cot. But here, the staff don't attend to the patients as or they. I'd rather go to Providence. Btw this was ER. I almost fell getting on to the porch that how helpful they are.

The care and compassion given at the hospital is amazing and the only hospital we will go to in PDXread more

Despite being brought to this dump but an ambulance for accute chest pain and difficulty breathing…read more I was told I would need to wait. After two hours of sitting in a wheelchair next another chair with a decomposing meal under it, I asked if it could it be removed since it already reeks of human filth and cigarettes in the waiting room. I noticed diet and debris all over the floor and no one cleaning it up. I asked if the rotting meal could be removed and was told soon. Two hours later, it's still there but now I notice it has a dirty syringe in it also! When I was told it would be fours if waiting and this is late at might. I got there at 11, I decided to go a hospital with enough staff to actually run it and not this capitalism abuse den where clearly the money is fueled to the top while the hospital belongs in a third world country. There is no excuse for this. Do better.

My husband was admitted to 6 center for emergency surgery. He was an inpatient for 4 days. The…read morenurses and ancillary personel were all so very nice and so very helpful. It could not have been a better experience.

awful. was told would be moved to a room which never happened. spent 13 hours in the ER after a…read moremini stroke and then it took 4 hours to process paperwork to let me leave after. they kept forgetting about me and making me wait for HOURS for literally anything

my experience at Legacy good Samaritan today was phenomenal. From the parking garage attendant…read moreapproximately 845 this morning parking garage 2. woman of African-American decenter was phenomenal to the Caucasian gentleman at the reception desk to the t o the left ,z. guessing Asian descent people that did my MRI. Everybody was phenomenal. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about anyone, everbody was phenomenal. The valet steard me in the way of the parking 2 garage. They were all phenomenal. There is nothing bad that I can say about my experience at legacy good Samaritan all phenomenal..sorry about the lack of caps.,not used to driving Sol long

Beware of being assigned to Erwin Ponraj as your anesthesiologist, as he is unprofessional…read more I was scheduled for surgery at this facility, and requested to speak to the anesthesiologist before the operation took place. They told me that I would have to contact the Organ Anesthesiologist Group (OAG) to find that information. Right away that seemed like a red flag, as a hospital should know who the doctors working on a patient will be. The OAG told me that the assigned anesthesiologist could only contact me 24 hours before the surgery. This seemed last minute but I had no choice but to accept. I waited the entire day before the surgery and finally got a call at 7:15PM at night from the Erwin Ponraj, after I had already decided to cancel the surgery because of not hearing from them. The fact that Erwin Ponraj waited until nighttime to contact me, instead of regular business hours, shows that he has poor time management and lacks discipline. I would not trust someone like that to perform anesthesia on me during operation. No doctor would take a call from patients at that late hour, so I don't know what he was thinking calling patients that late.