70 y.o. male, with Medicare. Back surgery (2 level…read morelaminectomy) after 2 years of trying to avoid it. Had to call three times on day before to get exact time, though promised to be informed by 5. Was told 11am - happened at ~2pm. Prep went well, competent staff. Anesthesioloist thorough and knowledgeable. Surgery went well. Regardless, I was very anxious and in alotta pain. As predicted, two days in recovery/stabilization. I am/was an easy patient with no major complications. Regardless, excellent staff, attentive, caring, pleasant to me and my visitors. Shout out to Elizabeth and James, the head nurses on day and night shifts in the 6th floor ortho wing. Release evaluations were complete and focused. Great experience for what I needed to endure. 2-4 month recovery underway. A difficult process made tolerable by the staff! Jim

If you need to be taken out in a helicopter it's ok. Absolutely everyone else is waiting for at…read moreleast 5 hours and you will need to be ready for a Dr who hasn't read your chart which clearly says that the medication they insist on prescribing you will kill you. Don't worry if your arm is broken you'll need to remind them that you need a sling before you leave. At least they have a horrible track record for malpractice and refuse to change.