OneBlood does a pretty good job with their blood mobile. The staff is pretty well trained and seem…read moreto know what they're doing. This was my second time giving blood with them. This most recent time, the check-in and administrivia process took quite a bit of time. A little over an hour before they actually stuck me. So, plan on an hour and a half if you'd like to donate. Still a very good thing to do.

I've been coming to this location for many years, and the service is consistently good. The staff…read moreare always professional, friendly, and efficient.

Stopped in today to donate blood at one blood downtown Bradenton building walked in at 3:50 door…read morewas unlocked, but the receptionist told me that she could not take my blood today because it takes like 40 minutes and they would be closed. I'm not sure if she wanted to make sure she got off of work at 4 o'clock. But if they don't take you at 3:50 then they should lock the door earlier so you cannot enter the building. very disappointing.

I've been donating blood here for years. For a long time, I was a whole blood donor, but in the…read morepast 6 months or so, I switched to platelets. Reasoning is simple - when I donate whole blood, I am inactive for a week or more. Can't go on long runs, can't go to the gym. It exhausts me so quickly. That wasn't a problem in the past when I was fat and lazy. However, now that I am fat and active, I need quicker recovery. Platelet donation is awesome because recovery is really fast. While you can't do any exercise the day of the donation in order to let the hole in your arm heal, you can pretty much do anything the next day. All the red blood cells that are taken out to get at the platelets are pumped back in and so, you don't lose any of your little oxygen transportation boats. What? Isn't that what red blood cells are? Essentially, the oxygen shipping industry of the human body. Another plus is you can donate much more often - every week if you want but I think they prefer every 2 weeks. I might be making that up...assume I'm making that up. Anyway, the downside of platelet donation is the time. Depending on how many times you've donated, and how recently, the donation can take 2 hours or more (not including intake time). The more often you donate, the less you can donate each time, until you reach your maximum in a given period (I think it works out to 24 times per year, but again, don't quote me). Therefore, each subsequent donation takes less and less time. The Manatee Blood Center is a good one. All of the staff and technicians are very friendly and do everything they can to make your donation easy. The donation beds are very comfortable and for those of you doing long platelet donations, Netflix is available for your pleasure. They have snacks and beverages for you during or after your donation - cookies, chips, crackers, juice, soda, powerade, water, etc. I'm taking a star off for two reasons. One, the intake is probably the most painful part - it takes forever to get the donation started. From the time you walk in until the needle in your arm is easily 30 minutes - sometimes more if the platelet machine isn't ready. There's material to read, questions to answer, vitals to read, your arm to prep, etc etc. I know it's all necessary, but sometimes the staff setting you up for the donation seem to take their time - like you have all day. If I am going to be stuck there for 2 hours plus the 15-20 minute intake questionnaire, the least you could do is hurry up getting the donation started...within reason, of course. Don't accidentally stick the needle where it doesn't belong. Also, they have had some technicians in the past who aren't great at finding the vein. This is a rare problem, and was understandable when I was larger and covered in more layers of fat and rolls than I currently am. However, every now and again a tech will have trouble with my veins even now, and they shouldn't anymore. If you can see the vein without having to apply any pressure, then sticking it with a needle shouldn't be difficult. However, like I said, this is a rare problem, and although it does happen, that shouldn't make nervous donors avoid this center. They are mostly very good and chances are they won't cause you any discomfort. So, come on down and donate. The life you save could be a complete stranger.

I had a mammogram yesterday and the entire experience was flawless, from the moment I walked in the…read moredoor till I got home and received a call from my PCP with my test results. Never have I received results in 90 minutes. The staff is lovely, organized and efficient. The equipment is very good. I would give 10 stars if I could. Thank you MDC You have a patient for life

No one ever likes getting poked or prodded but yearly screenings are essential for good health. I…read morehad skipped a year and a half because of Covid so I had to get some diagnostic testing done. I came here for a mammogram and a bone density test. I checked in and in no time I was called to go in. The technician was very knowledgeable, kind, and gentle. I finished with the first test they had me go for the second! I highly recommend Manatee Diagnostic Center and will happily go back for yearly screenings. The place is so clean and bright and the staff is outstanding. Going to a new place is a bit uncomfortable but they put me at ease and earned my trust with their expertise. 5 stars! 11/30/21

My first visit for an "overall" body check in years. All seemed good in my first visit at the…read moreEllenton location. The office is on the "backside" of the building for starters. Knowing this ahead of time, will make your first visit SO much easier, especially if it's rain8ng. There is plenty of free park8ng. I am giving them a 4 rating right now because with this type of business, an additional visit or two will give me a better understanding of who rgey are and the quality of their work. Ratings here matter. The overall succe ess of a business here matters. I will need a few additional visits to give a fair assessment. I am very pleased with the people thus far... Let's see what future visits are like, I do have some follow-up recommended. I will be back to report..

I would say if you have a common skin issue, then yes, this place may be for you…read more However, I had an uncommon skin problem that I tried explaining to the medical assistant, nurse AND doctor, and all of them dismissed me as having sensory hallucinations, even though I have physical issues that can CLEARLY be seen. Once they had it in their heads that I was crazy, they pretty much ignored what I was showing them. They passed off my problem as "stretch marks," but they weren't looking beyond that. I wasn't referring to my stretch marks. They kept referring to my problem as "a sensation." No, not a sensation. My problem is real, and I was quite offended and disappointed in a doctor's office I thought I could confide in. Now my problem still exists and I may need to get a second or third opinion. Because apparently they want to put me on a strange medication and they wouldn't tell me what it was called. Was it a psychiatric medication? A dermatologist prescribing a psych med? Who's the crazy one? Not me. Just because a doctor hasn't seen it before, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Stop being so arrogant. Maybe do some tests before being so quick to say something is all in their head.

Owner, Matt, at Bowes Imaging is top notch. Melissa the…read moremanager is efficient, patient & and has a caring calm/warm demeanor. Florence answered the phone and was like lightning-speed in getting same day exray appt. Tech/John is always in good humor as was Amy who performed an exray. This is a well-oiled imaging business. Thank you. Barbara

Wow, this place went downhill in a huge way. I was disappointed last year when I was sent for a…read morescan of my lower calf due to a possible blood clot. The results sent to my doctor basically said they couldn't get a good scan. What? They couldn't tell that at the time of the scan? They sent some poor result due to an inept tech or whatever to my doctor- ?? Why even bother. My doctor sent me there to gather more info. Now I was trying to schedule a routine basic screening mammogram which my doctor sent over a referral along with another request (separate procedure) for a different scan. Bowes said now the mammogram would have to be a 'diagnostic' ( much high cost that your insurance won't cover the whole procedure) because of the 2nd referral. Those were two different procedures. There is no reason that my mammogram needed to be bumped from 'routine' to 'diagnostic' because of the 2nd referral. Speaking of referrals, go to Sarasota Memorial instead. You can book your own mammogram without a referral and they have a program for uninsured women to get a mammogram. I will be scheduling at SMH from now on. Bowes has just turned into another storefront insurance billing quack practice like so many other medical outfits in Florida.

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was extremely frustrating -- especially given how…read moreimportant this situation is for my health. Last Friday, I called requesting detailed reports from three prior pelvic ultrasounds because I am currently facing a significant medical issue and had an appointment with a new specialist. I clearly explained that I needed the full reports so my doctor could review my complete history and understand the progression of my condition. I was told I would receive them Monday. Monday passed and I received nothing. On Tuesday morning, I called again and was told there was no record of my request. I was promised it would be sent within two hours. It wasn't. I called again and spoke to the same person, who again said there was no request on file. I was again promised I would receive everything shortly. What I finally received was only a very brief summary -- not the detailed reports I had specifically requested. When I called back to clarify, I was told that this is the only information patients receive and that if I need anything more detailed, my doctor must request it directly. This contradicted what I had initially been told. Under federal law (HIPAA), patients have the right to access their medical records, including imaging reports. I was simply trying to prepare responsibly for a specialist consultation regarding a serious health concern. Being repeatedly told there was no request on file, receiving conflicting information, and ultimately being given only minimal summaries felt dismissive and unprofessional. This was not a casual request. This was about ensuring my doctor has the full picture to make informed decisions about my care. I hope management reviews this process and improves communication and documentation of patient record requests.

The center and service is excellent but the patient portal is horrible. Can't see reports. Don't…read moreshare reports. Can't see test results. Don't share test results. What the purpose of a non functioning portal?