The Best 12 MEDICAL SERVICES near Gainesville, FL (Part 3)

Zhenya Brown The doctors are great but office staff is terrible. Nobody ever gets back to you on anything and they’re extremely rude. I had a medication I can’t be off of and when I realized I had no refills called the on-call physician who refilled it right away. He put a note in the system for the office to call me to make an appointment to get seen and do labs, nobody ever called me back and I was too busy so I forgot. Ran out of the meds again and when I addressed the issue with the front desk after I finally got a hold of them, the receptionist didn’t care that I can’t be off the meds and said I have wait to be seen before they can refill. Really wish I could keep going here to see Dr. Sanders but I don’t have time to deal with the office’s disorganization.

Kelly Freeman My experience was HORRIBLE!!!! I set my appointment for my only day off. When I got there at my appointment time, I was told to not even bother signing in because I was not there 30 minutes earlier to fill out paperwork. She told me the nurse wasnt even going to see me because of that. The way that the woman at the front desk said it was very unprofessional!! Her and the other woman told me I would have to reschedule. I set my appointment for that specific time and date for a reason because it was the only time I could make it.

Anita Tomlinson I felt the ER staff were very attentive and even though they were very busy, seemed to care. My down side would be that I arrived around noon and was admitted pretty quickly. But, I was still in the ER until around 11:30 PM. Once I was taken up to my room I was told my room was ready around 6:30 PM.

David Cressler Treatment was excellent. The explanation given by the attending physician was poor. He started off with a joke about the Johnny Carson Show, "Stump the Band" said I had an abscess that was in the proximity of the Appendix, but never said that I had had a ruptured Appendix. Not did any of my attending physicians, Radiologist(s) or Surgeon, or Doctor. The night nurse said it out load after looking at. the screen record Thursday night, which I thought she jumped to conclusions. When I asked the Doctor on the 3rd day of there was a way to determine where the infection came from, thats the first time she said ruptured appendix. Other communication and service problems in the hospital. The ER was otherwise excellent.

Bev jea Neeka Akhaven, MD, is extraordinary. She is the best Doctor at UF HEALTH. She has taken great care of my mother’s health and is lovely to speak with at every appointment. It is rare to find a doctor who cares for her patients, goes the extra mile, and does not give up on them. Highly recommend becoming her patient. I will be forever grateful for her. She is so good that there is a waitlist. IF POSSIBLE, GET ON THAT LIST!

Farad P Dr Nagoshi is Great, so is Dr Kadri. He is very thorough and great. But even better is when I called to follow up on my routine test and Mathew, the receptionist was so kind and nice and polite. I am already feeling the boost !!! Can’t other medical receptionists learn and be less of a Nazi?!

Alison (Ruth Esther) Free coffee at the main hospital front entrance and a shuttle golf cart ride from the parking lot on a rainy day are big pluses in my book. It’s a long drive from Jacksonville but the friendly staff and professional care was worth it.

Larson Danielle (Dani) Im leaving this review for my grandfather, Harry Zimmerman. "I would like to inform all my friends that the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainsville, Fl. is an outstanding facility with the BEST teams. Dont believe any negative comments about the treatment to our Veterans, they saved my life last week in so many ways...congestive heart failure. Never did I as a Vietnam Vet, in 1966 think that I would experience the kind of wonderful treatment I have received over the last 15 years. This facility is one of the best and now you know."

Damon Erfan Ghetmiri Great medical facility! They have pretty much most of the specialties, primary doctor, labs, and pharmacy! Everyone is super friendly and nice, and they try to accommodate you. The down aide is that it is usually hard to get early appointment times. But, when it’s the day of your appointment, everything is smooth! Really like the MyChart system they use, everything is so organized!

Noa & Stella Show Had an amazing experience on the second floor at the women center with Sammy! She was kind, genuine, joyful, patient and knowledgeable! My family and I were there today for my viable ultrasound after a devastating loss at 16 weeks 8/22/24. She made us feel at ease and was thorough with her explanation of what she was doing making our experience comfortable and not on edge because of what we endured at other places (I’ve had 3 miscarriages). Our baby is doing amazing and we even got pictures that Sammy printed for us! I even forgot my Stanley and she called me and rushed to bring it to me! Thank you so much Sammy! Nathalie, Joe & the Arnold Family

Jay Worst hospital ever my grandmother was in emergency waiting room for 8 hours (80 year old lady sitting for hours!!!). It should be a concern and priority to hire more staff being that all the staff in emergency room just gather by security desks joking around but don’t assist elderly patients to restroom and tell the family members “oh you can do all of that” honestly this is the worst service we ever received. At this point night crew needs a totally new staff who love their job and not just a paycheck

Scott LaScala I can not say enough good things about this hospital. Ive had two stays with them. The first time, they saved my life. The second time, they gave me my life back. From doctors to the housekeepers, everybody is kind, caring, and professional. The nurses are exceptional. This is how a hospital should function. I live in Ft. Lauderdale and go here for my procedures. That should tell you something.

TA Carolina Recently had major surgery here. The physician and his staff as well as the OR staff were absolutely phenomenal. Once I got to my room for a 4 day stay, things changed. The staff were awful, inattentive, and MIA. Had a loved one not been with me the entire time, I would have been in bad shape. There was a highlight to my stay however. Mr Walter Furlow with the nutrition department was very caring. He visited me each day and made sure all of my dietary restrictions were conformed to. He was helpful and went out of his way to make everything as good as possible. I asked for a way to recognize Mr Furlow, but the hospital only allows recognition for nursing staff. So, Walter, here is the best I could do. Thank you, sir, for making a difficult time easier on me.

Eve Durbal The new staff is terrible, I just traveled almost an hour and wasted 40$ in gas for them to tell me they rescheduled my appointment for NEXT MONTH. I havent even had a first appointment yet, an ultrasound not **** they didnt tell me they rescheduled my appointment or why. I walked in and they said they are booked while there is literally ONE patient in waiting area. It seems like they want to get paid to **** people over.

Bridget Wallace When I came into Your hospital I was unconscious and had to come by ambulance, so I had all my jewelry on when I got to the hospital. This is to include two necklaces one pair of stud earrings and a diamond and gold tennis bracelet. Well a nurse came out and gave my husband a denture cup that had in it to necklaces and a pair study rings no diamond Tennis bracelet. I called several people there at the hospital to try to get some help in finding out what happened to my bracelet but to no avail. My suggestion to them was to look in medical records look up the date that the nurse took off my jewelry find out which nurse it was an why she Didnt give my husband the bracelet. Blow find a picture of my bracelet in the box This is what it look like.

Anna Maxwell My mother went to ER in Millhopper with a broken hip and was transferred to North Florida Regional Hospital for surgery. We went straight to the 6th floor and was immediately taken care of by a wonderful person Tatiana. She took care of all my mother personal needs. She made my mom very comfortable, did not embarrass her when she was changing her gown, all in all treated us like family. That is priceless. Everyone else was fantastic as well. Very nice and caring. Tatianna, I cant thank you enough for all your help even when I was getting in the way. you deserve a raise Thank you

Parker H Ive tried to call the office multiple times to see if they have openings for new patients and it just rings and rings or I get hung up on.

Ann McGregor Great Drs always on time

Moore Nichole Ashley “Nikki” My mom has been admitted for back pain. Her kidney was also in failure. They have been very strict with her diet which she hates but they are trying to protect her. They have brought her arts and crafts supplies. She has a lively view of The Hope Garden and clouds. They are very thorough with their testing. I am so grateful we went there.

Diane Cocking My husband was recently a surgical patient. When discharging him, they did the paperwork, showed him where the elevator was and told him where to wait outside for me. What happened to being wheeled out and a nurse staying with the patient until a family member arrives. Thoroughly disgusted with the treatment. Also he spent the night and in the morning they didnt even give him a toothbrush or tooth paste. Ugh. Great hygiene.

Alan Franck I was very sick. Its the 1st time I admitted myself to the ER as an adult. In about 3 hours, I was discharged and feeling much better. Sitting in the waiting room can be challenging, and being treated seated in the hallway is probably not ideal for patient or provider. But I dont think its fair of me to fault them for that. Given the resources available, they treated me well. Everyone was very kind. So I want to say thank you. From my experience, I am very grateful.

Darryl Lewis Much better ERs in Gainesville. Dont go here place is trash. They will call you in the back just to have you sit in the hallway for 2-3 hours while the staff walks past you without acknowledging you or giving you any kind of update. what seemed like the entire staff was congregating at the end of the hallway they sat me in. Apparently they had someone that was critical which I understand i was not there for anything life threatening, but it felt like some of the staff was using the incident as a break from the other patients, because there were a good chuck of them at the end of the hall and me and the two other people who were sitting in the hall just had to wait. Overall if your desperate your better off going to the vet.

Ashley O We went to Shands prior new years via ambulance due to asthma, upon arrival he was at his pediatricians office and had been tested for RSV, FLU AND COVID ALL NEGATIVE! once arrived they started treating him and ASSUMED he had RVS and placed him in a room with an RSV patient WITHOUT even reading his information, we requested they remove us from the room that he had already been tested and it was NEGATIVE and we have a baby at home. They took their sweet time and decided to remove the RSV patient to another room not even 10 mins later placed a small child with burn wounds in his place. #1 Im not happy they made an assumption and put my baby at risk #2 I feel bad for the small child with burn wounds being placed in that room so quickly and being exposed. Next! Once tested and EVERYTHING NEGATIVE he is admitted for asthmatic reasons we (the parents) requested a cheast xray several times because the pediatrician reccomended it we were denied because they said he was responding to treatment and protocol says he dont need one. Well fast forward to being discharged Two days later we return to the pediatricians office she asks why he didnt have a cheast xray we explain they denied us the option, he does breathing tests in office hes STILL having difficulties she she then requests we have one done and GUESS WHAT! HE HAS PNEUMONIA!!! Something that could have already started treatment and delayed due to the hospitals NEGLECT! very disappointed and absolutely will never go to this hospital again!

Jayson Virga If I could give 0 stars I would im currently here for a benefit of a doubt from when my partner had her baby here and that was just an awful experience as well. We are here with my autistic son who has a strict diet already and we arent allowed to eat due to them having to sedate him and chances of problems which I understand but to tell us he will be undergoing sedation at a certain time and making us wait 2 hours and still didnt show up I get its christmas but the time they gave me was supposed to account for lack of personnel. All they want to do is rack up the bill for insurance so they can charge whatever they want. Stay clear of this hospital we will never be back here and I recommend people stay away.