Went for my heart test there. First I sat for about 40 minutes in waiting room. Then went with…read morenurse who told me what they were going to do. They injected me with a drug and started an IV on me. My heart was beating very fast, so fast that I began to shake. Was shaken uncontrollably. They told me it was normal. After the test was done, a nurse told me to wait in waiting room for my test results. So we waited, and waited, and waited and waited 1:30 hours waited till I went there stopped a tech or somebody and asked about my test results. The reply was "they will call you". Why the heck make us wait for so long just to tell me they'd call me?? Their customer service is in need of serious improvment.

I cannot recommend Dr. Michael Elliott as a Cardiologist. To give a Provider an outstanding or a…read morepoor rating without details does not help the Viewer. Therefore, I will give details to help you decide if this Cardiologist is for you. I saw Dr. Elliott after having a heart attack, two heart cath's, and 5 stents 6 months prior at the age 49yr. The one positive thing I can say for Dr. Elliott is that he did spend time talking with me. However, his clinical abilities were lacking. Dr. Elliott was resistant in changing my drug regiment from Lipitor to Crestor and re-starting Tricor for Cholesterol 204, LDL 80, and Triglycerides 224. This was on the recommendation of another out-of-state Provider. In fact, he told me he was not concern with my triglycerides 220's. He informed me that elevated triglycerides have very little effect on cardiovascular disease. He gave me a copy of the "ACCORD" study and told me the study support this claim. When I read the study, my interpretation was that it recommended first-line approach in lower triglycerides was through aggressive diet and exercise. The study remained consistent with current medical management to achieve a triglyceride level less than 150. The problem with hypertriglyceride levels is that it leads to a metabolic syndrome, which sets the stage for insulin resistance diabetes. Insulin resistance diabetes is a huge risk factor for cardiovascular disease. At the time I saw Dr. Elliott, I was still having episodes of angina. He did a nuclear stress test, which was negative. He told me he was not concern with the angina since the test was negative. After a couple of months with continued chest pain, I saw an Interventional Cardiologist who has an excellent reputation with the Heart Share Group at St. Vincent. The new Cardiologist said he was concern since my angina was warning signs. After he viewed my heart cath films from my previous stent placements, he took me back to the cath lab and had to re-stent one original stent due to re-stenosis and angioplasty an 80% lesion. I was very lucky I got a second opinion. I asked Dr. Elliott about doing a carotid duplex, which was based on the recommendations of a previous Provider. Dr. Elliott asked if I had a stroke or a TIA. I said, "no." He responded that I did not need carotid studies. This test helps to identify high-risk patients for strokes. Early detection helps to identify blockages; and therefore, early intervention through stent placement or surgery to prevent strokes. I recently had a carotid duplex done and it did show mild disease process occurring. Additionally, I sent my brother to Dr. Elliott several years before my heart attack because he was having chest pain, high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia at the age of 22. He told Dr. Elliott that our great-grandfather died at the age of 48yr, and 7 out 10 of his children died of heart attacks. Dr. Elliott told him it did not matter in regards to his risk factors. I recently had the Berkeley Heart Labs done which studies the lipids as well as genetic screening for heart disease. I have an ApoE pattern, which puts me at greater risk for early cardiovascular disease. Finally, I hope this helps others in making an informed decision. There are some really good Cardiologist. Although, I am not sure Dr. Michael Elliott is one of them.

I'm surprised that I've never reviewed my experiences at the IU Health Ostomy Clinic located inside…read moreMethodist Hospital. However, I'm righting that wrong now. The IU Health Ostomy Clinic is in the basement in an area between the Professional Building and Methodist Hospital. It shares space with the Methodist Wound Center (it's at the opposite end on a separate wing), though their missions are definitely different. An ostomy technically qualifies as a wound, though it's certainly not a wound you'll be getting rid of in the traditional ways a wound care center would treat you. There are several different types of ostomies: An ileostomy creates an opening from the small intestine to the abdominal wall. A colostomy connects the large intestine to the abdominal wall. A urostomy creates an opening, called a stoma, for urine to leave the body. I believe there's also a vesicostomy, though I don't think they're done much anymore. I began seeing the IU Health Ostomy Clinic following my late 2022, 2023 battle with bladder cancer. While I won (I mean, hey. I survived.), I lost my bladder in the process. So, if you ever see me at a Yelp event and wonder why it looks like I have a ginormous mole on my abdomen, it's much more likely I don't have that mole but I do have an ostomy pouch that needs attention. I first met with the clinic during my cancer hospitalization. They met with me shortly after surgery to assist with care of my new ostomy, my stoma, and to train me in caring for it. I saw them daily and we began experimenting with supplies. After discharge, I recovered for 2-3 weeks at home and then began seeing them weekly as we ensured my body healed like it should. The nurses inpatient were amazing - there are nurses who specialize in this type of care. It's great because so many people, including nurses, are skittish about ostomies (They're honestly not that bad. You get used to it.). I'd heard great things about May, sort of considered the IU Health Ostomy icon. I called her not long after I got home because I was really struggling and didn't have a lot of support. She de-escalated me mentally and brainstormed ideas to get me through until my appointment. Those ideas worked. The clinic is comprised of a nurse practitioner who also is certified in wound care and ostomy care. Bethany is awesome and very involved. She even jumped in when I started having billing issues specific to her. The rest of the small team is comprised of nurses. The clinic is really designed to help heal the body, heal the emotions, and help you figure out, at least initially, what supplies are best for you. They help you get hooked up with a supplier - you will need ostomy supplies as long as you have the ostomy. Depending on the situation, some ostomies can be reversed - I actually had a different one from ages 8-18 before it was reversed. Bladder cancer brought it back. I think the big benefit I found was just the normalizing of it. The body is very different after an ostomy. Bladder cancer changes things. The ostomy changes things. Having this central person who helps provide care and remind you your body is still worthy of care and love is profoundly impactful. Once you sort of complete the appointments and get stable, they recommend annual appointments/check-ups. IU Health also has a bi-monthly support group that is free (and you don't have to be an IU Health patient). While I've had my issues with IU Health, the Ostomy Clinic has never disappointed me. The billing issues were a pain, but they got figured out and were corrected. Every person I've dealt with here has been exceptional in both care and compassion. One of the things we say in the ostomy world is "Ostomies are Lifesavers!" That's really lived out here and this team is great at reminding you that you can still have a high quality life even as your body has changed and you'll likely be dealing with this ostomy and supplies moving forward. In my case this time, the bladder was removed and so there won't be any reversing of the ostomy. It's with me for life now. So, I'm grateful I've had this time alongside me to help with the emotional and physical aspects of healing.

I took my mother in for surgery this morning and first went into the Emergency Room entrance by…read moremistake. There we encountered a security guard with a dry demeanor and little-to-no people skills. He checked my mother's purse thoroughly as if he worked for the TSA when he's really only supposed to be checking for weapons. In contrast, all of the staff on the Main Hospital side were very kind and accommodating. From the woman at the Information Desk to the custodial and food service workers that we passed on our way while looking for the Palm Tree Elevators, everyone wore a smile and were eager to help. Once we got to the 2nd floor to check in for surgery, those staff members were also very jovial and helpful. Deanna and Donna got my mother registered and took down her emergency contact info before explaining the process for preparation and discharge to us. Once we were escorted back to her room, Nurse Jill sprung into action making my mother comfortable. She told us that she "likes taking care of people." We truly love to hear that! Now I'm just waiting until she gets out of surgery. God, please guide the hands of the doctors and nurses working on my mother today! Amen!

The best cardiologist ever! Great office experience and great care. Would recommend! Just amazingread more

Just leaving this link up here for those who want to read about Dr. Prystowsky and how he trully…read morefeels about and treats his patients. Not some garbage this other guy wrote. just saying. https://www.stopafib.org/newsitem.cfm/NEWSID/619/Eric-N-Prystowsky-MD-advocate-for-patients-award/StopAfib.org

Dr. Prystowsky may be knowledgeable, but his ability and willingness to communicate his knowledge…read morewas lacking. I felt empty and confused when I left his office. He was intolerant with my questions and unwilling to answer them to my satisfaction. He was visibly angry and stated that I caused him to stay in the treatment room longer than his alloted 10 minutes. He made me feel as if I meant no more to him other than a $75,000 Medicare reinbursement.

Good customer service, medical staff and I feel safe there. I am treated with respect and…read moreconsideration.

This hospital is pretty big and as with any bureaucracy you will have good and bad actors. The…read moreheart hospital would be a five star but the regular hospital is in need of several things. Common sense, business sense and ethical standards. I have had some very serious health issues like two heart procedures to put in a total of four stents! The bills were astronomical and as you all know the bills keep coming after you leave the hospital. But for a recent test I decided I would use the new procedure. You ask for the estimate of the bill before the procedure! What a joke! They didn't miss it by 5%! They missed it by 100%! I explained that this was not fair, that I have spent a boatload at this hospital. Instead of eating this bill since they screwed up they offered to let me pay in a few installments. I'm livid over their incompetence and their insensitivity. BUT, I realize that had I broken into our country and was on welfare they would've waived the entire bill! That absolutely sucks!!!