As a veteran of hospitals having gone through 52 surgeries. Staying in hospitals from California to…read moreMinnesota. The only two times I had stayed at GSRMC was in 2002 for numbness on my right side. That I thought was stemming from an oncoming stroke. Which was impossible to have at my age at that time. It turned out to be something else. Plus back-to-back stays in 2022. For a sepsis/pseudomonas infection. In 2022. The first time I was admitted. They had me on the oncology unit. Apparently it was the only unit at the time that had a bed available for me. I had great nurses that were unforgettable. Especially a wonderful nurse named Bettina. Who was my night nurse at night. She went above, and beyond for me during the night. On my first night. I had another great night nurse who was super caring. I forgot her name though. I was happy to be in my hometown hospital. Especially the second time I got admitted in the same month. There was talk amongst the doctors that were treating me for the infection, and the doctors up at either Emanuel Hospital. Or OHSU Hospital in Portland. To have me go up to one of those two hospitals in Portland, and get treated up there. That left my mind with the question of. Were they going to take me up there by ambulance? Or have me ride in the LifeFlight helicopter? In the end. I just stayed at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center again. I was in the new section of the hospital the second time, and I liked that section better. The rooms were bigger, and the LifeFlight helicopter pad. Was right out my window. Watching the LifeFlight helicopter take off/land at all hours. It was fun. Even though it did wake me up sometimes. The downside of my hospital stay was that the room was always cold. Same as with being in the old section. I had to have my blanket around my shoulders. With the sheet. To keep warm. Eating my meals was kind of a challenge too. While I was shivering.

We have had several experiences at the emergency room at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center,…read moreand every visit has been deeply disappointing. Patients are left sitting in the exam rooms for hours, with little to no communication. The lack of information or acknowledgment only adds to the stress of the experience. During our most recent visit, the doctor spent roughly two minutes with us in total before leaving and did not offer even the basic courtesy such as saying goodbye or "have a good day." The interaction felt rushed and inattentive. Frustratingly, we have repeatedly observed what appears to be a lack of urgency at the nursing station, including nurses and doctors standing around talking and laughing while patients remain unattended for long periods. The contrast between the fear and stress patients experience in the emergency room and the level of disengagement from the staff was very difficult to witness. We have also never had a positive experience in triage. The nurses are consistently unfriendly and behave as though basic questions are an inconvenience. In a setting where patients are often anxious, in pain, or frightened, triage should be the first point of reassurance and care. Instead, it has repeatedly felt dismissive and unwelcoming. There was also a recent situation where a young man in the waiting area passed out. The front desk staff and security team responded quickly, calmly, and with clear compassion. However, the nurse who approached appeared to show little urgency or concern, which was disappointing. Overall, the care experience in the ER at Good Samaritan in Corvallis has been consistently disappointing and falls short of what should be expected in a hospital setting where patient care should be timely, respectful, and caring. This pattern of substandard service is not only concerning, but unacceptable.

I am months late in posting this review, but my partner and I will be ever grateful for the care we…read morereceived at Samaritan's Urgent Care Clinic. Donna had not been feeling well but kept putting off seeing a doctor, but on March 7, I drove her to Urgent Care because of her high heart rate - the medical term called Tachycardia - and a painful rash that had developed overnight. At reception, we were told it would be a three-hour wait, but on hearing Donna's heart rate was over 100 beats a minute, the receptionist called in a Physician's Assistant, who immediately took us in to an exam room. The PA was professional and knowledgeable. As she did the routine checks, she answered all our questions and put us both at ease. Dr. Charlotte Gardner came in to talk to Donna and examine her. Dr. Gardner quickly determined that Donna was suffering from shingles, and said if we had waited one more day to come in, it would have been too late for antivirals to have any effect. The antivirals cannot cure shingles but do help to lessen the severity of symptoms. Donna was told to stay home for 7 to 10 days and continue with the prescribed medication. Thank goodness for the skilled care and attention we received at Samaritan Urgent Care in Corvallis.

The "medical assistant" who helped me get my vitals seemed like she was drugged, or at least off,…read moreher hands kept shaking and she was cursing. She smelled like cigarette smoke. I had to use some sanitary wipes and she OPENED THEM for me with her bare hands.

"My doctor was exceptionally caring and understanding. They took the time to listen, explain my…read moreoptions clearly, and made me feel genuinely supported throughout my visit."

Dr.Dark is an excellant pain management doctor.He explains what will help your pain and is very…read morethorough.

Most amazing, wonderful doctor!! Lisa Araneta, and the sweetest, kindest staff! EVERYONE was…read moreincredible!! One of the best experiences I've ever had in a medical setting. They are professional but also warm and caring, I can't say enough good about my experience! *since leaving this review I've had the pleasure of working with Jamie, the nutritionist and again- AMAZING!!! THANK YOU!!

Very knowledgeable and helpful doctor and staff. Great experience. My son having chronic stomach…read morepain, Had colonoscopy and upper GI, all good, but pain still persisted, using other treatments and suggestions that have helped. Have learned a lot from them. Considering Samaritan health overall doesn't have much of a good reputation, I give these guys an A+

If you're a woman of color, steer clear of Jennifer Miller. Finally found a proper GYN that was…read moreable to determine I have endometriosis, not a "zebra vagina" as Jennifer had the audacity to say (with a smirk on her face no less) ~3 years ago. I really hope that any woman of color that has seen her has found proper help elsewhere. Seeing doctors ever since has made me uneasy, especially when I cannot bring a loved one back with me to help advocate for myself.

This is a great practice. I felt cared for and supported through my whole pregnancy. Any issues…read morethat came up were responded to quickly. The midwives were all fantastic. From the receptionists to the nurses, the whole experience was good. I'll never go anywhere else!

My last visit to Samaritan Athletic Medical Center was three years ago, but the experience was…read moreworth logging in and writing about. Dr. Lenhof was the nicest, most caring doctor I have ever met. He is young and quite intelligent, and made me feel like I had all the time in the world to ask my questions. I tore the tendon on the outer side of the wrist longitudinally. It was extremely painful and quite difficult to see. Dr. Lenhof persisted with several different techniques over several appointments and finally found the longitudinal tear using ultrasound. I felt like my wrist pain was his #1 priority and we both celebrated when he found it! I live far away now, but if I needed future medical treatment, Dr. Lenhof would absolutely be my go-to doctor.

Horrible scheduling and wait times. Twice waited 30 minutes to be seen, and once asked to wait 30…read moremore minutes. One lady in particular at the front desk needs customer service lessons in listening before speaking.

I've seen psychiatrists since I was about 8 and I've never had an experience like this one. In…read moreCalifornia, a practitioner like this would be out of a job. I had to drive an hour to Corvallis because my insurance doesn't cover anyone within my area that is accepting new patients. When I got there early, I was reprimanded for not having filled out an in-depth questionnaire and then asked to fill one out, which took me about 40 minutes. I had just finished taking finals and completing projects in school; more paperwork is the last thing I wanted to do. Instead of talking to me and getting to know me, Dr. Elder attempted to pick apart my answers on the form and diagnose me based on each one. I wasn't looking for a diagnosis (and if I was, this would be an interesting way to get one!), simply trying to renew a prescription I've had for over a year. When I mentioned this, he got snappy and told me prescribing medication was a risk and he needed more "details" about me. I asked what sort of details he needed, which led him back to picking apart my questionnaire answers. Since I wrote "yes" to "Do you worry about contamination and sanitation?" he started to say I had OCD tendencies, and I explained that the question wasn't clear, I meant that I don't eat meat but I'm not washing doorknobs obsessively. When I told him there wasn't a connection and he was reading too much into my answers on the form (just talk to me! that's what you get paid for!), he got defensive and informed me that based on my answers I also show signs of "attention deficit disorder and depression". Well duh, I wrote down that I have "ADD and depression" on the very first question and that's what I told the receptionist I needed to be seen for! Very difficult to work with, and when I questioned his strange practices he got EXTREMELY defensive and then angry at me, eventually telling me he didn't want to work with me and then kicking me out of his office, yelling "God!" and slamming the door behind me. I'm reporting this to the medical board, he really should not be working with depressed people because he makes people more depressed. Absolutely no compassion or concern and a very quick temper.

I saw Dr. Elder for a couple of years despite his beside manner. I will say that he isn't a…read morepleasant man to deal with, and in this setting, that makes for problems. I initially set out to work with him to get OFF medications, but he just kept adding more insisting that it would stabilize me. It had exactly the opposite effect. When I expressed suicidal ideation to him, he cut the appointment short and sent me on my way. He told my GP that I'd been abusing a prescription because he hadn't figured in 31 day months, and one time I needed it two days "early". He caused me great distress, solved no problems, and to top it off, he's expensive! I would not recommend him to anyone who is looking for a compassionate psychiatrist. The one positive thing I'll say about him is that he knows his meds.

This is a review of Dr. McKelvey. She is compassionate, helpful, and highly skilled as a doctor…read more She takes a lot of time to explain things and her staff are very helpful when needed.