I recently had outpatient surgery, after a series of office visits in this facility. I have breast cancer and had a left mastectomy. My experience was positive in every way, from reception, to lab services, to pre and post op.
I go to building 4 in the complex, for all services including surgery. This is next to the main hospital. There is always someone at the door to ask questions about possible recent exposure to Covid. They screen me and my companion quickly and professionally. That check in is next to the lab in the lobby, where I had blood drawn. I had a trainee that day take my blood. She was well supervised, confident, and did a great job. Hardly felt it.
My surgical oncologist, Dr. Aks, is on the 2nd floor. Her staff are outstanding. I've been surrounded by abundant kindness at every step of this miserable process. If it could be made easier for me, it was because they were so good. Everything was explained, all my questions answered. I had space and time to thi k things over. They helped me make the decisions that fit me and my lifestyle.
We used the Legacy app to communicate messages, test results, appointment notes, billing, and calendar reminders. I totally recommend using the app. I was also able to use it to set up a no interest payment plan for the part of this that isnt covered by my insurance. No applications, forms, or proving income, just help making it manageable.
The surgical area is also accessed through building 4. Day of my procedure I got there early with my companion. We were helped by my nurse, Lynn. She was everything you want. Funny, compassionate, super good at all the technical details of her job like placing the IV. She made it easier for me to deal with everything.
Then it was just quick. Someone came and shot me full of blue dye (helps to find the sentinel lymph nodes), I met the anesthesiologist, Dr. Aks came in and we confirmed everything was still exactly what I wanted, then they put a little something special in my IV and away we went.
I woke up, it was done. Lynn stayed nearby while I got myself together then wheeled me out to the car and handed me a barf bag. She said, " you might need this." She was right.
It's been 4 days and I'm feeling okay, not awesome. Still got a drain in my chest, get that out Tuesday.
Bottom line - my experience at this facility with this staff, has been exactly what I needed. I'm grateful to everyone. Thank you for helping me. read more