After five gastroenterologists and seventy-four years of suffering, later, I had a first…read moreappointment with Dr. Sarah Brendler last week. Dr. Brendler came up with a different diagnosis than the prior four "specialists" and gave me samples of a different kind of medicine. Eureka! The new remedy is not working perfectly (in a 74 year old body only so much can be expected!), but I feel MUCH better than I have since I was a kid! Finally, a correct diagnosis! Dr. Brendler has common sense about tests, listens well, and came up with a completely different and correct diagnosis. Don't give up without consulting her.

They promptly reviewed the status of my referral to the Bariatric Surgery at the University of…read moreOregon Hospital in Portland. They made a follow-up call to learn about my experience with the provider.

Worst experience ever! Turned away on the morning of my procedure because I 'had to' use a…read moredifferent taxi service to take me home afterwards. Their recommended transport services were not available, so the office staff would not allow me to be seen, even though my taxi driver had first aid training. The office manager kept saying that I should have called to schedule one of their cabs earlier? 2 weeks isn't enough? If I can get myself there, I can get myself home, regardless of what taxi I take. Why are they releasing patients at all, if the patient is still incapacitated from sedation? I was without food or sleep for 3 days prior to this procedure, and was not in any condition for this manager to be chastising me on what cab I used! She ended up frustrated, and kept saying 'Do you want to reschedule?' Obviously she has never experienced a colonoscopy, and No, I did not want to reschedule. I had been in there twice before, once for a C/O and once for a gastric surgery to prevent a cancer from growing. That surgery went bad and I ended up in the hospital for 6 days. So Yes, I'd been there before. No, I've had enough of OEC, and frankly, I'd rather get cancer than go there again!

Too large of an organization to actually take good care of people that need it. Not thorough and…read moreacted like they really don't care. Unfortunate.

Very disappointed, a referral was sent from cancer doctor. My sister needed a stent, put in her…read morebile duct in her liver and also needed a biopsy at the same time. Pancreatic cancer is a killer. Couldn't get a call back or an appointment to get the stent or the biopsy done almost 3 weeks waiting now she's too sick for the procedure. Wouldn't save her life, but it might've given her some quality for the last few weeks. Extremely disappointed.

I was sent to Dr Stanke's office per my PCP. Interesting interview. Seem normal. The prep before…read morethe procedure was very different from the one I had 3 years ago. So many different liquids to drink. That day of the procedure, I was prep to go. Went into the room, sedated and that's the last thing I remembered. Woke up in my bed, asked how everything went? Apparently, it didn't. My breathing was impaired, cough up water and so on. I had a cold the week before and thought I was over it. Maybe not. But I told them, they just shook their heads and went umh. I received no phone call the next day, I was tired and drained. Never did receive a call back. Went to my PCP's PA. Got my lungs ex-ray and Covid test. both were negative. You know, come to think about it no one gave me a Covid test at Dr Stanke?

Arrogant, rude, and dismissive. I moved to Eugene 18 months…read moreago, so I needed to find a new gastroenterologist. I was referred to Dr Stanke's office by my PCP. After a cursory interview, he said I had IBS (which I don't), and gave my omeprazole. Over the past year I discovered one of my meds irritated my stomach and since changing it, rarely have indigestion or reflux and have had no need for Omeprazole. When I went in for a colonoscopy this week, the prep nurse asked about any health symptoms. When I told her I often have nausea and vomiting which, on top of my fibromyalgia fatigue, can be debilitating, she said I should tell Dr Stanke before the procedure, in case he wanted to do anything else while I was under sedation. When I did, Dr Stanke became extremely rude, arrogant, and dismissive, telling me I should, "Get over it!" He continued on when I tried to say that the nausea was debilitating. He again told me to get over it and said I was there for a colonoscopy and he wasn't giving me any free advice. I was shocked. I had to tell him the nurse had told me to tell him, and that, as a therapist, I never would have told a client to "get over it," and suggested that he could have simply asked that I come into his office for anything else. Of course, I will never go to see him again, nor would I recommend him to anyone else.

I want to say that, for me, McKenzie-Willamette hospital is the best hospital in the area. I have…read morehad to go to the hospital 3 times for emergency and the wait was less than 1/2 hour in all 3 cases. I was taken care of and the problem I had was taken care of by the doctors and nurses. The last few months I was at the hospital due to blocked arteries which caused me to have a triple bypass, heart shocked twice, an ablation, and finally a pacemaker implanted. After my bypass I ended up in the Cardiac Care Unit where I was taken care of by the most professional caring doctors and nurses. It was like my comfort and recovery were the most important task they had. It is no wonder that they and the doctors and nurses at the McKenzie Heart Group are a level 3 star for patient care and outcomes. My understanding is that is the highest level attainable and there are only 3 in all of Oregon. Two in Portland and one at McKenzie-Willamette hospital with the McKenzie Heart group. You couldn't do any better than them for your heart care especially if you need bypass surgery.

I just really, really want to thank this hospital, for the amazing care I was given!! Before I go…read moreany further I would like to state first and foremost that I am a Latina / Chicana and it is very obvious that im brown. When i see people throwing the race card around i did not have any experience from the staff here i was here from Thursday 9/24 until 9/28, 2026 i felt absolutely cared for and respected!! Trust me i personally know what racism looks and feels like and i didnt have any of that the entire time i was there!! All the nurses and aides, respiratory therapists Robert & D dont wanna get his name wrong but he'll know it's him cuz I told him n I would call him that!! They were excellent at their jobs and I got my breathing g treatments every 4 hours!! Christine on Thursday was absolutely amazing and very sweet. Christine was one of the first people I met when I was rolled up to the 3rd floor. She was amazing before her shift was over clearly explained everything to me. How they were gonna make sure to help me get my breathing on track and I would be there all weekend!! I appreciated that because honestly I thought i was going to die!! To the all the people who helped me i cant thank you enough for your genuine caring and compassion. I feel grateful and want you all to know that u helped save my life!! With all the blood draws, and constant care I see how hard u all work and how busy u all are!! I especially want to thank the lady whose favorite color is orange of any shade!! I forgot her name but she was such a beautiful warm and friendly nurse. She had went to Greece with her husband for their 30 year anniversary. What a great lady .!! Amazing. So as u can tell i was in contact with a diverse group of caregivers and was well tooken care of. So was the lady I shared a room with . Anyway the weekend day I think NP was also amazing . She was great. For 4 days of great care I am breathing better and alive to talk about it!! THANK U ALL SO MUCH!!! Really quick like this isnt the only experience I've had here this is my go to hospital because it beats the alternative!! So please dont assume oh I've been here one time and dont know what im talking about. One more thing as we all know Dr's aren't passing out opiates and those type of pain pills like they used to, it is just the way it is these days. I am not implying that every one is drug seeking by any means but we all know they are out there. Laws have changed and no doctor wants to lose his career or license by passing out opiates like candy!! Times have changed . Rules and laws have to be followed!! Say what u want im just stating the facts!! Anyway I hope get the same great care I have experienced!!​ WRITTEN BY ABBY YOUNG,

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+

My mom was brought in to the ER by ambulance following a stroke. We weren't sure what was happening…read moreand requested an MRI. It showed that she had in fact had a stroke. She was kept overnight. The next morning Dr Whitsel walked in the room and her first words were "She has dementia!" I questioned how she could diagnose it so quickly and she responded that mom was given a story to read and then asked questions about it and that she had failed the test. I continued asking questions and she said that she had 8 new patients and she would have to look over her notes. I think she should have gone over the notes before she entered the room. She has HORRIBLE bedside manner and does not like to be questioned. I would suggest you request a different doctor if she is looking at your patient.

If I could rate a negative number here, I would. 1/5 seems ridiculously generous. I can't even go…read moreinto too much detail without risking even further cardiac damage that this absolute piece of human garbage contributed to. Decided the moment she saw me that she had issues with me, it was obvious. Popped into my room throughout my week long visit at McKenzie Willamette's Progressive Care Unit (which she is somehow the 'hospitalist' for) to make weird and taunting statements while displaying a poorly disguised grin. After a procedure to save my life, she (the last time I'll assign it any human/animal pronoun) was the first face I saw while coming out from under anesthesia, telling me it was discharging me immediately. My actual cardiologist had told me I would be kept for observation. When I argued with it, it told me it was her wing and it was not going to be argued with. I stayed the night but was rushed out next day even after staff had damaged my prosthetic in the process. Yeah, I'm also an amputee. I would recommend it be stripped of title and prosecuted. It is an absolute monster and it never should have been given license to practice. Still in process of taking legal action. The ER staff were amazing. The majority of nurses on it's wing became increasingly cold and passive aggressively punitive as the week went on, and I have no doubt it was at the urging of Whitsel. F@#k Whitsel.