My daughter had a pacemaker put in by Dr. Imundo and he was AMAZING as well as his staff throughout the entire process. He Took into consideration the placement of the scaring , knew how to talk on her level and when we left his office after a consultation my daughter said everything was better here. I would recommend him and his staff hands down. The nurses in office and hospital before and after the procedure were also amazing.... We appreciate all that you have all done for us and made a scary situation calm. While providing the best care. All of the hospital staff was also kind and courteous read more

I still stand by my previous statement. Even thought my son is not actively fighting cancer and has been in remission for over 7 years now. I still think the pediatric hematology/oncology unit is one of the best. Very compassionate care that follows you from diagnoses all the way through survivorship. read more

My husband and I chose Penn State Children's Hospital for the birth of our twins, and we could not be happier with our decision. With the exception of a miscommunication regarding my discharge, we had excellent care from a very kind team of nurses, doctors, and support staff. It was clear that the L&D staff are very well trained, educated, and professional and that their team is a cohesive unit where people help each other. We also had the piece of mind that our babies were being cared for by a staff that has ranked nationally for care and that, if needed, our kids could be transported quickly to the NICU, which was one floor above the L&D wing. read more

Type of care: negligent. If you want doctors to care less about your child, feel more than welcome to come here. Special shout out to the pediatric nephrology, urology and NICU doctors for all their welcoming ignorant crap & neglect, hiding from parents & the nurses who actually care. Shout out to the social workers as well, they are joyfully frustrating! They only want to call DYFS on the families for EVERY. LITTLE. THING. Even if they don't know what they're talking about. I love them so much! Care quality: lacking in PICU. Did you have a blow out diaper? Sit in it while it crusts over until next care time. It's only a few hours. Formula? You can drink the old stuff, it doesn't expire or anything. Did you have important information to relay to the provider? They'll forget, it's ok! If I could be more honest- go into more detail- without revealing my loved ones' identity, I'd love to. Janitors: five stars! Security & receptionists: five stars! Restaurant staff & Starbucks staff: five stars! read more

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Nurses were great, very knowledgeable and helpful. We spent about 3 days there and had a great experience in the new rooms. The new rooms are large with a large tv. The floor was quiet and secured. The view was great. There is a starbucks downstairs and a decent sized food court. Food was fine. There is also another restaurant on the property. read more

I'm 18 but was still transferred here for holding from the ED. Was much quieter than the ED, private room with bathroom (that had shower), couch that slides out into bed, reclining chair, TV with various new movies, TV shows, access to internet, etc. it wasn't the most high tech, but most bedside manner of most nurses was good read more

I've been here many times over the past year for doctor appts and most recently for my grandson's surgery. However as far as hospitals go it seems a little all over the place in terms of ease to the patient. For doctor's appointments be forewarned, they take twice as long here. Why? Because it's a teaching hospital and once you are "checked out" you have to wait for the "real" doctor to check you again - which causes some delays. Often the medical staff doesn't communicate with the office staff so there's details missing and gaps in service. Parking is near impossible, especially at the hospital building. I recommend the valet service. At only $5 a pop sometimes it's the only option you have unless you park in no mans land. However be prepared to wait for your car, it can take as long as 30 minutes for them to retrieve it. But if you plan on leaving and coming back tell the valet attendant at the podium and you won't need to pay twice. When checking in for surgery be prepared to walk a llllooooonnnngggg distance to the area where surgery is taking place. It's also a tad on the complicated side for day surgery with the multiple waiting areas and confusing hallways. You check in inside the front door, wait in that area, be called, discuss billing & sign paperwork, wait to be escorted upstairs. Once they get you you walk down a long hallway to a downstairs waiting area where they explain how to check the status of the patient you're waiting for. Than it's off to another long walk, this time upstairs, down several more hallways, another waiting area, than to the OR. Having had surgery at two hospitals myself I can tell you they could and should simplify this process for the patient and those that are waiting with you. While the hospital itself felt and looked modern walking into the restroom was a different story. I bet that tile has been there since the 70's. I haven't seen a bill yet for my grandson's surgery but so far all of his other billings went straight to insurance with no issues, which is better than my personal experience with other hospitals. On the plus side, right inside the main hospital is a Starbucks and there's plenty of other places to eat outside the Hershey medical complex. If you are from out of the area and in need of a hotel prior to your procedure check out Hummelstown accommodations. A Hummelstown hotel is considerably less than one in Hershey (in season) and only a three mile drive. That's what we did and saved a ton! read more

Best place to work, hands down. Staff is very knowledgeable, understanding, and compassionate about their jobs, and patients.

I drove all the way to Hershey to see Jeffrey Miller in the dermatology department, who had been recommended by numerous people as a (rare to find) female hair loss expert. I've been experiencing hair loss/thinning on-and-off since I was 17, and I've seen probably 5-10 dermatologists, 2 endocrinologists, and multiple PCPs. My appointment was at 5pm and I arrived quite early, around 4:15pm. I filled out a short amount of paperwork. As someone who works in research, I LOVED that they ask you if you want to join their dermatology participant registry- they have your contact information and diagnosis, so that if a study is done in the future that you might be eligible for, they can contact you. I'm dying for someone in the area to do a trial for female hair loss, so this gave me a sliver of hope that it will happen one day! They brought me back in the room at 4:35 and the woman was very nice. She went over my issue and medications with me, and then I waited until about 5pm, when Dr. Miller promptly came in. He was incredibly friendly and nice. He's probably the nicest dermatologist I've ever seen. He was very knowledgeable about hair loss, and we had a good conversation. He made sure to go over the regimen I was currently doing, and asked me multiple times if I had any questions for him (something that I never get asked at the doctor's office!). He also asked me how I was holding up psychologically- again, something I've never been asked before and that I really appreciated. When he looked through my hair, he kept saying "excellent", which is the exact opposite of what other doctors have said when they've looked at my hair. He was incredibly positive, telling me how common female hair loss was, that I was on the best regimen possible, and that I was intervening at a great time to make a difference in the outcome. He made me feel a lot better about the situation. He did adjust one of my medications, which I had previously read is suggested for hair loss but no other dermatologists would change it, so obviously he knows his stuff. There aren't many options for women suffering from hair loss, and most dermatologists are not very knowledgeable on the topic, so I'd say it's definitely worth the drive to see Dr. Miller in Dermatology. read more

ER- Half the time they don't listen to you and disregard your issues they just medicate you so you can go back to work. Not really focused on patient. Bad experience- doctors told me I have a sore throat/ pharyngitis when MedExpress told me I have tonsillitis and tonsil stones a DAY before. Doesn't make sense. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars to the Dermatology Department, which was able to cure me of lesions that had eluded 2 other dermatologists and my family doctor. I was always treated with care and respect and formed a relationship with the staff over the several months of my treatment. read more

Excellent care givers friendly staff, doctors,nurses and a wonderful learning center for the future practitioners of medicine. I Remember my first visit here about 15 yrs ago when my son broke his nose! The professionalism of all is wonderful in this growing medical facility research and educational facility and hospital. read more

Friendly staff. Nice and clean establishment. My grandmother drove a few hours away to have two different surgeries there and both went very smooth. Great team of doctors! Plus side: it's right by Hershey Amusement Park, Hershey Gardens, and outlet mall shopping! read more

Today December 14th I had an appointment from a referral from my PCP after being treated in the hospital Nov 2nd for large right hydrocele, with acute pain. Actually the office was in Harrisburg 121 Nyes road suite C. My attending physician was Samantha Zahnow, CRNP. Now as I'm writing this and have calmed down a little bit I can still say that this was the most absolute worst physician I've ever seen. She examined me and suggested I have surgery to correct it or its going to keep giving me horrible pain. So at this point in the appointment I agreed and she started setting up a consultation with the Surgeon Joseph Y Clark MD. Which mind you she made for January 27th over another month and that's just a consultation. So she hands me my discharge papers and I asked about some very light painkillers. Mind you at this point she had already recommended surgery because it looked bad and painful. I work in a warehouse every day.. Lifting heavy things and moving my body each way. And one of the first things she even asked when she came in the room where my pain level was at and I told her high and its been high. She straight up refused to give me any narcotic for the bad pain.. I asked her again very nicely she said I can give you 800 mg ibuprofen but that's all. That will help with the inflammation and that's all she cared about, not about the horrible pain. I'm 25 years old and I've seen a lot of MD'S and physicians assistants. HANDS DOWN WORST physician I've ever had. She didn't listen to anything I said, worst doctor ive ever seen in my entire life. So I got up walked out of the appointment room kept my mouth shut because if I would have opened it I would have left there in handcuffs. Period point blank worst experience I've ever had with any doctor. So if your in pain and get referred to that office in Harrisburg. And it has anything to do with urologist I strongly warn you to ask for a different physician before going to the appointment. Again her name is Samantha Zahnow, CRNP and I have no clue how she even got that title. She left me in very bad pain and worse pain to come because she waited until the end of January to schedule a consultation. There is more to it even after that but I think I got my point across. Horrible doctor. read more

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Not a very good hospital, I didn't feel confident in our doctor at all, also asked twice for the staff to take my ID and insurance card--they told me they didn't need it and only took my SSN. Months after my emergency visit, I'm still unfortunately having to deal with this hospital. It was a huge mistake to come here. read more

No one wants to have surgery, especially when it's unexpected. Having just expereinced the above, I have to give BIG stars to the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Penn State). While I won't go into details, I was treated very well and felt like they were taking good care of me. Of course, I never want to go back, but it's good to know that these folks are there if you need them. read more

This hospital has saved my sons life more than once. I'm so grateful for all of the Doctors and Nurses! The Physicians Center has amazing and caring staff also! We drive from Reading, Pa a couple of times a month to see the doctors here for my son. They have even opened a Penn State hospital near us and I will still make the drive to Hershey! God Bless everyone that works here! read more

Go to any other ER...I came here for treatment for a miscarriage. after the ultrasound was clear, I was literally dismissed so fast, even tho I was profusely bleeding and in pain. I saw the doctir for literally 30 seconds, he gave me no opportunity to even ask questions. No compassion and no pain medicine to be sent home with. I will never go there again with myself or any of my children. read more

Great hospital, ranks very high in the cancer field, nurse magnet status hospital. They build a new children's hospital center a few years ago. One of the better hospitals in PA. read more

My experience here as a patient was not the best. But my experience was few and far the norm. I know many people who have received excellent treatment here. They are a great teaching facility. You really feel, most times, that like you're in great hands. read more

I was taken to Penn State Hershey Medical Center from Pinnacle by ambulance for a Stroke. The treatment was amazing and I felt like I was a person and not just a number in their system. I have rebound have from my stroke quickly due to this hospital and their rehab center amazingly well. The nursing staff were great and always went out of their way to give to me wonderful and compassion care. The medical staff were knowledge and took their time to explain their actions and proposed care. They were also considerate of my family and their understanding of my recovery path. I would definitely choose Hershey again. read more

i have always been impressed with the hospital as our family has many experiences with them.the only thing i wish is that they would accept my insurance with Geisinger. there comes a time when you need to let the past be the past! Forgiveness is powerful! Dr.Neely was a great doc and found 2 detached retinas on a routine eye exam and fixed them right up! read more

I took my daughter to the ER here, this evening. Since she is only 22 months old, we immediately requested to see a pediatric doctor. They agreed upon check in but it didn't take long to realize we were being seen by not only a physician assistant for general health (all ages) but a first year resident, which is fine but she didn't know how to address the situation. We explained we wanted a pediatrician. She left and returned with a general practice physician assistant. It then went from bad to worse. The PA did not seem to listen to our concerns, diagnosed quickly without much explanation, dismissed our questions rudely, and actually insulted me as if I am a bad mother. I was insulted, angry, exhausted, and down right saddened that this was the experience I had in the emergency department. (Whereas she has had other procedures done at this hospital, and they have been just the opposite.) read more

Absolutely horrible ER visit. Waited for over 2 hours to see a doctor for reported 9/10 abdominal pain. Was not very busy at the time, and many employees standing around doing nothing, or laughing and gossiping rather than helping. I will certainly not return here even in the case of an emergency. read more

I think the doctor's or assistant's attitude can be much better in the emergency room . They need to know that people are people and not just a number. I just took my son there and the Doctor was very short with me and offered NO HELP AT ALL. I hope I have never have to bring him again. read more

Their endocrinology department is so non-responsive it's maddening! My son has run out of his growth hormone for the second time now because we can't get anyone at this office to actually respond to the specialty pharmacy and renew his medication. We call and we get an answering machine every time. The specialty pharmacy calls and they get an answering machine as well. Hire extra help if you need it, but don't let patients run out of their meds because you're too busy to respond! I would have given them one star, but I don't know if any other endocrinologist is any better. read more

So, in addition to being billed for an expensive office visit, the Medical Center adds a "clinic service" charge of $80. I guess someone has to pay for all of their new buildings. read more

My father was taken to Hershey Med for a stroke. Upon his arrival he was diagnosed as having a minor stroke and was not reevaluated but treated for a minor stroke for 2 weeks. He received no stimulus or therapy during that time that might have aided in his later recovery. The day he was to be discharged to a rehab facility, a doctor finally questioned his continued paralysis and diminished eyesight and reevaluated his condition only to find my father had been misdiagnosed and had indeed been the victim of a massive stroke - a misdiagnosis that could indeed have contributed to his lack of recovery. The nurse checking in my father and seeing my overwrought and emotionally exhausted mother had the gall to tell my mother how much more tired she (the nurse) was than my mother and that my mother should be thankful because she (my mother) hadn't been up all night working the late shift -REALLY? This is how you comfort a woman whose husband of 58 years is having a stroke? Today my father is permanently paralyzed and blind on one side, and he will never be able to return home to any semblance of a normal life. I know the stroke is ultimately to blame for his condition, but the misdiagnosis by the doctors at Hershey and the lack of stimulus/therapy while he was there have certainly been contributing factors. read more

at this time I can't give a single star to the radiology department. my husband recently went in for a barium enema. everything about it was so unprofessional! first off the tech announced in front of everyone in the waiting room that she wanted to make sure he understood he was going to get dye in his rectum. the man sitting across from us found this quite amusing. I did not. A student administered the enema after rolling his eyes and even though this was my husbands third one and they are not a comfortable procedure, he said this one was very rough. in the mean time, I am in the waiting room and started to get concerned because it has been about an hour and ten minutes. he finally comes out quite upset and says lets go. it turned out the test took about ten to fifteen minutes. the rest of the time he laid in the room by himself full of the enema. this was quite uncomfortable and painful. I am not sure if they forgot him or not but I spoke to someone in the field and the said this should not have happened. even if they were busy there are enough Dr's there hat he should have been in and out in less than half that time. My point I guess is if the people in this department don't like doing what they are paid to do then get another job. the test is embarrassing enough without being treated like that. also, if you want to take it out on someone, talk to the person ordering the test. the patient doesn't ask to get this done, the Dr. orders it.also try to remember the patients are there because they are sick! read more