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2.6 (656 reviews)
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I had an emergency surgery here and visited the ER three times for post op complications. Each time I was there, I was treated with respect. I had outstanding doctors and nurses. I am so glad that I chose to go to the ER here because they actually cared. They took action and admitted me. Dr Schlaerth is an outstanding doc. I pray that my home hospital would be as outstanding with their care. If not, I'm making this the family hospital. We will travel down the 210!! Thank you for taking care of me. Shout out to Nurses: Linh, Nellie, Joyce, and Sydney. Thank you! Thank you to Dr Antoz and to the other Optum doctors who checked in and treated me.

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We experienced a severe lack of communication and a major safety hazard during an early morning surgery check-in. Upon arrival, my husband needed a wheelchair. Security and Admissions repeatedly redirected us to one another, leaving us waiting for over 15 minutes. A hospital should not schedule early check-ins for mobility-impaired patients if they cannot accommodate them. When security finally brought a wheelchair, it was profoundly unsafe: the right armrest was missing and the brakes were broken. Because no other options were available on that side of the building, I had to place my husband in the chair. He reached for the missing armrest for balance which he normally does and nearly fell to the ground. This was an entirely unacceptable safety risk for a pre-surgery patient, and the hospital needs to address both its inter-departmental protocols and equipment maintenance. DANGEROUS!!!!

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USC Arcadia Hospital - My Firsthand Account of Compassion and Accountability

USC Arcadia Hospital

1.9(198 reviews)
0.0 mi

I'm leaving this review because this hospital deserves more recognition…read more I came to their emergency room and then was admitted to their hospital after receiving negligent care at an urgent care closer to my home which is in SB County. I don't want to go into all the details because this rating would become a novel but I want to thank and highlight the wonderful staff here at the USC Arcadia Hospital. What I went through was traumatic to say the least but I got through it with the help of EVERYONE. They made me comfortable, reduced my fears, and went above and beyond to find out what caused my reason to seek care. I want to highlight the amazing collaboration and problem solving of all the specialists and how they each came to my room to explain things to me. Names I will never forget from here is nurse Dylen from my first 3 nights, Nurse Samantha, Dr. Hsu, and Dr. Korula. Thank you all for what you do. I don't know how I could have got through what I did without all of you.

My experience at USC Arcadia Hospital left me profoundly disappointed in its communication,…read morecompassion, and accountability during my loved one's final weeks and after her death. When I needed support, I repeatedly encountered insensitivity, rigid enforcement of policy, and assurances that led nowhere. In mid-May, my loved one suffered a catastrophic hemorrhagic stroke. Based on a sales receipt, I estimated that it occurred between 1:30 and 1:50 p.m. She was discovered unconscious around 3:30 p.m. and arrived at the emergency department around 4 p.m. A ventricular drainage procedure described as an emergency was performed around 10 p.m.--approximately six hours after arrival and more than eight hours after the estimated stroke onset. I recognize that neurosurgical decisions can be complex. But why did a procedure described as an emergency take place six hours after she arrived? When was the hemorrhage identified, what did the scans show, and when was drainage deemed necessary? I did not receive a clear explanation of that timeline or the decisions behind it. After the procedure, the neurosurgeon had already left, so I asked the attending registered nurse how it had gone. He told me, "There was blood all over the brain," then adamantly declared that "she's NOT going to make a meaningful recovery." I needed a thoughtful explanation of the procedure's outcome and what it meant for her condition. Instead, I received a graphic description followed by an emphatic, devastating prognosis. Difficult medical realities can be communicated honestly without abandoning sensitivity. During nearly daily ICU visits, I also experienced exceptionally poor bedside manner from a neurosurgeon and a neurologist. Compassion and meaningful communication were too often missing when they mattered most. Care and attitudes improved considerably after her transfer to hospice, and I want to acknowledge that. I set up sleeping pads and a sleeping bag in her room so I could remain beside her for long hours, day and night. Our dog, Cody, complicated those efforts. His severe separation anxiety and reactivity made conventional boarding or pet-sitting impractical. I cared for him myself, sleeping with him in my SUV for part of the night and checking on him regularly during the day. When outdoor parking became exposed to direct sun, I approached staff about temporarily parking in the covered employee structure. Even there, Cody barked when left alone. On the day she died, I tried leaving Cody in an air-conditioned, pet-friendly motel room. Around 1 p.m., the manager called about his incessant barking. I retrieved him, returned to the hospital's shaded employee parking structure, and hurried back to her bedside. Around 3:30 p.m., while checking on Cody, a security officer told me that barking complaints meant I had to remove my vehicle from the structure. I explained that the uncovered lot was unsafe for him in the sun. Most importantly, I explained that my loved one was nearing death and might pass away that afternoon. I desperately wanted to be with her. The officer said he was enforcing hospital policy and that I had to leave. With no workable alternative for keeping Cody safe, I drove home. Approximately two hours later, her mother called: she had passed away. After weeks of almost constant attendance, sleepless nights, and makeshift accommodations, I was absent when she died. I had specifically explained to security that this was precisely what I feared. I understand that barking can disturb others and that hospitals need rules. But where was the discretion, compassion, or effort to find a practical solution during a dying patient's final hours? The following morning, I called hospice about the belongings I had left in her room, including very expensive ultralight backpacking gear: two Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads and an ultralight goose-down sleeping bag. A staff member assured me everything would be gathered, secured, and available for pickup. I relied on that assurance. Subsequent calls led me to security, where calls went unanswered and I left numerous messages. Another hospice staff member appeared unaware of my earlier conversations. Patient Experience said they would investigate, but I had to follow up myself to learn that my possessions had not been located. With their agreement, I emailed an itemized list and replacement-cost documentation. No acknowledgment. No meaningful follow-up. After another call, I eventually received an email stating that hospital policy disclaimed responsibility for belongings left in patient rooms. An explicit assurance that my expensive property would be secured ended with missing belongings and a policy disclaimer. That is not meaningful accountability. I am also adding photographs of the ICU guest patio, where families should be able to find some respite. The plants are dead, dry, and crispy. To me, that visible neglect reflects the lack of care and attention I experienced elsewhere.

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San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

San Gabriel Valley Medical Center

3.9(892 reviews)
4.4 mi
60 years in business
Speaks Mandarin

Such an amazing place for people who are vulnerable, in pain or in distress. My wait time was less…read morethan 20 minutes, which is unheard of for Emergency!!! They did an x-ray, an EKG and did an overall check up within an hour. The doctors and nurses were very attentive and professional. All my questions were answered and my issue resolved.

It's complicated. This hospital is obviously understaffed but every single staff member that took…read morecare of me was excellent. I was in the ER for 19 hours because they didn't have any beds upstairs. That is unacceptable. But the doctors and nurses did their best to care for me until I could be admitted. Wen was part of the overnight staff and was incredible. The ER was not sanitary. The bathrooms in the waiting room and within the ER especially were not being maintained and I might have contracted the flu from using them. Once I was admitted to the second floor, the levels of care were exponentially better. I had around the clock care and a call button for if I needed anything. They made sure I knew what was happening with my body and gave me full control over my treatment options. The food was surprisingly acceptable; sometimes even good. One thing that I found strange was that I never was told about how billing worked or what my insurance would cover. I am lucky that they are contracted with my insurance and I only owe $50 from the ER. But it is concerning that I never was told about billing while I was there. TLDR: Hire more sanitation workers!

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Huntington Health - This is the coloring book thr staff stole from me. It was very sentimental for me. They also stole my Crayola washable markers.

Huntington Health

2.7(973 reviews)
6.3 mi

I'm actually surprisingly ok with how things went here. The nurses come in your room way too much…read morebut they're on a serious regimen they have to follow ensuring you're okay post op. You're provided with a Medela Symphony which for pumps, is best in class. The NICU had mostly wonderful loving souls, really after weeks of visiting NICU shift after shift, only 1 of over a dozen nurses we met didn't seem to be sincere. The rest were just angels on earth caring for at risk babies. The food actually wasn't as bad as usual at hospitals you just have to navigate carefully LOL. All in all, I felt the maternity ward and NICU was warm and friendly. It was easy to park and go in and out of the hospital. Now the bill. It's exorbitant. I think 2 weeks of NICU was $479,000 LMAO I mean they have to just make this stuff up. Like there's a bowl of really horrible numbers and that's the one that got picked for me. I cannot fathom how someone without insurance can be faced with such a bill. But I digress about our healthcare system. Dr Greer and Dr Kaiser took great care of me and were super understanding and empathetic. Cathy in the NICU was a superstar human being. The hospital is beautiful and I felt cared for.

Today, 10/03/26 I received one of the worst calls of my life…read moreand immediately drove to the hospital's emergency department to visit my brother. I was already extremely worried and emotional about his condition, so the way I was treated at the front desk made an already difficult situation even more stressful. I arrived around 2:00 PM and checked in to visit my brother. I was told to take a seat and that someone would call me in approximately 15 minutes. My older sister was already at the hospital and had been able to see my brother. At the time, we were told that he was unconscious and unable to speak or respond. When I checked in, one of the front desk employees told me that my brother was responsive and that visitors were not being allowed at that time. I was confused because we had been told only about 20 minutes earlier that he was unconscious. When I respectfully asked how his condition had suddenly changed, I felt that I was met with an unnecessarily rude and dismissive attitude. I understand that emergency departments are extremely busy, and I understand that staff have policies they need to follow. However, I believe family members deserve compassion, patience, and clear communication especially when they are dealing with a loved one in a serious medical situation. I also needed to request a doctor's note to excuse my brother from work because of his hospitalization. Rather than feeling supported, I felt as though my questions and requests were an inconvenience. Each time we approached the front desk for updates, we felt that the staff appeared annoyed or bothered by us asking questions about our own family member. I am not asking for special treatment. I am asking for basic compassion and communication. When a family member is hospitalized and their loved ones are frightened and unsure of what is happening, the last thing they should have to deal with is feeling dismissed or spoken to disrespectfully. I hope the hospital will take this feedback seriously and remind front-desk staff that their communication and attitude can have a significant impact on families during extremely difficult moments. We were already scared and worried about my brother's health, and we should not have been made to feel like a burden for wanting information and trying to support him. I didn't get the front girls names but their description One of the front-desk staff members was a heavier-set woman with glasses, a layered haircut, blue scrub pants, and a black shirt. The other woman was blonde couldn't get a better look at her.

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Keck Medicine of USC - Arcadia

Keck Medicine of USC - Arcadia

2.3(31 reviews)
0.5 mi

GREAT LOCATION TO SEE PHYSICIAN…read more============================== Found out my husband's pain management physician practices out of this beautiful new location by Santa Anita Racetrack. Who wouldn't want to go there instead of the main hospital in L.A.? Free and nice parking is a bonus. Easy freeway access is a bonus. Lots of food options nearby is a bonus. Nice waiting rooms is a bonus! It's so new I didn't feel like I was in a germ factory. I had my coffee, ear pods and I watched my Britbox crime series while I waited for my husband. I wish I would have a taken a photo of the view from the 2nd floor waiting area. It was nice. I hate horse racing because I feel like it's abusive to the horses, but you could actually watch races from the waiting rooms in the west building.

I woke up w/my rt leg not able to move w/o excruciating pain, (15/10); I'm very good with pain, so…read moremy husband took me to the e.r., Sadly Keck USC is the closest one. I was on my old crutches when arriving because it helped to keep my weight off the leg & help with movement. The very kind security guard immediately got me a wheelchair. She also helped me gather my registration paperwork so I didn't have to wait in line. The nurse who took my vitals asked why I was there. This is not a common condition, but she said she had to check with her attending who determined it was not an emergency. A simple Google check would have told her that it was life threatening, but she was NOT a good doctor. More on her later. After a couple of hours, they took me back for a blood panel so they could do a CT scan w/contrast completely skipping an ultrasound then an MRI w/contrast. The phlebotomist was good. I told them I was freezing and could I please have a blanket, & I hadn't eaten all day; could I have a sandwich. The doctor, whom I already went over all of my health issues, asked, "What if I got you a full meal instead?" I again had to remind her that I was on the FOD map diet for my IBS and could I just please have the plain sandwich and the blanket. This is now the second or third time asking for these things. She said she'd check on these. She and her attending both examined me, pushed very hard on the painful area. If it had been a clot, it could have broken apart & killed me. I finally got my blanket about 6 hours later. Still no sandwich. The female doctor/attending sucked & said if I was nauseous, I would have to keep the oversalted crackers down, which I did, then I could have a sandwich. I ate one pack, stopped, & was so angry thinking, "Does she think she's my mom?" I know my body & have been through enough things that I know what I best respond to. My husband found someone & told him what the m.d. said and could he please bring me sandwich. He said he would check on it. That was all of their responses. You would have thought that their sandwiches were on lockdown. In the meantime, I was in the main waiting room w/10-15 people vomiting non-stop. Finally, it was my time to go to the CT scan room, which I didn't get because someone was stroking out. Understandable. So I asked if I could have my sandwich while I was waiting because they were giving me strong pain medicine, & I still had to take my own, so I needed something in my stomach to help with the acids. "I'll go check on it." They rolled me into the inner waiting room left me facing the wall because I was apparently their prisoner except for no bread or water. When it was finally time to take me to the CT room, I asked about the Zofran, AGAIN, because I know how nauseous the contrast makes me. OOPS! They forgot to order it, so I had to go back to my prison cell. At least this time, they left me facing my husband who again asked about my sandwich. "I'll go check on it." At least an hour later, they finally got the Zofran and were able to take me to the CT room. Brian, the assistant was very nice and patient. He even offered to replace my blanket with a warmer one. When my husband asked him about my sandwich, he said, "I'll go check on it." The actual technician in the white lab coat was a little too in my face and rushing me. I COULDN'T MOVE MY LEG; I WAS DOING THE BEST I COULD! They rolled me to the main waiting room w/all of the vomiting people. After an hour or two, they came to get me just to put me in back in my prison cell. My husband had to go let our dogs out and feed them & asked again before he left about my sandwich.. "I'll go check on it." I was in the little waiting room at 3:00a.m. by myself & didn't sleep because I didn't trust these people. Meanwhile, the new RN's or MA's, (I couldn't tell which from their lack of professionalism) just kept flirting with the married NP who's ego got bigger with their many questions he answered. They could have researched on their own. I waited until 5:00a.m. because everyone kept ignoring me. Since no M.D. or P.A. was present, just an N.P. who was basically in front of me but never checked on me nor made eye contact w/me in those two hours, I finally asked very loudly "Is anyone going to tell me what's going on with me?" No response. A few minutes later, the N.P. shouted back (HIPPA), "I just now got your test results," (right) "and I'll go over the results, discharge paperwork, and any notes for work," but he just handed them to me. Luckily, I'm have a pre-nursing AA along w/a bunch of certs since I had to read them on my own. He said he would remove my port I reminded them I had because I know they would have left it in. I was already taking it out when he said he could do that. The CT scan was clear. I said, "doesn't explain my symptoms". Him, "Maybe we should run more tests. Which ones?" I asked to be rolled out. I'll go to the pro's to figure this out. Never got my damn sandwich!

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This is the external bleeding caused by my new allergy medicine. I needed them to check about internal bleeding. They were useless.

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My fathers arm from iv leaking in to his arm swollen, not acceptable your nurses need training

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Specialty Surgical Center of Arcadia - Bruising at the IV site

Specialty Surgical Center of Arcadia

4.2(43 reviews)
1.3 mi

If you are presented with selection of surgical centers by your doctor, this should be number one…read moreon your list Everyone I interacted with on the day of my procedure (9/3/26) was truly exceptional. From the friendly front desk staff--whose exact role I'm unsure of--to the woman who came to escort me in and prepare me, each person exuded professionalism and kindness. The anesthesiologist and the team in the procedure room--whose roles I also couldn't precisely identify--created a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Their relaxed demeanor and lighthearted attitude instantly put me at ease, making me feel confident that I was in capable hands. The woman who came to get me from the waiting room even made a remark about my Janis Joplin t-shirt (Hey, they said to go dress casually!). I wish I remembered her name because she was the one who took all my vitals prep me gave me instructions about undressing and the gown and everything. Her attitude was just warm and very friendly. There was another woman who, as I stated before, came to roll me into the procedure room. She was part of the staff and the procedure room along with the anesthesiologist. I cannot forget to mention my doctor, Dr. HANSON LEE. Afterward, he came out To let me know what he found and remind me to schedule another procedure in five years. The only thing that I hated about this procedure was the night before and the preparation. If you all have gathered on what procedure I had, saying that I had to prep the night before and how horrendous it was, will give you a clue.

I love this surgery center!! My mom had hernia surgery with Dr. Lamar a few months ago, and…read moreeverything went great. My mom felt so comfortable from the very beginning- the girls in the front office checking her in were amazing, as well as the pre-op, surgery, and post-op nurses (shout out to Andrea, Amber, and Germaine). I've never felt more comfortable with the care they provided to my mom! My grandma also had a glaucoma procedure here 8 years ago (I don't remember the doctor or nurses' names) Dangit!!

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Specialty Surgical Center of Arcadia - Awesome experience, Dr. Heinen was great,the staff was fantastic.

Awesome experience, Dr. Heinen was great,the staff was fantastic.

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Garfield Medical Center - The Watchman Procedure is now available at Garfield Medical Center.  With this device, AFib patients no longer need blood thinners.

Garfield Medical Center

3.2(616 reviews)
6.6 mi
Speaks Mandarin
Emergency services

I want to recognize Joshua, one of the security officers at Garfield Hospital, for his exceptional…read morekindness and compassion. My mom and I were having a very difficult day, and from the moment Joshua greeted us, he made us feel safe, welcomed, and cared for. He kindly guided us to the front of the ER, and when it was time to leave, he personally helped my mom in her wheelchair all the way to our car. It wasn't just what he did...it was the genuine care and compassion he showed while doing it. His kindness, patience, and willingness to help lifted a heaviness I was carrying that day and reminded me how much simple acts of compassion can mean. Joshua went above and beyond his role, and his professionalism and empathy made a lasting impression on us. Garfield Hospital is fortunate to have someone like him representing the hospital. Thank you, Joshua, for treating us with such kindness and respect.

I would not even give this hospital one star…read more My experience with the Emergency Department yesterday morning was extremely concerning and completely unacceptable. At approximately 7:23 a.m., I approached the front desk and asked a simple and reasonable question regarding how long I could expect to wait to be evaluated. I specifically advised the representative that I was experiencing difficulty breathing and was seeking medical attention. Rather than receiving assistance, the representative became confrontational, raised her voice, and used profanity toward me. She advised me that someone would be contacted regarding my request. Approximately 15 minutes passed, and no one came to assist me. When I followed up, the representative began laughing. I questioned why she was laughing given that I was at the Emergency Department seeking medical attention and had specifically reported difficulty breathing. Her response and demeanor were deeply inappropriate under the circumstances. I requested to speak with a supervisor. Instead of assisting me or obtaining a supervisor, I was told that I needed to walk around to the front desk myself to locate one. The representative remained seated and continued laughing. A security officer subsequently approached me in a manner that I perceived as intimidating and instructed me that if I intended to remain at the facility to receive medical attention, I needed to be quiet. I was not being disruptive. I was attempting to obtain medical care and advocating for myself after reporting a potentially serious medical symptom. I understand that Emergency Departments can be extremely busy and that patients may experience delays. However, a delay in care does not justify hostile, disrespectful, profane, dismissive, or degrading treatment of a patient, particularly when that patient has reported difficulty breathing. Patients who enter an Emergency Department are placing their trust in the facility and its staff during moments when they may be frightened, vulnerable, or experiencing a medical emergency. At a minimum, patients deserve to be treated with professionalism, dignity, compassion, and respect. I work in the legal field and understand the importance of professionalism, accountability, documentation, and appropriate handling of complaints. Based on what I experienced, I believe this incident warrants management review and investigation. I strongly encourage hospital administration to review the circumstances surrounding this incident, including any available surveillance footage, incident reports, staffing records, and other documentation relevant to what occurred. This was not simply a complaint about waiting. It was the manner in which I was treated while attempting to obtain medical attention that was most concerning. I sincerely hope hospital administration takes this matter seriously and uses this experience as an opportunity to evaluate how patients presenting to the Emergency Department are treated. No patient should feel ridiculed, intimidated, or dismissed when asking for assistance with a medical concern. This experience was deeply disappointing and has significantly affected my confidence in this facility.

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Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital

3.0(301 reviews)
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I wish I could give them 10 stars…read more My mom had a hypoglycemic episode and her sugar levels were measured at only 21. Her speech was stirred and she couldn't move her body. At one point she went u responsive and I was afraid that she had died. The paramedics gave her a dextrose shot and thank God she began to come to. She was transported to the ER at Foothill Presbyterian and I must say the service was excellent!!! The took her in, gave her all the blood test and also a CAT scan on her head to make sure it wasn't a stroke. They were very kind and explained everything to my family once we were allowed in the back. I was shocked and very happy when I went back to see her and she was talking and laughing like her perky self. Because literally, I thought she was dead when 911 was at my house with her. The staff here literally brought my mom from the brink of death to the point where she was allowed to go home in a few hours. The ER atmosphere was calm and quiet. The nurses were all friendly, kind, and accommodating. They explained everything before discharging and made sure we understood the next steps. My mom's initials are JT in case the staff wants to figure out what patient she was. Thank you Foothill Pres. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the staff here. And the best part is that they saved my mom

My family and I had one of the most heartbreaking experiences of our lives at Emanate Health…read moreFoothill Presbyterian Hospital. On July 1, my father, who was on hospice for advanced cancer, was rushed there by ambulance because he was experiencing severe stomach pain. Despite being in obvious distress, he waited over an hour in the emergency room before being placed in a room. He was never admitted to the hospital. Once the staff learned he was on hospice, it felt as though they had already decided there was nothing worth doing. He was given morphine and an X-ray of his stomach, but no other treatment options or interventions were discussed with our family. The physician was dismissive and repeatedly implied that because my father was on hospice, there wasn't much to do. We understand what hospice means, but every patient deserves compassion, dignity, and thoughtful medical care. The lack of empathy from the staff was devastating. When my mother asked a nurse why more morphine was being given after my father was already unconscious and heavily sedated, she was met with an attitude instead of understanding. After my father passed away, the physician who informed our family delivered the news in a cold, detached manner, even suggesting that because he was on hospice, this outcome was expected. No family should have to receive such heartbreaking news without compassion. What hurts the most is not just that my father died there, but the way our family was treated during his final hours. We will always wonder if he would have received more compassionate care had the ambulance taken him to Kaiser, where he had always been treated with dignity and respect. I hope no other family has to experience what we did. During the most vulnerable moments of a person's life, kindness, empathy, and respect matter just as much as medical treatment.

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