Bridgeport Hospital

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Camila Philipp

I wish I could give 0 starts. Doctors and nurses could not care any less about your wellbeing. If they dont know whats wrong even thougt they can see in the tests there is something wrong, they will just let you go. I went in after seeming my physician for appendicitis. When I got to the hospital, it took a while for me to be taken in. I was there Friday at noon, not their "busy time". They took me to this ghetto looking wating/treating room. I dont even understand what was going on. Instead of beds, its was uncomfortable waiting room chairs. The nurse who gave me an iv let in a ton of air bubble in my vain and never once came in to see if I was ok while I waited 4 hours for a ct scan. I removed the empty bag myself after 3 hours just there, ridiculous! Then I went to get the scan after 4 hours waiting and when the results finally came back, by then the hospital was busy. I was told they cant find my appendix (how did you pass the boards without being able to locate an appendix, even if its not in the traditional location, did a dr actually look at my scan?) BUT there IS an area that IS inflamed. It could be the appendix thats is in the wrong place (I googled that and it can happen) or the bowl (which I also goggled and its not good either). They had me eat some nasty 2 day old ham sandwich as a "test" (I am sure Ill be charges $100 for that nastiness) I didnt have an appetite and dont eat pork, but the options where old ham sandwich or old tuna salad, Ill take the pig please. My last meal was a cup of milk 13 hours prior and the last solid mean was the night before, by then 26 hours earlier. The idea was if I threw up then its appendix, uh ok. I couldnt eat much because again, I wasnt felling well and I dont eat pork, it tasted gross and slimmy, were they trying to get me sick? The 2 student surgeons came in (a experienced doctor never bothered to come in) asked a couple of questions, then the ER dr came in and said "we dont know whats wrong, come back if it gets worst" seriously????????? Im in sever pain enough to come to the hospital to be told we dont know what it is, good luck? You see in the ctscan there is something going on but because I didnt puke Im ok to go home, is this truly happeneing??? I have private insurance and this mess is going to cost me at least $4,000, unlike the other patients who clearly have state insurance and went in because her hair hurts, yes the lady after me at check in was there because their hair in her head hurts, WHAT!! Now I have to get a second option and fast because if its my appendix and its inflamed, time is of the essence. I will never go back, they only care about patients who are pregnant, kids or gunshot. If there is something wrong with you but its not cookie cutter symptoms and they dont know what it is, they will send you home and you better pray you dont die. I was discharged last night and in my wait to another hospital because surprise surprise, they pain is getting worst. Long story short, use another facility for your true medical emergencies.

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Kara Zalesny

Being a resident of Westchester New York, I have dealt with some excellent hospitals. I had a family member in this hospital and it was the WORST experience of my ENTIRE history of dealing with medical officials. My family member went in for a ROUTINE angioplasty which ended up with a ruptured artery, open heart surgery and bypass surgery. NONE of the doctors and nurses have any idea what theyre doing, so they had to bring over a doctor, who was excellent, from Yale New Haven Hospital to perform her emergency surgery. The nurses left my family member unattended when she needed help, some were rude some were not, but they all disappointed us in one way or another. They lied to us, they were neglectful to the patient, and they were the SLOWEST hospital staff I have ever witnessed in my life. I ended up helping my family member on and off the bed pan because when we would page the nurse (which, by the way, the button was broken for a good half a day before they decided to fix it) they would take their sweet, sweet time (how does a half hour sound?) to come help us. They are understaffed, which I understand why, because I dont know what self respecting doctor would want to work there anyway, and the whole visit was a nightmare. My best advice to any reader of this review would be: take your medical emergencies to Yale New Haven Hospital or its almost a guarentee that your loved one will leave Bridgeport hospital in a body bag.

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maria clara barroso ferreira

I understand that the health care is going down fast. I have been in this hospital many times,and it is the same thing always. these young nurses have no exprerience or respect. They treat the older patients as if they are not worth the trouble. My patient was neglet ,found her in pee from head to toe. Horrible care. specially on the 9th floor So because of circunstances i have to come to this place and only gets worst. A Dr lied to me and when i got upset and raised my voice asking for copies of what she was saying,i was accused by the management of being aggressive and was threatened of restricted visits with the patient. Patient Relations WILL NOT HELP WITH PATIENTS PROBLEMS,they will turn things around and accuse you of being agreesive for protecting a human being with out a voice. There is no intregety or respect and now i know why this place has such a bad reputation. Instead of fixing the problems they actually allowed the staff to continue. There is no communication or coordenation this si a nightmare. The stressed i get from this place,makes me vomit when i have to go there. I only can pray that these people someday will know what they have put me and this poor soul through. I AM THE COSTUMER AND THE COSTUMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT!!

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Monica Klahr

I have been in this hospital many times in the Urology area, just wonderful the staff and all the doctors that work in that department..Dr Viner has been my physician in his office and their, and he has taken the fear out of any procedure you may or may not have to endure..he is kind and caring all the nurses are just wonderful, their are no words, to express just how professional and caring too..Hats off to the entire Urology department even the receptionists make you feel welcome, the place is spotlessly clean to the highest rating...I dont relish being born with Urology problems, and the fear of needles, but they understood my fears and needs, which has made my experience and experiences well pleasant and...rewarding. Again thank you to the complete staff their..Bridgeport Hospital DOES CARE....THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN AND MANY MANY THANKS TO ALL THE WONDERFUL DOCTORS THAT I HAVE TREATED ME, I FEEL BLESSED......THANK YOU

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Barbara Kasbarian

Have been there twi e in the last few months. Had an endoscopy in December. The endoscopy suite looked fairly new. Exceptionally clean. Staff was wonderful. Had major surgery there in January. Room was like a shoebox and not very clean. In four days, saw housekeeping twice. Had a major accident in bathroom, and no one came to clean. Complained to nurse, and he got down on hands and knees to clean, so bathroom could be used. When housekeeping finally arrived, she bragged that it was her first day on job and she hoped she knew what she was doing. She didnt. It is no wonder the risks of infection are so high. With the exception of one night nurse, the staff was great, including the student nurses. I had no toiletries, toothpaste, brush, washcloth, etc. One student was appalled and had to scrounge around to get them for my room. I could go on, but I think you get the picture.

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