Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
| Category: | Veterans Hospital |
| Address: | 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209, USA |
| Phone: | +1 803-776-4000 |
| Site: | columbiasc.va.gov |
| Rating: | 3.1 |
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Jess Jess
It took me 5 years to write this... My 57 yr old Father was diagnosed with lung cancer and within 2 weeks died at this VA facility. Im 38 yrs old - a vet myself. The staff on his ward treated him better than most people treat their own family. We were grieving so hard that we could only acknowledge this as we spaced through this difficult time, but theres not one person in my family who didnt eventually say "Man, the staff treated him like gold, and thank God, and how do we let them know?" Thanks so much for bringing him cupcakes from the downstairs bake sale, for being patient and displaying empathy as we chased you through the halls with our questions and red, tear soaked eyes. Thank you for treating my Dad so well - taking him to his xray appts as I traveled across the US to get there...thank you so much for everything you did for Audie Merle Newman. You relieved my achy heart so much more than youll ever know. Jesse Newman
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Heather Dann
I used to think I was getting excellent service thru the VA but lately it has been beyond ridiculous to get anyone to call you back after placing several calls. I know Im not the only patient that exists. Ive also been waiting on Endo to call me back with Blood Results. I too have waited many hours in ER just to get transferred 5hrs later to Richland Memorial where I received immediate service thru trauma ER. And since then (Aug-Oct) Ive received 4 calls from nurses checking up on me; that shocked me but was pretty cool if them to do! Last, but lets not forget about the Elephant in the room; this phone service Stinks to the utmost! Why is it we have to go in circles to get a specific department rather than just pushing #s for a specific department, i.e. Press 1 for primary Doctor, press 2 for optometry, press 3 etc.!? Cmon VA what has really changed from a year ago, at least!? Sincerely, a Vet!
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Pamela Porter
If there was a - as an option would have picked minus 4. Just talked with the mother of a tCombat Veteran. This place turns down a Veteran who needs help with PTSD and addiction. Said, "He can do it on his own, if he wanted too" Thats not care. For those of you who are being given appointment then have them rescheduled for months out. This is how the VA is covering their butts for "not scheduling in a timely manner." They can show they gave you an appointment within the 30 day limit (thats what they need to show timely care and avoid having to provide you with a civilian specialist in your area out of pocket) then reschedule it for thirty days later again and again. Dont let them get by with it. Record the name of the person scheduling and rescheduling the appointments then contact Robert McDonald, Secretary of the VA.
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David Coates
I wasted a few hours at the dental clinic. I had an appointment a few weeks ago to have them look at a cracked molar. The appointment was cancelled without telling me. The receptionist kept pushing me to go on dental sick call. I came back today and tried to get another appointment. She mentioned sick call so I sat there and watched 4 people, who had signed up for sick call, go in ahead of me. Even though I was told only 2 people were ahead of me. I got tired of waiting so I asked for an appointment and got one for 9 June. I was asked about pain. I have none but what if it cracks on me when Im out of town or the weekend and Im in excruciating pain? They dont seem to care as much as they should and Im tired of the poor treatment. Wish I could give a negative -5 star review
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danny crowley
Everytime Ive been its been a disaster. I went in Jan 5th with shoulder pain sat for 3.5 hours before being seen. Was given some anti inflammatory and sent home. Its now Feb 10th and 2 emergency room visits and 3 physical therapy appts later and I had to have a private M.R.I. done to find out I have a torn tendon and its going to be several months before they can do anything call it "procedure" when I had a civilian doctor tell me I was wasting valuable time and need surgery. It seems there are a lot of laziness, obesity, race inequality,and non caring for veterans from the staff in this hospital absolutely horrible. I wish I never had too go back! BTW theres no where to park so be prepared to ride around until something comes open then walk a ways to where you must be.
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Ann Mussio
VA refuses to see my father in a timely manner. They continue to make appointments months out in advance and then postpone it when it comes close to the time he was to see the DR. Finally gave up and took him to the hospital in town who said he has severe pneumonia and that he needed to be admitted, VA then transfers him back to Dorn and tell him there is nothing wrong, no pneumonia. That the other doctors read the test wrong. My dad had been unable to take a full breath in 3 months, cant sleep at night and is coughing up chunks of gross stuff, and his legs and feet are swollen but yet VA says there is nothing wrong?! VA doesnt care for their veterans, only about making easy money and doing as little as possible to help.
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A Private User
Excellent medical care with every Specialty Clinic located on site. The staff grants you impeccable service. If you happen to encounter any problems there are Patient Advocates that are there to assist you and your issues and they are dealt with in an expeditious and professional manner that makes you feel like youre the only patient. This hospital is also active in different kinds of Research studies targeted to the different problems that Veterans have gone through which are completely voluntary. Top notch facility!!! Recommend any and all Veterans who have thought about seeking the most minute medical care to call and see about getting taken care of!
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Jared Ferguson
Ok normally Im not a big preacher on how great the VA is but today was great! The Dr in the pain clinic and the nurse there were great. The Dr herself called me and rescheduled my August 9th appointment to today. Also, the younger lady at the X-ray records window made my day by letting me borrow her personal pen. Its the old school Skillcraft pen I used in the Navy. She also got me what I needed and in a very acceptable time frame. Not all the ladies and guys are a$$holes up there. It could of been Friday but only one lady was walking around with the stank face, but she has had that since the day I met her....
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Kevin Duvall
Generally feel like I receive quality and professional care. My only minor complaint is that specialized services sometimes take a bit longer (one to two months) to get access too. Though there have been marked improvements with how the VA is trying to address mental health in the last few years, it would be nice to see more done to address some of the larger causes of depression / anxiety that affect so many vets (such as better access to mental health services, assistance finding jobs that pay living / non-demeaning wages, housing assistance, etc.). Socialized medicine works.