Ohhh myyy goodness! I am sooooo grateful that I found my way to Elmhurst Hospital for my surgery. This hospital from beginning to end was by far the best hospital and most importantly the best staff from the greeters at the front door, to the doctors, nurses, CNA's, housekeeping, and techs. Every staff member was just sooo careing and if I could've rated this hospital higher ... I DEFINITELY would've. I wish everyone nothing but good health but if you find out that you or a loved one find themselves in need of medical intervention/attention and you are at Elmhurst Hospital ... Rest assured, they/you are in good hands!
I gave birth to my son at this hospital. Overall, I had a REALLY great experience. Dr. Ghia delivered my son. She didn't have a great bedside manner and decided to give me pitocin and break my water even though I was progressing quickly on my own. She also didn't believe that I could feel her stitching me up and looked annoyed when my nurse spoke up and said she needed to use more lidocaine to re-numb me. Thankfully that was the only negative part of my experience there. The nurse that took care of me while I was laboring her name was Daria, she was absolutely AMAZING and the reason I still rated them 5 stars. She was so supportive, spoke up for me when I needed her to, and did everything possible to keep me comfortable. She held my hand as I cried and talked me through my contractions. I can't say enough good things about her, she really made my labor and delivery experience a positive one. The rest of the nurses on the postpartum side were great too, and very helpful. The food there is good, much better than most hospital food. The hospital staff was great with my baby as well. I also need to mention the specialist that placed my line I believe his name was Edwin. I have horrible veins and he was able to use the ultrasound machine to get the line in on the first try. That NEVER happens. I also had a quick ultrasound to check the baby, and it was performed by Brandwein and she was so sweet. I highly recommend this hospital for any of your health care needs, but especially for labor and delivery.
I have spent over 195 days in the last 1.5 yrs at Elmhurst as an inpatient stay. Yes, all ER's are difficult. People need to get over that. They must prioritize each patient on a case by case basis. I have had both hips replaced, Sternum fixed, appendectomy, Nissan Fundoplication, Spinal Fusion, over 30 MRI's under General Anesthesia, and I'm treated extremely well by the entire staff with a few exceptions, but all in all, outstanding facility, even better medical professionals. BEST ANESTHESIOLOGIST/Pain Docs around. God Bless.
I had my daughter here June 2022. The staff was great, the nurses were caring and informative. I had a rough experience at another hospital with my first child. The food was pretty good, especially for a hospital. The birthing room was spacious and my postpartum room was perfect for me and my husband. If I were to have anymore children I definitely would have them here.
The emergency room wait while I was in extreme pain took 8 hours before I was admitted. The doctors and nurses are the best and caring.. My surgeon and other doctors were excellent in my care and treatment. This is an excellent hospital and has the best state of the art equipment. I was well attended and appreciated having such great care while I was there.
I had knee replacement surgery at EMH. The intake and nursing staff were great. Every nurse I had was kind, thoughtful, and helped me feel at ease. I was not happy with the anesthesiologist who did my nerve block. She just about ran into the prep area, coffee and purse tossed into my bedside table, and started roping open her materials and tossing them in my lap. She gave me no notice the shot would hurt and to breathe through it. After my initial gel, a nurse came over and held my hand and helped me through it. The OR staff was wonderful. The nurse there calmed me through the epidural. From recovery to the visit with PT and OT everyone was again wonderful.
This is a beautiful hospital campus. The nurses and staff are wonderful and caring. I have been there twice and was well cared for both times. The ER is a bit hectic and back-logged, but that is to be expected and varies with the time of day. The food served in the rooms is excellent - restaurant quality meals and a nice variety.
The most disgusting hospital I've ever seen. Doctors that think it's ok to "practice" medicine in that environment need to switch careers. Filthy rooms like that are not safe especially in flu season.
I had a kidney ablation for a tumor on my left kidney last week. My experience from beginning to end was horrific! To start, when the nurse was going to put a needle in my hand, I told her she had to use a baby fine needle since my veins collapse and she replied...oh no, your veins are fine. Well, my vein collapsed and I have bruising that will take a month to heal. Ready for the procedure room but no anesthesiologist. Waiting over one hr. and when he finally came in and I asked where he was, he said no one told him to had to be here. I was told to get onto the procedure table from the cot by myself and to roll onto my side. As I did that, my face landed on what may have been a very hard oxygen mask which hurt and I now have a large bruise on my chin. When in the room, the food table was so sticky my arm stuck to the side of it and the TV had no sound. I could go on and on but will never have another procedure done at this hospital. Central DuPage Hosp. is by far the best of them all!
This was the first time I was at Elmhurst Hospital, I needed to have an MRI. The checking staff was cordial and helpful. They were very informative and told me what to expect. The technicians and doctors that worked with me we’re very thoughtful about my comfort and guide me through the whole process. It was effortless on my part, they did all the work. I definitely would use Elmhurst Hospital for my next MRI.
