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St. Vincent's Medical Center

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St. Vincent's Medical Center is a 397-bed acute care Catholic hospital in Bridgeport, Connecticut.The hospital is now controlled by Ascension Health, the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system, which is in turn controlled by several religious orders, including the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul which founded St. Vincent's Medical Center.Size and servicesThe hospital has a medical staff of 450 physicians and has a total of more than 1,800 employees.St. Vincent's website says the institution has "one of the largest angioplasty programs in New England," a bariatric surgery center, and extensive cancer and orthopedic services.The hospital also has a "contemporary" Family Birthing Center with private rooms for labor, delivery and recovery, a private bathroom and sleeping accommodations for the father, and an entertainment center.Psychiatric services include an on-site psychiatric unit for acute care and the Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services (formerly the independent Hall-Brooke Hospital) an inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facility in Westport, Connecticut.St. Vincent's is affiliated with Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. In 2016 St. Vincent's announced a deal with Veterans Choice Program to provide healthcare to veterans.



"St. Vincent's Medical Center, has earned national and regional recognition for the compassion of its staff, the commitment to patient satisfaction and the quality of its care. Our hospital staff are dedicated to your health, wellness and safety."
Address: 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 06606
Phone: (203) 576-6000
Parking: Lot
State: CT
City: Bridgeport
Street Number: 2800 Main St
Zip Code: 06606
categories: hospital


Reviews
My mother is a patient there right now. Some of the nurses are so rude with an attitude towards family and my elderly mother. She is not one to complain even she feels like she can't ask for anything because of the attitude she receives. Example we asked her nurse for any info on my mothers condition her answer: I just came in I don't know anything and I am busy. Like are you kidding me you're her nurse look at her chart are you not supposed to look this stuff up if it's your patient. Poor women couldn't even get any water she asked 4x everyone leaves to get some then they disappear for hours. I know it's busy but this attitude they have needs to go. Have some patience and compassion for patients. It's truly sad.
Hospital staff places cones on parking spaces for vallet parking. I confronted staff and even no it illegal they still Block the spaces. Employees with nice cars use spaces.
This is just my review of the outpatient pharmacy. It's excellent. Friendly, fast , efficient. I get calls when my RXs are ready for pickup. It's more affordable than my mall in meds so I try to use them when I can. Parking is the only sore spot bc the lot is always full and you have to go up up up to tp level most often. Almost never get a spot on ground level. It's inside the hospital so masks are required and they are still taking temperatures at security desk.
In general I am extremely happy with St Vincent’s. My wife is currently undergoing double mastectomy surgery followed by reconstructive surgery.. During a previous surgery at Hartford hospital I was never apprised of the status of my wife’s surgery, which led to me showing up at the front desk asking if my wife was dead! All of the staff at St Vincent’s assured me that I would get timely updates on her situation. I did not. I told them of the previous situation and when they finally called they stated “I didn’t want to overwhelm you with so many calls!” I told her she was wrong! She asked if the surgeon had already called me, with a tone of affirmation that she had. I said “no” Twenty minutes later the surgeon called. This lack of communication, especially when it has been reiterated on numerous occasions and happily confirmed by the staff is unacceptable. I am happy with the technical abilities of the surgical and nursing staff, but abhor their family manners.
I was very happy with my daughter's care in the Emergency department/ER last week. Due to a rare disease, she requires immediate care and immediate treatment which was given to her and is not always the case in emergency department visits. Dr. DeLaRosa was knowledgeable about her condition and acted quickly which prevented further life threatening issues. Dr. Patel continued excellent care during the stay in the Emergency Department. We are grateful to both of them for their expertise and care.
I took my 8 years old today around 12am . I explained the nurse waiting area that it has been four days his fever did not break . After they took temperature which 103 . She said wait on waiting area we will be with you shortly . After 1 hour and 30min still we were sitting waiting area . I went back to her if you cat see my son soon I need to take him another hospital her answer was if you wish too. We left . I see no help they don’t care about sick kids . She didn’t even try to call some one or offer some help to help him on his fever . I can sits and see my son in pain .
I really had high hopes. I am 6 months pregnant and have be waiting for almost 5 hours and still haven’t been seen. I haven’t felt baby’s movement for over 24 hours and urgent care isn’t equipped for fetal monitoring. I decided to come to St. Vincent since my doc’s office is affiliated with this hospital. I also have had dizzy spells to the point of fainting with a terrible cough/ vomiting! They said there are no available rooms but this scares me. I am supposed to give birth here and since the care is absolutely not up to par, I have to figure out where I’ll give birth. Most likely opt in for a home birth since they closed their birthing center. this place makes you feel dehumanized. There’s no update on anything just a full on waiting game.
My experience was different that many who have written before me. I went to St. Vincent's Emergency Center after having been to an urgent care facility. Urgent care sent me there, stating that I needed a CAT Scan as the result of a fall, and stitches to close up a cut across my nose. From admittance to discharge several hours later, the staff could not have been more professional and pleasant.
Went to Women's Imaging Center & the ladies who work there were so kind, helpful & showed concern for my well-being. Only waited 15 mins before being called. Total time 45 minutes. The tests themselves were Very thorough & done with experienced radiologists & other professionals. Dressing rooms are clean along with the exam rooms. If having tests done here they will "Validate" your parking ticket so that parking is no cost to you, it's Free. Large parking garage & security guards & cameras on site. I highly RECOMMEND having your tests taken here.
Treated here many a time, from surgery to ER visits. No complaints other than it smells like a hospital.
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