Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospital

I really felt for the nurses -- they were so busy. I ended up with a UTI because my foley cath. kept kinking and they could not help me very quickly. I think that the nurses were great, but just to darn overworked!

This hospital is wonderful, except for a few "bad" nurses. But I guess you have that where ever you go....right.

I first meet Dr. Boorse 5 years ago when he did a biopsy on one of my breasts, which turned out negitive, phew! I always had great confidencein him all the way to his first hand shake with me.

Now since my Gastric Bypass I hold even a higher cofidennce and utmost respect for him than any Dr. I have ever met....he really saved my life!

The staff is ok, but I am not fond of his nurse too much, she seems to have a bad day everytime I am there. But I do not care about her.....just me, my surgeon Dr. Boorse and saving my life.

I least liked how long it takes to get an apt., but on the same note I am glad he is busy because that means he is making alot of people happy! Like they say....go to the busy restraunt, not the slow one!

Future patients should know that he is a well rounded surgeon.....caring, talented, and very patient.

Aftercare is very important and I get full support from Dr. Boorse.

Everything is very structured and thought out for my best well being.

He told me all the risks upfront, but to me I was a risk already from myself eating they way I do/did.

Overall.....PERFECT!

Better...well like I said he has it all, which is a rare thing in the medical field.

It's very clean,very orderly,treats your loved ones as well as they treat you.There is much compassion for their patients.

Dr Boorse is an easy going surgeon who is clearly a stand out in his field of laparoscopis surgery - he is the head of laparoscopic surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

His office staff were courteous and helpful with my calls, never seemed annoyed.

He provided a very clear picture of what to expect post op, the anatomy of the surgery, etc.

I feel it is important to have a skilled surgeon that you feel comfortable enough with to ask any sort of question. You should feel safe and relaxed with the surgeon you entrust your life to.

I was skeptical. I work for the hospital, but had bee hearing a lot of negatives about it. Primarily staffing issues and available beds. I found the staff to be receptive and wonderful. They were supportive, helpful and understanding.

I thought the quality of care at Lehigh Valley Hospital was the greatest! I had a very positive experience. Everyone was great and were dedicated to taking care of your needs and making you comfortable and at ease. The medical staff was excellent, very caring and they know their stuff!!

I felt at home there. It just seems they were alittle under staffed. it took alittle longer to get a nurse than nessessary.

<p>I was generally pleased overall with Dr Boorse, with a few exceptions. First of all, I did NOT see him after my surgery until the morning of my discharge. Although the residents that did check in on me seemed more than competent and caring, I still would have felt better seeing Dr Boorse at least once or so DURING my stay, rather than only upon my exit.
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<p>Dr Boorse does not really have a structured aftercare program. I had my first post op visit two weeks after surgery and am scheduled for a two month post op visit.</p>
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I felt that post op diet info was somewhat lacking. I saw a hospital dietician the day before my discharge, and she gave me what was originally a VBG diet plan, which she amended with a LOT of her own notes. It all seemed really haphazard to me. To this day I wonder if she even knew I had Roux-en-y and not VBG. The food amounts she said I could start eating in the third and fourth week is WAY too much food!
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I also feel I was NOT very well informed about a "bleed" that I sustained as a result of the surgery. I wound up needing a transfusion of two units of blood.
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The office staff was friendly and helpful, save for the nurse who saw me in the examining room before Dr Boorse. She has an attitude!
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I realized going in that this was not a "bariatric treatment center" with complete coordinated care. So overall, there were no major surprises or disappointments.
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I would certainly recommend Dr Boorse to do this surgery. I have had no complications so far, other than the "bleed" which could happen to anyone. I feel that his surgical competence was outstanding, and would not hesitate to recommend him to someone seeking this surgery.

Dr. Boorse and his office staff were very nice and helpful. I felt very comfortable there.

We'll I already had my surgery on 12/18, it went well. Dr. Boorse and his staff and the hospital staff in Lehigh Valley Hospital was wonderful.