VUmc

3.2 · 422 reviews
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mashedpotatoes
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2020-09-26 18:09

Terrible care! Google should make 0 stars an optio...

Terrible care! Google should make 0 stars an option. My brother broke both of his ankles and he had three surgeries. The nurses will often leave the patient in pain. My brother suffered and was crying, yelling, and they did nothing! If you get the nurse Sheryl, I recommend asking for a different nur...

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Sharon Jenkins
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2020-09-23 22:16

This is my daughter's second time here...The first...

This is my daughter's second time here...The first time she was here the staff was a bit of a bully...I do know that patients has rights and one is to refuse anything..One nurse flat out said my daughter had no choice...That's when I step in...She has choices and a nurse or doctor can't force anythi...

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katrina Cox
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2020-09-19 04:00

Vanderbilt hospital has the worst employees people...

Vanderbilt hospital has the worst employees people that works and housekeeping or and the cafeteria being sad that you're a patient from the hospital can you order something and you been getting your meal for 3 days in the same order and then tells you,you get the same thing it's so ridiculous about...

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Chris Meyers
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2020-09-19 01:56

If I could give 0 stars; I would. If Vanderbilt is...

If I could give 0 stars; I would. If Vanderbilt is considered one of the best hospitals, then I don't want to see the worst.

I went in because I had been having some groin pain. Doing a little research, sounded like a hernia. Pain radiates from the right side of my groin to my right testicle (sor...

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larry roberts
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2020-09-16 07:22

I have had multiple problems including colon cance...

I have had multiple problems including colon cancer and 2 heart attacks, a severe fall with multiple fractures and all were treated with great care. Love the hospital, but, Dr. Singh, a back surgeon has not been very gracious.
Multiple 210 mile trips and not a diagnosis yet. Gonna change back docto...

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Jason Smith
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2020-09-14 11:51

My father has been battling bladder cancer for sev...

My father has been battling bladder cancer for several years now. He was scheduled to have surgery at Vanderbilt and after waiting six weeks, two days before his surgery he found out the doctors office had changed his surgery time without even telling him. The office didn't handle the situation ve...

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Mary Cooper
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2020-09-13 08:17

We were referred to orthopedic oncology clinic the...

We were referred to orthopedic oncology clinic there and the nurse who called me was very incompetent. She told me i should have left my daughter in the hospital in vanderbilt to get her ct and biopsy done there when i've already explained that we live in Knoxville and it is not an option for us to ...

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Annette Freetage
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2020-09-12 17:48

My father in law is here for a back surgery and we...

My father in law is here for a back surgery and we have had a great all around experience in the ICU and with the medical team. The waiting areas are comfortable and both the cafeteria and cafe are fantastic. I would definitely recommend Vanderbilt and suggest using the free valet parking.

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Melissa Forbes
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2020-09-11 13:24

My husband received the best care in the ICU I hav...

My husband received the best care in the ICU I have ever witnessed in a hospital. The nursing staff had wonderful bedside manners and were very knowledgeable in their care of him. The doctors and NPs were thorough with their plans and assessments; they were very willing to explain what they were doi...

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Josh Lyle
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2020-09-10 18:37

Since I have insurance and no longer am fighting w...

Since I have insurance and no longer am fighting with doctors and staff who were lazy about their jobs, I trust them 1000% with my life...Staff is really helpful and caring and I no longer have to wait 6 to 10 hours in the ER...Communication has improved big time and couldn't ask for a better team o...

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Dennis Horton
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2020-09-09 21:05

My wife was a leukemia patient there until we deci...

My wife was a leukemia patient there until we decided to stop letting the doctors make all the decisions for us. And trust me when dr Strickland was told that things got messy. Tired of seeing to many different doctors and waiting hours to get things done. We are now getting treatments at Mercy Heal...

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John Perry
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2020-09-07 19:48

My wife recently had a second knee replacement her...

My wife recently had a second knee replacement here. She had a bad reaction to the pain meds and the staff worked hard on finding a solution. The medical students are great and the medical staff has a lot of patience and empathy

Four stars due to the lack of clear directions on the signs. It is h...

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Carly Rich
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2020-09-06 18:32

WORST hospital I ve ever been to. In 2009 they sen...

WORST hospital I ve ever been to. In 2009 they sent me home with broke vertebrae & broken jaw that my general dentist found 2 weeks later AFTER my teeth kept feeling like they were falling out.....then life long problems with my back found 2-3 years later now have degenerative disk.

This weekend ...

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Marlene Vang
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2020-09-05 13:06

I was transferred from an Army Hospital for having...

I was transferred from an Army Hospital for having Seizures to the Adult Emergency Room at Vanderbilt. While there, I received no IV drip, No medication for my head, and I never even saw a doctor. The only thing they were sure to do was get my husbands information to ensure that billing would be com...

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Kaitlin Morgan
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2020-09-04 19:41

My autistic son sees a feeding therapist at the ch...

My autistic son sees a feeding therapist at the children's hospital. Sometimes I go to park in the garage and there is no problem. Other times there are guards telling me that even though I am 10 days from being induced in labor I can't park in the garage closest to the office because it's " valet o...

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Megan T
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2020-09-01 23:07

Horrible staff service. Tried calling twice to tal...

Horrible staff service. Tried calling twice to talk to my cousin, gave the code. Her mother had my name on the list. They yelled and said WE CAN NOT CONFIRM OR DENY THAT THE PATIENT IS HERE. And hung up on me... very rude, very impolite, most definitely could have better operating systems.

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Nunya Business
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2020-09-01 01:10

I was transferred from another ER for a dental abc...

I was transferred from another ER for a dental abcess. I was advised at the transferring ER that I would be admitted and given IV antibiotics, which my CT scan showed the need for, in addition to a consult with the oral surgery team upon arrival. I was unaware that I would be waiting in the ER at Va...

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Chris Edwards
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2020-08-26 05:19

Was there for a 30 minute scheduled outpatient pro...

Was there for a 30 minute scheduled outpatient procedure. Was billed $5400 for a "facility charge" on top of the cost of the procedure. Was not informed prior of the possibility of such a charge. Vanderbilt Patient Relations (what a misnomer) stands by and defends the charge. Give me a break - R...

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emily russell
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2020-08-26 05:17

My husband has stage 3 lung cancer. He has wonderf...

My husband has stage 3 lung cancer. He has wonderful doctors in Johnson City , TN ,but Johnson city doesnt`t have the advanced technology to deal with his cancer like Vanderbilt has. Dr. Sally York and Dr. Erin Alexis Gillaspie are 2 of the most fantastic doctors I have had the pleasure of meeting i...

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Zacheriah Wills
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2020-08-24 11:20

Good luck trying to get anything done in a timely ...

Good luck trying to get anything done in a timely manner. I came in at 11:45pm and at 6:30am, I'm still waiting for any steps to be followed through. I think they are waiting for my blood clot to cause shock so they can force a surgery. Very upsetting because my original nurse was kind and moved wit...

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W.C. Cannon
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2020-08-21 22:54

My elderly mother was airlifted to VUMC after a fa...

My elderly mother was airlifted to VUMC after a fall and experienced severe head trauma. EVERYONE that treated her was great! Empathic, caring doctors and nurses. Special shout out to the Emergency Department and the nurses and staff in Neuro ICU. My mother would not have progressed as fast as s...

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GoogUser
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2020-08-20 23:18

Check around with other In Network Providers befor...

Check around with other In Network Providers before choosing Vandy. Too big of a bureaucracy to get anything resolved. Too many 'Chefs in the Kitchen' when trying to coordinate care, much less problem resolution. Consistently overbill, overcharge. I'm familiar with the industry and based on Care a...

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Denise Robinson
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2020-08-19 21:34

This is the best hospital I've ever been in. Eve...

This is the best hospital I've ever been in. Every nurse, med tech, kitchen employee and the people that cook are great. They have the best food. I was there for a week and loved every meal. My neurosurgeon, Dr. Parker at the spine center were the best. Everyone from the receptionist all the w...

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Stephen Pinion
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2020-08-19 10:55

Our daughter has a rare disease that requires spec...

Our daughter has a rare disease that requires specialized medication. For weeks now she has been getting the runaround from the doctors staff and has run out of medication. This is totally unacceptable and we are at the point she could have to be admitted into a hospital for IV feeding. The office...

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Clint Carter
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2020-08-18 04:29

My fiance being pregnant, for some reason has not ...

My fiance being pregnant, for some reason has not been able to keep food or even water down for the past 12 hours! Constantly vomiting and cramping, clearly dehydrated. Got here around 4:00am now she finally has a bed, but in the middle of the hallway. I have a feeling from the last 2 times we have ...

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debbie Fisher
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2020-08-17 16:37

I came in short of breathe and scared. I had to le...

I came in short of breathe and scared. I had to leave my job of 31 years because of health problems and trying to get my social security disability approved. I kept putting off my problems thinking they were minor issues. But when I couldn't walk 2 foot with out gasping for breath I knew something ...

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Jordan Moore
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2020-08-16 10:22

I'm the director of Revenue Cycle and HIM for one ...

I'm the director of Revenue Cycle and HIM for one of the top 10 largest health systems in the United States.

The nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt Primary Care in Mt. Juliet was dismissive about a cough issue that I was having and recommended over the counter or Mucinex as a treatment. I'm so tire...

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danny shaw
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2020-08-15 21:23

I HAVE BEEN GOING TO THE SAME DOCTOR FOR OVER 5 YE...

I HAVE BEEN GOING TO THE SAME DOCTOR FOR OVER 5 YEARS ONCE A MONTH AND HAD A $40.00 COPAY THEN TWO MONTHS AGO THAT CHANGED THE BILLING TO 3 COPAYS AT $100.00 FOR THE SAME THING I HAVE BEEN PAYING $40.00 FOR OVER 5 YEARS. PEOPLE DO NOT MATTER IT IS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY.

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Beth M
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2020-08-15 01:39

I wouldn t recommend this facility if it was the o...

I wouldn t recommend this facility if it was the only option for medical care. My husband has been a Crohns patient since 2013. We ve always tried to go along with their recommendations but if we ve ever disagreed or challenged their reasonings for certain things, it s been like pulling teeth to con...

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Chelsea Storey
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2020-08-14 10:15

My husband got burnt this year and they took very ...

My husband got burnt this year and they took very great care of him i just want to take the time and thank The Burn Team for taking great care of my husband he is doing very great at the time being you guys have truly blessed our family in so many way thank ya'll so much for all the great work and m...

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Goldie Brock
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2020-08-13 15:16

I want to say 1st and foremost thank you!

I want to say 1st and foremost thank you!
My mother was in the hospital for 8 days in east TN with covid19. Your research team tried a drug on many and this one particular drug was sent to the hospital for her and 2 days later she was getting out! Thank you for the knowledgeable Dr's and research t...

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Ashley McMahan
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2020-08-13 00:49

My mother had major gastric surgery while out of t...

My mother had major gastric surgery while out of the country. Upon return she became very sick and we took her to Vanderbilt Emergency Room. They determined right away that she was gravely ill and would die within a matter of hours without immediate surgical intervention. Dr. Williams and his team ...

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George Sinchak
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2020-08-11 19:49

I have been to the VA part of candy. I'm very plea...

I have been to the VA part of candy. I'm very pleased with the results from the doctor and the other stuff. My wife is in remission now for four years. And she was in Vanderbilt hospital for that. I will give move than five stars if I could.

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Crystal Bradford
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2020-08-11 03:44

My daughter spent quite a bit of time there with l...

My daughter spent quite a bit of time there with liver cancer. Her doctors were amazing people and most nurses were the kindest sweetest people I've ever met. They treated my child with the up most care. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is bc of the promises that were made to my family and my ...

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Kathy Vincent
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2020-08-10 07:38

I love the care we receive here! The drs and nurse...

I love the care we receive here! The drs and nurses' bedside manners are amazing, their support of the family of the patient, and their patience with the patient during recovery.

My dad had an emergency high risk, quadruple by-pass last week, and while he did have some complications, they were ri...

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wina holland
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2020-08-09 17:39

Came to the Emergency Room. Ridiculous to wait ove...

Came to the Emergency Room. Ridiculous to wait over 7 hours to see a physician. There should be a law against patients being in pain and having to wait this long. Something is wrong w Vanderbilt making sick people wait this long. Is it bc of not being able to pay the needed staff? Just wanted everyo...

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John OBrien
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2020-08-09 08:27

I went to the ER. When I first got there, I was se...

I went to the ER. When I first got there, I was seen and treated immediately. The Doctor and nurse were SUPER! I felt like I was in goods hands; then the shift changed and so did the way I got treated by the new shift's doctor, Dr. Davis Thomas (intern), and the nurse - it was HORRIBLE! They had ic...

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Rebecca Thompson
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2020-08-05 12:00

This is about some care partners and nurses from t...

This is about some care partners and nurses from the ER to the 6th floor. If you ask to use the restroom you just cut there throat you should see the look you get. I'm here now and can't wait till I'm discharged. I had one nurse on Sunday took the time to let me wash my face and brush my teeth. If y...

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Marvin Adams
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2020-08-05 04:55

My sister had surgery. I had never been in the ho...

My sister had surgery. I had never been in the hospital until the day of the surgery. I interacted with about 10 of the staff and every single one were as nice and helpful as could be. The surgery went well. The doctors were great.

My sister, who has been in and out of the hospital since Jun...

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Richard Null
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2020-08-04 12:07

Garbage hospital. My mom had an appointment (sched...

Garbage hospital. My mom had an appointment (scheduled 3 weeks in advance) to consult with a heart doctor. Well on the day of her appointment she luckily decided to call to confirm everything. (All they had sent us was one piece of paper and it was useless information.) Turns out they didn't accept ...

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Cheyenne Gibson
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2020-07-28 08:30

My boyfriend had a surgery and was treated horribl...

My boyfriend had a surgery and was treated horribly while there. They did not treat his pain well at all the nurses were never on time and he had to push the button for the nurse every time. When we finally got home he was doing good but still in alot of pain, he called about maybe getting some medi...

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