Ryan Osmialowski

Review of PeaceHealth

Went for my son's symptoms indicating appendicitis...

Went for my son's symptoms indicating appendicitis at 8:15pm. He was evaluated by a doctor and an ultrasound was performed. We were referred immediately to a pediatric surgeon in Portland (56min drive away) at around midnight. The Legacy Emanuel Medical Center (LEMC) did not trust St. John's data because the report indicated two different levels of IV fluid were given. After additional palpable testing was done by the pediatric surgeon, additional ultrasound tests to ensure that we were dealing with appendicitis. Turns out he actually had an infected lymph node.

My family incurred a sleepless night and additional medical bills because of St. John's medical staff ineptitude.