Julie Greene

Review of Sentara Albemarle Medical Cent...

I typically do not write reviews for anyone or any...

I typically do not write reviews for anyone or any institution. However, with the treatment my sister received while undergoing care at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center calls for attention. To preserve her privacy and integrity, I will not disclose details. What I will say is that the physician treating her did not abide by the "commitments" Sentara advertises. The physician did not treat her with "dignity, respect, and compassion." Rather, he treated her as less than a person, dismissive and judgmental in acknowledging her health history, and made very little effort to provide comfort. Unfortunately, this facility is the only hospital available to many, so it is my hope that administration begins to heed dreadful reviews. I certainly hope this physician did not treat other patients in the same manner in which he treated my sister. NO PATIENT SHOULD EVER FEEL LESS THAN A PERSON AND MADE TO CRY AS A RESULT, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE CARE OF A MEDICAL INSTITUTION! I will say the nurse that provided her care was stellar; therefore, this review receives 2 stars. The nurse receives 5 stars. This particular doctor could use some of the nurse's advise on bedside manner and proper treatment of patients.