Backus Hospital

Paul C. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

June 17th I went to the ER with severe back pain. I was discharged after imaging done w a follow up to an orthopedist. When i went to the orthooedist they saw an infection. With that they sent me back to the ER to be admitted. I stay over 6/20 to the evening of 6/21. i was visitted in my room by Okereke, Uchenna C., MD , infectious disease. She was so rude. She said why an orthopedist would think they know better than a radilogist is beyond her understanding. She didn't give me a chance to speak. She didn't even... read more

Jay A. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

I came to bacus on Saturday at 5 pm with severe pain in my right upper chest. I have COPD and I coughed very hard and felt a pop in my upper right side. They took x-rays and I did not break my rib. For pain relief they started me out with dilaudid which didnt help. Then they tried a low dose of morphine which surprising didn't help. Then they tried a Valium which helped a little. After that they tried tramadol, which helped slow my breathing and put me to sleep. Sadly, the tramadol only help relieve the pain for 2 hours. T... read more

Victoria l. 

on Birdeye

2 years ago

I recently gave birth here for the first time. Let me start by saying the nurses and doctors were amazing! I did not have an easy time and they were so incredibly helpful. However, the lactation consultant I meet with was another story. I been struggling breastfeeding so she came to help. I use this term loosely, I told her I wanted to pump instead because breastfeeding was not working for me or my child. She was having trouble latching and I was struggling to help her latch and to know if she was eating enough. She was no... read more

JP B. 

on Birdeye

3 years ago

On July 4th I went to Backus ER on the advice of my primary really saved my life. I was evaluated and operated on a few hours later according to my surgeon it was touching go in the OR almost lost me a couple times but I survived. The aftercare in my opinion was extremely good. From the CMAs to the doctors that visited me I have nothing but good things to say about all of them. As far as the food at Backus I'm going to post some pictures because you wouldn't believe me if I told you it was as good as it was. After my stay I ... read more