MaineHealth Cardiology Fellows - Portland

I have been to this hospital many times in the past six years for a multitude of issues. There have been bad experiences with staff here and good experiences, I won't lie. I've been treated terribly in the ER from symptoms being ignored to transphobic comments made. But I've also been treated really well in the ER by genuinely kind and competent staff who went above and beyond to make sure I was okay. I've had two hospital stays here for similar reasons, and one surgery. Both stays were mostly good and I was treated with respect, professionalism, and kindness. There was one nurse in particular who really went out of her way to help me when I was very sick. ( I wish I could remember her name but I was in such a bad place at the time I can't.) My surgery was handled masterfully and, again, the surgeon went above and beyond to check things he didn't even have to check just to help me. The only problem I had with the staff during my surgery was I was supposed to have the leg cuffs on the night after and when they weren't working no one bothered to fix them so I went without. (Potentially very dangerous/deadly.) Other areas of the hospital have also been a mix of experiences, from blood draws to the cafeteria. Generally, though, this hospital has been a force of good, and has kept me alive.

I came from NH for surgery for the first time, little scary but let me just say. They may be the nicest people I have ever met! They made sure I was almost never in pain. I got to now all of them quite well, they all had a great sense of humor and selflessness. They made some of the best food and milkshakes (thanks Maria). they all made it much easier. Not to mention they're pretty great doctors, all very smart and talented. Thank you all SO much!

Not sure what the other reviews are mentioning, but I went into the ER at 9 AM with severe abdominal pain. Triage took about 20 minutes and was brought into the hospital. Turned out I had appendicitis. Roughly 3 tests, 1 male nurse (who was awesome), a couple of doctors and surgeons later I was lined up for the appendectomy. I was able to leave the same day around 5 PM after they made sure I was stable enough. Everyone was friendly and quick there. Definitely the best experience I've ever had an ER and hospital.

I can't say enough good things about Maine Medical Center ASU in Portland. It's a big and capable medical facility, and EVERY staff person my wife and I interacted with was caring, professional, alert, and working hard to make every action and interaction smooth, gentle, and "human". It's amazing. Simply hiring a lot of good people to work there isn't enough -- somehow the management of the hospital has to set the tone, and facilitate the staff -- every one of them. I'm very impressed.

I must say, what a great hospital. From the Emergency Room to the third floor staff: helpful, caring, they take their time to listen. Good care; sweet; doctors at 2AM. Food is good. ER staff went out of their way to make me feel better. The 3rd floor staff was caring and were quite amazing as they cared for my older roommate. They took the time to help her. I only have good things to say. Thank you everyone.