Hunterdon Medical Center

I had a same day procedure done today where I had to be put under anesthesia. Every one of the nurses and doctors were the nicest people I’ve ever met at A hospital. They were all so kind, compassionate, friendly and really put my mind at ease. They Explained everything they were going to do and they explained the results after words very clearly. Best experience I’ve ever had. Even the registration people and security in the hallway where exceptional.

I went to Hunterdon Medical Center for severe abdominal pain. It turned out that I had acute appendicitis and had to have my appendix removed. Everyone I came in contact with at Hunterdon, from the front desk and triage to transport staff, nurses, and doctors, were caring and professional. They were wonderful throughout the whole process.They only did tests that were necessary to determine what was wrong and they also treated me respectfully when I declined to have one test due to my opinion that the test was not worth the risk of side effects. The Physician's Assistant, Heather, who took care of me in the ER was very knowledgeable and had a great bedside manner. Dr. Allard was my surgeon. He was outstanding. Eileen Browne was my nurse most of the time I was there and she was consistently attentive. I didn't give 5 stars because of the wait time. Either they are understaffed or don't have a great system to keep things moving, or for some other reason, but I was in the ER for hours. Also, as is typical of hospitals, the food was sub-par to say the least. Jellos full of artificial colors, flavors, and thickeners, instant oatmeal, low fat milks, sugar laden puddings. All cheap processed foods. When I said I need some real food, one of the cooks was kind enough to cook me some eggs after the kitchen was closed and cleaned. Good people there for sure

If I could give this hospital a minus 100, I would. Gave birth there in Feb 2018. As a Veteran, I have a high tolerance for pain, not a whiner. But I was so neglected by the nurses post v-vac, it was disgusting! I was made to wait 2 to 3 hours for my pain medication . I had to beg for ice pads, I was given broken gowns and old, nasty towels with holes in them, and I was ignored most of the time. My bed side rail was broken, as well as the chair in the room. Horrible, worst birthing experience out of 4. I have a c-section scheduled there soon, and I am so scared of their nasty birthing wing. The only reason why I am returning is because of my amazing OBGYN doctor. Dr. Grimes. I am scared for my life post partum and c-section, as a disabled Veteran! Please keep me in your prayers!!

I have been to this place multiple times. I can not tell you how horrific every single experience has been. The only reason is for EMERGENCY and because it is close. I will never come here again. The front ER staff is absolutely terribly rude. Especially in stressful situation, you should know your job and to be kind to others. Not tell them to shut up and sit down. This old woman with red eyebrows and glasses was absolutely horribly rude to me. Not just once but on multiple occasions. I am going to be making a lot of calls. Just absolutely disrespectful it made me cry, when I was already nervous for my family’s life. No wonder this hospital has two stars. I would rate it zero if I could. If anyone here knew my family they would be kind. They would know we are selfless people here just looking out for a person that we deeply love. And for PATTY at the front desk to be so disrespectful, just breaks my heart. Not only for my family but for other people in scary situations. This is not the first time Patty has been horribly rude. The nurses are sweet. The security staff was just amazing. In the situation of needing to know where a loved one was, they did not tell me to move over and keep my mouth shut... the woman with blue eyes and brown hair was just so incredibly kind. She helped keep the situation calm and spoke to me and my family so kindly I can’t get over it! It’s so easy to be rude, but it takes a real person with a kind heart who deserves to be recognized. Not this horrible mean person. And I genuinely love people. Patty was just disgraceful. Nurse Matt was so incredible!!!!!!!!

I come here frequently with the residents from a facility I work in. Ive Been doing this for 15 years so I've gotten to know the staff and hospital very well. The ER has changed alot and not for the positive. This Sunday we were in the flex area and were discharged after an exam with scans and my patient was good to go back. I've had Melissa quite a few times and she is always very respectful and polite. Shes excellent at drawing blood by the way, shes done numerous patients of mine when others couldn't get the blood. Anyway, on this day she says we are being discharged to the waiting room to wait for a ride and she was getting a wheelchair. She said would check on us if we needed anything (she always offers food, drinks to me and is very thoughtful) we wait hours sometime. The RN, Robin, comes in and rudely says "Theyre making me throw you out of the room" The PA overheard her and said " I think she meant to say we need the room and you are discharged" Erin was fantastic, professional, very kind and thorough. Melissa came out as she promised and all was cool. That comment from the RN was rude and I felt awkward after she said it. I dread having to be assigned to come there. The staff (aside from a few) are not friendly. Seems they hate their job, have chips on their shoulders and are always grumpy. The Rns arent always pleasant to the aids, Im one myself so i see it. We come alot and I hope that ER turns around. Its painful having to come there.