[Carl in Tampa]

I have had very poor service from the ER in TVRH, in terms of wait time, ranging from my original back injuries to my later heart problems.

When my back pain was at its worst, just before surgery, the triage nurse left me standing leaning on a cane (because the pain was worse if I sat) for several hours in the period of 11PM to 2AM, in an ER waiting room with only two other patients.

When the doctor finally saw me he administered dilaudin within five minutes.

Even when a doctor made me an emergency admission for congestive heart failure, and I arrived by ambulance, I was left unattended in a hallway for about 15 minutes before I was seen.

I understand the OP went to the ER because the Urgent Care offices were closed, but I would consider that a last resort. Any time the Lake Regional Urgent Care office near Lake Sumter Landing is open, that is my first choice for urgent medical attention.

Address: 910 Old Camp Rd, The Villages, FL 32162
Phone: (352) 259-4322