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Originally Posted by gamby

I had a very bad experience in the village hospital last week;


I saw my doctor and he thought I had a lung infection. Things got worse so
I called him the next day (Friday) and got an answering machine , I did leave a message but never got a return call.

I had been coughing blood for several days , I developed severe chest pain so I decided to go to the E.R.;
After I was checked in I got an EKG and was sent to the waiting area.
3 hours later I had not even got to the insurance person yet. At this point A lady came into the area and announced there was 5 ambulances and another on the way , We were told we would not expect to be seen anytime soon because of this.

I then left

We've been here 2 months and are considering moving out of the area because I need quality medical care due to multiple medical issues.
I don't see it here !

I am very sorry that you had this experience. While I see both sides of it, this is way too long to wait. I work at the Villages hospital but when I need help, I call first to both Leesburg and TVRH ERs. If they are busy I go to one of the ERS in Ocala, West Marion or Munroe Regional. I have been very satisfied with the care at all of the hospitals.

Btw, Dr. Bettancorp is the pulmonary doc I feel is best. Dr Couterier is the Best cardiologist in my opinion. My PCP is Dr. Agbo and he would not allow this kind of care.

The hospital is planning on building a free standing ER facility near the new square but I do not know the timing yet. That should help.
Again, sorry for you plight.