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ROCKETMAN 07-17-2025 02:22 PM

Villages ER vs 466A ER
 
I know the ratings have improved and this was a one time deal. Woke up around 1am with a sharp pain in groin area. Went to Villages ER and was seen promptly. Dr. Examined area in pain and said didn’t see a problem. I said what about pain and said it would subside after taking some ibuprofen. Got home and pain worse so go to 466a er just couple miles from my house. Only person there and after telling nurse my issue she immediately put an iv of pain killer and anti nausea drug. Dr came in immediately without even examining me we’re doing some scans of the area. Immediately had the scan after fifteen minutes came in and said you javelin a kidney stone, the size being maybe might pass on its own or have it removed. Forgot to mention when nurse gave me that I’ve, 10 minutes later the paid subsided.:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

ROCKETMAN 07-17-2025 02:25 PM

Sorry about the spelling mistake.
 
Sorry about the javelin word

Aces4 07-17-2025 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 2446347)
I know the ratings have improved and this was a one time deal. Woke up around 1am with a sharp pain in groin area. Went to Villages ER and was seen promptly. Dr. Examined area in pain and said didn’t see a problem. I said what about pain and said it would subside after taking some ibuprofen. Got home and pain worse so go to 466a er just couple miles from my house. Only person there and after telling nurse my issue she immediately put an iv of pain killer and anti nausea drug. Dr came in immediately without even examining me we’re doing some scans of the area. Immediately had the scan after fifteen minutes came in and said you javelin a kidney stone, the size being maybe might pass on its own or have it removed. Forgot to mention when nurse gave me that I’ve, 10 minutes later the paid subsided.:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

Nothing like being dismissed for medical care when pain is so acute. Happy to hear you landed on the right side of good treatment in the end.:ohdear:

Stu from NYC 07-17-2025 04:17 PM

Sorry you saw doc who just dismissed your pain.

Dotneko 07-17-2025 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 2446347)
I know the ratings have improved and this was a one time deal. Woke up around 1am with a sharp pain in groin area. Went to Villages ER and was seen promptly. Dr. Examined area in pain and said didn’t see a problem. I said what about pain and said it would subside after taking some ibuprofen. Got home and pain worse so go to 466a er just couple miles from my house. Only person there and after telling nurse my issue she immediately put an iv of pain killer and anti nausea drug. Dr came in immediately without even examining me we’re doing some scans of the area. Immediately had the scan after fifteen minutes came in and said you javelin a kidney stone, the size being maybe might pass on its own or have it removed. Forgot to mention when nurse gave me that I’ve, 10 minutes later the paid subsided.:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

I would make a phone call to the original ER and tell them that they found a kidney stone. It may make the doctor look a bit harder next time.

Velvet 07-17-2025 04:33 PM

I can’t resist, I wonder how they are going to code it?

tophcfa 07-17-2025 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 2446347)
I know the ratings have improved and this was a one time deal. Woke up around 1am with a sharp pain in groin area. Went to Villages ER and was seen promptly. Dr. Examined area in pain and said didn’t see a problem. I said what about pain and said it would subside after taking some ibuprofen. Got home and pain worse so go to 466a er just couple miles from my house. Only person there and after telling nurse my issue she immediately put an iv of pain killer and anti nausea drug. Dr came in immediately without even examining me we’re doing some scans of the area. Immediately had the scan after fifteen minutes came in and said you javelin a kidney stone, the size being maybe might pass on its own or have it removed. Forgot to mention when nurse gave me that I’ve, 10 minutes later the paid subsided.:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

Based on my experience at the ER on El Camino Real, I have three thoughts. First, I am very surprised someone saw you promptly, it took them almost 13 hours to completely misdiagnose me and send me home in critical condition. Second, as I’m sure you can figure out from my first thought, I am not surprised at all that they sent you home in pain without a proper diagnosis. Third, responding to the title to the thread “Villages ER vs 466A ER”, I would reword it to say “Villages ER vs Any other ER Between The Keys and Northern Maine”!

asianthree 07-17-2025 06:10 PM

So CT scan showed a stone, and ER guy says it might pass on its own, or have it removed?

Was it suggested to drink plenty of water? Did he recommend a urologist, so we can send the CT scan for further review? Little surprised he used “remove it” because if that was the case your consultation should have already be in the works. Or at least a consultation with a urologist, in case a Lithotripsy (minor procedure to breakdown the stone), might be needed. Stones are very common ED visits, both departments should be well versed especially late at night.

Hopefully this stone will be a one and done. Or you may end up being a repeater, which is more common than you realize.

Sorry for me both ED’s were a swing and a miss.

Aces4 07-17-2025 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2446398)
So CT scan showed a stone, and ER guy says it might pass on its own, or have it removed?

Was it suggested to drink plenty of water? Did he recommend a urologist, so we can send the CT scan for further review? Little surprised he used “remove it” because if that was the case your consultation should have already be in the works. Or at least a consultation with a urologist, in case a Lithotripsy (minor procedure to breakdown the stone), might be needed. Stones are very common ED visits, both departments should be well versed especially late at night.

Hopefully this stone will be a one and done. Or you may end up being a repeater, which is more common than you realize.

Sorry for me both ED’s were a swing and a miss.

I am not ready to dismiss the second ER before reading the ER admission and release notes/information. We don't know how completely the OP presented the case before he was released from the 466A ER Dep

ROCKETMAN 07-17-2025 08:32 PM

Remarks
 
I must apologize, the doctor did give all the details you mentioned. Drink plenty of water, gave me a recommendation of 3 urologist, and didn’t use the word remove. I used all the words you used.. I was amazed my primary care dr. Called me at 9pm tonight and ask me how I was doing and to make sure I make an appointment with urologist.

Taltarzac725 07-18-2025 02:09 AM

HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency

My Mom was treated quickly after the 911 responders suggested they take her there. This was in 2021.

They did a good job. The medical staff there.

Worldseries27 07-18-2025 04:26 AM

Watch the first step
 
Long story short. Couldn't breathe, went to uf health leesburg hospital and 5 days later walked out after pulmonary embolisms removed from lungs. Be very careful of your choice between local er's and hospitals

idlewild 07-18-2025 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2446382)
I can’t resist, I wonder how they are going to code it?

Under “Track and Field?”

Chamo 07-18-2025 05:16 AM

Brownwood ER was great. Transported to lady lake hospital long story short surgery the next day doctor only removed 40% of my kidney stone and released me. Had to find another doctor and another surgeon. Horrible care called and complained and all they said was what do you want us to do. From now on it’s advent health for any issue. They completed the work that should have been completed. The first time will never recommend or go back to either Leesburg or Lady Lake Hospital.

ROCKETMAN 07-18-2025 05:36 AM

Villager er
 
They coded my visit as a right groin strange.

bowlingal 07-18-2025 05:37 AM

I've had a kidney stone. Very painful. Got a morphine drip, passed it in the ER.

ROCKETMAN 07-18-2025 05:38 AM

Oops
 
Should be strain of course.

Michael 61 07-18-2025 05:42 AM

Moral of this story - Plan in advance of which ER you would go to in the event of needing immediate attention. If you are able to drive, or have someone else drive you, it may be to your benefit to drive an extra few miles to be treated at an ER that has better outcomes than some of those mentioned here in this thread.

I have accompanied and visited several Villagers at ER’s in this area. I have learned which ones to avoid if I ever needed to be treated myself.

smcmahon2002 07-18-2025 05:45 AM

Flowmax helps
 
If your doctor didn't prescribe Flowmax, ask. It will help increase the passage way from the Kidney to the Bladder. Drink plenty of water as suggested. First one was my worst for pain.

cleosmum 07-18-2025 05:50 AM

Thx for sharing. I have heard from two other people that the 466A ER is very good.

GpaVader 07-18-2025 06:16 AM

What is Villages ER, did you mean UF Spanish Plains or UF ER at Brownwood?

Grill Meister 07-18-2025 06:28 AM

Emergency Care
 
Been there, done that. I have spent enough time in the local hospital's ER. I have found an excellent group of medical physicians and am very pleased with their handling and attention. Try this group the next time you suffer:

:pepper2:American Urgent Care & Walk-in Clinics
601 Gray Avenue
Wildwood, FL 34785
Office House: 9AM – 9PM
(352) 399-2422

ladydi9060 07-18-2025 06:37 AM

Kidney Stone
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 2446347)
I know the ratings have improved and this was a one time deal. Woke up around 1am with a sharp pain in groin area. Went to Villages ER and was seen promptly. Dr. Examined area in pain and said didn’t see a problem. I said what about pain and said it would subside after taking some ibuprofen. Got home and pain worse so go to 466a er just couple miles from my house. Only person there and after telling nurse my issue she immediately put an iv of pain killer and anti nausea drug. Dr came in immediately without even examining me we’re doing some scans of the area. Immediately had the scan after fifteen minutes came in and said you javelin a kidney stone, the size being maybe might pass on its own or have it removed. Forgot to mention when nurse gave me that I’ve, 10 minutes later the paid subsided.:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

We will be moving to TV in a couple of weeks. What is the name of the 466a ER?

golfing eagles 07-18-2025 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 2446347)
I know the ratings have improved and this was a one time deal. Woke up around 1am with a sharp pain in groin area. Went to Villages ER and was seen promptly. Dr. Examined area in pain and said didn’t see a problem. I said what about pain and said it would subside after taking some ibuprofen. Got home and pain worse so go to 466a er just couple miles from my house. Only person there and after telling nurse my issue she immediately put an iv of pain killer and anti nausea drug. Dr came in immediately without even examining me we’re doing some scans of the area. Immediately had the scan after fifteen minutes came in and said you javelin a kidney stone, the size being maybe might pass on its own or have it removed. Forgot to mention when nurse gave me that I’ve, 10 minutes later the paid subsided.:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

That's actually a bit frightening. Renal calculus is not a difficult diagnosis at all, just the groin pain alone puts it near the top of a short list of possibilities. Did they collect urine to look for microscopic hematuria? Did they do an abdominal flat plate to see if there was a radiopaque stone? Did they consider a spiral CT of the kidneys/ureters? This really disturbs me, I've taught 3rd year medical students to correctly diagnose this in their sleep.

Fastskiguy 07-18-2025 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ladydi9060 (Post 2446510)
We will be moving to TV in a couple of weeks. What is the name of the 466a ER?

I’m guessing Trailwinds on 466a. They do pretty well there but you are guaranteed to get a CT scan there. Like every single time. In this case though it nailed the diagnosis so kudos to them.

Joe

Christine1964 07-18-2025 08:13 AM

Orlando Health Clermont
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 2446347)
I know the ratings have improved and this was a one time deal. Woke up around 1am with a sharp pain in groin area. Went to Villages ER and was seen promptly. Dr. Examined area in pain and said didn’t see a problem. I said what about pain and said it would subside after taking some ibuprofen. Got home and pain worse so go to 466a er just couple miles from my house. Only person there and after telling nurse my issue she immediately put an iv of pain killer and anti nausea drug. Dr came in immediately without even examining me we’re doing some scans of the area. Immediately had the scan after fifteen minutes came in and said you javelin a kidney stone, the size being maybe might pass on its own or have it removed. Forgot to mention when nurse gave me that I’ve, 10 minutes later the paid subsided.:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

I had a kidney stone removed at Orlando Health Hospital in Clermont. They have a urology group next door that has privileges in the hospital so I was in the ER at 10 am and in my room at 2pm. While in the ER had Cat scan done and spoke with hospitalist and urologist. Surgery next day to remove stone. Beautiful ER with 40 rooms. A rating on Leapfrog for hospitals. Best care ever!

Taltarzac725 07-18-2025 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fastskiguy (Post 2446514)
I’m guessing Trailwinds on 466a. They do pretty well there but you are guaranteed to get a CT scan there. Like every single time. In this case though it nailed the diagnosis so kudos to them.

Joe

Trailwinds is just off CR466a. Next or very close to Lowe's.

ROCKETMAN 07-18-2025 08:20 AM

Er
 
It was villages Spanish springs. Forgot the one in Brownwood, closer to my house. I did get a prescription for Flo max, tamsolosin 0.4 mg is the prescription name.

GpaVader 07-18-2025 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 2446566)
It was villages Spanish springs. Forgot the one in Brownwood, closer to my house. I did get a prescription for Flo max, tamsolosin 0.4 mg is the prescription name.

Both Spanish Springs and Brownwood ER are UF, and we've had terrible service at both. They do have another ER on 466A that is in the residential area, we've had good luck with them so far...

Rumor has it that Orlando Health will be putting one in shortly...

Aces4 07-18-2025 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christine1964 (Post 2446561)
I had a kidney stone removed at Orlando Health Hospital in Clermont. They have a urology group next door that has privileges in the hospital so I was in the ER at 10 am and in my room at 2pm. While in the ER had Cat scan done and spoke with hospitalist and urologist. Surgery next day to remove stone. Beautiful ER with 40 rooms. A rating on Leapfrog for hospitals. Best care ever!

That's a great suggestion... if one doesn't die from the excruciating pain before they arrive in Clermont. Not everyone lives near Coleman Prison where they would have a shorter drive. :icon_wink:

Pennyt 07-18-2025 11:00 AM

My husband just spent a week in The Villages Hospital at Spanish Springs and is now in their acute rehab facility on the 5th floor. I have to report that we've had spectacular nurses and service. We were in the ER for a short while, then the ICU, then the surgical recovery floor and now rehab. All were great. I know people complain about this hospital, but our experiences have been wonderful. I think since Univ. of Florida took over things have improved. Our visiting daughter even mentioned how impressed she was with the hospital and care.

Chitown 07-18-2025 12:29 PM

I have used the E.R. On 44 at Meggison Rd Twice and they were outstanding. They immediately sent me for testing and blood work and found the issue both times. They were friendly and professional

Eg_cruz 07-18-2025 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 2446347)
I know the ratings have improved and this was a one time deal. Woke up around 1am with a sharp pain in groin area. Went to Villages ER and was seen promptly. Dr. Examined area in pain and said didn’t see a problem. I said what about pain and said it would subside after taking some ibuprofen. Got home and pain worse so go to 466a er just couple miles from my house. Only person there and after telling nurse my issue she immediately put an iv of pain killer and anti nausea drug. Dr came in immediately without even examining me we’re doing some scans of the area. Immediately had the scan after fifteen minutes came in and said you javelin a kidney stone, the size being maybe might pass on its own or have it removed. Forgot to mention when nurse gave me that I’ve, 10 minutes later the paid subsided.:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

We had a similar situation with The Villages ER will never go there again.

Velvet 07-18-2025 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pennyt (Post 2446618)
My husband just spent a week in The Villages Hospital at Spanish Springs and is now in their acute rehab facility on the 5th floor. I have to report that we've had spectacular nurses and service. We were in the ER for a short while, then the ICU, then the surgical recovery floor and now rehab. All were great. I know people complain about this hospital, but our experiences have been wonderful. I think since Univ. of Florida took over things have improved. Our visiting daughter even mentioned how impressed she was with the hospital and care.

Yes, I have a neighbor who had a similar experience. Very happy. I also have an aunt and uncle who went through various nightmare scenarios with The Villages Hospital on El Camino Real - the only thing I’ve ever heard my sunny disposition aunt complain about, in The Villages. This place sounds like Jekyll and Hyde. Not unlike Russian roulette.

HappyTraveler 07-18-2025 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GpaVader (Post 2446499)
What is Villages ER, did you mean UF Spanish Plains or UF ER at Brownwood?

Yes, it drives me nuts that, so often, people refer to things casually on here without giving the known name.

If they really want to help others, give the ACTUAL NAME of the business or person and, even better, the website link. Thank you.

Bwanajim 07-18-2025 07:26 PM

I had a kidney stone years ago and the most pain I've had in my life. I took an ambulance to the ER and they had me laying in the back. I told them I need something for the pain and they said they couldn't give me anything till the doctor saw me. I replied "if he doesn't see me within 60 seconds I'm gonna scream my lungs out". He was there within a minute & gave me a shot of Dilaudid!! lol
I've been in the ER on 44 across from Brownwood and both times I went they were fantastic!

coleprice 07-19-2025 02:13 AM

Sorry to hear that the Villages ER is still staffed by poor practitioners. The ER up on 466 gave my wife fantastic care after she contracted food poisoning at one of the Villages restaurants, so I highly recommend them if your health and life are important to you.

golfing eagles 07-19-2025 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coleprice (Post 2446782)
Sorry to hear that the Villages ER is still staffed by poor practitioners. The ER up on 466 gave my wife fantastic care after she contracted food poisoning at one of the Villages restaurants, so I highly recommend them if your health and life are important to you.

Have the love the over generalization. All we "know" is that in the ONE instance described by the OP, ONE practitioner made what most of us consider a bad decision. It does not mean ALL practitioners at ALL encounters.

From my perspective, that ONE physician needs to earn about 10 CME credits in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of renal calculi, but that DOES NOT mean they ALL do.

MichiganKid 07-19-2025 06:00 AM

Doesnt surprise me,, go to Ocala in future, or at least leesburg

Worldseries27 07-19-2025 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by velvet (Post 2446698)
yes, i have a neighbor who had a similar experience. Very happy. I also have an aunt and uncle who went through various nightmare scenarios with the villages hospital on el camino real - the only thing i’ve ever heard my sunny disposition aunt complain about, in the villages. This place sounds like jekyll and hyde. Not unlike russian roulette.

they saved my brother's life. Thats what i know. When my sister was in there they didn't have the qualified neurologist and had to wait for uf leesburg medical opinion. Didn't forrest say it best?


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