Saint Mary's Emergency Department

Saint Mary's Emergency Department is located at 56 Franklin St, Waterbury, CT 06706. As a part of Saint Mary's Hospital, this department provides emergency medical services, including cardiac and general emergency care, and functions as a critical part of a Cardiac Care Hospital platform.

The Emergency Department offers a range of services, which typically include:

• Emergency cardiac care: Rapid assessment and treatment of heart attacks, arrhythmias, and other cardiac emergencies.
• Stroke care: Initial evaluation and stabilization of stroke patients.
• General emergency medical services: Treatment of injuries, illnesses, and other urgent medical conditions.
• Diagnostic services: Including CT scans and other imaging.
• Patient stabilization and transfer: Coordinating transfers to specialized facilities when necessary.

The environment of an emergency department is typically fast-paced and high-pressure, designed to provide rapid assessment and treatment. For immediate medical assistance, you can contact Saint Mary's Emergency Department at (203) 709-6004 or +1 203-709-6004.

Patient reviews present a mixed picture of experiences at Saint Mary's Emergency Department. One review detailed a negative experience involving the treatment of an elderly stroke patient. The reviewer criticized the lack of compassion from an ER doctor and the handling of the patient during a CT scan. They expressed dissatisfaction with the communication and felt the care was "terrible" and "disgusting."

Conversely, another reviewer had a positive experience, highlighting the "very quick service" they received when their heart rate was critically low. They praised the "10 to 12 people working on me" in the trauma room and were "very pleased" with the subsequent ICU care and pacemaker insertion. They also appreciated the "very caring and helpful" staff and the positive interactions with all hospital personnel, including housekeeping, noting they "felt like family instead of another patient or number."

These reviews indicate that while some patients experience compassionate and efficient care, particularly in critical situations, others have had negative experiences with communication and compassion, especially in cases involving elderly patients. Potential patients should be aware of these varying experiences and seek further information or clarification when needed.