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I am writing this review to express my deep frustration, fear, and disappointment with the care—or lack of care—I have received at Bayview Hospital. I checked into the hospital at 8:30 AM on January 8, 2026, experiencing severe chest pain and blurry vision, symptoms that could clearly indicate a life-threatening condition. As I write this, it is now 6:45 AM on January 9, 2026, and I have been sitting in the waiting area for over 23 hours without being taken to a room or properly evaluated. I am still experiencing chest pain, and no one seems to care. The waiting area is very cold, and after hours of discomfort and pain, I politely asked a staff member if I could have a blanket. I was flatly refused and told that blankets are not given in the waiting area, even though other patients clearly had blankets. This felt discriminatory, dismissive, and completely lacking in basic compassion. The staff has been extremely rude and unhelpful, showing no concern for patients who are visibly suffering. There is no communication, no updates, and no sense of urgency—even for patients with chest pain. This hospital does not feel safe. It feels like human lives are being ignored. If I had a real choice, I would leave immediately, but I am terrified of having a heart attack while trying to go to another hospital. I feel trapped here, stuck in a system that does not care whether I live or die. Please do not come to this hospital if you value your health or your life. This place is not here to help people. I honestly feel that staying here puts patients at serious risk. I have never experienced such neglect, lack of empathy, and disregard for patient safety in my life. Bayview Hospital needs immediate accountability, better staffing, and serious changes before someone is seriously harmed—or worse.

I recommend Johns Hopkins Bayview because of the level of care, attention, and professionalism my family and I experienced during my mother’s hospitalization. Throughout her stay, the medical team was thorough in their assessments, clear in their communication, and intentional about making sure we understood each step of her treatment. They monitored her closely, adjusted her care plan as her condition changed, and kept us informed in a way that helped us make confident decisions. What stood out most was the combination of clinical expertise and genuine compassion. The physicians, nurses, and support staff treated my mother with dignity, patience, and respect. They took the time to explain procedures, answer questions, and ensure her comfort. Even during complex moments, the team remained steady and attentive. Bayview is a place where families can feel supported and where patients receive thoughtful, high‑quality care. For that reason, I am grateful for their work and confident in recommending them to others.

My sister had surgery here today February 17th 2026. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The cafeteria is one of the better ones I have ate at. The brick oven pizza was excellent and a good price. It was also nice having a wheat option for crust. I have no reservations about coming here for surgery if needed.

First and last time I will ever visit Bayview Emergency Department. Average wait time is well over 24 hours. The nurse inside of the waiting room is one of the MOST UNPROFESSIONAL nurses that I have ever meet. She has no business in dealing with the public. For such a world class hospital I expect better. Shame on you Johns Hopkins.

It has taken me a month after my discharge to share this agonizing comment. My discharge was excruciatingly painful, and my hospital stay was equally distressing. Alongside numerous other failures—such as the delay in care [no morning physical therapy due to the late arrival of my back brace], preventing a CKD stage 3 patient from using the bathroom because the hospital lacked a back brace, failing to remove the IV setup in my arm upon discharge, transporting me with untied shoelaces, and neglecting to adjust my back brace upon request—how is it possible that "professional" nurses and staff fail to adjust my rolling walker to my height and properly inform me [as a spinal cord patient] on how to safely and effectively use the medical equipment [the rolling walker] at home? The staff merely threw the walker at me while hurrying me out of the hospital. When I called Bayview about the IV setup still in my arm after discharge, the nurse casually said, "It happens;” and then told me to remove it myself without the necessary hygienic supplies. Furthermore, I am right-handed, and the IV setup was on my right arm while I was exhausted from a six-hour surgery just days earlier. Tormented by the IV setup in my arm, I endured a brutal fall using the unadjusted rolling walker as I tried to get to the Suburban ER to have the IV removed. I had to wait, unnerved the entire night, until the next day, still in severe pain, to visit the ER. I called Suburban Hospital before I arrived and told them of the issues and one doctor commented about the IV set up in my arm, “That’s a sure way to create an IV drug user.” At the Suburban ER, they removed the IV setup from my arm, adjusted my rolling walker and back brace, and demonstrated how to assemble it correctly. Moreover, after my PCP examined me and saw the large bruises I sustained from the brutal fall, she prescribed medication for the injuries; medication that cost ten times my regular prescription cost. Aside from a handful of outstanding staff, the rest were reckless, careless, and utterly terrible. One of my assigned nurses audaciously informed me of her dyslexia and insisted that I accommodate her limitations. Additionally, she continually pressured me to use my pain pump, saying, “You’re not using it enough” and proceeded to force me to use it. Furthermore, she was very hesitant about touching me and insisted that I just lay still, despite knowing that guided movement promotes healing after spinal cord surgery. And honestly, she seemed unsure of every move she made. I must specifically comment on my bumbling discharge nurse who [untied my shoelaces and left them untied, left the IV setup in my arm upon discharge, failed to adjust my back brace as I requested, and dared to grab away the rolling walker I used in the hospital] was racing around like Speed Racer without a clear purpose. On one occasion, he said, "Breathe; my little sister tells me to breathe. You have to breathe, or else I can’t take care of you. I don't have to take care of you; I can just leave." His comment came as I was trying to explain that the dyslexic nurse had removed a drain bandage from my back, positioned me awkwardly, and made me wait nearly 45 minutes for a replacement bandage, leading another staff member to enter my room and ask why I was in a position detrimental to my post-surgery care. She removed the old bandage off my table where the nurse left it. I am certain he did not relay my concerns to the head nurse as requested, as he tried tirelessly to dismiss my claim. Lest I forget, my 45-second in-hospital physical therapy session and the denial of a medically necessary bed and other bed support. Incompetent and negligent nurses and healthcare workers harm the vulnerable, representing the worst of the profession. The entire traumatic experience still sickens me to this day. #HELLISH I will wait a few weeks for a response from the Office of Patient Experience to see if it will issue the typical pacifying response or opt for the courageous restorative justice approach to handle this conflict and harm.