“Tom’s care was so, so good. I’d say without doubt that it was excellent. I was working and my husband brought my son to the ED. Tom took time to call me to explain what was going on. He was very patient and kind. He didn’t rush me while I asked my many questions. He also called me again before my son was discharged just to go over his home care with me.”
—Parent of 16-year-old male
“Dr. Amaranto was fantastic! He was kind, he listened, and he was knowledgeable. While he was asking me questions trying to get to the bottom of things, I found myself babbling because I was so distressed. He just leaned in and let me talk. I felt as though I was his only patient since not once did he make me feel as though he was rushed. I’m 78 years old, and this was the best ER visit I’ve ever had.”
—78-year-old male
“Dr. Amaranto took excellent care of my husband and I—and I wasn’t even the patient! He took time with us and was very kind. We were there during the night and he saw that I was tired so he brought in a recliner chair and blanket for me. I was so moved by that act of kindness since I was well aware that we were not the only people in the ER at the time. He wanted to do another blood test on my husband that would’ve required us to stay longer, and my husband had refused. Dr. Amaranto knew just the right way to talk with him to convince him to stay. Thank you, Dr. Amaranto.”
—Wife of 64-year-old male
“Dr. Spector’s care was terrific; just wonderful! He explained everything thoroughly and even gave me his business card saying that I should ask the nurse to get him for me if I had additional questions while I was being treated in the ED. He even told me I could call when I got home if I had any further questions. I was very impressed with the access he offered me and with the overall care I received that day.”
—51-year-old male
“Dr. Prendergast took phenomenal care of my daughter. He had excellent bedside manner and took great pains to make sure my daughter didn’t feel the shot or any pain during the procedure. He was very gentle and explained things very well. My greatest gratitude was that he treated my daughter with adult respect and not like a child. He addressed and communicated directly to her and brought me in on their conversation. So often it’s the other way around.”
—Parent of 15-year-old female
“This was the first experience I’ve had at any ER and I was very impressed. Dr. Spector was thorough, efficient and pleasant. On the way home, I told my husband how glad I was to be living in Hunterdon County because you would not be able to find this kind of ER with this quality doctor in too many other places. We were in, my daughter thoroughly cared for, and out, in just a little over two hours.”
—Parents of 11-year-old female
“Dr. Spector was very good, very calming, very thorough and very transparent. That transparency is very important to me. I want to know what my doctor is thinking and what direction he’s going in. Dr. Spector was open with me and I truly appreciate that.”
—54-year-old female
“Dr. Mehta is an excellent doctor. He’s accessible, intelligent, caring and a real advocate. He gave me his phone number and said I should call if I had any questions or problem getting an appointment with the specialist. He was true to his word because I did have to call him about something and he was very helpful. I never expected to receive such good care from an ER doctor.”
—69-year-old male
“Dr. Mehta was a great doctor. He was in my room 10 minutes after I was put into an examination room. Dr. Mehta remembered me and all my previous problems from past visits. He went over my current complaints and prescribed some medication. He ordered the medications right in my room, and went over what he ordered for me. Dr. Mehta kept coming in to check on me to see how I was feeling. He was a great doctor and made my visit to the ER much better than it could have been. You are very lucky to have Dr. Mehta working at your hospital.”
—35-year-old female
“Dr. Jaggi’s care was appropriate. She was knowledgeable about my condition. She accepted my explanation for what she thought was going on without insinuating that she was the doctor and I, the patient, should just listen to her. She treated my discomfort and explained to me that I needed additional follow-up care. She supplied me with exactly what I needed.”
—47-year-old female
“Dr. Spector’s care was very good. He explained things well and came back to tell me of my test results quickly. He took good care of me, and I appreciate that.”
—39-year-old male
“I love Dr. Christiansen. He was patient and took time letting me speak without interrupting me. He let me finish what I was saying, and clearly made me feel heard.”
—60-year-old female
“Dr. Christiansen was informative, understanding and was able to translate the medical terminology in a way that I was able to understand. I appreciate that.”
—60-year-old male
“Dr. Yoon’s care of my son was excellent. He explained everything perfectly and was professional. Even though it was very busy, this was the fastest ER visit he’s ever had. Everything was great from beginning to end.”
—Parent of 8-year-old male
“Dr. Spector was very informative and responsive. He explained what happened to my son in plain English—and what the treatment was. He was also very thorough.”
—Parent of 10-year-old male
“Dr. Prendergast was informative, attentive and courteous. His care was outstanding.”
—48-year-old female
“Dr. Hickey took a lot of time with me. She explained all the processes beforehand and explained all the results to me. Her care was nothing short of excellent.”
—59-year-old male
“The care I received from Dr. Johnson was excellent. The most important thing was how well she educated me on my condition. I was very pleased with the care I received.”
—53-year-old male
“Dr. Prendergast was very conscientious, kind and thorough in his interview and as he was explaining my test results. Overall I’d say he was very professional.”
—68-year-old female
“Dr. Mehta gave me excellent care. He treated me very well medically and personally. He also kept me well informed and I had all of my questions answered.”
—54-year-old female
“Dr. Amaranto’s care was fantastic. He was very clear and informative. He kept me in the loop, and was spot-on about how long the tests would take. That helped me to feel less stressed about being there and having to wait.”
—Parent of 10-year-old male
“Dr. Yoon’s care was superb! Not only was the care good, but I also got a great biology lesson while I was there. It’s not too often that a doctor takes the time to teach a patient other than what’s necessary and required. I really appreciated that.”
—67-year-old female
“Everyone was excellent. Kirsten kept us well informed, and although my daughter and I were nervous and scared about the pain she was having, Kirsten’s focused care really helped us both to calm down.”
—Parent of 4-year-old female
“We have nothing but praise for Dr. Prendergast, who treated my daughter with the utmost respect, compassion, kindness, and patience. ..His humble attitude and willingness to listen to our questions was also appreciated. Dr. Prendergast is a great asset to this hospital and I am sincerely thankful for the wisdom you and your peers have exercised in employing this outstanding, competent physician. He will surely be a great source of comfort and success to all who are fortunate enough to be treated by him.”
—Parent of 15 year-old female
The staff has always been absolutely phenomenal. The physicians are top notch. I have never had a negative experience. To me, it is clear that the organization and people care about the patients and care about what they do. I unfortunately was at the ER last night with my four year-old daughter, who had a dog bite, and I had the most positive experience I’ve ever had in any healthcare situation. I could not imagine going anywhere else.
—30-year-old male