
General Surgery - McAlester Regional Health Center
General Surgery • McAlester, OK
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades: 64% of patients recommend this hospital (N/A)
- Birdeye (Surgical Arts): 4.4 out of 5 stars (9 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. John M. Hayes): 4.5 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Fred Crapse): 5 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Praise for individual surgical expertise and bedside manner (e.g., Dr. Crapse, Dr. Tedesco)
- Effective communication and explanation of procedures by some physicians
- Satisfactory outcomes for specific surgeries (e.g., breast procedures, bowel resections)
- Instances of timely and attentive emergency care mentioned by some patients
Common complaints
- Hospital-initiated debt collection lawsuits against patients
- Complaints regarding nursing staff professionalism and attentiveness
- Negative experiences in the emergency department
- Concerns about administrative/billing practices
In patients' words
"Dr. Tedesco and his staff are truly amazing! ... The quality of care is wonderful, as well as the follow up care I have received..."
— Birdeye review for Surgical Arts"Dr Crapse makes every patient feel like they are his first priority... I would recommend him to everyone."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Fred Crapse"Everyone in this town probably has a story about McAlester Regional... It's not even a secret."
— KOSU news report regarding hospital lawsuitsMore clinics in McAlester
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