Colon and Rectal Surgery in Oakland, MD - Find a UPMC Provider
Surgery • Oakland, MD
Ratings by platform
- UPMC Provider Portal (Dr. James Baran): 4.8/5 (UPMC system-wide provider) (75 ratings, 17 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Portal (Dr. Jennifer Holder-Murray): 4.7/5 (UPMC system-wide provider) (79 ratings, 31 reviews)
- Facebook (UPMC Western Maryland): 62% recommend (214 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Dr. Lynda Dougherty perceived as trustworthy and professional
- nursing staff at UPMC Western Maryland often described as friendly and hardworking
- specialized care availability in the region
Common complaints
- reports of poor communication between medical staff
- concerns about hospital management and administrative processes
- instances of billing errors
- reports of long wait times in emergency departments
In patients' words
"Dr. Lynda Dougherty ... Explains conditions well · Found trustworthy · Appt. wasn't rushed"
— Healthgrades"The nurses are great, but are so overworked the care is lacking."
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