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During my acute illness I was refused any help! I only received the urgently needed report after 6 weeks and repeated (!) intervention in quality management.
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Sep. 2023, date of rating: 04.11.2023
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inpat. treatment in Jun. 2023, date of rating: 24.09.2023
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About the surgery:
Reverse shoulder surgery, good recovery in line with prognosis.
Emergency toe surgery (metal removal after infection). Very good healing and no further complications. (surgeon: Dr. Christian Gerber und Dr. Stephan Wirth)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jun. 2020, date of rating: 16.01.2022
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Dear Sir or Madam, had shoulder problems and they were resolved with this operation. For me this was the solution.
About the surgery:
Dear Sir or Madam for me :-) - Thank you for that (surgeon: Dr. Florian Grubhofer)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in May. 2021, date of rating: 23.09.2021
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Department / team spinal surgery: unbeatable in every respect. Treatment, care, administration, cleanliness, hotel... the highest level of competence and humanity everywhere. I am a retired doctor and overwhelmed.
About the surgery:
Spinal canal stenosis eliminated. No pain on the 5th day after surgery, relatively fit, it is a miracle to me to walk straight again. (surgeon: Dr. Mazda Farshad)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jul. 2021, date of rating: 12.07.2021
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The patient was admitted to Prof. Farshad for a cervical spine operation. Came in 1 week before the appointment with all test results. Monday morning surgery meeting. Tuesday OP appointment 9 a.m. Monday morning surgery cancellation. She will not be operated on. No adequate explanation.
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Mar. 2021, date of rating: 03.04.2021
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I have had very good experience after the back opparation
About the surgery:
Screw in spine
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Sep. 2020, date of rating: 28.03.2021
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(surgeon: Dr. Stefan Wirth)
inpat. treatment in May. 2020, date of rating: 13.01.2021
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1. they ask you on the phone about your insurance.... Didn't take me seriously.. Conclusion: have a second opinion done in a different clinic, 8 weeks for nothing. never again Balgrist
transl. from german, date of rating: 25.09.2020
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I was at the Balgrist for a surgery on the knee. Care team super engaged and friendly. I felt very well looked after. Many thanks!
About the surgery:
meniscus and cruciate ligament, good care at the hospital (surgeon: Dr. Zimmermann)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jul. 2020, date of rating: 07.08.2020
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Disinterested, arrogant, cynical.
Despite recurrent hernia (already operated) inflammantion and strong pain...x-ray and a chiro student. Several mails to the directorate, recall by quality Manager (stressed out) and an assistant physician from the ER
About the surgery:
Spinal disc surgery, since then I have muscle cramps in the leg and osteoarthritis in the facet joints. Currently a recurrent disc hernia, staff showed no interest in the patient's concerns. Discharged without an interview. No idea what follow-up treatment, what medication, whether I'm able to work? (surgeon: Dr. Mazda Farshad)
transl. from german, date of rating: 20.02.2020
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I had a rebleeding that no one acknowledged. After the surgery, the other arm was limp and still half a year later I did not have the same force as before the Operation.
About the surgery:
2 place holders/cages inserted in the cervical spine. After the Operation, still had "high-grade foraminal stenosis" at this altitude, although the surgery was exactly done for that purpose. The fingers are still numb. (surgeon: Dr. Florian Wanivenhaus Michael Betz)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Aug. 2018, date of rating: 08.02.2020
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Top serious and efficient
About the surgery:
Still pending
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jan. 2019, date of rating: 09.01.2019
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inpat. treatment in Aug. 2018, date of rating: 23.09.2018
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Hip surgery after 4 years of discomfort, as a sports teacher!
About the surgery:
Artificial hip joint on the right, rapid recovery, after 6 weeks of going easy, everything is again possible, volleyball after 3 months, tennis, and now football! (surgeon: Dr. Stefan Rahm)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in May. 2017, date of rating: 28.05.2018
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few care and no daily doctor visit
About the surgery:
Artificial hip joint twice. Afterwards, chest for 6 weeks and not well healed one year after surgery. Pain and restricted mobility will remain. (surgeon: Dr. Claudio Dora)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Aug. 2016, date of rating: 01.08.2017
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date of rating: 22.02.2024
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A horror. Nurses examine patients, professors ghost patients, interns treat patients incorrectly, and you have to discuss everything. Reports have not been delivered and illness has not been confirmed. I will never go to the hand specialists and paraplegia department again
About the surgery:
The operation itself went well. The doctor was ok and precise. The organization is horror. A new system is needed there!! 1. The appointment was planned incorrectly, another time they swapped me. (surgeon: Dr. Mennert)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Sep. 2021, date of rating: 23.01.2024
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The surgery was not carried out as discussed in advance. The clinic staff is unfriendly and when a bed became available by the window (I suffer from vitamin D deficiency and was not allowed to get out of bed) I was refused the bed under the pretext “they don't want to clean twice”.
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jun. 2022, date of rating: 12.06.2022
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Super friendly staff, already at the entrance, but also on the ward and during visits. Sometimes there are a lot of people in the room on the ward round, but it's a university hospital that trains a lot of young people who are always there.
About the surgery:
Back surgery due to severe pain. came out very well, am not quite 100% yet but it looks good. there is also a good follow-up where you can ask questions.
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Oct. 2021, date of rating: 15.01.2022
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I had to stiffen two vertebrae in the lumbar spine. Also had foramen stenosis. The spinal stiffening worked, but the foramen stenosis was not treated at all. Repeatedly addressing it did not result in an answer. Never again Balgrist for spinal surgery! (surgeon: Dr. GIanmarco Colombo)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jul. 2018, date of rating: 12.10.2021
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date of rating: 11.03.2020
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In the orthopaedics department with Dr. Böhni all employees are great. The consultation hours are always overflowing, still the MPA and secretaries are taking great care.
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jun. 2017, date of rating: 10.12.2017
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inpat. treatment in Aug. 2016, date of rating: 08.02.2017
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Very professional clinic with a lot of experience. Very friendly contact and good information about the disease and the surgery procedure.
About the surgery:
Back surgery, so far successful
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Mar. 2016, date of rating: 09.04.2016
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After having had two unsatisfactory back operations in another hospital, I had the luck to be treated in this clinic. Impeccable stay in the clinic, I can say thank you to a competent nursing team.
About the surgery:
Prof. Min helped me regain my footing with a extremly difficult surgery. (surgeon: Dr. Kan Min)
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Jan. 2015, date of rating: 07.01.2016
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Extremely rude and disrespectful doctor in the emergency room. Since the office of my orthopedist was closed due to a public holiday (Knabenschiessen), I went to the orthopedic emergency. The doctor explained medical generalities in a patronizing way and seemed not having an interest in my treatment.
transl. from german, inpat. treatment in Sep. 2015, date of rating: 07.12.2015
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inpat. treatment in Dec. 2021, date of rating: 19.12.2021
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