N.D. asks from Montgomery, IL on August 02, 2008
Rush Copley or Provena Mercy?
Hi Mamas-
We have just recently moved to Montgomery, IL and I am wondering if you can recommend a hospital. Which hospital, in your experience, is better? Provena Mercy or Rush Copley? Also, if you have recommendations for the following, I would appreciate it.
Internal Medicine Doctor
Pediatrician
Endocrinologist- Adult
Neurologist- Adult
Opthalmologist- Pediatric and Adult
Gynecologist
Cardiologist- Pediatric
Thanks a bunch!
N.
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D.L. answers from Chicago on August 04, 2008
I had both of my boys at Mercy and had wonderful staff and wonderful experiences. Both deliveries were c-sections, one emergency & one planned. Everything is new, private rooms, private bathrooms, like a hotel!
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M.J. answers from Chicago on August 02, 2008
i can't really say which hospital is better, but I would suggest that you check everything through your health insurance to make sure about what is in your network. then try to find doctors in that network. there is nothing worse than picking someone out and finding out they are not in the right insurance program!
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T.K. answers from Chicago on August 13, 2008
I use doctor ow at dryer for my ped cardiologist.he is on several hospital boards.
D.L. answers from Chicago on August 04, 2008
I had both of my boys at Mercy and had wonderful staff and wonderful experiences. Both deliveries were c-sections, one emergency & one planned. Everything is new, private rooms, private bathrooms, like a hotel!
D.P. answers from Chicago on August 03, 2008
Pediatrician --Dr. James A. Webb in Oswego -- ###-###-####. We love him and the staff.
D.H. answers from Chicago on August 07, 2008
Hi,
I just gave birth at Rush in June and really liked it. They do "room-in" which some people don't like. Personally, I liked the fact that anytime I woke up I could see my baby, or when it needed me, I could nurse him. The lactation staff was very helpful, the nurses for the most part were pretty good, and I loved the room service!
My OBGYN is a doctor whose office is right in the doctor's offices attached to the hospital - very convenient. Rush Copley Women's healthcare Associates: http://www.rushcopley.com/physician_sites/rcmg/womens_hea...
Dr. Alexander is one of five women, and they book you with each doctor at least once, so you get a chance to meet them all in case your doctor isn't on call when you go into labor. I really liked that, and in fact, liked all the doctors so much that I wouldn't have minded if any of them birthed my son.
My pediatrician is Dr. Lue, and so far he has been great. He has great creds, and got good reviews from my obgyn, and in general. I just googled him and came up with this:
http://local.yahoo.com/info-35212167-lue-kevin-md-123-ped...
Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
K.F. answers from Chicago on August 05, 2008
Hi N.!
I am 150% for Mercy!!!! I LOVE that hopsital. THey are so sweet and really there for EVERYTHING you need. I had a horrible experience with my first child at a bigger hospital and my second and third were born at Mercy and the nurses will always be in my memories. It was almost magical!!
As for OB, I actually see a midwife. Don't be scared off by that.....please check them out. It's Women First Midwifery. Deb Riddell....LOVE HER!!! She is just the most amazing woman you will ever meet. She has a wonderful staff and is there for you for whatever you need at ANY time!!! She is not the stereotype you think of when you say midwife. Her office is right across the street from Mercy. 1300 N Highland Ave Ste 5 Aurora Il. ###-###-####.
As for a peditrician, I love Dr. Natalie at Dreyer. However, I don't think tht she is taking new patients but Dr. Benzinger is WONDERFUL!!!!! They are at the West Aurora location. ###-###-####
Good luck,
K. :~)
P.S. I didn't like being a number at the "bigger" hospital. I have heard good things about Rush, all except that you feel like you're a number and it's not personal. I have heard EVERYTHING good at Mercy. I am in a playgroup and run into MANY women who have had their babies there and have nothing but AMAZING things to say about Mercy, as well as my experience.
J.S. answers from Chicago on August 03, 2008
I like Rush copley for a hospital and also the womens healthcare associates for ob/gyn, I go to Dr. Ellen Embry, they are in the physicians offices of rush copley.
Pediatritian is Dr. Julie Overcash located at Dreyer medical by the fox valley area. Hope this helps.
A.K. answers from Milwaukee on August 05, 2008
I go to Edward, much better than either you mentioned.
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