Livingston Community Health Center - Livingston (CA)

Buster G I am here with my mother in the Telemetry Rooms. Charge nurse is Brenda and the room nurse is Natalie. Edited portion: The night nurse on duty Patricia of Tuesday march 14 2023 7pm to 7am is another perfect example of rude behavior towards my mother. Can’t wait to meet her!! The assisting nurse is Sonia who has been very nice and attentive to my mothers needs. The nursing staff I think are on a 12 hour shift then possibly a 3 or 4 day work week. And then I’m sure there’s mandatory overtime because at times I think they are understaffed. So that being said I can understand why nurses may forget or simply just don’t have time to attend to every patient’s requests. However I feel that communication is the key. Honest communication and not empty promises. And then that being said. My mother’s RN is Natalie today, the second day I’ve seen her work with my mom. One notable quality I’ve seen is that Natalie is unable to smile. Not once has this girl shown any type of cheerfulness in her job. Even her voice is very monotone. But that just may be the place she’s in her life’s struggle. I say struggle because she doesn’t seem very happy while doing her job. But that is no reason for letting her patients suffer for her inequities. But again I don’t know her. I am only going by example through her services to my mother. Perhaps others are receiving excellent nursing care from her. And that being said I noticed other nurses who show the same type of attitude. As if the patients are bothering them or impeding on their day making it difficult for them to do their job. This type of job I feel requires a sense of humanity and a humbleness that will allow them to have feelings for the patients who are suffering in pain or discomfort. My mother did not want to be here. She did not make reservations and book a room for vacation at the Emmanuel Medical Center. This is where the ambulance brought her during a heart attack. We are grateful to the paramedics for saving her life. The next step is to get her back home. The hospital is working on this but it takes time. Meanwhile I can only be here at my mothers side to ensure her comfort while she’s here. So that being said if you have a family or loved one that has to be at this hospital be vigilant and watch and ask about everything be done. Medications and treatments all have to be scrutinized with the staff so that the correct care is given to the correct patient.

Juan Partida Here in this clinic I get supervised when I reversed chronic kidney disease stage 4 by Dra Castillo. Highly recommended this clinic

Andrea Bell While the wait time was less than desireable the service of staff and care of Dr. Lee was wonderful. I had a chalazian on my upper eyelid for well over a year. I had been scared to get it taken care of, not even knowing the details of how it would be done. They didnt judge me for how long I had it but acted quickly to get it taken care of that day and put my nerves at ease. Dr. Lee was wonderful and so were his staff. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Julie LoForti Best Doctor ever - he really listens to his patients

Stephanie Atkinson Dr Pederson is knowledgeable, informative and takes his time with his patients. At 56 Ive had many experiences with Doctors, most are in a rush, I always felt like I was taking too much of their time. Dr. PEDERSON AND HIS STAFF make you feel safe, heard, and important! If you are seeking a PCP with a highly qualified, intelligent, and Compassionate staff and a Doctor who will take his time with you. Be complete with testing and diagnosis, and leave your exam room with you understanding your diagnosis, and any steps for your care, knowing you are in dependable, capable, and knowledgeable hands. Dont hesitate, call his office.

Lema Melody “Ammy” At my last in-office appointment, my doctor was great but it seems that his hands are tied when it comes to personalized care. This Sutter Clinic has turned into a basic clinic, where at one time the Sutter-Gould name meant excellence in medical care. They had lots of specialists and it didnt take months to see them. The lack of doctors was a problem BEFORE COVID-19- so dont beat that tired excuse again. I have been a patient at Sutter and the previous Turlock Medical Clinic on East Main, for close to 45-50 years. I remember the quality Doctors both here in Turlock and Modesto. But something has happened to the administration of the medical facilities. For example- they send messages to sign up for your vaccines, go online, follow their links, and you get to a page that says no vaccines in your area. Imagine, not being able to get your flu shot at your doctors office. It isnt the Doctors, it is the ability to meet needs.

Michael Cooksey Great staff. Clean with limited seating. Wheelchair and walker accessable.

Rolln J I had an outpatient surgery here and it and everything went smooth and the staff was amazing. I have had over a dozen surgeries over the years and this place is top notch. From the start the staff was very helpful and supportive and the cohesion I saw within this group was amazing. They were all very attentive and super thorough with everything from beginning to end. Seemed like a great working environment in a very tough profession. I had to travel over an hour for my procedure and it was well worth it! Thank you to everyone at the outpatient center!

Amy Trost Considering what we women go here for, which might not be something we look forward too, my experience was not bad at all. I have been here twice within 2 weeks and both times everyone who worked here that I dealt with were helpful and friendly. The women who performed the different tests were very gentle, explained things so I understood and answered my questions. My first, regular, appointment I was there about 30 minutes. My second appointment I was there about an hour. The only thing I didnt like was at my second appointment I wanted my husband to come in and wait in the waiting room for me because I was getting test results telling me if I had cancer or not. Thank God the tests were negative! I dont know what I would have done if they told me I tested positive for cancer and then I had to walk by all the people, through the waiting room, hall, elevator, lobby, entry and parking lot all by myself, especially being one who suffers with anxiety.

Janet Trejo I am beyond grateful for Dr. Shiva Niakan and the incredible care she has provided me. If the phrase "care as if youre family" had a face, it would be Dr. Niakan’s. From the very first visit, her attention to detail and genuine concern for my well-being were evident. She treats each patient with the utmost compassion and respect, and it’s clear that she truly cares about making a difference in their lives. Dr. Niakan, you are not only an extraordinary physician but a life-saver. Your skill, knowledge, and kindness are unmatched, and I’ll forever be thankful for everything you’ve done for me. You have not only improved my health but have touched my life in ways words can’t fully express. Please know that you are in my prayers every night, and I’m forever grateful for your expertise and dedication. Thank you, Dr. Niakan, for giving me the gift of life. You are truly one of a kind!