St. John's Episcopal Hospital

Hours: St. John's Episcopal Hospital is a 240-bed community hospital that provides comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency, and diagnostic services to residents of The Rockaways, the Five Towns, southern Queens, and southwestern Nassau County. The hospital is affiliated with Episcopal Health Services and welcomes people of all faiths. The hospital's care team includes over 400 physicians, 1,500 employees, and many committed volunteers. The hospital's mission focuses on delivering compassionate, efficient, and effective healthcare services to the community, regardless of their ability to pay. Patients have had mixed experiences at the hospital. Pre-op testing and care in the main hospital have been praised for the professionalism, friendliness, and smoothness of the experience. However, the emergency room has received criticism for long wait times and staff appearing disengaged, which is a noticeable contrast to the strong care provided in other departments. The labor and delivery, as well as the postpartum floors, have received excellent reviews, with nurses described as very sweet, caring, and attentive. Patients have also praised the care and professionalism of specific doctors, such as Dr. Jeffrey and Dr. Anghel. Overall, St. John's Episcopal Hospital has the potential to deliver consistently excellent care across all departments, and the hospital is encouraged to address the issues in the emergency room to ensure a positive experience for all patients.

1. Far Rockaway, New York