Pike County Memorial Hospital — Local services in Louisiana

My experience at this hospital was unfortunate. I was there for a doctor's appointment for my daughter. At this appointment the nurse practitioner asked us to go straight to the E.R. ,so that further test could be ran. Test that I feel she could have consulted with the Doctor she practices under about. The reason for the doctors appointment in the first place was to keep cost down. With all that aside. We were told her urine was a mess and that it was possible it could be her appendix she needs a c.t. scan. So we go down stairs and wait in the E.R for approximately 5 hours and the doctor said complete opposite as nurse practitioner . No she is not dehydrated and she probably has a kidney infection and we shouldn't do C.T because of all the radiation, besides she is so young. However it is totally up to us. He would probably take antibiotics and pain medication and come back if it doesn't get better. Well thank the Lord above we didn't listen to him. Her appendix burst and she had an abscess. Her body is full of infection. I can't say that it was all bad . The radiology team ,nurse and the ambulance team that tended to her was great. I truly hope that the hospital reviews this and learns something. If there is a slight chance that it could be a life or death situation than I think I would be pounding it into those Doctors heads don't leave anything to chance. Definitely don't try to talk your patients out of something that could...

Staff generally very helpful and friendly, but the prices charged for procedures and devices is beyond obscene - considerably above other providers and those in larger markets (3X higher than San Diego Ca and 4X higher than similar sized health providers in Mo).

When I visited to ask / negotiate fair rates for the emergency procedures I had, was treated rudely and offered a paltry 10% discount. Was also told that 10% off was not customary and was being specially extended to me, but after speaking with other former patients, they were all phoned after their visits and offered the same thing.

Pains me to award only 1 star to my closest health care provider, but I simply can’t reward this level of greed in good conscience. If I were strictly reviewing the medical and ancillary staff,...

I was traveling from out of state and ended up in the ER at Pike. From the time I walked in the door to the time I left, service and staff were amazing! I can’t say enough about the ER staff. I also had a CT scan and the tech was very friendly and answered questions. It turns out that I had a large kidney stone that was causing my severe pain. They gave me what I needed and sent me on my way. Two days later they called and checked on me. All I can say is I wish every ER experience was this amazing! Thank you Pike! I’m sure your community is very proud to...