Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta

Our experience at CHOA/Scottish Rite was also horrible. We checked in on a Tuesday morning and were released on Wednesday afternoon. The following morning I received a VOICEMAIL from the doctor telling me that my 19 month old daughter had to be readmitted to the hospital due to the fact that she had a germ growing in her blood and she had a blood infection. She had not had a fever or been acting like she felt bad, but the doctor insisted that this was the case. I was scared to death- I thought my daughter might have a staph infection which I knew was deadly. We readmitted her, more blood was taken and the next day were told that we could be released-- she actually was not sick-- the original blood sample (did I mention that they actually LOST the first blood sample in the lab?) was contaminated- either in the lab or by the nurse who took the sample-- so we were free to go home. The kicker? They are making me pay for this stay in the hospital-- seriously--- they are at fault and will not admit it-- they put drugs in my baby's body that she did not need-- stressed me out, I had to miss two days of work, my parents came in from out of town.... and she was NEVER sick-- and they want me to pay for it. Absolutely ridiculous. I will NEVER take my child there again and plan to share this story with every person, every parent, every one who will listen.... more

I have had a few dealings with Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta, and each time I have been very pleased. We have been seen in both emergency and physical therapy settings and all of the doctors and nurses we have come in contact with have been helpful, supportive, and comforting to my child and myself. I would absolutely recommend CHOA for their staff and quality of care, and should my child need more medical attention, I will inquire there first. Outstanding asset to Atlanta. We're lucky to have them! more

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an amazing thing to have in your city. As a parent, you always worry about the what ifs and having Children's Healthcare here makes those worries much easier because you know you have a world class hospital where your child would be taken care of by the best in pediatric medicine. Luckily I haven't had to take my son for anything life threatening but in my one experience there, I felt very comforted and my son was treated with nothing but utmost care. more