Grovelands Medical Centre
Anthony D. one year ago • From Google
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Grovelands medical centre failed me completely
I'm writing a review about Grovelands Medical Centre regarding an incredibly frustrating experience. I had a scheduled appointment for January 7th, 2025 at 8:50am, only to be told no such appointment existed. Reception claimed I had cancelled the appointment, which is completely false - I never contacted them to cancel a booking they originally made. It seems I'm not the only patient experiencing such administrative chaos. The situation became even more unacceptable when they could only offer me another appointment on January 10th, despite this being their error. Following my November 2024 operation, I urgently needed a cardiology referral for a heart scan, as recommended by my surgical and anesthesia teams due to a serious medical concern. Additionally, I'm dealing with a post-surgical foot infection. The reception staff demonstrated remarkable incompetence, with no coordination between team members. As someone suffering from severe anxiety and stress, this experience dramatically escalated my health-related emotional distress. Fortunately, Dr. Diaz was exceptional. She immediately recognized my anxiety, took comprehensive action, and recommended logging a formal complaint. She conducted a thorough examination, including blood pressure check, blood tests for leg swelling and EDEMA, and a full ECG. She also processed the cardiology referral for a complete heart scan - something that should have happened months earlier. The service at Grovelands Medical Centre reveals systemic issues, including false accusations about appointment cancellations and fabricated claims of communication. The staff urgently require retraining, with a critical need to treat patients - especially those with disabilities - with greater respect and professionalism. 😡
Scheduling an appointment here is a nightmare. I spent a quarter of an hour on hold, and when a representative finally picked up, they claimed there was an issue with my phone connection,..
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S G.
I've been experiencing repeated frustration with this clinic's appointment booking system. Twice now, we've arrived for my mum's flu jab only to be told no appointment exists, despite having..
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Nes R.
Always been incredible for me and my loved ones. I can't express enough gratitude. You are truly valued and appreciated. Thank you so much.
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Light D.
It wouldn't be right to lower the rating since the medical team and administrative personnel are excellent, however... Their digital pre-screening process is fundamentally flawed. It automatically..
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Rachel D.
The doctors at this practice are excellent, but their appointment scheduling is abysmal. As an educator, I'm limited to booking during school breaks, and each time I've called this year, my regular..
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James T.
I've been attempting to communicate regarding my prescription. My wife previously managed my medication, but she's battling pancreatic cancer and can no longer assist. I received a partial batch of..
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Nenad N.
Securing a medical consultation here is incredibly challenging. I simply requested a brief phone conversation at the GP's convenience to adjust my prescription, yet was instructed to call back on..
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Deb W.
Nurse Maria at the practice is simply wonderful. She radiates warmth, engages in friendly conversation, provides excellent assistance, and works with remarkable precision. She's truly exceptional.
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Steve M.
I'm deeply concerned about a potential prostate issue. Despite my physician's recommendation from over a year and a half ago to get examined, I cannot secure a medical consultation. This situation..
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WINSLOWE B.
UPDATE 1: The subpar repeat prescription service persists and has now reached an unacceptable low. My elderly parents (78 & 88), who rely on daily medication, have been without their essential drugs..
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Anthony D.
I'm writing a review about Grovelands Medical Centre regarding an incredibly frustrating experience. I had a scheduled appointment for January 7th, 2025 at 8:50am, only to be told no such..
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Christina C.
I've been struggling for weeks to secure an appointment while my condition gradually deteriorates. Every time I call at 9:30 AM or earlier, I'm told all slots are already taken. Just 8 minutes after..
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Abdul S.
Medical facility shows improvement
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Uzma B.
I visited Dr. Sarojini recently, and she was incredibly supportive and kind. The staff at the front desk were equally welcoming and accommodating, both during phone interactions and in-office..
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sweeteypeachpie s.
If I could, I'd give zero stars. I've been a patient here my entire life with no problems until recently. For eight consecutive days, I attempted to secure an appointment, each time being assured of..
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D W.
Scheduling an appointment seems impossible, and they consistently bungle medication refills. Phone wait times are excessive, and the administrative staff appears to outnumber the actual medical..
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Robert W.
I've encountered absolutely abysmal medical service here. The only way to secure a consultation seems to be if you collapse right in their waiting area; otherwise, getting an appointment is..
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Arjana C.
The front desk personnel display an unacceptable level of discourtesy (varying with the specific staff member, whose name I unfortunately could not identify). She demonstrated a complete..
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Simone B.
Despite challenges with turnover among reception staff and an excessively lengthy recorded phone introduction that can be incredibly frustrating, and waiting times that feel overwhelmingly long,..
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Tudor T.
The Oxford Road pathway is completely overgrown, resembling a dense wilderness. Vegetation has completely consumed the walkway, with tree branches drooping precariously low. As someone standing..
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George S.