My husband and I are new to the army. I moved to the Fort Hood area a couple weeks ago at 36 weeks pregnant. I was nervous to be switching doctors and to be honest I was very nervous to be delivering at a military hospital. It was just never a life plan of mine! I ended up needing a c section bc my baby was breech. I had the best experience from beginning to end. I really felt very taken care of in every aspect. The doctors and nurses were extremely compassionate, the hospital itself was clean and welcoming, the doctors were all so knowledgeable and never seemed rushed to get through my appointments. After my surgery and baby was here they were very thorough with mine and baby's health. The room I was in was private and comfortable. I felt safe and taken care of. The nurses were amazing and the doctors had it together. The whole experience just felt so smooth and everything was handled flawlessly. I loved every doctor I came in contact with from the surgeon to the anethesiologist to the pediatricians. If you are going to have a baby here you're in good hands!!
My Family and I have used Darnell services off and on since 1979. In 1979 the hospital was outdated so I was elated when they built the new Hospital and called it a Medical Center. Having used both old and new facilities I can say that other than the new building nothing has really changed. The personal for the most part are still caring and provide some of the best medical care in the world. Recently I've used the cardiology clinic and the Pulmonary Clinic. I am very pleased with the services I receive from Pulmonary, while the services I received from cardiology left a lot to be desired. Dr. Daniels has a very poor bedside manor and refused to answer many questions saying it was not his area of medicine. He made me feel as if I was a pain in his side, and he never answered the questions about a condition, that I went to see him for to begin with, so I had to seek outside cardiac care. Pulmonary however was different, the nurses as well as Dr. (Major) Porr have always treated me well and taken care of my medical needs. Medical care at the Primary clinic ( Family Med) is a little lacking, because unless it is a minor issue the Doctor will not treat you but does a referral instead. Dr. Hall is a nice Guy, and his hands apparently are tied in terms of what he can actually provide. Overall, care at Darnell has been good for my family and myself. I remember the days when retirees were treated as step children, and more often than not had to seek care off Post. Sometimes we still have to go off Post. Factually, Military Doctors are the best in the world, but then again I am a military brat, so most of my care has been by Military Doctors. When I say military doctors, I am referring to the active duty military not the civilian doctors that work at Darnell. Thank you Darnell for taking care of myself and my family. Go Army!
We just had our daughter here. The staff were all super amazing and super professional. Our midwife was more than happy to joke around with us while still being professional. They didn't rush anything. When we got to the mother baby room they almost completely left us alone except an hourlyish brief visit to ask how we were doing and if we needed anything. The food wasn't terrible, TV gets plenty of channels. Bathroom/shower and room was immaculately cleaned.
I would say that we would happily come here again... But I am getting a vasectomy because I don't need anymore kids.
We moved to Texas in April of this year. It was an adjustment for us Navy Retirees doing business with the Clear Creek Pharmacy but well worth it. Everyone is always very polite , taking the time to explain whatever it is you have questions about regarding your meds. I think the Navy pharmacy can learn something from the Army on this one!
Every nurse on the 4th floor is an idiot! I'm a diabetic & pregnant, and my first nurse didn't give me my dose of insulin only because it was under a certain number. Then later I'm in the 200's. Another nurse at lunch time didn't t give me my insulin dose because I was at 60, she asked what I do at home when this happens and I explained to her I still give myself my insulin and eat and go on. Well 2 hrs later I'm at 250! The doctor specified my ticket out is to have blood sugars under 100 for 24 hours. I've had the worst care ever here! I do not recommend this place at all!!!
My only complaint is that there isn't a breakfast taco vending machine. This should exist. Maybe I'll invent it.
Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center is a US Hospital based in Fort Hood, Texas. Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center is located at 36065 Santa Fe Ave, Fort Hood, TX 76544, USA.
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