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Dr Max Kohen provided the anesthesia for my 93 year old mother surgery yesterday. He was so kind to both my mom & dad. I asked my Mom if she remembered him. She said “ yes, he has a very Pleasent smile & took the time to explain the process & be sure me and Daddy, understood the whole process and was very patient to answer all my questions. And he wore a yellow mask and a cap. He was very personable & very nice.” I appreciated that he seemed to “Care”, that these two nervous & slightly scared, 90’s year old people who had been togeather for 76 years, felt comfortable & confident with what was about to happen. 👍🤗❤️

Thanks to DR Brinkerhoff for a reassuring beginning to my procedure.

They took excellent care of me! The doctor asked good questions and was helpful in preventing the nausea side effect.

Dr. Brown and the rest of the staff were amazing! Very professional and caring about my comfort as well as making sure I understood what was being done. They were very thorough in explaining what to expect post- op. I also appreciated the phone calls after I went home. It was very nice to have the support and connection post surgery to make sure I was doing well and answer any concerns I might have. Great patient care!

Dr. Hennig was wonderful. He let me watch the sonogram of the nerve block being placed and explained the whole procedure. His bedside manner was also great, we had a nice talk before applying the block.

Best service around.

Dr. Alaxander was very patient, knowledgeable and explained everything that he would be doing in a way that I thoroughly understood!

Excellent bedside manner, and awesome service. We would not go with any other service. Dr. Kruse is the best!!!

Dr. Brain St. George was my anesthesiologist for my recent surgery & was absolutely amazing. He walked me through all the steps beforehand, eased my concerns & helped calm my anxiety over it. :)

I just had to give a shout out To my anesthesiologist, Dr Salisbury. He was so patient and kind to me, Plus, his Bedside manner was outstanding. But most of all when I came out of Surgery I didn’t feel drugged or Overmedicated. Really positive experience.

So patient, caring, explained everything with great detail and checked on me the whole experience!

Great care and technician!

Dr G Nissen did an amazing job taking care of my anesthesia and nerve block needs for my ankle surgery. I do have a history of anaphylaxis after receiving Rocuronium. He was able to use another paralytic to avoid that scenario. I couldn't be happier with my anesthesia experience. Thank you so much Dr Nissen. You are amazing at what you do!!

Blake Bennett was fabulous. He was very personable and professional.

I had such a great experience with my recent c-section july 6th. My first one 4 year’s ago was traumatic enough that I put off planning another pregnancy much longer than I wanted too. They were easy to get a phone consultation with and the doctor I spoke to reassured me that what happened last time would not happen again. He made a specific plan for me and put notes in my file so that when I showed up for my surgery any provider would be able to see it. I came in for the birth of my son and met with a new doctor who also reassured me and thoroughly explained all the options to treat my pain. He read the previous doctor’s notes and followed the plan. Right before my c-section Dr. Carly Porat stepped in for shift change and was informed of all the problems I had last time. She did an excellent job and I had almost no pain during my hospitalization. It was so nice to be treated with such dignity, respect, and compassion. I really appreciate how seamless everything was between all the doctors. I’m so happy with how everything turned out.

Dr. Gerstman was the best anesthesia physician I’ve ever had! She is so pleasant and put me at ease!

Wonderful experience! I have no recollection or sense of anything during the surgery😊. Thank you, Dr. Penaloza!

Everyone was so kind and professional. From the initial interview at the anesthetic clinic to Dr. Drew Ruston at the hospital.. I felt well cared for and trusting of all procedures. Thank you! Anne

Dr.Brown was friendly and cool he was joking with me to get my mind off what I was about to do. Alison his assistant was so nice to me when she came to check on me. Thank you for your professionalism.

All three providers we worked with and the follow-up supervisor made the birth of our daughter much smoother than it could have been otherwise. So grateful.

I would like to thank Dan H. for administering my anesthesia for my knee replacement surgery yesterday. He was the best! He really listened to my request and made it happen. Also, had a great sense of humor which helped my nervousness a ton. I know he does so many each day, but he really did make my experience a good one. Thank you so much!

Dr. G. Nissen did a wonderful job? He was pleasant, thorough., and his people that were with him were awesome. I wanna thank you to everyone, especially you.

My doctor was highly informative and discussed every detail with me of what to expect for the procedure.

My anesthesia team at RiverBend in Springfield provided exceptional care, making me feel comfortable, and well-informed throughout my entire procedure.

The changes made were great! No pain issues at all. Past two surgeries pain was hard to control even in post op! 😊🎵

Dr. C. Hagen was outstanding! I was gently put to sleep and woke up with no memory of the surgery. My throat wasn’t sore and I didn’t feel any after-effects from the anesthesia. A+++++!

Dr Meg Barnhart was an angel sent from heaven! I can’t say enough good things about the anesthesia team stepping in and providing comfort, and compassionate care while needed the most. They were all great at explaining the process before and during, as well as checking in after with expectations for following days. Thank you Meg Barnhart and all the team!

Thank you, Dr. D. Gregg. I thought that you were very kind, informative, and not in a hurry to move on. Great bedside manner. Thank you for all that you do for us. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, Skie

My anesthesiologist was truly amazing. He had a great sense of humor during giving me my epidural and then when I went in for emergency surgery directly after delivering my daughter his presence and kindness was greatly felt in the best way possible. Very calm, sweet, and kind eyes. Thankful for him and everything he did for us💙 (Riverbend hospital Springfield Oregon)

The anesthesia was amazing. I was given anesthesia before my surgery and the next thing I knew I woke up in another room with a popsicle in my hand. I haven't had anesthesia before this but even I can say that it was amazing and worked well. Dr. Campiche, the Dr giving me the anesthesia, explained everything really well and helped me understand everything I needed to know.

The anesthesia team was wonderful when my son went for leg surgery. They were thorough in explaining everything to both of us and checked in after surgery to make sure ge was feeling alright.

I was very pleased with all the doctors ‘the complete staff here I was treated like a queen. Everyone was so friendly. I love it here. I would recommend this hospital to everyone.

Knee surgery. Quad torn loose from cap. This is the third time I have been under, the first two we a struggle to come out of sedation. This time when I came out my BP was spot on, body temp was good, my throat was not raw from the hose so my breathing was stable. And when I came out this time, My mind was relative clear and I felt bright eyed & bushy tailed, I was optimistic.... recovery was nice, and the nerve blocker was fantastic for my travel home and my first nights sleep. He also took the time to explain how it works, I have had trouble with this before and knew it was risky for me. Thank you All for your help. Shane.

I want to thank J. Alexander MD with a block that he did for my broken wrist. I love that he showed me the ultrasound and how it worked and pointed it out where the nerve was and the filler. The block lasted 24 hours! Great job

I had a great experience with my anesthesia. I told Dr Peter Bissonnette that I was a “light weight” with my anesthesia, and I actually woke up in recovery and felt great.

Dr. Alex Legg was my anesthesiologist for my Orthopedic surgical procedure. He was personable, attentive and gave me excellent anesthesia without any complication. The post-op nurse, Allison F. was kind and answered all of my questions about my intraoperative anesthesia care and requirements.

The NW Anesthesia person assign to me for hip replacement on 6-19-26 was fantastic. He spoke with me and listened to my concerns and reassured me me of his perfect record. He explained what all he would be doing. I felt like I was in good hands by a professional who was alert and careful. Turns out he was and all went perfect. I thank him profusely due to I’m surgery phobic but he calmed me! I am more than pleased. I appreciate his skill and expertise!

The anesthesiologist came in and explained everything to me before my surgery. He also walked me through everything he was doing as we went through the procedure and made sure that I was feeling the pressure in the correct spot and not more to one side or another which I greatly appreciated. It was an amazing experience.

I had a procedure in May 2026 where Northwest Anesthesia Physicians provided their services to me. The physicians explained each step of what was going to happen and asked questions about my health. They were professional and caring. Everything went well for me. I would recommend them based on my experience.

The anesthesiologist was pleasant and answered all our questions. His friendly banter made me feel I wasn’t just another patient but someone he would do his best to insure a good outcome.

Great Doctors, listened and took very good care of me. Followed-up regularly. To make sure everything was ok.

Dear Dr. Riley and the OB Department, I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you and the entire team for the care, professionalism, and compassion you showed during my visit. Medical environments can already feel overwhelming, and I truly appreciated the patience and understanding that was extended to me throughout the experience. I also wanted to offer a heartfelt apology if I seemed awkward, emotional, or not fully myself at any point. I have been dealing with strong medications and recovery-related side effects that can sometimes make me feel numb, foggy, or unable to communicate as clearly as I normally would. If I embarrassed myself in any way or came across differently than intended, please know it was never from a place of disrespect. Even through all of that, I felt the kindness and professionalism from your department, and I wanted to make sure that appreciation was expressed. People working in healthcare carry a tremendous responsibility, and the compassion you show patients during vulnerable moments truly matters more than you probably realize. Thank you again, Dr. Riley, and thank you to everyone in the OB Department for your patience, understanding, and dedication to caring for others. I deeply appreciate the work you do and the positive impact you have on people’s lives every day. With gratitude and respect, Sheldon K. Zamora 🌹💐🥀🏵️🌺🤙🏾🌺🫶🏾🌺🤙🏾

Dr. Laura McElroy was very caring. My experience was wonderful. Ive had other surgeries and my throat was sore but she was very skilled at putting the tube in. Thank her for her skill.

We have had 3 kids and the anesthesiologist from other places have just not met the bar. Stacy oh on the other hand exceeded our expectations. She was the first one to correctly take care of us and made time during this shortage to talk and reassure. No only that, she was fast, confident, and caring all at the same time. I know I’m a bit sleep deprived though it all and this might not be the clearest writing but I knew I had to give a shout out to the best anesthesiologist in Oregon, thank you.

Amazing care, professional, intelligent & great patient care. Sat next to me entire procedure and kept me calm. Thank you for all you do!

Excellent attention from all that were involved with my care. I wish I could remember each name and thank them personally. They put me at ease. Thank you!!!

Great person in all ways