Patient Experience
For months, I just felt offtired, achy, nothing specific. Other doctors couldn't pin it down. Dr. Darandale actually sat and listened to the whole confusing story, asked questions no one else had. She pieced together symptoms I thought were unrelated and ordered the right tests. Turns out it was a thyroid issue that was mimicking other things. She explained it in a way that finally made sense. I'm on treatment now and starting to feel like myself.
I needed a minor cyst removed. Honestly, I was nervous at first, even though everyone said it was simple. Dr. Darandale walked me through each step on the day, kept talking to me calmly while she worked. It was over so fast, and the stitching was really neat. The whole thing was straightforward, just like she said it would be. Recovery was a breeze.
The hospital itself is nice and clean. I had to bring my elderly mother, and the front desk staff saw us struggling a bit with the wheelchair. They came right over to help, got us through quickly. Even the nurse who took vitals was really kind, joking with my mom to put her at ease. It made a stressful day much easier to handle.
What stays with me is how Dr. Darandale talks to you. I had a lot of anxiety about some test results. She didn't just state the facts; she looked at me, saw I was worried, and took the time to really explain what everything meant and what the next steps were. She has a calm way about her that makes you feel heard, not just processed.