Catalina Island Health 100 Falls Canyon Road, Avalon, CA 90704

"My wife and I were visiting from Phoenix AZ. During our stay at a major hotel on SANDIEGO Bay she fell out of bed injuring her back. We did not know the area but chose SHARP hospital due to its location near a major military facility. My wife Barbara broke her lumbar spine. GREAT COMPASSION & CARE"

"Just flew home on helicopter from Catalina. I fell on the rocky beach and dislocated my hip, the EMT and firefighters, safely got me into some kind of a sling, be ever so cautious of the pain I was in, into the ambulance and to the hospital, 2 bed dept. Dr. Ron and nurse Melissa were FANTASTIC!!! reassured me, and got my hip back in place, which of course helped with the horrible pain. All the boats had already left, they arranged for helicopter to my hospital for my ortho dr. to treat. I can not say enough of how wonderful, professional and reassuring they were. Teeny tiny little hospital but huge hearted staff. Thank you to the best team and treatment I have had the pleasure of experiencing."

"I have been an injured patient, gone there for therapy and needed assistance regarding work related matters from the ER Staff. The ER doctors, nurses and staff have been great. The attending physicians recommended therapy for injuries instead of surgeries, which was a huge relief to me. The two physical therapist Natalie and Patrick are OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! I had injuries that were painful and debilitating. I knew they were going to require surgery or make me slow down. As a result of the care and therapy I received, I am healthy and stronger than I have been in years. I have nothing but praise and respect for CIMC staff. I have been a patient off and on because of injuries since October of 2018."

"I was visiting Catalina with my boyfriend awhile back, and during our first night I became extremely nauseous to the point where I was vomiting for over half an hour, after just a couple gin and tonics (I knew something was wrong, and that it couldn't have been just the alcohol). It was so bad my boyfriend called for an ambulance. I'll never forget the horrible experience I had with the physician. He shamed me, told me I was a waste of everyone's time, a stupid drunk girl who didn't deserve his attention. When I got back to LA a couple days later, I had to have an emergency surgery for a LIFE THREATENING condition that cost me half an organ and potentially my ability to have children. The doctor misdiagnosed me, wasn't thorough, and humiliated me in front of other staff members. My surgeon in LA said if it had been caught just slightly earlier, a full removal would not have been necessary. This was the worst experience I have ever had, and I am to this day outraged at the way I was treated, and the loss I suffered as I result of this one man. I was sent bills for months, reminding me of this nightmare, even after paying for everything. I highly recommend avoiding this medical facility if possible!"

"While on a get away on the Island my wife fell and injured her knee . Being in pre-hospital care on the mainland for over 36 years , I was pleasantly surprised at the courtesy and attentiveness of the ER Staff. Although not a 24 hr. Emergency Room , but a standby one (they are not fully staffed 24/7) , My wife was in and out of there in a little over an hour. Although the X-ray Tech and Physician were called in very early on a Saturday Morning, everyone was extremely pleasant She received an X-ray, placed in a knee brace, and prescribed pain meds and was able to complete the rest of her Valentine/Birthday Vacation. Thanks for salvaging our weekend."