Semmelweis Egyetem Sürgősségi Betegellátó Osztály

Alina Alexandru 3 months ago

We are extremely dissatisfied with the “care” we received. We arrived at the Emergency Department at approximately 12:00 a.m. after calling an ambulance due to suspected food poisoning, which was later confirmed. The patient had been suffering from continuous vomiting and severe diarrhea for over seven hours, was unable to keep down any fluids, and was showing clear signs of dehydration. Despite that, we waited for hours without receiving any meaningful treatment. No IV fluids, anti-nausea medication, water, or other supportive care were provided while we were waiting. We also had to pay 267.000 HUF. After spending the entire night in the hospital, the only treatment provided was a blood test and one IV infusion. As of 7:00 a.m., we were still waiting for someone to explain the blood test results and simply remove the IV cannula. We understand that emergency departments are busy and that patients are treated according to medical priority. However, during the night, we watched other patients who had arrived around the same time as us leave the department, while we remained waiting without updates or explanations and we constantly had to beg and chase the medical staff. This lack

Sally Bowles 4 months ago

This is my truthful and accurate description of inpatient process and treatment at Semmelweis emergency - I fainted in front o a pharmacy (by the way I was having a gallbladder attack with low blood pressure and a worsening of my POTS) , but they did not want to call the emergency. Then I took a taxi who would not bring me inside the entrance, and being unable to walk ob I just lay in the street near the entrance. A guy with a lot o muscles came out and dragged me (!) inside, no wheelchair, just dragging like soldiers in WW1. Inside, I tried to lay on some chairs as it really hurt to stand up, That was apparently against some law, because a second muscled guy came to force to sit up (!) I thought that was abuse and also could not sit up and we ended up wrestling on the floor (! I am 50+ years old lady). Maybe their treatment to raise blood pressure? I finally got a stretcher, then this woman came to take my blood, only she acted like she had learned to do that from a youtube video and never practiced, because she had to punch me several times and it was unusually painful as the needle was in the wrong place. She also tested the BP by having my arm dangle out o the stretcher, so

Francisco De Sedas 5 months ago

Visited the emergency room on a Monday afternoon and had a very positive experience. It wasn’t too crowded, which made the process smooth and relatively quick. The facility is easy to navigate, and I really appreciated that most of the staff spoke English, which made communication much easier. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful. Overall, I felt well taken care of and would recommend this ER.

Eren Cherkez 6 months ago

I had a terrible experience there in the early hours of March 6th. I arrived around 11:00 PM on March 5th with severe symptoms: constant vomiting, intense pain, and visible dehydration. Despite being in clear distress, I was ignored for over an hour because of a massive language barrier. Most of the staff spoke no English and, more importantly, made zero effort to communicate or assist me as a foreign student. After waiting for 3 hours while doubled over in pain, they finally admitted me just to insert a cannula (IV access). Then, I was left waiting for another 3 hours without receiving any actual medication or treatment. Eventually, I was sent home in the same precarious state I arrived in, with the excuse that "there were more urgent cases." As an EU citizen with a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), I felt completely discriminated against. While local Hungarian citizens were being processed, I was sidelined and left to suffer alone. It is frightening to think that in a university hospital, a patient’s safety is compromised simply because they don't speak the local language. Avoid this ER if you are an international resident or student. You might be left without medi

Arelys Q 3 years ago

Our visit to Semmelweis University Hospital in Budapest was far from pleasant. When my husband got sick during our trip, we had to go there for help. Unfortunately, the hospital experience was quite disappointing. The hospital staff was not very friendly and could be quite rude. One nurse scolded me for sitting next to my husband, saying the seats were for patients only. This wasn't a good start. The service was incredibly slow. We waited for more than 8 hours before my husband got medical attention. Even getting test results took 5 long hours. Patients brought in by ambulance were left in hallways for a long time, which was concerning. To make matters worse, they wouldn't remove my husband's IV until we paid the hospital bill. This added financial stress during a difficult time. This hospital doesn’t even deserve one star. Overall, our experience at this hospital was disappointing and frustrating. If you have other options for medical care in Budapest, I recommend exploring them. Our visit was marked by unfriendly staff, slow service, and unexpected financial pressure. Avoid this hospital if you can.