Banner Thunderbird vs Arrowhead Hospital

jgesi

I didn't see an open thread on this, so I apologize if it's a duplicate. My hospital options are Banner Thunderbird and Arrowhead hospital. I'm leaning towards Banner Thunderbird because of the higher level NICU, and proximity, but does anyone have recent experience with either?

bonsmiles

Definitely Banner Thunderbird, much more advanced.

hulagrl461

Banner Thunderbird. I might be a little biased since I work at Tbird and have friends that work in the NICU. But, I definitely feel safer delivering at Tbird versus Arrowhead.

jgesi

Thanks ladies. That helps verify what I've heard. What do you do @hulagrl461‌ ?

hulagrl461

@jgesi‌ I work in the ICU

ammc07

My ob delivers at thunderbird and estrella. She says without a doubt thunderbird is her top pick in the valley. She even had both her boys there.

smsnyder0307

I went to Arrowhead and loved it. But I'm a little biased, my sister in law had a bad experience at Thunderbird and my mother in law is an ICU nurse with over 30 years experience and works at Arrowhead Hospital.

avbhurtado

@hulagrl461 I used to work at Thunderbird too!

Midgetsmommy13

My choices were West Valley and Banner Estrella, I'm partial to Banner and had my son at Estrella and loved it.

BKnox12

Banner Thunderbird, hands down! The entire staff of nurses are amazing! I was there for over 2 weeks and was blown away by how kind, attentive, patient, and personable everyone was, from the nurses to the neonatologist! (Water broke 6 weeks early, leading to bed rest & a premie)

ladybugsamom

I've had all 3 of my children at Thunderbird. I definitely recommend.