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👍 The elite amongst cancer hospitals. It's not my favorite place to be. But if you have cancer AVL is the best place to get help. People often mention hospital, ziekenhuis, staff, cancer, friendly, maar, goed, niet, voor, zijn,


Address

Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.avl.nl

Contact

+31 20 512 9111

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (804 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Robin M. 8 years ago on Google
    Cured my wife of cancer twice.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephen C. 7 years ago on Google
    The elite amongst cancer hospitals. It's not my favorite place to be. But if you have cancer AVL is the best place to get help.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Braad P. 7 years ago on Google
    zekr en vijn verbleijf en secs was er
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Monica W. 2 years ago on Google • 340 reviews
    Clean facilities, highly rated institute, friendly personnel who seem to be totally okay with people blatantly removing their masks in an indoor space used by particularly vulnerable individuals in a pandemic.

  • 1/5 Michael l. 1 month ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    This hospital gets a high rating from most people. I was here this week for the first time. When I registered, things immediately went wrong. The nurse asked me the usual basic questions, including my GP. Very normal. all. When I gave her an answer to who my GP is, I gave her an answer. Then the nurse tells me that that GP is not in the system. So I show her who my GP is. And then she says that is not possible and carries out another GP. If something goes wrong during registration, I am not going to be treated here. I also have metastatic colon cancer. This is the biggest blunder they have ever committed in this hospital. You can gain trust, you can't force it, thank you for letting such an amateur nurse give your hospital a bad name. PS, preferably no 0 stars.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eugène M. 1 month ago on Google • 260 reviews New
    Came for lung cancer screening. Received excellent and quick help

  • 5/5 Gustavo M. 3 years ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Always have been treated well in the hospital, good facilities, parking lot well sized.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 KJ L. 3 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Came in as a day patient for a quick procedure. I had had an intake interview but between the interview and the procedure, there was a development in my condition of which I needed to inform the hospital. I struggled to get through and get some advice and, after seven calls, I finally managed to speak to someone. On the day of the procedure, everything went quickly, perhaps too quickly even, without anyone explaining to me what was going to happen next. Most of the time was spent in some sort of prep and recovery space with groggy patients wheeled in and out of the room in their beds, and the nursing staff joking whether they had the right name for each. When it was time for me to leave, I was going to be picked up by a friend who was not allowed to stop in the pick up zone by a guy supervising the zone and I had to make my way on my own which had been absolutely forbidden by the staff. All in all, everyone was friendly (except the guy at the parking zone), but I had the impression that the staff was had some sort of a target for the number of patients they could process as quickly as they could and I was left with questions about my procedure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lark �. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I had nerve sparring prostatectomy surgery ....apart from the pain and being uncomfortable for the first 10 days after the catheter was removed all I experienced was the odd drop of urine when I sneezed and burning senstation when I need a pee due to urethra trauma of the catheter. After the 14th day of the surgery I also had semi erectile function. 3 weeks after surgery I had full natural erectile function . i.e without the need for viagra or medication. It still burns a bit when I pee but it's getting better. so greaful I had a superb surgeon and nursing team. THANK YOU.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 z z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The doctors have no respect at all for the patient's wishes! I have reported often enough to the doctors that the swelling only gets worse when sitting on it and that I feel pain, but every time my wishes are ignored. Since I have been at this hospital, my complaints have only gotten worse and I have not received any medication. I also have to go to the hospital every day for 1 appointment instead of multiple appointments per day. It is common to notice that the doctors only want to receive money from health insurance. (Original) De doctoren hebben totaal geen respect voor de wensen van de patiënt! Ik heb vaak genoeg gemeld aan de doctoren dat de zwelling alleen maar erger wordt als er aan gezeten wordt en dat ik pijn voel, maar telkens worden mijn wensen genegeerd. Sinds ik bij deze ziekenhuis ben, zijn mijn klachten alleen maar erger geworden en heb ik geen enkele medicijnen gekregen. Ook moet ik elke dag naar het ziekenhuis gaan voor 1 afspraak i.p.v. meedere afspraken per dag. Het is gewoon te merken dat de doctoren alleen maar geld willen ontvangen van de zorgverzekering.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Betty Den E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of course you'd rather not get there. But if the disease strikes you, this really is the best place to go. (Original) Je komt er natuurlijk liever niet. Maar als de ziekte je treft is dit toch echt de beste plek om heen te gaan.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Magda K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Easily accessible, clear agreements, very friendly employees !! As far as a hospital can be nice, that is certainly the case here !! (Original) Goed bereikbaar, duidelijke afspraken, ontzettend vriendelijke medewerkers!! Voor zover een ziekenhuis fijn kan zijn, is dat hier zeker het geval!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E.A A. 1 year ago on Google • 188 reviews
    A very clean hospital. Easy to locate with tram 2

  • 5/5 Elsa B. 1 year ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Mother was here during 1980s, she received the best care possible. Was able to sit either side and hold her hand throughout the final hours ❤

  • 4/5 Michiel van der M. 2 years ago on Google • 105 reviews
    I only was here to accompany someone, but all personnel was super friendly, that's all that I can say

  • 5/5 Jaap van O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bright hospital, nice waiting room at the clinic, very nice staff (Original) Helder ziekenhuis fijne wachtruimte op de poli heel fijn personeel
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gordon G. 7 years ago on Google
    Its good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sonja H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Calm, keep your distance and wear face masks Check at the entrance if you have a fever or other complaints! (Original) Rustig, afstand bewaren en mondkapjes dragen Bij de ingang controle of hè koorts hebt of andere klachten!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eugen M. 7 years ago on Google
    No rush but everything is fast
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 T.de V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As far as a hospital is a pleasant place to stay, this is. In the AVL I am doing very well with 35 irradiations in 7 weeks, despite the corona measures, the stay in the waiting room is quite comfortable. The staff are friendly and you are not a number. Because of the corona, no hot drink is shared around, but the vending machines are quite drinkable. Compliment for the policy (Original) Voor zover een ziekenhuis een prettige plaats is om te verblijven is dit. In het AVL heel goed te doen ben bezig met 35 bestralingen in 7 weken ondanks de corona maatregelen is het verblijf in de wachtkamer best comfortabel. Het personeel is vriendelijk en je bent geen nummer. Door de corona wordt er geen warme drank rond gedeeld, maar de automaten zijn best drinkbaar. Compliment voor het beleid
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paula J. 4 weeks ago on Google • 72 reviews New
    Good hospital

  • 4/5 Don G. 1 month ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Never a pleasant place to be and always pleasant, friendly staff and on time.

  • 5/5 Stef Nick L. 1 month ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Most amazing hospital, it doesn't get any better than this. Everything is excellent

  • 5/5 Andreea P. 7 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Everyone is just so kind and accommodating. It made my visit a lot more comfortable. Everyone was also able to communicate with me in English. I really felt taken care of by the nurses and the doctor.

  • 5/5 Leo De J. 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    It's like walking into a shopping center.

  • 5/5 Nick J. 3 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    The best place to receive treatment :-). Superprofessional and extremely kind personal

  • 4/5 Rob 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I received excellent assistance there. Only the reception at AVL is extremely messy! (Original) Ik werd daar uitstekend geholpen. Alleen de ontvangst bij AVL verloopt uiterst rommelig!

  • 5/5 Trees Van Den H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great hospital. Helped well here and you get enough attention. That gives confidence. (Original) Geweldig ziekenhuis. Hier goed geholpen en je krijgt voldoende aandacht. Dat geeft vertrouwen.

  • 5/5 Frits I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well (Original) Heel goed

  • 5/5 Robby L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolutely Corona proof. Everything arranged down to the last detail. All departments are easy and clear. Friendly people. Hygiene excellent. (Original) Absoluut Corona proof. Alles tot in de puntjes geregeld. Makkelijk en overzichtelijk zijn alle afdelingen. Vriendelijke mensen. Hygiëne uitstekend.

  • 5/5 Boy B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here you are not treated like a number, are open to your own input! Immediately gives a feeling of confidence (Original) Hier wordt je niet als een nummer behandeld,staan open voor eigen inbreng ! Geeft gelijk een gevoel van vertrouwen

  • 5/5 Bram de w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First class hospital with friendly and well trained staff. (Original) Eerste klas ziekenhuis met aardig en goed opgeleid personeel.

  • 5/5 frané r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I would rather not be in a hospital, but the Alv is very hospitable and helpful (Original) Ik kom liever niet in een ziekenhuis,maar het Alv is erg gastvrij en behulpzaam

  • 5/5 Wim B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best hospital in the Netherlands (Original) Beste ziekenhuis van Nederland

  • 5/5 Rosé van Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice hospital, all super friendly (Original) Fijn ziekenhuis super vriendelijk allemaal

  • 5/5 Dennis B. 2 years ago on Google
    They fight cancer. What more can I say ❤️

  • 5/5 Ruben Moi Thuk S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small businesses are now located here on part of the site (Original) Hier zitten nu kleine bedrijven gevestigd op een deel van het terrein

  • 4/5 Hanna W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super hospital. Everything well organized (Original) Super ziekenhuis. Alles goed georganiseerd

  • 5/5 Maximiliaan P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good Hospital Attentive Staff (Original) Goed Ziekenhuis Attent Personeel

  • 5/5 B S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good guidance during an investigation. (Original) Goede begeleiding bij een onderzoek.

  • 4/5 Henk 3 years ago on Google
    Voor bezoekers ruime parkeermogelijkheden.

  • 5/5 Stephanie B. 3 years ago on Google
    Fijn ziekenhuis lief personeel

  • 5/5 Gajendra S. 7 years ago on Google
    sir I am so happy I read about yoy sir un readibg in Industrial Microbiology

  • 5/5 Rene Van V. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect

  • 5/5 Edward van der Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A hospital where doctors and nurses work who not only understand their expertise but are also focused on patients. Never felt so much empathetic warmth as with these caregivers. A top hospital where it is better to stay outside, but if you are allowed or required to enter, people are here for you day and night. Many thanks to all who assisted me so well and will assist me. Tribute. (Original) Een ziekenhuis waar artsen en verpleegkundigen werken die niet alleen verstand hebben van hun deskundigheid maar daarbij ook gericht zijn op de patiënten. Nog nooit zoveel empathische warmte gevoeld als bij deze zorgverleners. Een top ziekenhuis waar het beter is om.buiten te blijven maar als je er wel binnen mag of moet komen dan staan hier mensen dag en nacht voor je klaar. Veel dank allen die mij zo goed hebben bijgestaan en ook nog zullen bijstaan. Hulde.

  • 5/5 Ron S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What a good hospital ..... of course cannot say here that it is recommended, but if you have to be there it is "the place to be" ..... (Original) Wat een goed ziekenhuis ..... kan natuurlijk niet hier zeggen dat het een aanrader is, maar als je er moet zijn is het "the place to be".....

  • 5/5 Bart G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly and efficient go together very well, they prove here (Original) Vriendelijk en efficiënt gaat heel goed samen bewijst men hier

  • 5/5 yualrox 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good hospital with good specialists. But the aftercare is also very pleasant. (Original) Goed ziekenhuis met goede specialisten. Maar ook is de nazorg erg prettig.

  • 5/5 Pearxander Lodewijk M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What a fantastic hospital despite everyone being nervous because they have cancer, the people who work there are very quiet and there is a serene atmosphere there, great and very convenient (Original) Wat een fantastisch ziekenhuis ondanks dat iedereen nerveus is omdat ze kanker hebben zijn de mensen die er werken heel erg rustig en Er heerst daar een serene sfeer geweldig en heel erg handig

  • 4/5 renate van e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nicely modern and spacious (Original) Mooi modern en ruim opgezet

  • 5/5 Déjean Frequin D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well organized appearance. Safe in the covid-19 handling. (Original) Zeer goed georganiseerde uitstraling. Veilig in de covid-19 hanteringen.

  • 5/5 Scott V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good hospital specialized in Cancer. Unfortunately, I speak from experience. Have been there for 7 years now for kidney cancer treatment. Good doctors, friendly staff, both nurses and doctors. Prefer not to come, of course, but it is no different. And if your fan still needs help with cancer, then it is certainly not wrong here. (Original) Heel goed ziekenhuis gespecialiseerd in Kanker. Helaas spreek ik uit ervaring. Kom er nu 7 jaar voor behandeling van nierkanker. Goede artsen, vriendelijk personeel, zowel verplegend als de artsen. Kom er natuurlijk liever niet maar het is niet anders. En als je fan toch geholpen moet worden aan kanker dan is het hier zeker niet verkeerd.

  • 5/5 Peter G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great hospital (Original) Top ziekenhuis

  • 5/5 Monica de B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is not fun to go there But the care and attention to the people more than ten (Original) Leuk is het niet om er heen te gaan Maar de zorg en attentie naar de mensen een dikke tien

  • 5/5 Joop J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Been for the umpteenth time Time and again admiration for the kindness and care of all the staff and especially the nursing staff. (Original) Voor de tigste keer geweest Telkens weer bewondering voor vriendelijkheid en zorgvuldigheid van al het personeel en vooral de verpleging.

  • 5/5 Lautje H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My father had to undergo a very serious operation and was cured of cancer thanks to Dr. Hendriks and his team. Grateful! (Original) Mijn vader heeft een hele zware operatie moeten ondergaan en is genezen van kanker dankzij dr Hendriks en zijn team. Dankbaar!

  • 5/5 Herman S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Attention and compassion (Original) Aandacht en compassie

  • 5/5 vittorio g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Ottimo

  • 5/5 Michel N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great hospital with even better staff. (Original) Geweldig ziekenhuis met nog beter personeel.

  • 5/5 A S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Customer-friendly hospital. (Original) Klantvriendelijk ziekenhuis.

  • 5/5 Wil B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well helped by the reception who are ready for you. ... (Original) Goed geholpen door de receptie die voor je klaarstaan. ...

  • 5/5 Fred B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice and quickly helped (Original) Lekker snel geholpen

  • 5/5 Jose van den O. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I'm impressed! I just watched your website which is amazing. I'm a relative living in New Zealand of one of your future patients. As I can not be with her I feel at ease to know she'll be in the best care available. My sincere gratitude.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riesjart M. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    What a great hospital with human employees who make you feel very warm and safe despite the situation. Unknown.

  • 4/5 A.L.M. G. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Very happy that we ended up at the AvL for my husband's rectal cancer. We have to travel far for it (Fryslân) but we are willing to do it. Doctors, nurses and support staff are knowledgeable, friendly, patient-oriented and take their time. Nice hospital to be in. The only downside is the external communication. That's where something goes wrong or there is uncertainty. So we have to be constantly alert ourselves.

  • 4/5 Cee C. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    5 star hospital for patients, but actually no stars for the visitors restaurant. What a bunch of blackmailers they are. Cup of soup, watery broth with some vegetables rubbing against it, with a mini piece of bread: 4.95. Croquettes are lukewarm, only brown balls, no butter. Pre-made sandwiches are only for the wealthy. I think it's a shame. So bring some sandwiches and wait until the sweet coffee lady/gentleman comes by with the cart!


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