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3386 Sheridan Dr
Buffalo, New York 14226
Place is very clean and nurses are very pleasant and explain things in a very well manner. I was low on iron 1% and she told me what needed to be done to fix it. Even though I drove my bicycle 1hour to get here. At least I know what's going on with my body. Red headed nurse was exceptionally pleasant and kind. Thank you again for offering the chance. I will be back once i get my iron levels up!
Nurse Aveona was helpful kind sweet. She made me feel very comfortable. You can tell she enjoys her job and cares about people. She is the best.
Very professional staff. Great energy also they work fast. There's 1 girl she constantly messes up on the needle part which is crucial for what we are here for to donate and earn money?
I'm impressed! The facility is spotless the staff are very helpful and polite! Also a special shout out to Amanda Sanchez assistant manager who went above and beyond to make my sign up process go smoothly.
My visits to this clinic have been nothing but great, it is very well run and the staff are always very nice and helpful. I specifically wanted to mention that Alice does her job very well and takes great care of people under her supervision.
Buffalo facility, worst customer relations. I've been there twice both times turned out to be a waste of time and gas. I donate to help out my community and a few extra bucks is nice. However I do not donate to earn income. Rochester facility was even worse, also been there twice also both times no donation. However my last visit I was talked to so rudely by one of the techs that I will never visit that site again. Customer service and relations is one thing but treating volunteers, such as myself, with n
Octapharma is a much better experience than I could have ever imagined. The staff is very respectful. When I walked in, I was greeted with a smile. If I had any questions, I received assistance ASAP. The process was very easy and quick. The stickers are very gentle, and I cannot forget how clean they are compared to other places I have been. Thank you
Severely understaffed! It takes 3 hours to donate. One hour in line, one waiting to get on the floor and one to donate. Most of people are not very friendly. If you want to get in and out fastest show up at 4:55. They hustle then!
I have went here 3 times now for donating and the experience has been great and easy! Yesterday I was taken care of by Amanda and I was very pleased with the care she takes in her job.
Very professional and clean environment. The employee Diana is fantastic polite friendly and helpful and superior. She always makes sure that the client is very comfortable when donating plasma.
I visit octapharma today and the staff is very friendly. Cecil greeted me soon as I walked in the door and when the phlebotomist Tia stuck me i barely felt it. Great center highly recommend.
Very easy going process I was nervous at first but the environment was so nice and it went well
The Octapharma Plasma location on Sheridan Drive is ridiculously understaffed. The past two times I came in to donate I waited over 2 1/2 hours before I even got sat in a chair. Then I waited another 30 minutes before they started my donation process. They need to hire more people to keep up with the demands of the donors. I do not recommend you come here if you are thinking of donating plasma.
Everyone was nice, I would have loved to donate but veins weren't viable for it. Other than that it is a very clean and nice place.
They are very slow hooking up patients, the wait time is crazy! There's one person screening and one or two sticking, most of the time it's only one and the lines are long! I spent 3hrs there one day a couple weeks ago and I was fuming! When a new donor comes in , they drop everything to take care of them, meanwhile the people in line that have been waiting are still in line, it's a ridiculous policy! It should be by appt only so the staff can be prepared ahead of time!
Great staff. Nurse aveona and phlebotomist Tia and Jessie were great and kind. Took great care of me during my visit.
Staff is very professional and kind. Process was quick for first time donor and very thorough. Facility was very clean.
Will not be visiting this place again . .. had to wait almost an hour after donating to recieve my payment, & only after i complained . Too far a visit for very low unertain pay.
Diana was very professional any question had also came and checked on the frequently I asked who was the one to find my van when no one else could great job Diana
It wouldn't allow me to give zero stars. The last two times I tried to donate, I waited over an hour and a half and still hadn't been called over by a phlebotomist. I left both times without donating. $30 for three hours of my time is a slap in the face. I will look elsewhere to donate. The center on Sheridan is poorly run and under staffed. They don't value their customers or their time.
That the place did not open till well after noon and had an appointment at 11:30. Cannot understand why we were not called and I could not stay to finish the process. Waist of my time.
Octaplasma on Sheridan Dr is amazing. The staff and over presentation of the facility is the definition of professionalism.
Edit #2: 9/25/24 Adding yet another star because when I came in on 9/23/24 they checked my arms and they gave me an info page that I followed to a 'T' post donation! I was able to donate on 9/23. Before I did though, Aye, Center Assistant Director, spoke to me more about how to prevent bruising. She also explained that needle sizes are different (bigger) for plasma donation than going to the regular doctor for blood draws. AND she hand picked Chastidy to do my blood draw. Also, guess who's donating after
Spent 2 hrs on the bed just for $35 and I was trying to understand why . One of the receptionist on the phone deliberately stated that he was just talking saying the same thing over and over again and then just hung up In my face.
It's A Great Experience. They Are A Nice Staff. And Overall better than Other Places ..
I had a very well experience and they made me feel welcome and comfortable ?? Thank you Aveona
Place is clean workers are friendly n decent. Overall they are all good. Amanda had her three times n she was very good n professional.
Scheduled an appointment, did all my prep, got all my materials together, drove across town, only to show up and be told that there was nobody to take my donation and I could "try again tomorrow." Don't waste your time here.
This place has the best staff Aveona is a great nurse she is very informative the phlebotomist Atia along with Jesse are amazing and Chassity the manager is a lot of help I watched her help in every area
It was fast freindly, a gave me a free physical. The procedure was virtualy painless. I was very pleased.
Friendly & attentive staff. Kudos to Diana for having gentle hands while performing the needle insertion. Thumbs up to Olivia for her expertise and knowledge. This is a great place to donate plasma. Centers always clean too, with minimal wait times. Its certainly better than most.
Slowest people ever they intentionally take there time and can give two phucks about the people's time that pay there checks anyway I would ?? NOT GO HERE unless you want to spend 5 hours there
This place was great when I first started donating. The staff was great and had great bed side manners. They've had some turnover, which happens, but these girls are more concerned with chit chatting than getting people in and out. I was there for 3 hours this past time I donated. No one cares about your time. Not to mention they've been rough with sticking you with the needle and ripping it out when you're done.
I loved the way Atia stuck me. She was quick very comfortable to be with, was not rough while sticking me, I didn't even notice she stuck me. I have been here for 2 months and left CSL Plasma because of workers who are like her. Loved her customer service and look forward coming back and refereeing friends and family.
For all I want to set record straight, great staff wonderful staff! I have been a regular for a year twice a week. Excellent at what they do! They have had shortages but it happens and they are training more! Do not go off one time reviews! Look this is volunteer for people and at times you may wait. If you cannot don't go. It is a job for them, and they should be treated with the upmost respect! Great staff!
This place is a joke . I hear the Director of this location doesn't want to hire anymore screeners , having donors wait ridiculous amount of time to get screened and over an hour to get a bed . This place should be ashamed of themselves
Staff is up and down. But overall the staff is great and professional
Great staff the nurse Aveona helped me with my first donation she is very knowledgeable the phlebotomist Atia and Jesse made the process very easy on the floor
The first donation was ok but the second donation was a nightmare. The place is very mismanaged and understaffed.
I didn't know what to expect going in since it was my first time donating. Although my first visit was a lengthy one (3 hours in total), the experience overall was very good. This location was clean, staff was friendly and seemed to all get along with each other, as they joked around as they tended to the patients. As a new donor you do get bumped to the front of the line which is a perk! I plan to return for continued donations.
This is a great place to donate plasma. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly also I've never had a issue donating and the plasma center is in very pristine and clean The are always ready and able to assist you with anything that may arise. Wanted to just add Aye and Roxanne have a great team.
I had a very pleasant experience. Amanda is the bomb!
First Day there the staff was absolutely wonderful especially the nurses in the front for first time donors get, treated upmost respect, they are so clean! Very throughout about the procedures and what is to be expected from the donors, they also walk you through every point you need to know! I would absolutely recommend this place stop Donating at CSL AND GET TO OCTAPHARMA!! THANKS GUYS CONTINUE THE GREAT WORK!!
I always have a great experience at this octapharma they have great staff . There is One Nurse Aveona who also screens who has such a welcoming personality she always very nice, she smiles and just lights up the room if your in the area this is a clean friendly facility
Went for my first time donating on Friday. The whole process of a new donor took roughly 3 hours (including donation). Everyone was so friendly and personable and efficient. The center was extremely clean. Will definitely be going again.
Had issues the last time I was there. I was also a lapsed donor. They got my profile updated, made me feel important and not just a number? It was a pleasant experience compared to my last visit. Thanks for the excellent service!!!!
Horrible customer service nurses and staff have very bad attitudes and have no respect for the people coming to donate I sat for almost 3 hours for a mistake made by staff and they got mad I was frustrated for their mistake will never come here again I'd rather go to CSL on elmwood and if you donate plasma in the area you know how bad that can be
Place is clean professionally , also super clean Tia such a nice employee
I have nothing but positive things to say! Yes, the new patient appointment is very long but everyone was so patient and kind with me. It was the first time donating plasma and I was nervous but the girls all made me so comfortable. I really appreciate that!
I always have a great experience when I donate! The staff are always friendly and attentive, they show that they care about my safety and comfort!! The staff always explain directions of what they are doing while they stick me, and they ask me if it's good! The staff are always professional and kind! They gently tend to me and others thru the whole process and make my donation as comfortable as possible! The staff are always courteous and Kind, very respectful and they have patience and are always kind and
Most days this place is good.. But some days there definitely not enough staff. & then once a month apparently they have training so they open @ 9am? Would be nice if they let their donors know this.. so they don't waste their time going there.
Wonderful people always get in then out. My favorite plasma place.??????
I used to go to CSL plasma and ended up switching to Octapharma. Best decision I've made. The staff here are very friendly and professional, the environment is welcoming and clean. Special recognition to the Assistant Manager by the name of Aye, thank you for your willingness to help and your friendliness. Promotion for Aye? I think so!!
My first initial appointment was very long (3 hours) I was told it was due to staff call offs. However the times since have been quick and efficient. Clean facility, nice staff. Very happy with them.
I went in for my new donor appointment and wasn't acknowledged within 20 minutes, so I left. If I had been told ?take a seat, we'll be with you when we can,? it would have been fine. But I stood there for 20 minutes with not one worker acknowledging my presence.
I visited this facility today as a first time new donor. All staff that I encountered was super pleasant, personable, & professional. The facility was very clean & sanitary including restroom. I would recommend and will be returning!
kind and courteous staff. thank you deja, liz, and aye!
Octapharma Plasma was extremely clean, bright & welcoming. The entire staff was friendly & helpful, ready to make anyone feel at ease & comfortable.
Had a great experience! It was very clean and the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back ??
The staff is so friendly and super supportive. The facility is clean and welcoming. Time is taken to talk you through each step of donating and they are very conscious of the medical standards for a donor and do not deviate from those. I would recommend to anyone!
Tia and dasja did wonderful on the floor shout out to them great service
Aye mis by far the nicest person I've met during plasma donation. Love octopharma!!
Staff is awesome! They seem to have great relationships with the donors. Place is very clean. I know it's not easy to just hire people but they all do seem tired but they do it with a smile!
Made an appointment today for first time donor. They had me watch the video, then asked me to wait. An hour later they had forgotten about me and had not been registered or processed, and it as not very busy. By now it's after 5 and instead of taking my vitals they did a ?vein check? and determined that I wasn't a suitable candidate for today. Felt more like they didn't feel like taking the time to get me through the donation process. It was obviously I would have been the last donor of the day and it defin
Nice caring place, to donate Plama
The people here are so nice. Please hire more people because I can tell they're tired. The lady from Rochester is nice, but she's awful at her job. However, everyone else is so nice and I love talking to them.
They were really nice not to busy
I am a doner at Octapharma, and have never had any issues.
Staff here is pretty good. Never have any issues with them very helpful. The design of this building could be better, lobby has artificial yellow lighting that is far too bright with minimal sunlight coming in. Can be a bit much. I'd say bring headphones as well there is no music and often times a violent show or movie will be playing. Counter productive to people with sensitive nervous systems especially when your pulse is being checked.
Nice staff very helpful and no waiting
there has not been one time I walked in this facility when there wasn't an issue. If it's not the staff being rude and disrespectful it's them giving you an unnecessarily hard time trying to donate. If I could give this place zero stars I would. Any plasma center in buffalo is better than this one, and honestly I would avoid going here at all costs lol.
It's never a long wait when I come and Alice was great and made me feel comfortable
I have had nothing but good experiences here at the Amherst location. The staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable and have always made me feel comfortable.
The staff at Octapharma Plasma made my experience donating plasma a smooth & fun experience. Their staff is not only friendly but also highly skilled. Efficiency and punctuality are hallmarks of their service. The ambiance here is always inviting and comfortable. I was able to get all of their names so they can be acknowledged. Aveona Diana Kathy Shania Yerelis
My first time here the other day - everyone was so friendly and the process was pretty easy! Shoutout to Liz Sophia & Diana
The staff is always great! I go twice a week every week & always feel comfortable and safe? 10/10 would recommend over CSL.
Love this place for donating the first time . I want to thank Yaya -Medical screener Jackie- Nurse Cadeidra- phlebotomist Diana- phlebotomist Chasity- phlebotomist Amanda - phlebotomist Alice- phlebotomist Best people , made me comfortable and laugh .
Asked one of the people I asked to use there bathroom and they had an attitude and was rude about me using there bathroom and said if u r not here to donate u can't use our bathroom. So u need nicer people in ur octoplasma place and not be so mean to there customers.
The facility is ran smoothly and efficiently and is really clean. All of the workers are so friendly and professional and make you feel comfortable.The staff is what keeps me coming back.
So did 3 out of the 4 hour process it requires for first timers and supposedly since iv been to jail in the past year they couldn't accept any donation and banned me until 1 year of my release date ... HA
Cassidy, Elizabeth and Kama are the reason I keep coming back! All the employees are so friendly and kind, it's an extra bonus to even be paid :) I've been able to get in and out every time I come to donate. Very smooth process at Octapharma!!
Pays is good but the huge problem I have is the waiting time and it's because they don't have enough phlebotomists on the floor. Currently been waiting almost 30 mins and there is about 7-8 open machines just empty and only 3 girls working and the waiting area is just filling up while management has a good time laughing in the office and walking around trying to look busy. Will not return I'll take the $10 cut and go to CSL. *UPDATE** After writing this review the office director contacted me and wanted t
They are awesome here. Always making sure you are okay and paying close attention to detail.
Octoplasma is cool like going tw a week
Very nice people. The workers engage the clients and not each other. At my previous site, not octapharma I knew more about their plans than I cared for. I found this company to be professional, kind and skilled. On my 1st time it took 2 hours as compared to nearly 5 at the cheektowaga location of the other company. My whole time spent on my 2nd visit was 1.5 hours as compared to 4. I highly recommend this facility.
Had a good experience very fast didn't have to wait a very long time
Very Awesome experience here than I've ever had at any other plasma centers lots more rewards and huge shout out to Diana K who made me feel very welcomed and comfortable visit smile
Great experience staff name Tia was very patient
Obviously not too happy I'm a new donor and the past three times I've come here I do my ? On app on my phone to speed process get screened & then sit 2-3 hrs waiting for a phlebotomist to draw my plasma it isn't they're fault they're overwhelmed over worked there are 3 phlebotomist to 20 patients?!?!? So let's use our brains & hire more phlebotomists to use all the phlebotomist chairs that way your customers who are donating & doing good for others aren't sitting here all day long ???? #fedupinamherstny@oct
This place is better then CSL.
The staff is extremely friendly and efficient. They pay attention to the donor's. They greet you as you walk in and make sure that you are never just standing around. I applaud their efforts and appreciate their professionalism in a very fast paced environment.
The staff are friendly and light hearted despite the fact they are short handed. Despite the long wait it was a pleasant experience. For your first visit plan for 2-3 hours.
Best place to come. Staff are great yo will receive 125$ if you donate the Second time ask for Olivia best person
Great staff. They were talkative and comforting. Went there as a new donor. The process is a little scary but worth it.
Amherst NY location: This is ONLY to address one issue in particular I know (from at least one other person I talked to) bothers them as well. When removing the needle after donation the safety mechanism often malfunctions and requires the tech to push on the needle (still in your arm) multiple times before it's removed. This HURTS! And has the potential to ruin the access point for some people, please consider researching other possible tubing/safety insertion needles in a large gauge for your company-bcz
Everyone here from the nurses to the phlebotomists are super nice and care about your health. Never had an issue with the needle or donating and money on my card within mins! Very clean inside and you don't wait long at all! Highly recommend!
Everyone at this establishment is extremely kind and helpful in the plasma giving process, making it an easy and fast experience. My first visit the nurse with the wavy/curly blonde hair and glasses (I'm sorry I don't know your name!) who did my physical was extremely patient with my questions and made me feel quite comfortable. During my actual donation, Israel and Jada were very helpful when my machine would not take my blood and helped adjust my needle carefully until my blood flowed. Great staff and pla
Great place to donate awesome service
The staff is respectful. Remind me focus on a job and the facility is so clean. That is the biggest thing for me how clean the facility is. ??????????????
Good customer service very clean and extremely quick! Staff was very friendly
The wait was very very long. Had to use bathroom and waited till the end. Mist my ride home. worker's where watching the movies that was playing on doner floor. That's also very unsafe for phlebotomist to be watching movies while on the clock sticking people with needles. I may no be returning because of lack of professionalism.
Excellent experience. Very nice and knowledgeable staff. Have yet to have a bad experience at this location.
Amanda was very polite. Used manners great customer service skills. The best.
They close early i go to school in Texas the Octapharmas over there are 7am to 7pm which this location was at least open until 7 . Alot of people work until 4pm 5pm
Staff has been absolutely awesome since I started with octapharma this location is 5 ?? highly recommend and management is top notch
The workers are very friendly unlike some other place I tried before octapharma. Very clean environment, I'm so happy to have found this place!
3rd Review: Lovely ladies, with a cool staff. Watch the ladies go through training, Majority was all new. Now they're good, we'll better in this case. Compared to other Plasma Centers, I actually recommend this one to people. Only thing they forget is to mention the Points to Get Rewards. Besides that, a great place to donate.
The receptionists and nurses are all very kind and empathetic. I have zero complaints towards them. However, on two separate occasions, I have been given great difficulty in donating because of my gender transition. My first donation, I was interrogated for 30 minutes about my gender, my AGAB, how long I had been transitioning, and the medications I take for my transition. I was talked down to about the process. I was told that my medications wouldn't cause an issue, and that was the end of it. When I went
Newer staff are more friendly, move at a fast pace, very helpful. Only complaint is the sign in machines move very slowly.
Really great place, they definitely pay more than Kedplasma and the staff are friendly. -1 star for the tape, wish they had medical tape instead of the paper type!
I had a great experience today as a new donor here at octopharma plasma. Jada and Christal were so nice. They were really informative and they made me feel comfortable through the whole process. I will be coming back on Friday for my second donation here. I highly recommend this Facility to other possible donors.
still awaiting my status to be updated, going on 3 months, their IT department is terrible and this only happens to donors over 55, unable to use app, waste time at kiosk as ten minutes is wasted and app friendly users take their place in line, DEFINITELY AGE Discrimination. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, ALSO PAYMENTS HAVe DROPPED 10 DOLLARS WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR REASION.USE CPL AT LEAST THEIR CONSISTENT WITH THEIR PAYMENTS.
The phlebotomists are absolutely amazing! Doing this is a great way to help out others in need and help out yourself as well. The process is easier than it sounds and like I said the phlebotomist/nurses/staff included.. amazing!! They work great together. They are gentle and very talented at the needle work(coming from a person who cares to death of needles) .
Always a great experience when I go donate. No matter if they are busy or slow, the workers (all, any) are helpful smiling and creating a positive environment.
Very clean. All employees very friendly. Better than CSL or KED Cassidy is the best needle person I've ever had, and I've had many!!
My first visit, I was there for 3 hours. There was only one nurse on duty & he was quite vocal about how irritatingly busy he was during my health check interview. I've been there a few times since, and EVERY time I go - there are workers standing around socializing, gossiping, taking their sweet time to finish their own conversations & THEN assist donors. (This is in the front office - not the donor floor.) Donor floor phlebotomists chatter a bit amongst each other as well but they are still quite attentiv
Comfortable calm and clean facility. Awesome girls that make everything a breeze
Update: 9.9.22 Don't come at 8am. I got there around 8ish and had to wait so long that my pulse was so high from standing that I couldn't donate today. Be prepared to spend a day in here because it is new. The employees are cool and the place is spacious and nice. I spent 4 hours in there. I got in there as a new donor by 8:50am and came out by 1:50 ish. Very long day plus my needle was buzzin' & acting up and I never had that happen before!!! Will provide updates when I continue to go.
IF YOU VALUE YOUR TIME BEWARE!! I went to the center between 2-3 weeks ago. I spent almost 3 hours there to be denied when I advised I had a cervical fusion. The nurse provided a form for my doctor to fill out. My doctor returned it a week later and forgot to place a checkmark in the box that approved 2 donations a week. Everything else was correct. I had to call to find this out since NOONE CALLED ME AS ADVISED. I picked up the paperwork on Friday after being instructed over the phone to do so and had my h
I have had a great experience at Octaplasma in Amherst NY #180. The staff is so friendly and the care they give from venopunctures to operating and managing the plasmaphoresis machines is beyond reproach. This review is coming from a Registed Nurse who can vouch for their professionalism. I donate 2x a week and can not come up with any negative complaints. It's a little further from CSL in Niagara Falls, but it's worth the extra travel time to continue with Octapharma in Amherst. The donation fees are comp
Cassidy and jericka is the best the rest of the ppl just walk around and conversate with the other employees instead of helping the ppl who actually needs help then the ppl ease drop on your conversation on the phone and report what you saying and they don't even know what's going on they are very unprofessional ppl in there the managers there suck...... Overall they are very very slow
I just started donating at octapharma plasma. All the staff are very respectful and professional. I would definitely recommend my friend and family to donate at this location.
It was wondering I'll refer my friends to anyone who can...????????????
I am so disappointed at how this went. I have donated plasma many times before coming here and I can say this has been the worst experience. The last 2 times I've been pricked have been horrible. The techs have no idea what they're doing. The last time they pricked me so bad I literally felt sick and then they messed up the read and thought that I was gonna let them try again. They were unapologetic and actually deferred me when they said they wouldn't if I left and came back another day . They also wouldn
I'm trying to put another review on here but it keep bringing up the same one how do you change it this is from today is 9/27/23Tatiana she's very fast very great she understands the customers really well and she is very customer related experience it keeps the customer confidence high very wise young ladyJerika Stephanie and all the management Roxanne I really appreciate the staff all the staff work hard to make sure everybody's great very nice very fast machines you get in there get your vitals done get
This is a great location to donate at. All the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable especially Diana, but all the staff are great!!!
Though they are all new and training, it still seems as if people are confused. Also directions are needed to be posted. Where to go/stand to wait your turn. Friendly staff, clean and spacious.
Most of the staff is very friendly however there are a couple duds there who tend to ruin the experience. I won't name names publicly of course, but if you reach out to me privately I would let you know.
My machine was beeping as people workers walked by. One person stop to adjust the No flow. It was back on track for about 5 min. Then the machine started beeping again saying no flow. I looked at the lady who hooked me up and she acknowledged me and said she would be over after she was done hooking the other person up. By the time people were walking by me and she was still busy, My blood clotted. So when they got to me the had to unhook me because of the clotted blood. The original girl apologized a
Never have I had such a hassle trying to jump through hoops to donate plasma. If you are in the Buffalo area go to Kedplasma or CSL before going to this place. I have been getting the runaround for a month. They are amateurs.
What a welcoming place! Clean, professional and quick. The employees had me laughing. I will be back!
Great place to donate. Staff is super friendly and the process Very time, efficient.
The staff was very professional and courteous. The process was painless and simple. Israel was outstanding as my technician.
Tired of not enough employees.. the express app is longer than the kiosks. I want to be able to use the App.. fix it,, I am still getting paid incorrectly
Tatianna is the best pleb there ! So is aye, great place highly recommended!
Great atmosphere here no complaints smooth process from first donation to my current and 7th no long wait times or bad attitudes and they have some cuties lol
It was a truly amazing experience. There was no wait checking in or for the donation process The staff is very friendly and they have a conversation with you their hours are amazing the benefit of donating plasma is worth checking this place out
This was my first experience ever donating, and I promise you octapharma Plasma is the way to go. I have now been donating here for over a month. Not only are they professional, they are clean, all the employees are kind and well trained. I'm great full to haven taken my first steps through their doors. 5 stars to Octapharma Plasma on Sheridan drive. In Amherst NY!! I promise you, you'll be impressed!
They were friendly and make you feel comfortable the process is quicker than you think and very easy
Fast, friendly, clean, professional, however does not pay as well as the centers in Florida.
Amazing lady with the long blond hair, always caring and beautiful ??
Wonderful, smiling staff! Clean and sanitary. Everything so easy!
Don't go here. I have an allergy to tape so I require paper tape and I was permanently deferred because they had no other type of tape available. I will be reporting this site to the FDA.
Horrible place to donate they can't find your veins and they keep trying I was there last week after 5 try the decide to deferred me like it was fault they couldn't even get me a answer of what was going on why blood was in my plasma very unprofessional manager didn't have no clue front people excellent job people on donation table horrible
I believe the disappointing new pay scale would be EVERYONES review response today. I wonder if you requesting this review at this time is a coincidence.....
Overall, it has been a great experience with Octapharma Plasma. Expect the first visit to take some time, but once you are through the initial evaluation, the process is very simple and the staff is super friendly and helpful.
Clean facility. Kiosk is very slow. The app is much faster. Enjoy watching their TV's during the process.
Very clean place respectable staff. Fast N quick
I live this place! Staff are very friendly and place is very clean! Amanda is very professional!!!
It was the greatest place of all the staff was excellent the place was clean and every in the atmosphere was great I would recommend this to anyone who wants to come there and donate
Diana is the best most amazing friendly and a brightened my day
The office is very understaffed, but the folks who are there do a spectacular job of keeping the process moving. Be prepared for a bit of a wait on your first visit.
Create Customer Service, clean environment, quick process, they call you up in group as bed are available. Newbie.. glad i found this place
Diana was very professional and it made my donation very pleasant. She answered all my questions that I had.
Do not recommend! I would give zero stars if I could.
Had a wonderful experience staff very friendly and polite
The staff is great very friendly and efficient. There hasn't been a time where I got pricked the wrong way where I couldn't donate. To me it means something when your veins are hard to find.
It's good place.i just don't understand why.when you get a referred .you can't come for 56 days
Great place but they seriously need to order more machines to go with all theese useless beds they have had for months !!!! And also don't find it fare how you can be waiting for 2 hours but because they got a new donor the new donor gets to skip ahead of you !!!!!
EXCELLENT experience, no issues what so ever. In and out in a hour! Perfect day and Tatiana was excited
Excellent staff and service place is clean and wait time is not as long as you would expect they are very nice and understanding people and I would recommend this plasma center over any other in Buffalo ny
Worst donation place around very slow
Very clean every one is friendly and thorough and knows the information and when they don't they ask someone who does. LOVE THE TEAM WORK????
The staff are wonderful, funny & kind hard working people... I kindly recommend it to others
Pretty good experience overall but staff needs to be a touch more attentive and manage time a little better
I went to donate today and was turned away. I usually go Wed and Fri. Last week l went Wed and Saturday (l couldn't make it Fri) and was told that l either had to switch to Wed and Sat or wait until next Wed to get back on schedule. That's ridiculous, all the other places let you go 2 times a week as long as it's 2 days apart.
Great and respectful, and have patience with there costumers. Thanks guy and I will definitely return and put a word out for new donors.
Great place, quick and easy. Staff is amazing plus there is a sitting area when you have to wait
On my visit on August 3rd I was there from 10:15-1:45. 3 1/2 hours. Way too long of a time to wait!!!!
I have to be honest so no my arm still hurts where the new stick was.
So stupid they give gift cards for redeeming points. How am I supposed to buy my drugs or pay my rent with a gift card? Give us extra cash for redeeming earned points the way csl plasma does.
I love it here they our very nice
Great service the staff is very friendly and helpful. I had a very great experience here
Diana is an incredible employee and knows her stuff in making donating an enjoyable experience.
pretty well staffed and friendly people
The staff is very friendly, professional and pay attention to every detail.
They are very helpful and very kind need to work on some things It's a great place great experience
Clean, quick service, no wait time... payout is best available... awesome staff
alice is a great phlebotomist
Staff was friendly again. I don't like the new payment calculation. Decreasing payments instead of increasing them during inflation is crazy.
Was a very nice and clean place the only downside is it's very cold there so make sure you have a blanket or sweater,hoodie anything to keep you warmer
The service at Octapharma Plasma in Amherst, NY is excellent, but Octapharma recently changed the top amount you can earn from $65 to $60. I don't know why that change was made, but it's pretty annoying.
Everyone is super nice there the facility is really clean and considering everybody was training they are doing an awesome job
Everyone is courteous and speedy move through system fast never really busy or long wait time
Roxanne Aye & the team are amazing friendly. Better then Csl
I love the staff and the facility is nice. I just wish that they would extend their hours and install charging stations for the donors because we come after work.
Employees are great. Phlebotomists Olivia is awesome.
Great place and people just need to get the wait times down not worth it to stand or sit and wait 2-3 hrs and to only make 35$ just not worth it
Intake is PAINFULLY SLOW! Waiting for a screen to change pages after I read it is way too slow. Long waiting lines after to be interviewed. Then, long waits again to donate.
The staff is so nice and caring.
Wonderful, compassionate staff. The wait is not bad either, clean facilities!!!
The wait times are long. Understaffed and slow, may be going back to CSL.....$15 extra a week isn't worth my time
good experience. Staff was helpful and friendly.
OctaPharma Plasma is far and away the finest donation center in Western New York. The facility is clean and brand new and the entire staff is outstanding. Julie the manager leads by example with a warm and welcoming way about her and it makes for a pleasant donating experience. Along with that, the OCTA APP allows for a nice and easy check in as you arrive. OctaPharma Plasma is the best place to donate for a good cause and the compensation is generous.
very fast clean & professional workers. octapharma plasma keep helping save lives your work is highly appreciated thank you much Love -Derick Roman
I enjoy the experience of the center and the nice employees I will keep coming
It's never a long line and workers are professional
Wasted 2 hours of my time as a new donor. My medication is approved for plasma donation (I have donated at a different company) even according to their list. But had a clueless nurse that couldn't figure it out. Don't waste your time coming here.
My favorite spot but be advised that if you miss a few weeks when your starting off you do not receive $100? It changes to $30
Went in here a little bit ago and there were some people that were clearly sick coughing sneezing and nobody said anything to them. I have some sanitation concerns
Love the energy around the place and it's fast service
Staff is amazing !!! Especially George! Clean and fast!
The donor process at the Sheridan location was pleasant and worthwhile. The staff were patient, knowledgeable, professional and courteous.
Wonderful, quick and easy every time
Always short staffed. Be prepared for it to take two hours ?or just don't go on Mondays.
Great customer services, the staff is friendly and the place is super clean. Great place to go
Nice place. I was in and out in 2 hours. It pays better then CSL. I'm happy.
I had a good experience and all the workers were really nice.
Plasma donors can get disqualified for a list of different reasons, which may result in a temporary or a permanent deferral. Common reasons people get a temporary disqualification may include being dehydrated, taking certain medications, getting a tattoo within the last 4 months, or being pregnant in the last 6 months.
Donating plasma can get busy with donors and long waiting times. To donate plasma faster, choose a plasma center that allows you to book an appointment online and take your health screening questionnaire remotely from home. Additionally, call your local plasma center and ask for the least busy days and times of the week.
Most phlebotomists recommend that you take a day off from working out or lifting weights on the same day as your plasma donation. Instead, take the day to rest, eat well, and drink plenty of water after your donation.
Plasma donors are legally capped at two donations per week or 7-day period, with at least 48 hours in between each donation.
Before your plasma donation, it's recommended that you drink plenty of water (4-6 eight-ounce glasses), and eat a meal with high protein and iron content. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking on the same day as your donation.