I am writing this to formally document my experience with multiple providers within Saint Francis Health System, as well as to warn others who may be considering care within this system.
My experience with Dr. Boomer, pulmonologist, has been one of the most troubling medical experiences of my life. Over the course of approximately five years, I had little to no meaningful interaction with him directly. Instead, my care was largely handled by a nurse practitioner, and the level of communication, accuracy, and professionalism I received was deeply concerning.
During this time, I was given information about my condition that was inaccurate and ultimately led me to believe that I was facing a life-threatening illness. I lived under that fear for years. Years. The emotional and mental toll of believing you are dying—based on incorrect or poorly communicated medical information—is something I cannot adequately put into words. No patient should ever have to endure that due to failures in care, communication, or oversight.
In addition, the office environment made an already distressing situation worse. A staff member named Mo, who was involved in my care, was repeatedly unprofessional. I experienced being hung up on, dismissed, and spoken to in a way that made me feel like my concerns did not matter. I also have serious concerns that inaccurate information was relayed to Dr. Boomer regarding my condition, which may have contributed to the misdiagnosis and prolonged distress I experienced.
Unfortunately, this pattern did not stop with pulmonology.
I also saw a cardiologist, Dr. Sumner, within Saint Francis Health System, and I am now questioning whether I should continue under that care at all. My trust in the system has been significantly damaged due to repeated negative experiences and concerns about the accuracy and quality of care being provided.
During a sleep study, I encountered another physician whose name I cannot recall at this time, but the experience was similarly dismissive and unprofessional. At no point did I feel genuinely cared for or that my concerns were taken seriously.
My visit with an orthopedic specialist was equally alarming. I was essentially told that I was “too old to heal,” which I found both medically questionable and incredibly inappropriate. Statements like that are not only discouraging, they are harmful.
I have also seen additional specialists within Saint Francis Health System, including a breast surgeon and a gynecologist. In both cases, the level of care I received was so poor that I chose not to return after a single visit.
What is most disturbing is not just one bad experience—it is the consistent pattern across multiple departments: poor communication, dismissive attitudes, lack of accountability, and in my case, what I believe to be multiple misdiagnoses.
I was placed on a path for years believing my health was far worse than it truly was. That kind of error is not minor—it affects every aspect of a person’s life: mental health, emotional well-being, decision-making, and overall quality of life. It is something that should never happen in a system entrusted with people’s lives.
At this point, I am left questioning not only the competence of the care I received but also whether further action should be taken regarding what I experienced.
Based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend Saint Francis Health System. Patients deserve to be heard. They deserve accurate information. They deserve professionalism, compassion, and competent care.
I did not receive that here.
KS
Kevin Sexton
Mar 26, 2026
In November of 2024, I had an Aneurysm and Major Stroke in Muskogee, OK. I was transported to the main campus on Yale and surgery was performed and I remained in a coma for more than a month after surgery. After I regained my consciousness, i went through a short rehab and began to regain my cognitive abilities. I was transported by my cousin back to MS. And remained in Rehab for about a month and released. It’s now been a year of rest, and in November of 2025, i began to walk every day. Determined to regain some normality, I walked nearly every day for 2 months afterwards i had to go to a gym because of inclement weather and did strength training for about two months afterwards. I can proudly say that I have lost approximately 110 lbs. because t my equilibrium is still terrible but im doing incredibly well but still have a long road ahead. But my doctors at St Francis Hospital did an incredible job on me and to them, thank you for Everything. Understand something, not everyone who is given a second chance squanders it. Im alive today because of a doctor who studied incredibly well and because more importantly, the Grace of God.