Patient Experience
Our 14-year-old daughter got her first period with debilitating cramps. Dr. Akhila didn't dismiss her pain as 'normal' - she sketched diagrams to explain uterine contractions, prescribed gentle medication, and even recommended heat pad positions. My daughter left smiling, calling her 'the period whisperer'. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
At 72, I was embarrassed about post-menopausal bleeding but Dr. Akhila Dilip treated me with such dignity. She personally walked me to the ultrasound room, held my hand during the biopsy, and called with results herself. Turned out to be benign, but her thoroughness gave me peace no other doctor ever had.
Rushed to Manipal at 3 AM with ectopic pregnancy symptoms. Dr. Akhila was there within 20 minutes, her calmness cutting through my panic. During emergency surgery, she preserved my fallopian tube against all odds. Follow-ups felt like visiting a wise friend who remembered everything. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
For my routine Pap smear, Dr. Akhila noticed subtle cervical changes others missed. Her persistence led to early-stage cancer detection. She coordinated with oncology while handling my terror with raw honesty: 'This is scary, but we caught it when we can win.' Two years cancer-free now. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
After four miscarriages, Dr. Akhila spent our first appointment just listening. No rushed prescriptions. She discovered a rare uterine septum others missed. Post-surgery, she texted daily during my pregnancy. When I held my daughter, I understood why nurses call her 'the baby architect'. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
My intellectually disabled sister needed hysterectomy. Dr. Akhila learned basic sign language to communicate with her, used doll models to explain surgery, and postponed twice until my sister felt ready. The medical bracelet she made her said 'Brave Princess' - that attention to soul beyond body? Priceless. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
As a transgender man seeking hysterectomy, I expected judgment. Dr. Akhila used my chosen name before I even asked. Her surgical plan minimized scarring for my top surgery future. 'Your body, your rules,' she said - finally, a gynecologist who gets it. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
Emergency C-section at 28 weeks due to placental abruption. Dr. Akhila's hands moved like lightning while her voice remained hypnotically calm. She later sat in NICU with me, explaining every monitor beep. My preemie's now thriving - her care spanned from OR to heart. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
For my fibroid embolization, Dr. Akhila collaborated with interventional radiology, creating a hybrid approach nobody tried before. She presented options like a menu - risks, benefits, even cost comparisons. That transparency helped me choose confidently. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
Post-hysterectomy follow-up during COVID lockdowns. Dr. Akhila did video calls from her car when hospital wifi failed. She spotted infection signs through pixelated video, sending medications before I even felt symptoms. That proactive care probably saved me from sepsis. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
My mother with dementia kept refusing gynecological exams. Dr. Akhila examined her while she sang old Bollywood songs, incorporating movements into the checkup. She diagnosed atrophic vaginitis without trauma. That creativity should be taught in medical schools. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
Teen PCOS case with severe acne and weight gain. Instead of just prescribing pills, Dr. Akhila designed a 'hormone harmony' plan with nutritionist referrals. She celebrated small victories - when I lost 5kg, she did a little dance. Felt like having a doctor-sister. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
Rare case of cervical pregnancy - every doctor suggested hysterectomy. Dr. Akhila spent nights researching conservative protocols from Japan. She succeeded with methotrexate and monitoring. I still have fertility options because she fought for them. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
Menopause consultation turned into life advice session. Dr. Akhila discussed everything from bone density to rediscovering intimacy after 60. She recommended specific lubricants, yoga poses, even books. Left feeling empowered instead of old. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)
Foreign body removal from vagina - my toddler inserted a small toy. Dr. Akhila distracted her with light-up gloves while swiftly removing it. No trauma, no restraint. She later mailed a 'curiosity kit' with safe exploration items. That's next-level pediatric gynecology. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)