Dr. Pankaj Punetha

As parents of a 7-year-old needing tonsillectomy, we were terrified about anesthesia. Dr. Punetha knelt down to our son's eye level, explained everything using toy medical instruments, and even let him choose his 'sleepy air' flavor. His pediatric anesthesia skills are matched only by his incredible bedside manner with children.

During my complex spinal fusion surgery at Manipal, Dr. Punetha's anesthesia management was flawless. He visited me multiple times pre-op to understand my specific concerns, customized a nerve-sparing technique, and managed my post-operative pain so effectively that I was mobile much sooner than expected. Truly exceptional care.

I came for what I thought would be a routine pre-anesthesia checkup before my gallbladder surgery, but Dr. Punetha detected my undiagnosed sleep apnea through his thorough questioning. He adjusted the entire anesthesia plan accordingly and potentially prevented serious complications. His attention to detail is life-saving.

After my knee replacement, Dr. Punetha followed up personally to ensure my pain was controlled without excessive medication. He suggested innovative nerve block techniques that reduced my opioid need by 70%. His holistic approach to pain management shows he cares about recovery beyond just the operating room.

Dr. Pankaj Punetha was the calm in our storm when my 85-year-old mother needed emergency hip surgery after a fall. His gentle manner while explaining the anesthesia risks to our anxious family, his careful attention to her age-related medications, and his post-op pain management approach made all the difference. She recovered with minimal discomfort thanks to his expertise.