Patient Experience
As an 82-year-old with complex post-menopausal bleeding, I was terrified of another dismissive consultation. Dr. Jyoti Shetty spent 45 minutes explaining my endometrial biopsy results with hand-drawn diagrams, coordinating with oncology herself, and calling me after hours to reassure me. Her blend of cutting-edge knowledge and grandmotherly compassion is extraordinary.
Our 14-year-old daughter's first period became a nightmare with severe cramps and vomiting. Dr. Shetty saw us within an hour of calling, diagnosed endometriosis through gentle questioning (no invasive exam), and created a teen-friendly management plan. She even suggested period-friendly school uniform solutions!
Rushed to Manipal Hospital at 2 AM with placental abruption at 32 weeks, Dr. Shetty performed an emergency C-section that saved both me and my baby. What amazed me was how she remembered my birth preferences from our 20-week conversation and incorporated what she could amidst the crisis.
For my routine IUD insertion, Dr. Shetty used numbing gel I didn't even know existed! She narrated childhood stories from Mumbai during the procedure to distract me, and her nurse held my hand. Turned a dreaded appointment into something actually pleasant.
After three miscarriages, Dr. Shetty discovered my undiagnosed thyroid issue and customized a pregnancy plan with daily WhatsApp check-ins. She answered my 3 AM anxiety texts personally throughout my first trimester. Our rainbow baby is now 6 months old because of her relentless dedication.
My mother's complex fibroid surgery at 68 was deemed high-risk by three surgeons. Dr. Shetty pioneered a minimally invasive technique using robotic assistance that reduced recovery time from 8 weeks to 12 days. She visited twice daily even on weekends, adjusting pain management personally.
As a ******* man seeking hysterectomy, I expected judgment. Instead, Dr. Shetty educated herself on hormone interactions pre-surgery, used my correct pronouns without being reminded, and arranged private scheduling to avoid clinic discomfort. She treated my identity as medical fact, not debate.
During my follow-up for ovarian cyst removal, Dr. Shetty noticed my subtle weight loss and discovered early-stage diabetes through unrelated questioning. Her holistic attention to seemingly irrelevant details literally gave me years of healthier life.
Dr. Shetty managed my high-risk twin pregnancy with such precision that she detected TTTS a week before standard protocols would have. Her coordination with fetal medicine specialists felt like a perfectly choreographed medical ballet. We have two healthy girls because of her vigilance.
For my cervical cancer screening, she used a warmed speculum and had me control the insertion angle myself, a small dignity that transformed a vulnerable experience. When results showed precancerous cells, her 'see you tomorrow for treatment' approach eliminated weeks of anxiety.
My daughter with Down syndrome needed gynecological care, and Dr. Shetty created picture-based communication charts specific to her needs. The examination room was adjusted to dim lighting with her favorite cartoon music. Medicine needs more doctors who customize care to this degree.
Post-menopausal at 51, I struggled with severe dryness that impacted my marriage. Instead of dismissing it, Dr. Shetty prescribed compounded estrogen creams and connected me with a pelvic floor therapist. She discussed intimacy like a compassionate friend who also happens to be a brilliant physician.
During my IVF cycle, Dr. Shetty adjusted medication doses daily based on my emotional state alongside blood reports. When I cried over failed retrieval, she sat with me for 20 minutes after clinic hours sharing stories of her own medical training struggles. She heals with science and soul.