Patient Experience
Dr. Nagaraj Palankar saved my 72-year-old father from a life-threatening intestinal obstruction with such precision and compassion. His team at Manipal Hospital handled the emergency laparotomy flawlessly, and he personally called us twice daily during recovery. We couldn't have asked for better surgical care.
As a new mother, I was terrified when my 8-year-old needed emergency appendectomy. Dr. Palankar not only performed the minimally invasive surgery perfectly but also comforted my child with stories during rounds. His expertise in pediatric surgical gastroenterology is truly remarkable.
After years of struggling with chronic pancreatitis, Dr. Palankar's Whipple procedure gave me my life back. His detailed pre-op explanations and meticulous post-op care at Manipal Hospital made me feel completely secure throughout this complex surgery.
I visited Dr. Palankar for what I thought was routine acid reflux, but his diagnostic acumen uncovered an early-stage esophageal issue. His proactive approach and gentle bedside manner turned a simple checkup into potentially life-saving early intervention.
When my husband suffered a traumatic abdominal injury in a car accident, Dr. Palankar's emergency surgery team worked miracles. His calm demeanor in crisis and surgical skill in repairing multiple intestinal perforations were nothing short of extraordinary.
Dr. Palankar's follow-up care after my gallbladder removal has been exceptional. He remembers every detail of my case, answers all my questions patiently, and his incision technique left barely visible scars. Truly a master of his craft.
My 85-year-old mother's colorectal cancer surgery was handled with incredible skill by Dr. Palankar. He tailored the approach considering her age, and his team's geriatric-friendly post-op care at Manipal Hospital made all the difference in her smooth recovery.
As someone who feared hospitals, Dr. Palankar's warm approach during my hernia consultation put me at ease immediately. His clear explanations and the way he involved me in decision-making made me feel like a partner in my own care.
Dr. Palankar managed my complex inflammatory bowel disease with surgical precision when medications failed. His innovative laparoscopic approach minimized recovery time, and his nutritional guidance post-surgery has been invaluable.
When my teenager needed emergency surgery for Meckel's diverticulum complications, Dr. Palankar's expertise shone through. His ability to connect with young patients while maintaining professional excellence is rare and wonderful.
I traveled from another state specifically for Dr. Palankar's opinion on my rare gastrointestinal condition. His diagnostic thoroughness and surgical plan exceeded all expectations - worth every mile traveled to Manipal Hospital.
Dr. Palankar's team handled my pancreatic cyst resection with such coordination and skill. The way he explained the complex procedure using diagrams and models made me feel educated and confident before entering the operating room.
After multiple failed procedures elsewhere, Dr. Palankar successfully revised my previous gastrointestinal surgery with remarkable skill. His willingness to take on complex cases and his innovative surgical techniques are truly exceptional.
My follow-up visits with Dr. Palankar always feel comprehensive yet efficient. He remembers minute details from previous consultations and his surgical follow-up care demonstrates both expertise and genuine concern for patient wellbeing.