Dr. Preetham Raj Reviews

Dr. Preetham Raj performed an emergency appendectomy on my 8-year-old daughter at 2 AM with such calm expertise—she was playing the next afternoon like nothing happened. His bedside manner with scared children is extraordinary.

As a 72-year-old with multiple health issues, I was terrified about my gallbladder surgery. Dr. Raj explained everything in simple terms, involved my family in decisions, and his post-op care was meticulous. I've never felt safer in medical hands.

What started as a routine lump check turned into a complex soft tissue tumor removal. Dr. Raj's diagnostic acumen caught what others missed, and his surgical precision left minimal scarring. Follow-ups felt like consulting a wise friend rather than just a doctor.

Came in with severe abdominal pain—turned out to be a strangulated hernia requiring immediate surgery. Dr. Raj's team at Manipal moved with incredible speed. His direct yet compassionate communication during crisis still stays with me.

My teenage son needed pilonidal sinus surgery after years of discomfort. Dr. Raj used a novel technique that reduced recovery time dramatically. His ability to connect with young adults while maintaining professional authority is remarkable.

Post-operative wound infection after another surgeon's botched procedure—Dr. Raj took over my case, cleaned up the mess both literally and emotionally, and stayed late to ensure my dressing was changed perfectly. A true healer.

Routine hernia consultation turned into an insightful health overview. Dr. Raj noticed subtle signs suggesting a vitamin deficiency unrelated to my surgery—referred me to the right specialist. This doctor sees the whole patient, not just the problem.

Emergency intestinal obstruction surgery at midnight. Dr. Raj’s calm confidence as he explained the risks to my panicked family was anchoring. His hands are gifted—six weeks later, I’m back to farming with barely a scar.

Brought my mother for a follow-up after her colectomy. Dr. Raj remembered tiny details about her preferences from months prior—asked about her garden, adjusted medications based on her feedback. Medicine with a personal touch is rare nowadays.

Complex lipoma excision near nerve clusters—other surgeons had refused. Dr. Raj embraced the challenge, mapped everything with ultrasound pre-op, and executed flawlessly. His humility in discussing both possibilities and limitations built immense trust.

Came for a second opinion on whether my thyroid nodules needed surgery. Dr. Raj spent 45 minutes reviewing scans, explaining pros/cons without rushing, and ultimately saved me from an unnecessary operation. Integrity shines through this man.

Diabetic foot ulcer that wouldn’t heal—Dr. Raj coordinated with vascular specialists, nutritionists, and wound care nurses in a seamless team approach. His leadership in multidisciplinary care is outstanding.

Follow-up visit after my emergency splenectomy. Dr. Raj noticed I was anxious about returning to work and spent extra time discussing recovery milestones realistically. He doesn’t just discharge patients—he transitions them back to life.

My father’s emergency surgery for perforated diverticulitis at 85 was high-risk. Dr. Raj balanced surgical urgency with geriatric considerations beautifully—even called us twice daily during recovery. We felt guided, not just treated.