Dr. Ria Emmanuel

As a 72-year-old with chronic sinusitis, I'd seen numerous ENTs over the decades. Dr. Emmanuel's approach was different - she spent 45 minutes mapping my entire medical history before even looking in my nose. Her customized treatment plan has given me the first real relief I've had in years.

Rushed to Manipal Hospital at 2 AM with a fish bone stuck in my throat, Dr. Emmanuel arrived within 20 minutes despite the hour. Her calm demeanor during the emergency removal procedure kept me from panicking. She even called the next day to check on my recovery.

After years of snoring problems affecting my marriage, Dr. Emmanuel performed a septoplasty with turbinate reduction. The entire process - from 3D imaging explanations to post-op care - was exceptional. I'm sleeping better than I have since childhood.

Brought my teenage son for what I thought was a routine tonsil check. Dr. Emmanuel noticed subtle asymmetry and ordered additional tests that revealed early-stage concerns. Her vigilance might have prevented something serious - we're forever grateful.

My 4-year-old daughter was terrified of doctors until we met Dr. Ria Emmanuel. She used a tiny flashlight shaped like a butterfly to examine her ears and spoke in such a gentle, playful way that my daughter actually asked when we could come back. She diagnosed a minor ear infection that three other doctors had missed.