Patient Experience
Post-op wound infection had me panicked, but Dr. Kumar answered my 3 AM WhatsApp message instantly. He met me at the hospital before sunrise, drained the abscess himself, and followed up with daily video checks until it healed. Unmatched dedication.
At 82, I was terrified of needing gallbladder surgery, but Dr. Sampath Kumar's gentle patience with my endless questions and his clear explanation of the laparoscopic procedure put me at ease. His team at Manipal Hospital made my recovery surprisingly smooth, I was back tending to my garden within weeks!
Our 7-year-old needed an emergency appendectomy at midnight. Dr. Kumar rushed to the hospital and not only performed the surgery flawlessly but also comforted our crying daughter with stories while checking her vitals. His calm demeanor during crisis is something we'll never forget.
After years of struggling with painful hernias from weightlifting, Dr. Kumar performed a complex abdominal wall reconstruction. His innovative technique minimized scarring, and his post-op guidance on safe training modifications gave me my active lifestyle back without fear.
Routine follow-up for my thyroidectomy felt like catching up with an old friend. Dr. Kumar remembered my preference for detailed reports and had already prepared color-coded diagrams showing my healing progress, above and beyond care!
Emergency intestinal obstruction during a business trip, Dr. Kumar coordinated my surgery within hours of admission. His precise skill prevented complications, and his staff arranged video calls with my family overseas daily. Truly global-level care.
My teenage son needed pilonidal sinus surgery, embarrassing for him, stressful for us. Dr. Kumar handled it with discreet professionalism, using humor to relax him and minimally invasive techniques that had him gaming again in two days. No awkwardness, just excellence.
Complex diverticulitis surgery with multiple adhesions, other surgeons had hesitated. Dr. Kumar’s confidence was reassuring; he spent 45 minutes drawing diagrams of the procedure and even predicted my recovery timeline accurately to the day.
Diabetic foot ulcer that required debridement, Dr. Kumar’s holistic approach included coordinating with nutritionists and diabetic educators. He didn’t just treat the wound; he gave me a sustainable plan to prevent recurrence.
Routine lipoma removal turned into an insightful health lesson. Dr. Kumar explained each surgical instrument’s purpose to my curious 10-year-old while removing the lump, turning anxiety into fascination. Now she wants to be a surgeon!
Elderly mother’s emergency cholecystectomy, Dr. Kumar modified anesthesia protocols for her COPD without us even asking. His proactive approach to comorbidities shows next-level surgical foresight.
Follow-up for my colectomy: Dr. Kumar noticed subtle signs of dehydration I’d missed and arranged IV fluids immediately. His attention to minute details in recovery phases makes him extraordinary.
Massive hernia repair with mesh, Dr. Kumar used bio-absorbable materials due to my allergy history. His custom solutions for complex cases demonstrate both innovation and deep patient understanding.
Brought my father from village for hernia surgery, Dr. Kumar used simple analogies (comparing repair to weaving fishing nets) to explain the procedure in Kannada. Cultural sensitivity and surgical expertise combined.