Patient Experience
First time seeing a doctor on my own and I was a complete wreck. The waiting room didn't help. But Dr. Thumsi was just... calm. She listened to all my jumbled-up worries, didn't rush me, and explained things so clearly I finally stopped panicking. Left feeling like I could actually manage this.
Saw Dr. Thumsi for a persistent cough. Straight to the point, clear advice, got the meds I needed. No fuss. Parking at Apollo was a nightmare though.
I'd been feeling run down for months. Other doctors just shrugged. My appointment with Dr. Thumsi was late afternoon; she looked tired but was completely focused. She asked questions no one else had—about my sleep, my work stress, things I didn't think mattered. Ordered a specific test that finally showed the issue. The follow-up call from her to explain the results was what got me. She remembered all the little details I'd told her. It wasn't just about fixing a problem; she actually figured out why it started.
I was really nervous, it was my first time seeing a doctor for this stomach issue. The waiting area was busy and I almost left. But Dr. Singhal was so calm. He listened without rushing, explained everything in simple words, and didn't make me feel silly for being worried. I walked out feeling like a weight was off my shoulders. The hospital is big and a bit confusing to find the department, but he made it okay.
Had a persistent cough. Went to Apollo Bannerghatta. Dr. Ashok Kumar Singhal saw me. He asked clear questions, checked thoroughly, prescribed medicine. It worked. Follow-up was straightforward. Parking is always a hassle there, but the consultation was efficient. Got the problem solved.
I was quite anxious about my check-up. Dr. Singhal has a very gentle way about him. He took his time, and his manner was very kind. He answered all my little questions without making me feel like I was bothering him. It felt like he genuinely cared how I was feeling, not just about the numbers on the chart. A very good experience.
Finally! I've been dealing with this nagging pain for weeks and Dr. Singhal figured it out in one visit. He was so sharp, asked all the right things I hadn't even thought to mention. Got a clear plan now and I already feel better just knowing what it is. What a relief! The guy knows his stuff. The clinic was running a little late that day, but totally worth the wait.
I'd been to three other doctors about my constant fatigue and stomach issues. They all said it was stress. Dr. Kalpana actually listened, asked a lot of questions I hadn't been asked before, and ordered some specific tests. Turns out it was a thyroid problem that was messing with everything. She explained it in a way that finally made sense. I'm on medication now and feel like a different person.
Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was nervous about any kind of procedure. Dr. Kalpana walked me through the whole thing in the clinic room itself, showed me the tools—sounds weird, but it helped. The actual removal took maybe ten minutes. She checked in the next day by phone, which I really didn't expect. It was just a simple thing, but it felt thorough.
The Apollo waiting area was packed, I won't lie. But the nurses at Dr. Kalpana's clinic were really on the ball. One of them saw I was looking lost and pointed me in the right direction. The whole place felt clean and organized, even when it was busy. It made a stressful visit a bit easier to handle.
My kid was scared of doctors, hiding behind my legs. Dr. Kalpana didn't rush. She sat down, talked to him about his school for a minute, and got him to show her his toy car. By the time she needed to check his ears, he was fine. She has a real way with people, not just the medical stuff.
I'd been to a couple of doctors for this nagging stomach pain and fatigue. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Revanappa at Apollo Bannerghatta was the first one who actually looked skeptical at that answer. He ordered some specific tests others hadn't, sat me down, and explained how all these weird symptoms might be linked to a thyroid issue I never knew I had. It wasn't a quick fix, but finally having a real direction made all the difference.
Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was more nervous about the hospital process than the actual thing. Dr. Revanappa made it simple. He drew on my arm where the incision would be, joked that his drawing skills were worse than his surgery skills, and the whole thing was over in what felt like minutes. Follow-up was just a quick check of the stitches. Felt very straightforward.
The place was busy, I won't lie. Had to circle for parking. But once I got inside, the front desk people were really patient helping me find my paperwork. The nurse who took my vitals noticed I was anxious and just chatted about the weather to distract me. It's those little things at Apollo that make a long wait feel less stressful.
What I liked about Dr. Kartik is that he doesn't talk at you. My dad, who's hard of hearing, was with me. The doctor turned his chair to face him directly, spoke clearly, and repeated things without making him feel rushed. He has this calm way of explaining that makes scary news feel manageable. You feel like a person in his room, not just a case.
At my age, you get used to doctors who rush you out. Dr. Ural was different. He took his time with me at Apollo Bannerghatta, asked about my daily life, not just the symptoms. He explained things in a way I could understand without making me feel foolish. I left feeling heard, which is a rare thing these days.
I was so nervous going in for my first check-up in years. My hands were literally shaking. Dr. Ural just had this calm way about him. He didn't dismiss my worries, just talked me through everything step by step. The whole thing was way less scary than I'd built it up to be. I'm actually glad I went.
Saw Dr. Ural for a persistent cough. Straight to the point, clear advice, got the meds I needed. No fuss. Did what I came for.
Okay, so my story: I'd been feeling run-down for weeks. Dragged myself to Apollo, waited a bit (place was busy), and finally saw Dr. Ural. What stuck with me was how he connected the dots. I mentioned offhand that my sleep was bad, and he asked if I'd been stressed at work—which I had been, a lot. Instead of just treating the fatigue, he talked about managing the stress too. It wasn't a magic fix, but following his advice actually helped more than I expected. He listens to the whole story, not just the headline.
I've been seeing Dr. Chitra for my diabetes and blood pressure for over eight years now, since before she moved to Apollo. She remembers my history without me having to repeat it every time. That consistency is what keeps me coming back. I don't feel like just another file on her desk. She's adjusted my meds slowly over the years, and I've been stable. That's what matters.