Manipal Hospital Hebbal Reviews

Rushed to Manipal Hospital with acute liver failure from accidental poisoning, I had hours to live. Dr. Rajiv Lochan J. mobilized his team instantly—performed an emergency transplant that night. His calm demeanor during the crisis saved my life; the follow-up care has been meticulous.

As a software engineer from abroad, I chose Dr. Rajiv for my elective liver transplant after extensive research. His precision in explaining the robotic-assisted procedure and personalized recovery plan impressed me. The hospital’s international patient services made the journey seamless.

My husband was a complex case with liver cancer and portal hypertension. Other surgeons declined, but Dr. Rajiv devised a combined procedure—transplant with vascular reconstruction. His innovative approach gave us hope; two years cancer-free now, with excellent quality of life.

For my routine 1-year follow-up, Dr. Rajiv remembered details from my surgery I’d forgotten himself. He spent 45 minutes reviewing my labs, adjusting medications, and discussing diet—never rushed. His genuine care makes you feel like family, not just a patient.

After a failed transplant elsewhere, I came to Dr. Rajiv for a revision surgery. He corrected the biliary complications with exceptional skill and managed my immunosuppression perfectly. His humility in collaborating with my previous team showed true professionalism.

Our newborn son had biliary atresia and needed a transplant at 9 months. Dr. Rajiv’s expertise in infant liver surgery is unmatched—he used a segmental graft from a living donor. Seeing our baby thrive now feels like a miracle we owe to his hands.

As a truck driver, I was terrified about taking time off for surgery. Dr. Rajiv’s team coordinated everything efficiently, minimizing my hospital stay. His practical advice on returning to work safely made the transition smooth and stress-free.

Diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, I needed a transplant but feared rejection. Dr. Rajiv explained the latest protocols in immune modulation with such clarity that I felt confident. His post-op monitoring via virtual consultations saved me countless trips.

My mother, 78, had a liver abscess that turned septic. Dr. Rajiv managed her conservatively first, avoiding surgery until absolutely necessary. When he did operate, his minimally approach helped her recover faster than we imagined possible for her age.

Coming from a rural area, I had limited access to specialist care. Dr. Rajiv’s outreach program identified my cirrhosis early. He arranged affordable accommodation for my family during the transplant—his compassion extends beyond the operating room.

As a fellow physician needing a transplant, I scrutinized every detail. Dr. Rajiv’s evidence-based techniques, use of intraoperative ultrasound, and infection control standards met the highest benchmarks. His outcomes speak for themselves—I trusted him implicitly.

My teen daughter struggled emotionally with her transplant decision. Dr. Rajiv spent hours counseling her, using diagrams and videos to empower her understanding. His psychological support was as vital as his surgical skill—she’s now a confident college student.

A 28-year-old female software engineer from Bangalore, with no prior medical history, presented with a rare desmoid tumor in her abdominal wall. Dr. Kanaka performed a complex resection with clear margins while preserving muscle function. She returned to full-time work within 6 weeks with minimal scarring.

A 72-year-old retired fisherman from coastal Karnataka arrived with advanced oral cancer after years of tobacco chewing. Dr. Kanaka coordinated with reconstructive surgeons for a composite resection and free flap reconstruction. Despite socioeconomic challenges, the patient's community crowdfunded his rehabilitation, and he now speaks clearly through regular follow-up speech therapy.

A 45-year-old corporate executive discovered an incidental adrenal mass during a executive health check-up. Dr. Kanaka performed a minimally invasive robotic adrenalectomy, revealing a benign pheochromocytoma. The patient was discharged in 48 hours and returned to international business travel within two weeks.

An 8-year-old boy from a rural village presented with a massive retroperitoneal sarcoma that local hospitals deemed inoperable. Dr. Kanaka led a 12-hour multidisciplinary surgery involving vascular and pediatric specialists. The child, whose farming family had sold their land for treatment, remains cancer-free three years later.

A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Dr. Kanaka collaborated with obstetricians to perform a thyroidectomy under general anesthesia with fetal monitoring. Both mother and baby remained healthy, with the surgery timed perfectly between trimesters.

A 60-year-old homeless man with untreated diabetes presented with necrotizing fasciitis of the chest wall secondary to neglected breast cancer. Dr. Kanaka performed extensive debridement and coordinated with social workers for postoperative shelter and wound care. The patient eventually transitioned to assisted living while completing radiation therapy.

A 17-year-old national-level athlete developed osteosarcoma in her femur. Dr. Kanaka performed limb-salvage surgery with custom prosthesis implantation. Through intensive physiotherapy, she returned to competitive sports within 18 months, now competing with a slightly modified technique.

As a classical singer, vocal nodules threatened my career. Dr. Reddy's voice preservation approach combined microsurgery with vocal therapy that actually improved my vocal range and endurance.