Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road Reviews

Our family witnessed Dr. Vinod Kumar's exceptional skill when our father needed an emergency kidney transplant during monsoon floods. He arranged special transportation for the donor, coordinated with multiple departments through the night, and successfully performed the transplant despite logistical challenges.

As a professional athlete with recurrent kidney stones, I'd seen multiple specialists. Dr. Vinod Kumar's metabolic workup revealed a rare genetic predisposition and his targeted prevention protocol has kept me stone-free for 18 months, allowing me to continue my sports career.

My husband's lupus nephritis diagnosis devastated us. Dr. Vinod Kumar's innovative combination therapy not only put the disease in remission but also addressed the emotional toll through counseling referrals. We're now planning to start a family with his guidance on pregnancy-safe medications.

When my mother's diabetic nephropathy reached stage 4, Dr. Vinod Kumar created a bilingual care plan

As a medical student myself, I developed contrast-induced nephropathy after a diagnostic procedure. Dr. Vinod Kumar treated me while explaining every step of the pathophysiology and decision-making process. This became the most valuable clinical nephrology lesson of my education.

Our newborn was diagnosed with congenital kidney abnormalities detected on prenatal ultrasound. Dr. Vinod Kumar coordinated with pediatric surgeons, prepared us for multiple scenarios, and managed post-operative care seamlessly. Our baby just celebrated her first birthday with functioning kidneys.

After years of unsuccessful dialysis access procedures at other hospitals, Dr. Vinod Kumar successfully created an arteriovenous fistula using advanced mapping technology that others had missed. His technical expertise ended my three-year struggle with temporary catheters.

As a truck driver with hypertension and early kidney damage, I needed a treatment plan that worked during long hauls. Dr. Vinod Kumar designed a simplified medication schedule with remote monitoring through teleconsultation, allowing me to continue my profession safely.

When my brother developed acute kidney injury after snakebite in a rural area, Dr. Vinod Kumar guided local doctors via phone until we could transfer him to Manipal Hospital. His willingness to provide remote guidance saved precious hours and possibly my brother's life.

As a vegetarian patient with chronic kidney disease, I struggled with protein intake. Dr. Vinod Kumar collaborated with a nutritionist to create a culturally appropriate Indian vegetarian diet plan that improved my lab values without compromising my dietary beliefs.

My wife's kidney biopsy showed an unusual pattern that puzzled local nephrologists. Dr. Vinod Kumar consulted with international experts and arranged for specialized staining techniques that revealed a rare autoimmune condition, leading to targeted treatment that saved her kidneys.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, my father developed kidney complications from the virus. Dr. Vinod Kumar managed his care while coordinating with the isolation team, providing daily video updates to our family who couldn't visit. His compassion through glass walls meant everything to us.

A 28-year-old software engineer from a middle-class family presented with sudden-onset aphasia and right-sided weakness. Dr. Jhawar diagnosed an unusual left MCA ischemic stroke despite no traditional risk factors. Advanced imaging revealed a patent foramen ovale with paradoxical embolism. He coordinated with cardiology for PFO closure and initiated dual antiplatelet therapy. The patient showed remarkable language recovery within 3 weeks and returned to work with minor accommodations.

A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a lower-income background was brought by her daughter with progressive memory loss and agitation. Dr. Jhawar identified Lewy body dementia through detailed history and SPECT imaging. He carefully titrated rivastigmine while avoiding antipsychotics, and connected the family with community support services. The patient stabilized with improved sleep cycles and reduced hallucinations over 2 months.

An 8-year-old boy from an affluent family presented with new-onset seizure episodes during sleep. Dr. Jhawar diagnosed self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes after EEG monitoring. He educated the anxious parents about the benign nature of the condition and recommended observation-only approach. The child remained seizure-free without medication at 6-month follow-up.

A 45-year-old construction worker with limited healthcare access developed progressive weakness in both legs. Dr. Jhawar diagnosed chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy through nerve conduction studies and initiated IVIG therapy. The hospital's charity wing covered treatment costs. The patient regained independent walking ability after 3 months of treatment.

A 33-year-old pregnant woman

A 60-year-old street vendor with uncontrolled diabetes presented with acute double vision and ptosis. Dr. Jhawar identified diabetic third nerve palsy and ruled out aneurysm with urgent MRA. He optimized glycemic control and predicted spontaneous recovery within 3 months, which occurred exactly as anticipated.

A 19-year-old college athlete collapsed during basketball practice with transient loss of consciousness. Dr. Jhawar diagnosed neurocardiogenic syncope through tilt-table testing and implemented non-pharmacological measures including increased salt intake and compression stockings. The patient returned to competitive sports within 4 weeks with no recurrence.

My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Mallinath G. The hospital staff was also very supportive.