Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Reviews

Teen PCOS case with severe acne and weight gain. Instead of just prescribing pills, Dr. Akhila designed a 'hormone harmony' plan with nutritionist referrals. She celebrated small victories - when I lost 5kg, she did a little dance. Felt like having a doctor-sister. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)

Rare case of cervical pregnancy - every doctor suggested hysterectomy. Dr. Akhila spent nights researching conservative protocols from Japan. She succeeded with methotrexate and monitoring. I still have fertility options because she fought for them. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)

Menopause consultation turned into life advice session. Dr. Akhila discussed everything from bone density to rediscovering intimacy after 60. She recommended specific lubricants, yoga poses, even books. Left feeling empowered instead of old. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)

Foreign body removal from vagina - my toddler inserted a small toy. Dr. Akhila distracted her with light-up gloves while swiftly removing it. No trauma, no restraint. She later mailed a 'curiosity kit' with safe exploration items. That's next-level pediatric gynecology. (Patient of Dr. Dilip)

I'm a 78-year-old with multiple chronic issues, and Dr. Ambanna Gowda treated me like family. When my sugar levels suddenly spiked, he personally called me at 9 PM to adjust my insulin dosage. His calm demeanor during my hypertensive crisis made all the difference—he explained everything in Kannada so I'd truly understand. Five stars!

Our 6-year-old daughter had a mysterious high fever that wouldn't break. Dr. Gowda knelt to her eye level, showed her how his stethoscope worked, and discovered it was an atypical pneumonia. He made her laugh while prescribing treatment. We've never seen a doctor connect with a child so beautifully. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Rushed to emergency with severe abdominal pain at 2 AM. Dr. Gowda identified it as a rare mesenteric ischemia within minutes—saved my life with emergency surgery. His team moved like clockwork. I'll never forget how he held my hand pre-op saying 'We'll navigate this storm together.' (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Came for routine diabetes follow-up. Dr. Gowda noticed subtle nail changes others missed and ordered tests revealing early kidney involvement. He redesigned my entire management plan over chai in his office. It's not often you find a doctor who treats checkups like detective work. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

My mother's complex UTI was misdiagnosed twice elsewhere. Dr. Gowda spent 45 minutes reviewing her medication history, discovering an interaction causing resistant infection. His handwritten treatment schedule taped to her fridge became our bible. He even followed up via WhatsApp voice notes. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

As an IT professional with stress-induced hypertension, I appreciated how Dr. Gowda incorporated technology. He used tablet diagrams to show how meditation could lower my BP as effectively as a second medication. Gave me actual tools beyond prescriptions. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Follow-up for my rheumatoid arthritis—Dr. Gowda remembered my grandson's name from six months prior. Adjusted my biologics while discussing cricket. Makes chronic illness feel like visiting a wise friend who happens to be medical genius. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Brought my father with dementia who hates doctors. Dr. Gowda examined him while discussing his favorite classical music. Diagnosed a silent UTI without any agitation. Magic how he meets patients where they are. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Rare autoimmune disorder had me seeing specialists nationwide. Dr. Gowda was the first to connect it to environmental triggers in my home. Sent a resident to collect water samples. Turns out it was mold in my AC unit! Life-changing detective work. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Emergency appendectomy at 3 AM—Dr. Gowda made the incision while explaining the procedure to med students. I was awake under spinal anesthesia and found his teaching calming. His缝合 was so precise my scar looks like a faint line. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

First pregnancy with gestational diabetes. Dr. Gowda created a diet plan incorporating my vegetarian preferences and morning sickness. When I cried about food restrictions, he shared his wife's pregnancy stories. More than a doctor—a compassionate guide. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Complex medication reconciliation for my 85-year-old mother taking 12 pills daily. Dr. Gowda color-coded them, eliminated three unnecessary medications, and coordinated with her cardiologist. Her cognition improved within weeks. This is what holistic care means. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Came in with fatigue, left with diagnosed sleep apnea and a repaired marriage. Dr. Gowda noticed my wife's exhausted expression and asked about my snoring. The CPAP machine he recommended saved our sleep and relationship. Doctors should all be this observant. (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

Follow-up after COVID pneumonia. Dr. Gowda tested my lung function then had me blow bubbles to improve capacity. At 62, I felt silly until I saw my oxygen saturation rise. His unconventional methods work wonders! (Patient of Dr. Gowda)

My 89-year-old mother was fading fast with unexplained fatigue and confusion. Dr. Das didn't just treat symptoms—she discovered a complex medication interaction three other doctors missed. Her gentle manner of explaining the situation to my mother, using simple analogies about 'traffic jams in the body,' made all the difference. We got our sharp, witty mother back within weeks.

Brought my 5-year-old daughter for her great-grandma's appointment when she started having an allergic reaction to hospital flowers. Dr. Das immediately assessed her breathing, administered emergency treatment with incredible calm, and stayed with us until the crisis passed. Her ability to switch from geriatric care to pediatric emergency was nothing short of miraculous. (Patient of Dr. Das)