Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Reviews

As a wildlife photographer, I needed surgery for an abdominal injury sustained in remote Africa that had been poorly treated locally. Dr. Jayashankar not only corrected the botched surgery but researched specific antibiotic protocols for tropical infections I'd acquired. His global health knowledge was as impressive as his surgical skill.

My husband's pancreatic cancer surgery was considered high-risk due to his heart condition. Dr. Jayashankar collaborated with cardiologists to develop a novel anesthesia protocol that maintained cardiac stability throughout the 9-hour procedure. His interdisciplinary approach and meticulous planning resulted in successful cancer removal with no cardiac complications.

After a failed gastric bypass surgery elsewhere left me with chronic nutritional deficiencies, Dr. Jayashankar performed a complex revision surgery. His nutritional rehabilitation program was so thorough that it's now being used as a model for other revision cases. He didn't just fix the surgery - he fixed my health.

As a professional musician, I was terrified that thyroid surgery might affect my vocal control. Dr. Jayashankar used intraoperative nerve monitoring and specialized techniques that preserved my vocal cords perfectly. His understanding of how the surgery could impact my career showed a level of patient consideration I've never experienced before.

My teenage son required emergency surgery after a skateboarding accident caused spleen rupture. Dr. Jayashankar's team moved with incredible speed while maintaining perfect communication with us parents. His ability to perform spleen-preserving surgery meant our athlete son could return to sports without increased infection risks.

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.

As a 78-year-old retired botanist with a rare autoimmune pancreatitis misdiagnosed for years, Dr. Venugopal's innovative endoscopic ultrasound approach finally provided answers. His gentle patience with my frailty and detailed explanations to my grandchildren about 'fixing Nana's plumbing' made the complex feel manageable.

I was so scared going in for my first diabetes check-up. My hands were literally shaking in the waiting room. Dr. Adarsh Ks just had this calm way about him—he explained everything in simple terms, didn't rush me, and by the end I actually felt like I could manage this. The whole 'lifestyle change' thing seems less terrifying now.