Dr. Pritish Chandra Patra

Had my gallbladder out last month. The surgery itself went fine, but the first few days after were rough. Dr. Patra was really clear about what to expect pain-wise and adjusted my meds a couple times over the phone when things weren't quite right. He didn't just send me home and forget about it. I'm back to normal now, and the follow-up calls made a big difference.

I hate going to the doctor, always have. My wife finally dragged me to see Dr. Patra for a checkup because I'd been feeling run down. I was a wreck in the waiting room. But he was just... calm. Asked normal questions, actually listened to my answers, and explained everything without making me feel stupid for being anxious. Left with a plan and, weirdly, feeling less stressed. He's good with nervous people.

Needed a doctor for a persistent cough. Went to Dr. Patra at Apollo. He sorted it out quickly, prescription worked. No fuss. Would see him again.

It started with this dull ache in my side that wouldn't go away. After a week of my own 'wait and see' approach, I booked an appointment. The Apollo parking lot was a nightmare, as usual. Dr. Patra didn't rush me; he let me explain everything, then did a very thorough exam. He suspected it might be my appendix even though the pain wasn't typical, and he was right. Sent me for a scan that confirmed it. His decision to investigate further, instead of just sending me home with painkillers, probably saved me from a much worse situation later. The whole experience, from his careful listening to his clear explanation of the scan results, made a scary thing manageable.