Patient Experience
My hands were shaking in the waiting room. It was my first time seeing a cardiologist and I was convinced the worst was about to be confirmed. Dr. Samundeswari came in, sat down, and just talked to me for a good ten minutes before even looking at my file. She explained everything in such a normal way, like she was just helping a friend figure something out. By the time she ordered the tests, I wasn't scared anymore. She called me herself with the results, which were fine, and told me to just cut back on the coffee. I feel silly for being so nervous, but she made it okay.
Had chest discomfort. Went to Apollo Heart Centre. Saw Dr. Samundeswari V. She listened, asked clear questions, ordered an ECG and echo. Diagnosis was costochondritis. She explained it, gave a treatment plan. Follow-up was smooth. Problem resolved. Efficient, clear, no nonsense. Good experience.
I was so worried about my father's heart condition. We came from out of town, and the hospital was very big and busy. Dr. Samundeswari was... gentle. She didn't rush us. She looked at my father and spoke directly to him, not just to me, which he appreciated. Her voice was always calm. She drew little diagrams on a notepad to show us what was happening. The parking was difficult, and we waited a bit, but once we were with her, she gave us all the time we needed. We left feeling cared for, not just treated.
What a relief! I'd been getting these palpitations for weeks and my GP sent me here. Honestly, I was braced for bad news and a huge list of dos and don'ts. Dr. Samundeswari is fantastic! She did all the checks, laughed a little, and said, 'Your heart is strong. This is just stress and too much chai.' She had this great energy—reassuring but also practical. Gave me some simple lifestyle tweaks, and it's been a month now with no issues. So glad I went to see her!