Patient Experience
I'd been to three other doctors about this constant fatigue and stomach pain. They all said it was stress. Dr. Bharadwaj at Apollo Firstmed was the first one who actually listened. He ordered a different set of tests, sat me down, and explained it could be a rare vitamin absorption issue. He was right. It wasn't a quick fix, but having a real answer after months of feeling awful made all the difference.
Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but the whole thing was so straightforward. Dr. Bharadwaj explained each step in the room at Apollo, the procedure itself was over in what felt like minutes, and the aftercare instructions were clear. It healed up just fine. Sometimes simple things going right is all you need.
The parking at Apollo Firstmed was a nightmare that day, I won't lie. But once I got inside, the front desk lady could see I was flustered and helped me sort my papers quickly. The nurse who took my vitals was really kind and chatted with me to pass the time. It made waiting for Dr. Bharadwaj a lot less stressful. A good team makes a big impression.
What I remember most is how Dr. Bharadwaj talked to my elderly mother. She gets confused easily. He didn't rush her, he asked her questions directly but gently, and he made sure she understood everything before we left. He has a calm way about him that just puts you at ease. You feel like a person, not just a case.