Patient Experience
My 8-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare abdominal growth. We were terrified. From our first meeting, Dr. Vidhyadharan just... got it. He didn't just talk to me; he crouched down to my son's level, showed him the scans on the screen, and called it a 'space invader' we needed to remove. He explained the proton therapy in a way that actually calmed my boy down. The hospital is huge and a bit overwhelming, but Dr. Vidhyadharan was our anchor. He called me himself after the first procedure to say it went smoothly. We're still in treatment, but seeing my son smile again? That's because of this doctor.
Had a complex pancreatic issue. Multiple opinions, no clear path. Went to Dr. Vidhyadharan Sivakumar at Apollo Proton. He reviewed my file, asked sharp questions, and laid out three options clearly: pros, cons, his recommendation. No sugar-coating. Chose his surgical plan. Surgery was successful, recovery was as he predicted. Follow-up is strict, which I appreciate. He's direct, efficient, and knows his field. Got me back to work.
I was quite nervous about the whole process, to be honest. The cancer centre is a big, modern place, and I felt a little lost. But Dr. Sivakumar has such a gentle way about him. He speaks softly, listens completely, and never made me feel rushed. I had a lot of questions written down, and he went through each one patiently. When I was anxious about side effects, he explained everything again, slower. It felt like care, not just treatment. The parking can be full sometimes, but once you're with him, you feel you're in good hands.
What a relief! After months of feeling awful and getting nowhere, my GP sent me to Dr. Vidhyadharan. He connected the dots that others missed! He's got this great energy—positive but real. Said, 'Okay, we've found the problem. Now let's fix it.' His team at Apollo Proton is fantastic, so coordinated. The proton therapy itself was wild tech, and he was genuinely enthusiastic explaining how it targets just the bad stuff. I'm feeling so much better now. Just had my last scan and got the all-clear! Honestly, wish I'd seen him sooner.