Dr. Monika Sekaran Reviews
Patient Experience
As an 82-year-old with chronic GERD, I was terrified of another endoscopy. Dr. Nayan Sri not only explained the procedure in Tamil with such patience but held my hand throughout. His team at Gem Hospital made me feel like family, and the results were clearer than any I've had in decades.
My 7-year-old daughter had severe stomach pains that baffled other doctors. Dr. Sri spent an hour playing with her, diagnosing her rare pediatric condition through games instead of tests. His creative approach saved us from unnecessary procedures and her smile returned within days.
Rushed to Gem Hospital with acute pancreatitis, I was in unbearable pain. Dr. Sri came in at 2 AM, his calm presence immediately reassuring. He coordinated a complex treatment plan that avoided surgery entirely, something I didn't think possible given my condition.
What started as a routine colonoscopy screening turned into life-saving early cancer detection. Dr. Sri's meticulous attention spotted what others might have missed. His follow-up calls personally checking on my recovery showed he cares beyond the clinic walls.
After my gallbladder surgery, Dr. Sri used augmented reality diagrams to show exactly what he'd done. As a tech professional, I appreciated this innovative approach to post-op care. His fusion of medical expertise and modern technology is revolutionary.
My teenage son's mysterious weight loss had us panicked. Dr. Sri identified it as Crohn's disease but focused on how he could still play basketball with proper management. He didn't just treat the disease, he treated my son's dreams.
During my Barrett's esophagus monitoring, Dr. Sri noticed my anxiety about the biopsy. He narrated a funny story throughout the procedure, turning what's usually uncomfortable into something almost enjoyable. His bedside manner is pure magic.
Emergency endoscopy at 3 AM for a foreign object ingestion, Dr. Sri handled it with such precision while cracking jokes to keep me calm. His ability to maintain humor under pressure is a rare gift in medicine.
My 90-year-old mother's complex diverticulitis case required careful medication balancing. Dr. Sri consulted with her cardiologist and created a color-coded chart even we could understand. His interdisciplinary coordination was impressive.
As a medical student observing, I watched Dr. Sri diagnose a rare autoimmune disorder through subtle symptoms others dismissed. He then spent an hour teaching me about the condition without making me feel inexperienced.
Post-colon surgery follow-up during Chennai's floods, Dr. Sri video-called me daily when roads were impassable. His commitment transcended physical barriers, adjusting my medication remotely until I could visit in person.
My infant's failure to thrive had multiple specialists confused. Dr. Sri identified it as a rare milk protein allergy through elimination diets rather than invasive tests. His conservative approach protected my baby while solving the mystery.
During my liver cyst drainage, Dr. Sri played classical music and explained each instrument as he worked. This unique distraction technique made a potentially frightening procedure feel like a cultural experience.
As a transgender patient, I'd faced discrimination elsewhere. Dr. Sri not only used my correct pronouns but researched how my hormone therapy might interact with GI medications. His inclusive care felt genuinely respectful.
Complex polypectomy that other gastroenterologists refused, Dr. Sri developed a novel technique using combined endoscopy and laparoscopy. Six months later, I'm completely cured thanks to his surgical innovation.
