Patient Experience
At my age, hospital visits can be quite daunting. Dr. N Ramakrishnan put me at ease immediately with his calm and respectful manner. He listened patiently to all my old-age complaints without rushing me. The nursing staff at Apollo Greams Road were also very kind. I felt properly looked after, and my health has improved steadily under his guidance.
Had a weird stomach thing for weeks. Saw Dr. Ramakrishnan. He figured it out fast, gave me a straight-up plan. No fluff. Feeling much better now. Would go back.
Okay, so I'd been putting off this general check-up forever. The parking at Apollo was a nightmare, I was already annoyed. Then I met Dr. Ramakrishnan. He had this quiet way of asking questions that actually made me think. Instead of just listing symptoms, I ended up telling him about my work stress and poor sleep. He connected the dots I didn't see, ordered the right tests, and called me himself with the results. It wasn't just a prescription; it was a real conversation about getting my health back on track.
I'd been to a few doctors for this nagging fatigue and pain, and honestly, I was getting frustrated. Dr. Murali was different. He didn't just glance at my file; he listened, asked questions I hadn't been asked before, and ordered a specific test others hadn't. It turned out to be something quite rare. He explained it all in a way that finally made sense, without talking down to me. I felt heard for the first time in months.
Had to get a minor cyst removed. Was nervous at first, but Dr. Murali made it simple. The whole thing was over in what felt like minutes. He talked me through each step as it happened, which really kept me calm. The scar is barely there now. Sometimes the simple stuff is what shows you how good a doctor really is.
The place was busy—parking was a nightmare—but once I got inside, the difference was clear. The front desk staff sorted my paperwork without any fuss, and the nurses were genuinely kind, not just going through the motions. Even the cleaner in the hallway gave me a smile. It made waiting for my appointment with Dr. Murali feel less stressful. A good team makes a big difference.
What I'll remember most is how Dr. Murali sat down with my mother. She was scared about her check-up results. He didn't rush. He pulled up a chair, looked her in the eye, and explained everything slowly, drawing little diagrams on a notepad. He has this calm way about him that just puts you at ease. You don't feel like just another patient in a queue.
I'd been to a couple of doctors about this constant fatigue and weird stomach pain. They said it was stress. Dr. Prithviraj actually sat and listened, asked a bunch of questions I hadn't been asked before. He ordered some specific tests at Apollo, and it turned out to be something pretty rare with my thyroid affecting my gut. He explained it in a way that finally made sense. I'm on treatment now and feel like a different person.
Had to get a minor cyst removed. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but Dr. Prithviraj made the whole thing feel like no big deal. The day of the procedure, he walked me through each step again. It was over before I knew it. Recovery was exactly as he said it would be—simple and straightforward. No drama, just good care.
The parking at Apollo Greams Road was a bit of a hunt that morning, I won't lie. But once inside, it made a difference. The front desk people found my file quickly, and the nurse who took my vitals was really kind, chatting to distract me because I looked anxious. The whole place just felt calm and organized, which helped a lot.
What I remember most is how Dr. Prithviraj talks to you. He doesn't rush. When I got my blood work results, he pulled up the chair, pointed at the numbers on the screen, and said, 'Let's look at what your body is telling us.' He treats you like you're smart enough to understand your own health. That kind of respect is hard to find.
I'd been to three other doctors about this constant fatigue and weird joint pain. Everyone said it was stress or getting older. Dr. Balasubramanian actually listened to the whole, messy story. He ordered a specific blood test the others hadn't, and it turned out to be something quite rare. He sat with me and my wife, drew diagrams on a notepad to explain it in a way we could understand. He didn't just give a name to it; he gave us a clear path forward.
Needed my gallbladder out. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but the whole thing was very straightforward. Dr. B. walked me through each step the week before, so there were no surprises. The surgery itself went fine, recovery was exactly as he said it would be. Sometimes, you just want things to be simple and predictable, and that's exactly what it was.
The Apollo waiting area was packed, I'll admit. But the front desk staff were really on it—calm and efficient even when it was busy. One nurse, I think her name was Priya, saw I was looking lost after my scan and personally walked me back to the doctor's consultation room. It's those small things that make a stressful day a bit easier. The place runs smoothly because the people are good.
What I remember most is how he talked to my elderly mother. She was scared and hard of hearing. Dr. Balasubramanian didn't raise his voice; he just pulled his chair closer, made sure she was looking at him, and spoke slowly and clearly. He checked in with her after explaining things, asking 'Do you follow, Amma?' That patience meant more to our family than any medicine.
I'd been to a couple of doctors for this nagging stomach pain and fatigue, and everyone said it was just stress. Dr. Raj Prasanna was the first one who actually sat down with my file for a long time, asked me a bunch of questions that seemed unrelated, and then ordered a specific blood test no one else had. Turns out it was a rare thyroid issue mimicking other problems. He explained it all with a diagram on his notepad. I felt heard for the first time in months.
Had to get a small cyst removed from my back. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but Dr. Prasanna made it so straightforward. The whole thing took maybe twenty minutes in one of their minor procedure rooms. He talked me through each step as he did it, which really helped. I was in and out, and the parking garage was actually more stressful than the appointment. The scar is barely noticeable now.
The place is busy, I won't lie—I had to wait a bit past my appointment time. But what stood out was how the nurse at the front desk handled it. She apologized sincerely, kept me updated, and even brought me a glass of water. The whole team, from the person who took my blood pressure to the billing clerk, seemed to work together smoothly. It made a long visit feel less frustrating.
My teenage son had to see him, and he's usually mortified by doctor visits. Dr. Prasanna didn't talk down to him at all. He cracked a silly joke about hospital food, asked him about his football team first, and then got into the medical stuff in a way my kid actually understood. He left the room feeling like he'd been listened to, not just examined. That meant a lot to us as parents.
I'd been to a few doctors about this nagging abdominal pain, and everyone said it was just stress. Dr. Reddy actually listened, really listened, to everything I described. He ordered a specific scan the others hadn't, and it turned out to be a pretty rare intestinal issue. He explained it all in a way that finally made sense, without making me feel stupid for being worried. It wasn't a quick fix, but having the right diagnosis was a huge relief.