Patient Experience
I was so nervous going in—first time seeing a doctor alone. My hands were shaking. But Dr. Sangamithray just had this quiet, calm way about him. He asked simple questions, didn't judge my anxiety, and by the end, I actually felt okay. Big relief.
Had a stubborn cough for weeks. Went to Dr. Sangamithray at Apollo Tondiarpet. He was straight to the point, figured it out fast. Got the meds, cough's gone. Good doc.
My stomach had been off for a month. I put off going, you know how it is. The waiting area at Apollo was busy that day, but once I got in, Dr. Sangamithray took his time. He didn't just jump to a conclusion; he asked about my work stress, my diet, everything. He even drew a little diagram to show what he thought was going on. It wasn't anything scary, just needed some lifestyle tweaks. Felt heard, you know? Followed his advice and I'm much better now.
I'd been to three other doctors about this constant fatigue and stomach pain. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Bhoopathy actually listened, asked a ton of questions I hadn't been asked before, and ordered a specific test the others hadn't. Turns out it was a tricky parasite. He explained it all with a diagram on his notepad—made it simple. I'm finally feeling like myself after months.
Had to get a cyst removed from my back. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but Dr. Bhoopathy made it feel like no big deal. The whole thing was over in twenty minutes. He talked me through each step, the local anesthetic worked perfectly, and the stitches were so neat you can barely see the scar now. It was just a very straightforward, smooth experience.
The Apollo facility in Tondiarpet is busy, I won't lie—parking was a hassle. But once inside, the difference was clear. The front desk staff helped me find my way without making me feel like a burden. The nurse who took my vitals was really kind and calmed my nerves before I saw the doctor. It felt organized and clean, which matters a lot when you're not feeling well.
What stuck with me about Dr. Bhoopathy was how he talked to my elderly father. He didn't just talk at him; he got down to his eye level, spoke clearly without being patronizing, and checked in to make sure he understood everything. He has this calm, patient way about him that makes you feel heard, not just processed. That kind of care is rare.
Our 8-year-old son had been complaining of stomach pains for weeks. We'd seen a couple of doctors, but nothing seemed to help. I was so scared. When we met Dr. Ashokan at Apollo Tondiarpet, he didn't just look at the file. He got down on his level, asked him about his favorite cartoons while gently pressing his tummy. He explained everything to us in simple terms—what each test was for, why he thought it was a certain type of indigestion. He even remembered my son's name at the follow-up. It wasn't just medicine; he treated my child like a person, not a case. That meant the world to a worried mother.
Severe abdominal pain. Went to Apollo Tondiarpet. Saw Dr. T V Ashokan. He ordered the right scans quickly. Diagnosis was clear: gallstones. Explained the options—surgery or manage with diet. Chose surgery. Procedure was smooth. Follow-up was straightforward. No complications. Back to work in two weeks. Good doctor. Efficient.
I was quite nervous about seeing a new doctor, as I have a lot of general health anxieties. Dr. Ashokan was... very kind. He listened without rushing me. His voice was calm, and he answered all my little questions without making me feel silly. The clinic was busy, but he never made it feel that way. He sorted out my medication and checked in a week later himself. It felt like genuine care, not just a routine. A very good experience.
Honestly, I'd been putting off getting this checkup for ages! Just dread, you know? Finally went to see Dr. Ashokan. What a difference! He's got this great energy—reassuring but direct. Told me exactly what was going on, fixed my prescription, and laid out a simple plan. I walked out feeling like a weight was lifted. The pharmacy line was long, but who cares? I finally have answers and feel fantastic. Really, really glad I went!
I've been seeing Dr. Dhilip Kumar for my diabetes and blood pressure for about eight years now, ever since he was at a smaller clinic. When he moved to Apollo Tondiarpet, I followed him. That's the thing—you find a doctor who listens, who remembers your history from last visit, and you stick with them. The hospital is bigger, so sometimes the wait is longer, but it's worth it for that consistency. He doesn't rush you, and he explains adjustments to my meds in a way that makes sense.
Our 6-year-old spiked a crazy high fever out of nowhere and was just listless. We rushed to Apollo and got Dr. Dhilip Kumar. I was a mess, honestly. He was so calm with my son, talking to him about school while he checked him, which helped him relax. He explained it was probably a nasty viral thing but laid out clear signs to watch for that meant we should come back immediately. He called the next day himself to check in. Seeing your kid that sick is terrifying, and having a doctor who gets that makes all the difference.
Had a bad stomach thing going on for days. Went to see Dr. Dhilip Kumar at Apollo Tondiarpet. He figured it out fast, gave me a prescription, and told me what to eat. Felt better in two days. Straightforward and got the job done.
So, I'd been putting off this general check-up for ages, you know how it is. Finally went to Apollo, parking was a nightmare that day. Dr. Dhilip Kumar walks in, and right away he's just... easy to talk to. We got through the usual stuff, but then I mentioned this occasional tightness in my chest I'd brushed off as stress. He stopped, asked a bunch more questions, and suggested we do an ECG just to be safe. It turned out fine, which was a huge relief, but what stuck with me was that he actually picked up on my offhand comment. He didn't have to do that. It felt like he was actually paying attention to me, not just the checklist.
At my age, you worry about being a bother. Dr. Kirupanandam was different. He listened to my old-fashioned complaints about my digestion without rushing me. His manner was very calm, and he explained things in a way I could understand. The hospital itself is large, but his clinic felt quite comfortable.
My 8-year-old had a high fever that wouldn't break, and we were scared. Dr. Kirupanandam saw us quickly even though it was busy. He was so gentle with my son, talking to him about school to get him to relax before the check-up. He didn't just throw medicine at us; he explained what was happening and what to watch for at home. We left feeling like we finally knew what to do.
Had a weird pain in my side. Went to see Dr. Kirupanandam. He figured it out, gave me a clear plan. Fixed it. Good doctor, straight to the point.
I'd been feeling run-down for months. My usual check-ups said I was 'fine,' but I knew I wasn't. I booked with Dr. Kirupanandam on a friend's suggestion, though I was skeptical. The waiting area was packed, I'll admit. But when I got in, he spent a solid 20 minutes just asking questions I hadn't been asked before—about my sleep, stress at work, everything. He connected dots others missed and ordered one specific test. Turns out, it was a thyroid issue everyone else had overlooked. He called me himself with the results to talk through the treatment. That personal touch made all the difference.
At my age, you get used to doctors rushing you. Dr. Sangamithray was different. He listened to my old stories about my knee, didn't make me feel like a bother. The whole visit at Apollo was calm, and he explained things in a way I could follow. I left feeling looked after.