Dr. Dimple Ahluwalia

My daughter is 22. When we got the diagnosis, our world stopped. Dr. Ahluwalia at Medanta was the first person who looked at my girl, not just the chart. She explained everything to both of us, but she made sure my daughter felt in charge of her own treatment. The waiting room was always packed, but she never rushed us. She held my hand once when I started crying. I don't know how we would have gotten through this without her.

I've been seeing Dr. Ahluwalia for over eight years now, since my initial ovarian cancer surgery. What stands out is how she remembers everything. She'll ask about my knee pain from last year or how my son's graduation went. At Medanta, doctors come and go, but she's been my constant. She doesn't sugarcoat scan results, but she always has a clear plan. That consistency, that trust, it's everything when you're living with this long-term.

Had a complex cyst that needed removing. Dr. Ahluwalia was straightforward, no fluff. Explained the laparoscopic procedure clearly, risks and all. Surgery went fine, recovery was quicker than I expected. Parking at Medanta is a nightmare, but she's good.

My first appointment, I was so nervous I almost turned the car around. The Medicity is huge and intimidating. Dr. Ahluwalia walked in, sat down, and just said, 'Okay, tell me what's been happening.' She listened for a full ten minutes before she even touched her computer. She drew diagrams on a notepad to show where the tumor was and how the surgery would work. On the day of the operation, she came to see me before they gave me the anesthesia, just to go over the plan one more time. It was that small act—taking two minutes when she had a whole schedule—that made me feel like a person, not a procedure.