Patient Experience
I've been seeing Dr. Anbalagan for my blood pressure for about eight years now, ever since he was at a different clinic. I followed him to MGM. That says it all, really. He remembers my history without always checking the file, asks about my family, and never rushes me. The hospital is big and busy, but with him, it feels like a proper check-up, not a factory line. I trust him completely.
My 82-year-old father was admitted with severe weakness. Dr. Anbalagan was so clear with us. He called me directly after rounds, explained the treatment plan in simple Tamil, and told us exactly what to watch for at home. He didn't sugarcoat things, but he was kind. When we were worried, he took the time to listen. Because of him, we felt informed and could actually help in my father's recovery. We're so grateful.
Had a bad stomach issue. Went to MGM, saw Dr. Anbalagan. He figured it out fast, gave me meds that worked. No fuss. Parking was a nightmare though.
I was in Chennai for work and woke up with a fever that just wouldn't break. I went to MGM Hospital feeling pretty rough and anxious. Dr. Anbalagan had a quiet way about him. He listened to my whole story, even the bit about my stressful project, and did a very thorough exam. He said, 'Let's not guess, let's check a few things,' which I appreciated. The tests showed it was a specific infection. His treatment plan was clear, and he followed up with a call the next day to see if the fever had come down. I was back on my feet in a couple of days. He turned a scary situation in an unfamiliar city into something manageable.
I'd been to a couple of doctors about this constant fatigue and weird stomach pain. They said it was stress. Dr. Halan was the first one who actually sat and listened, asked about things no one else did, and ordered some different tests. Turns out it was a thyroid issue that was messing with everything. She explained it in a way that finally made sense. I'm on medication now and feel like myself again.
Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was more nervous about the hospital visit than the procedure itself. But Dr. Halan's team made it so straightforward. The whole thing, from check-in to leaving, took maybe two hours. The doctor herself checked in right before and after, made sure I knew what to do at home. It was just... easy. No drama, which is exactly what you want.
The waiting area at MGM was packed, I won't lie. But the nurses at the front desk were really kind and kept things moving. When I finally saw Dr. Halan, her room was calm and clean, which helped settle my nerves. It's the little things—someone offering a glass of water, the doctor not rushing you out the door. The place just felt professional without being cold.
What stuck with me was how Dr. Halan talked to my elderly mother. She didn't just talk to me. She got down on her level, spoke clearly and patiently, and made sure *she* understood the treatment plan. You could tell it wasn't an act. She has a real warmth about her that makes a scary doctor's visit feel a lot less frightening.