Dr. Sailen Kumar Bana

For almost a year, I was shuffled between doctors for constant stomach pain and fatigue. Everyone had a different guess. Dr. Bana was the first one who actually sat with my whole file, asked about things no one else did, and pieced it together. He explained how my symptoms pointed to a specific type of colitis that wasn't obvious. It wasn't a magic fix, but finally having a real name for what was wrong made all the difference. Starting the right treatment with him changed everything.

I needed a colonoscopy and, like anyone, I was pretty nervous about the whole thing. Dr. Bana's team walked me through each step without rushing. The procedure itself? Honestly, I remember the nurse saying 'count back from ten' and then next thing I knew, I was in recovery having juice. No drama, no pain. Dr. Bana came by after, showed me a couple of pictures, said everything looked clear, and that was that. It was a huge relief to have it done and over with so smoothly.

The Medanta campus is huge, and I got a bit turned around finding the gastroenterology department. Once I did, the nurse at the front desk could see I was flustered. She was really kind, got me checked in, and even found me a seat in a quieter corner. The whole floor felt calm and clean, which helped settle my nerves. When Dr. Bana came out, he remembered the nurse had mentioned I'd had trouble finding the place and made a little joke about the hospital's maze-like halls. That small touch made it feel like they were all actually talking about their patients.

What I liked most about Dr. Sailen Bana is that he never talks at you. He explains things in a way that makes sense, and he always checks if you've understood. I had a lot of questions about managing my acid reflux long-term, some of them probably silly. He never made me feel rushed or foolish. He just laid out the options, told me what he thought was best, and let me decide. You feel like you're working with him, not just being told what to do.