Patient Experience
I'd been to a couple of doctors for this nagging stomach pain and fatigue, and everyone just said it was stress. Dr. Karunakaran actually listened. He asked a lot of questions I hadn't been asked before and ordered some specific tests. Turns out it was a tricky gallbladder issue that wasn't showing up on the standard scans. He explained it in a way that finally made sense. I had the surgery at MGM last month and feel like myself again.
Had to get a small cyst removed from my back. Honestly, I was nervous about any kind of procedure. Dr. Karunakaran walked me through the whole thing in the clinic, didn't rush me. The day of, it was over so fast. The stitches were neat, healing was straightforward. It was just a simple thing, but he treated it with care, which I appreciated.
The waiting area at MGM was busy, I had to wait a bit past my appointment time. But the nurses at the front were really kind about it. Once I got in, the whole clinic felt calm and clean. Dr. Karunakaran's assistant was great too—very efficient and friendly. It made a long morning much easier to handle.
What stuck with me was how Dr. Karunakaran talks to you. He doesn't just look at the file; he looks at you. When I was worried about my blood pressure readings, he sat down, asked about my week, my sleep. He has this quiet, steady way about him that just makes you feel heard. You leave feeling like you've been seen by a person, not processed by a system.
At my age, you don't want to be rushed. Dr. Vijayaraghavan at MGM never made me feel like a number. He explained my arthritis options slowly, made sure I understood, and his nurse was very kind when I was a bit unsteady getting off the table. A good, calm doctor.
I've been seeing Dr. Vijayaraghavan for my blood pressure for almost eight years now. He remembers my history, asks about my family, and we just pick up where we left off. That consistency means a lot. When my readings spiked last month, he adjusted my meds without any fuss, and things are back on track. I trust his judgment completely.
Had a nasty stomach bug. Went to MGM, saw Dr. Vijayaraghavan. He was straight to the point, told me what it was and what to do. Got the right meds, felt better in two days. No nonsense, which I appreciate.
I was really nervous—first major check-up in years. The waiting area was busy, I'll admit. But from the moment Dr. Vijayaraghavan walked in, he just had a way of putting me at ease. He listened to all my little worries, even the silly ones about a mole I'd had forever. He checked it thoroughly, said it was fine, and took the time to show me what to actually look for. He didn't just treat a chart; he treated me. Left feeling much lighter than when I went in.