Patient Experience
Had my gallbladder out last month. The surgery itself was fine, but the first few days after were rough. Dr. Maripeddi really got how much it hurt. He didn't just throw pills at me; he explained what to expect each day and adjusted my meds so I could actually rest. I felt like he was checking in on the pain, not just the incision. Made a big difference in getting back on my feet.
I was so nervous going in—first time seeing a specialist for my stomach issues. Dr. Maripeddi just had this calm way about him. He actually listened to all my worries without rushing. By the time he explained what was probably going on (just some bad gastritis) and the simple plan, I felt silly for being so worked up. Left feeling relieved more than anything.
Fixed my hernia. Doc was clear, surgery went smooth, recovery's been fine. No fuss.
My experience with Dr. Karthik Maripeddi at Apollo Hyderabad was one of those things that just sticks with you. I'd been putting off dealing with this nagging abdominal pain for months, scared it was something serious. The waiting room was packed, typical for Apollo, and I almost left. But from the moment I walked in, he just had a focused, kind energy. He asked questions I hadn't even thought to mention—about my stress at work, my diet when traveling. He didn't just order a bunch of tests; he actually pieced it together. Turned out to be a food intolerance combined with stress. His explanation was so straightforward, and the treatment plan was simple lifestyle tweaks and one medication. It's been three months now, and the pain is gone. I'm just really grateful he took the time to see the whole picture, not just the symptoms.