Patient Experience
I'd been feeling run down for months, and my local doctor just kept saying it was stress. Dr. Siddartha at Star Hospital actually listened. He asked a ton of questions I hadn't been asked before and ordered some specific tests. Turns out it was a thyroid issue that was messing with everything. He explained it in a way that finally made sense, without making me feel stupid for not knowing. He just figured it out when no one else could.
Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but the whole thing was so straightforward. Dr. Siddartha walked me through exactly what would happen, the procedure itself was quick, and the recovery was exactly as he said it would be. No surprises, no drama. Sometimes you just want things to be simple, and this was.
The parking at Star Hospital was a nightmare that day, completely full. But once I got inside, the front desk people were really patient helping me find my way. The nurse who took my vitals noticed I was anxious and just chatted about the weather to distract me. It's a busy place, but the staff made it feel less impersonal. Dr. Siddartha's part was great, but honestly, his team made a tough day much easier.
What stuck with me about Dr. Siddartha was how he talked to my elderly mother. She gets confused easily. He didn't rush her. He sat down, looked her in the eye, and explained her new medication using a simple analogy about car engines. He even wrote the key points in big letters on her prescription sheet. That kind of patience and care means more than any medical degree.