Patient Experience
As an 82-year-old with severe polymyalgia rheumatica, I was bedridden for months until Dr. Goel's targeted treatment plan gave me back my mobility. His compassionate approach with elderly patients is remarkable,he actually kneeled to speak at eye level with me during consultations.
Our 7-year-old daughter's mysterious joint swelling had us terrified until Dr. Akhil Goel diagnosed her with juvenile arthritis. He explained everything using cartoon analogies that made her comfortable, and his treatment plan has her dancing again within three months.
Rushed to Manipal ER with what I thought was a heart attack,turned out to be a severe lupus flare affecting multiple organs. Dr. Goel coordinated with cardiology and nephrology teams through the night, literally saving my life with his rapid diagnosis and aggressive treatment.
Came for what I expected to be a routine rheumatoid arthritis follow-up, but Dr. Goel noticed subtle changes in my bloodwork that indicated emerging kidney involvement. His attention to detail caught a serious complication before I even had symptoms.
After failed treatments elsewhere for my scleroderma, Dr. Goel designed a novel combination therapy that finally halted the disease progression. His willingness to think beyond standard protocols gave me hope when others had given up.
Dr. Goel performed a complex synovial biopsy that other doctors were hesitant to attempt due to my bleeding disorder. His surgical precision and thorough pre-op planning made the procedure flawless with zero complications.
As a truck driver with ankylosing spondylitis, Dr. Goel didn't just treat my inflammation,he worked with me on ergonomic adjustments for my cabin and timing medications around my driving schedule. This practical approach changed everything.
My husband's rare autoinflammatory condition required coordination with specialists across three countries. Dr. Goel personally managed all communications and synthesized the different opinions into one coherent treatment strategy that actually worked.
During my pregnancy with lupus, Dr. Goel collaborated closely with my obstetrician in weekly conferences to adjust medications and monitor both me and the baby. Our healthy daughter is living proof of his exceptional care.
What impressed me most was Dr. Goel's memory,after six months between visits, he recalled specific details about my case and even asked about my daughter's college applications that I'd mentioned in passing during my last appointment.
Emergency consult at 2 AM for my son's Kawasaki disease,Dr. Goel arrived within 20 minutes, calm and fully prepared. His immediate administration of IVIG treatment prevented coronary artery damage that could have been lifelong.
As someone terrified of needles, Dr. Goel's gentle approach to my monthly biologic injections,including distraction techniques and numbing creams,has made treatment manageable rather than traumatic.
Flying in from Dubai specifically for Dr. Goel's opinion on my treatment-resistant vasculitis was worth every penny. His innovative approach using combination biologics achieved remission where five other specialists had failed.
Dr. Goel's holistic approach addressed not just my psoriatic arthritis but also the accompanying depression and fatigue. His referral to appropriate support services and ongoing emotional support made the comprehensive difference.