Patient Experience
My mother had a persistent fever that our local doctor couldn't figure out. We were really worried. Dr. Soumya Patra listened to everything, asked us clear questions about her history, and explained his thinking in a way we could understand. He didn't rush us. He figured out it was a tricky urinary infection and started her on the right medicine. She's much better now. We felt heard.
Took my father to Manipal for stomach pain. The place was busy, parking was a hassle, but seeing Dr. Patra was different. He was direct. He looked at the reports, told us straight what he thought it was (just a bad gastritis flare-up), and what we needed to do. No sugar-coating, but also no unnecessary scare. He gave us a clear plan. My dad appreciated that honesty.
Our son, only 8, had a bad allergic reaction. It was scary. Dr. Patra has a very calm way about him. He spoke softly to our boy, explained each step before he did anything, and kept checking if he was okay. To us, he quietly explained the treatment, why the specific medicine was needed, and what to watch for at home. His gentle manner made a frightening situation much easier to handle.
After weeks of feeling run down and tests going nowhere, I finally saw Dr. Patra. He actually sat and pieced together symptoms I thought were unrelated the tiredness, the occasional dizzy spell. He ordered one more specific blood test and found a vitamin deficiency. It wasn't some dramatic thing, but getting that answer and a simple treatment plan was such a relief. I finally feel like I'm getting back to normal!