Patient Experience
Needed to get a cyst removed from my back. Honestly, I was dreading it, thinking about stitches and recovery. Dr. Debnath's whole approach was just... calm. The procedure itself was quicker than I expected, and he talked me through each step. The parking lot was packed that day, which stressed me out more, but once I was in his room, everything moved smoothly. Follow-up was straightforward. It was exactly what you hope for with something routine.
The clinic was busy, I had to wait a bit past my appointment time, which I usually hate. But the front desk staff were really apologetic and kept me updated. The nurse who took my vitals was gentle and cracked a small joke that actually made me relax. By the time I saw Dr. Debnath, I wasn't as frazzled. It's funny how a little kindness from the team can change the whole feel of a hospital visit.
What stuck with me about Dr. Debnath was how he spoke to my elderly mother. She gets confused easily and is hard of hearing. He didn't rush. He sat down, looked right at her, and explained her new medication in the simplest terms, then wrote it down big and clear for me. He treated her with such patience and respect, not just as a patient, but as a person. That meant more to our family than anything.
At my age, you worry about being a bother. Dr. Smartya was different. She listened to all my old complaints without rushing me, and explained things in a way I could finally understand. The hospital was clean, and the nurses were kind. I left feeling heard, which is rare.
Had my gallbladder out last week. The surgery itself went fine, but the first two days after were rough. Dr. Pulai checked on me every morning and really listened when I said the pain was bad. She adjusted my meds and took the time to walk me through what normal recovery feels like. It made a huge difference in how I handled it all.
Needed a doctor quick for a bad stomach bug. Got an appointment with Dr. Smartya Pulai. She was straight to the point, figured it out, gave me a prescription. Fixed me up in a couple days. No fuss, which I appreciate.
I'd been feeling run-down for months. My usual doc just said it was stress. I went to Manipal on a friend's push and saw Dr. Pulai. She actually sat down, asked about my work, my sleep, everything. Ordered a couple of specific blood tests my old doctor never did. Turns out I was seriously low on Vitamin D and B12. Started supplements she recommended, and I feel like a different person now. She connected dots others missed.
I'd been to three doctors for this nagging fatigue and stomach pain, everyone said it was just stress. Dr. Ghosh was the first one who actually listened. He asked questions about things no one else did, like the specific timing of the pain. He ordered a different set of tests and figured out it was a tricky gallbladder issue, not in the usual spot. I needed surgery, but finally having an answer was a relief. He explained it all on a notepad, drawing it out for me.
Had to get a small cyst removed from my back. Honestly, I was nervous about the local anesthetic more than anything. Dr. Ghosh's clinic at Manipal was running late that day, which I expected. But when it was my turn, he made the whole thing so straightforward. He talked me through each step before he did it, and it was over in what felt like a few minutes. No fuss, no drama. The stitches were neat, and healing was a breeze.
The place was busy, I won't lie. Finding parking at Manipal Dhakuria took me a good 15 minutes. But once inside, the difference was clear. The front desk staff saw I was flustered and helped me sort my papers calmly. The nurse who took my vitals had a really kind way about her, she joked about my high blood pressure being 'white coat syndrome' and it actually made me relax. The whole environment, from the clean waiting area to that nurse, made a stressful visit much easier to handle.
What stays with me is how Dr. Ghosh talks to you. My mother, who's quite old, was his patient. He never spoke down to her. He'd get down to her eye level, speak clearly but not loudly, and always checked if she understood. He has this calm, patient way. You don't feel rushed. Even when he's busy, he makes that minute feel like it's fully yours. It's a rare quality these days.
I'd been to a couple of doctors about this nagging fatigue and stomach issue, and everyone just said it was stress. Dr. Tarafdar was different. He actually listened to the whole, messy story, asked questions no one else had, and ordered a specific test. Turns out it was a tricky thyroid thing that was mimicking other problems. He explained it in a way that finally made sense. I'm on treatment now and feel like myself again.
Had to get a small cyst removed from my back. Honestly, I was nervous about the whole thing. Dr. Tarafdar walked me through exactly what he'd do, and the procedure itself was over before I knew it. The follow-up was just as simple he checked the site, gave clear instructions, and that was that. Sometimes you just want something straightforward, and that's exactly what I got.
The parking at Manipal Dhakuria is always a bit of a hunt, I won't lie! But once inside, it makes a difference. The front desk people remembered my name when I came for my second visit, which was a nice touch. The whole place feels calm, not chaotic. It made waiting for my appointment with Dr. Tarafdar less stressful, and the nurses in his section were really kind.
What stuck with me most was how Dr. Tarafdar talks to you. I'm not great with medical terms, and he could tell. He drew a little diagram on his notepad to show me what was going on with my knee. Didn't rush me, let me ask my silly questions, and had this really calm way about him. You don't always get that a doctor who makes you feel like you're the only person he has to see that day.
I was so nervous going in, my hands were shaking. Dr. Subhadip just talked to me like a normal person, explained everything in simple words, and didn't rush me at all. I left feeling like I could actually handle this.
My 8-year-old had a high fever that wouldn't break, and we were really scared. Dr. Chakraborty at Manipal was so calm with him, even got him to smile while checking his throat. He took the time to tell us exactly what the virus was, what to watch for, and when to come back. It wasn't just medicine; he cared about how our son was feeling. We're so grateful.
Had a weird stomach thing going on for weeks. Saw Dr. Subhadip Chakraborty. He listened, asked the right questions, ordered a couple tests. Figured it out. Good doctor, straight to the point. Fixed me up.
Okay, so I'd been putting off seeing anyone about this nagging cough for ages. The parking at Manipal was a nightmare, which almost made me turn around! Once I got in, Dr. Chakraborty had this way of just... pulling the story out of me. He asked about my work, my commute, everything. Turns out it was probably linked to some old allergies flaring up in this pollution. He didn't just write a script; he mapped out a plan what to try first, what to do if it didn't work. Felt like he was solving a puzzle with me, not just for me.
At my age, one doesn't look forward to hospital visits. I was quite anxious when my son insisted I see Dr. Aakanksha Malawat at Manipal Dhakuria. From the moment I entered her room, she put me at ease. She spoke clearly, listened patiently to my old complaints, and explained everything about my new medication without rushing. The hospital itself is very clean and calm, which helped. I left feeling looked after, not just treated.