Patient Experience
I'd been to three other doctors with this weird, dragging fatigue. They all said it was stress. Dr. Akshay was the first one who actually listened to my whole story, even the parts I thought were silly. He ordered a specific scan the others hadn't. Turned out it was a rare valve issue, not just in my head. He drew me a picture to explain it, which helped a lot. I'm scheduled for surgery now, and for the first time, I feel like someone actually knows what they're fixing.
My angiogram was last Tuesday. Honestly, I was pretty nervous about the whole thing—the idea of a tube going up to your heart isn't exactly comforting. But Dr. Akshay and his team talked me through every single step. The procedure itself was quick, and I was awake for it, which was strange but fine. The worst part was the parking garage being completely full that morning. Recovery was straightforward, just had to take it easy for a day. It confirmed my arteries are clear, so that's a massive weight off.
The whole experience at Nanavati was smoother than I expected. The cardiology ward is quiet, which helped my anxiety. What really stood out was the nurse, Priya, who handled my pre-op checks. My veins are terrible, but she got the IV in on the first try without any fuss. Even the person who brought the meals was really kind. It felt like a team, not just one brilliant doctor. That support makes a huge difference when you're feeling vulnerable.
Look, I don't really like doctors. I find them rushed. Dr. Akshay is different. He sits down. He asks about my work, my family, not just my cholesterol. When he explained why I needed the stent, he didn't use scary jargon; he said, 'Think of it like a road with a pothole—we're just patching it so your traffic flows better.' It clicked. He has this calm way about him that makes you feel like you're in good hands, even when the news isn't great. That matters more than any degree on the wall.