Dr. Devayani Barve

I'd been to three other doctors with this nagging abdominal pain, and everyone said it was just stress or IBS. Dr. Barve was the first one who actually seemed curious about it, not dismissive. She ordered a specific scan the others hadn't, and it turned out to be a rare, slow-growing kind of tumor. It wasn't a simple answer, but she explained it all clearly, drew diagrams on her notepad, and made a plan I could actually follow. Finding it was a relief, in a strange way.

I needed a minor cyst removal, and honestly, I was more worried about the hospital experience than the procedure itself. Dr. Barve's team had it all sorted. From the clear pre-op instructions to the nurse who cracked a joke as I was going under, it felt very normal. The surgery itself was quick, and the follow-up was just a straightforward check of the stitches. It was one of those medical things that just... happened, without any drama. Exactly what you want.

Look, the parking at Lilavati is always a bit of a hunt, I won't lie. But once you're inside, it makes sense. The place runs smoothly. For my dad's post-op checks, the front desk staff remembered his name, and the nurses in Dr. Barve's clinic were really patient with his questions, even the ones he'd asked before. The environment felt calm, not chaotic. It's a small thing, but when you're anxious, that kind of order really helps.

My teenage daughter was terrified of doctors after a bad experience. Dr. Barve didn't push. She just talked to her first, about school and sports, before even mentioning the check-up. She asked permission before every step, like 'Is it okay if I press here?'. It was such a simple shift, but my kid completely relaxed. We got the care we needed, and my daughter left saying, 'She's actually alright.' That meant everything to me.