Patient Experience
I'd been to a couple of doctors about this nagging fatigue and weird joint pain, and everyone just said it was stress. Dr. Tikoo was different. He actually listened, asked about stuff no one else did, and ordered some specific tests. Turns out it was a rare autoimmune thing. He sat with me and my wife for a good twenty minutes, drawing diagrams on a notepad to explain what was happening. Starting treatment early made all the difference.
Had to get a colonoscopy, which honestly freaked me out. The prep was the worst part, obviously. But on the day, Dr. Tikoo and his team kept it simple. He cracked a small joke when I came in, which helped. The procedure itself was over before I knew it. Woke up feeling fine, got the all-clear, and was home for lunch. It was just... straightforward, which is exactly what you want.
Parking at Apollo is always a bit of a hunt, I won't lie. But once I got inside, the whole process was smooth. The front desk lady remembered my name when I checked in, which was a nice touch. The nurse who took my vitals was really gentle and explained each step. The place just felt calm and organized, which takes the edge off when you're waiting to see the doctor.
Look, I'm not great with doctors. I get nervous and clam up. Dr. Tikoo has this way of talking that just puts you at ease. He doesn't rush. He asks about your work, your family, normal stuff, before diving into the medical talk. When he explained my high blood pressure, he didn't just hand me a pill prescription; we actually talked about my diet and walking more first. Felt like I was talking to a really knowledgeable friend.