Patient Experience
I'd been to three other doctors for this weird fatigue and joint pain. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Damle actually listened to the whole, messy story, asked a ton of questions I hadn't been asked before, and ordered some specific tests. Turns out it was something pretty rare. She explained it all with a diagram on her notepad—didn't rush me at all. Finally felt like someone had connected the dots.
Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was more nervous about the hospital experience than the procedure itself. But Dr. Damle's team had it down to a science. In and out the same day. The whole thing was so straightforward I was almost surprised when it was over. Recovery was exactly as she said it would be.
The Apollo waiting area was actually calm, which helped. But what really stood out was her assistant, I think his name was Rohan. I was confused by the insurance paperwork and he sat with me for ten minutes after my appointment to sort it out, no fuss. It's those little things that make a stressful visit manageable. Dr. Damle is great, but her team really supports her work.
Look, I'm a terrible patient. I ask too many questions and I get anxious. Dr. Damle has this way of just... being normal about it. No fake cheer, just calm, direct answers. She remembered my kid's name from a previous chat. When she said 'this is manageable,' I actually believed her. It felt like talking to a very smart, very steady friend who also happens to be a doctor.