Dr. Kaustubh Lokhande

I'd been to three other doctors for this nagging abdominal pain. Everyone said it was stress or a simple ulcer. Dr. Lokhande was the first one who actually seemed to listen to the weird pattern I described. He ordered a specific scan the others hadn't, and it turned out to be a rare type of intestinal knot. It wasn't a quick fix, but having someone finally figure out the 'why' made all the difference. He explained the surgery plan in a way that didn't make my head spin.

Had to get my gallbladder out. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but the whole thing was surprisingly straightforward. Dr. Lokhande walked me through the laparoscopic procedure, and it went just like he said it would. I was in and out of Lilavati in two days. The recovery was smoother than I expectedjust followed his instructions and took it easy for a bit. Felt normal again much faster than I'd feared.

Parking at Lilavati was a nightmare that day, I won't lie. But once I got inside, it calmed down. The front desk people helped me find my way to Dr. Lokhande's clinic without making me feel like an idiot for being lost. The nurse who took my vitals was really kind; she could tell I was anxious and just chatted about the weather to distract me. It's a busy place, but the staff make it feel less overwhelming.

What I remember most is how Dr. Lokhande talked to my elderly mother. She gets confused easily and was scared about her check-up. He didn't just talk to me. He sat down, looked right at her, and explained everything using simple words, without talking down to her. He even drew a little diagram on his notepad. She left feeling understood, not just processed. That kind of patience is rare.