Dr. Lohitaksha H. Suratkal

I'd been to a few doctors for this nagging pain in my side, and everyone said it was just stress. Dr. Suratkal was different. He actually listened, asked questions about things no one else had, and ordered a specific scan others hadn't thought of. Turned out it was a rare type of abdominal adhesion. He explained it all with a diagram on his notepadwhy it was missed, how he'd fix it. It wasn't just a diagnosis; it felt like someone finally solved a puzzle I'd been carrying for months.

Had to get a cyst removed from my back. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but the whole thing was so straightforward. Dr. Suratkal talked me through each step on the day, the procedure itself was quick, and the stitches were so neat you can barely see them now. I was in and out of Lilavati in a few hours. Sometimes, you just want something simple done right, without any drama, and that's exactly what happened.

Parking at Lilavati was a nightmare that day, I won't lie. But once I got inside, the whole experience calmed down. The front desk people found my file quickly even though I was flustered, and the nurse in Dr. Suratkal's section was really kind. She could see I was anxious and just chatted with me about normal stuff while we waited. It's those little things that make a hospital visit less cold and intimidating.

What I remember most is how Dr. Suratkal talks to you. He doesn't rush. Before my surgery, he sat down, looked me in the eye, and asked if I was really okay with everything. He used plain language, no scary medical jargon. When I had a silly question post-op, he didn't make me feel foolish for asking. He's got this calm, patient way about him that makes you feel like you're his only patient that day.