Dr. Sanjay A. Garude

I'd been to a couple of doctors about this constant fatigue and stomach pain, and everyone just said it was stress. Dr. Garude was different. He actually sat and listened to everything, even the little things I thought were silly. He ordered some specific tests others hadn't, and it turned out to be a tricky thyroid issue affecting my gut. He explained it all on a notepad, drawing little diagrams. I finally felt like someone had found the real problem.

Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was pretty nervous about the whole thing. But Dr. Garude's team at Lilavati made it so straightforward. The procedure itself was quick, and he checked in right after to make sure I was comfortable. The whole thing felt very normal, no drama. I was in and out feeling relieved it was over.

Look, the parking at Lilavati is always a bit of a hunt, I won't lie. But once you're inside, it's a different story. The front desk people remembered my name when I came for my follow-up, which was a nice touch. The ward was clean and quiet, and the nurses were really kind, even when I was buzzing for them at odd hours. It made staying there less stressful.

What I remember most is how he talked to my elderly mother. She was scared and confused. Dr. Garude didn't just talk to me; he knelt down by her chair, spoke slowly, and held her hand while explaining her medication. He has this calm way about him that just puts you at ease. You don't feel like just another case file with him.