Patient Experience
Seen Dr. Budhakar for over a decade now. What I appreciate is that he remembers me, my history, and we just pick up where we left off. He's never in a rush to get me out the door, even when the clinic is busy. That kind of consistency is hard to find. I trust his judgment completely.
Needed a second opinion on something my local doc said. Went to Dr. Budhakar at Lilavati. He was straight with me, cut through the noise, and gave it to me plain. Good doctor. Did what I needed.
I was so nervous going in for my first check-up in years. Dr. Budhakar just had this calm way about him that made me feel like it was okay. He explained everything without making me feel stupid, and by the end I was actually relieved. The hospital's big and a bit confusing to find the department, but his manner made up for it.
My whole family was down with a nasty flu last month, and I was the last one standing until I wasn't. Felt awful. Called Lilavati, got an appointment with Dr. Shashank Budhakar. The wait was a little long, I won't lie, but once I was in, he listened to everythingmy symptoms, how I'd been caring for everyone else. He didn't just treat the fever; he asked about my stress levels, which were through the roof. His advice was practical, not just medical. He said, 'Your body is telling you to rest now.' Simple, but I needed to hear it from a doctor. Started the meds he suggested and actually listened to the rest part. Turned the corner much faster than I expected.