Patient Experience
Had my gallbladder out last month. The first couple days were rough, I won't lie. Dr. Kolte's team had a clear plan for the pain meds that actually worked, and he checked on me every morning to adjust things. He didn't just send me home with pills; he explained what normal soreness was versus when to call. Made getting through it a lot less scary.
My dad was admitted with a bad infection. We were all really worried, especially my mom. Dr. Kolte was the one who took the time to pull us aside in the hallway and explain things in simple terms—what the treatment was, how long it might take. He gave us his direct number for the ward. That bit of clarity when everything felt chaotic meant the world to us. He treated my dad, but he really looked after our whole family.
Went in for a stubborn stomach issue. Dr. Kolte was straight to the point, listened to what I said, and ordered the right tests. No fluff. Fixed me up. What more do you want?
I'd been putting off this hernia repair for ages, just dreading the whole hospital process. From the first consult, Dr. Kolte had a calm way about him. He drew a simple diagram on his notepad to show me what he'd do. Sure, I waited about 20 minutes past my appointment time, but once I was in with him, he never rushed. The day of surgery, he came by before they wheeled me in, cracked a small joke about my lucky socks. It's those little things that cut the tension. Recovery had its ups and downs, but I always felt like I was in good hands. He's the kind of doctor who remembers you're a person, not just a case.