Dr. Suruchi Mandrekar Reviews

My 82-year-old father was admitted with severe pneumonia and multiple complications. Dr. Mandrekar's calm expertise during rounds at Manipal Hospital was remarkable—she explained complex medical interactions between his heart medication and infection in ways we could understand, adjusting treatment with precision. Her compassionate bedside manner eased his anxiety tremendously.

Brought my 7-year-old for persistent high fever that our pediatrician couldn't resolve. Dr. Mandrekar identified it as an atypical bacterial infection through careful questioning and minimal testing. Her approach with children is wonderful—she used simple analogies about 'army cells fighting germs' that made my daughter actually look forward to follow-up visits!

Came to the ER with crushing chest pain at 2 AM. Dr. Mandrekar was the attending physician who immediately ordered the right tests, ruled out MI but discovered a pulmonary embolism. Her swift decision-making and clear communication during those critical hours literally saved my life. The follow-up care has been equally thorough.

As a hypochondriac, I've seen many internists. Dr. Mandrekar is the first who didn't dismiss my concerns but instead methodically investigated each symptom. She ordered targeted tests that finally diagnosed my autoimmune condition after years of uncertainty. Her validation of my experience was as healing as the treatment itself.

Post-appendectomy complications led to a mysterious abdominal infection. Dr. Mandrekar coordinated between surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and nutritionists with incredible efficiency. Her ability to see the whole picture rather than just organs or symptoms resulted in my complete recovery when others were stumped.

My routine physical with Dr. Mandrekar unexpectedly revealed early stage hypertension through her meticulous examination. Instead of immediately prescribing medication, she worked with me on lifestyle modifications for three months. Her preventive approach actually reversed the condition—I'm now off all medications with her monitoring.

Managed my mother's complex post-stroke care including medication adjustments, physical therapy coordination, and nutritional planning. Dr. Mandrekar's holistic approach considered everything from pill size (difficulty swallowing) to family caregiver stress. She even called us after hours to check on mom's adjustment to new blood thinners.

Came in with what I thought was persistent bronchitis. Dr. Mandrekar noticed subtle nail bed changes and ordered a CT scan that revealed early stage lung cancer. Her observational skills are extraordinary—the cancer was caught so early that I only needed minimally invasive surgery. Forever grateful for her attention to detail.

As a transplant patient from another hospital, I was wary of switching care. Dr. Mandrekar spent two hours reviewing my entire history, contacting my previous specialists, and creating a seamless transition plan. Her knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies and their interactions with my other conditions is phenomenal.

My husband's sudden kidney failure during business travel brought us to Manipal's ER. Dr. Mandrekar managed his acute care while simultaneously coordinating with his nephrologist back home. Her ability to handle critical situations while maintaining human connection—even helping me navigate hospital logistics—was extraordinary.

Thought I had food poisoning that wouldn't resolve. Dr. Mandrekar recognized it was actually my first Crohn's flare-up. Her empathetic approach to explaining this chronic condition—including creating a detailed management plan and connecting me with support groups—made a daunting diagnosis manageable.

Follow-up for long COVID symptoms that other doctors dismissed. Dr. Mandrekar developed a comprehensive rehabilitation plan addressing fatigue, brain fog, and cardiac symptoms. Her innovative approach combining medication, graded exercise, and cognitive strategies has given me my life back gradually over six months.

Brought my teenage daughter with mysterious joint pain and fatigue. Dr. Mandrekar diagnosed Lyme disease that had been missed by three other doctors. Her methodical approach to connecting seemingly unrelated symptoms—and her gentle manner with a frustrated teenager—was masterful clinical medicine at its best.