Manipal Hospital Baner Reviews

Rushed to Manipal Baner with acute intestinal obstruction. Dr. Adgudwar’s team moved with lightning speed—diagnosis to OR in under an hour. His post-op explanation of how he untangled my intestines was both fascinating and comforting.

For my mom’s thyroidectomy, Dr. Adgudwar spent 45 minutes explaining scar placement techniques to ensure minimal visibility. The incision is now barely noticeable—he combines surgical skill with an artist’s eye for detail.

Follow-up visit for my laparoscopic colectomy: Dr. Adgudwar remembered my fear of stitches and used dissolvable ones without me asking. He celebrates small recovery milestones with patients—it makes healing feel like a shared journey.

My teenager needed emergency surgery after a sports injury ruptured his spleen. Dr. Adgudwar’s decision to attempt spleen-preserving surgery instead of removal allowed my son to return to athletics in record time.

Witnessed Dr. Adgudwar handle a complicated case where a patient had rare reactions to anesthesia. His ability to collaborate with anesthesiologists in real-time while keeping family informed was masterful.

Post-op infection after another surgeon’s procedure led me to Dr. Adgudwar. He didn’t criticize the previous work—just focused on solutions. His wound management technique healed me in half the expected time.

Dr. Adgudwar performed my bariatric surgery with incredible precision. His nutritionist collaborates closely for post-op plans—this holistic approach made my 50kg weight loss journey sustainable.

Emergency exploratory surgery revealed unexpected peritoneal carcinomatosis. While delivering difficult news, Dr. Adgudwar held my hand, connected me with oncologists immediately, and still checks in monthly despite it being outside his scope.

Brought my autistic daughter for a lipoma excision. Dr. Adgudwar modified the entire process—dimmed lights, minimal talking, slow movements—to accommodate her sensory needs. Surgery felt like a calm ritual rather than a medical procedure.

As a fellow healthcare worker, I appreciate how Dr. Adgudwar documents every decision intraoperatively with photos for patient records. It’s a rare practice that demonstrates absolute transparency and confidence in his work.

A 7-year-old schoolgirl from a rural farming family fell from a mango tree, sustaining a complex supracondylar humerus fracture. Dr. Gautam performed closed reduction with percutaneous pinning under fluoroscopy guidance. The family, initially hesitant about surgery, was reassured by his gentle explanation in Marathi. Full recovery achieved in 6 weeks with no functional limitations.

A 72-year-old retired professor with osteoporosis presented with debilitating spinal compression fractures. Dr. Gautam performed kyphoplasty using a novel cement formulation, incorporating the patient's feedback throughout the procedure. The academic was back to writing research papers within 3 days, calling it 'the most elegant solution to a crumbling infrastructure.'

A 23-year-old professional rock climber suffered a complete rotator cuff tear during a competition. Dr. Gautam designed a minimally invasive arthroscopic repair using biodegradable anchors, then collaborated with a sports physiotherapist to create a climbing-specific rehabilitation program. The athlete returned to elite competition within 9 months, exceeding pre-injury performance levels.

A 45-year-old construction worker from an urban slum presented with chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia following untreated compound fracture. Dr. Gautam performed radical debridement and implemented an innovative antibiotic-loaded cement bead technique. The patient's employer continued wages during the 4-month recovery, a arrangement Dr. Gautam helped negotiate.

An 8-year-old boy with cerebral palsy developed progressive hip subluxation. Dr. Gautam performed femoral osteotomy combined with adductor release, then worked with the family to modify their small apartment for accessibility. The child achieved independent sitting balance for the first time, dramatically improving his quality of life.

A 31-year-old pregnant woman in her third trimester presented with severe carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Gautam developed a conservative management protocol using customized wrist splints and ultrasound-guided steroid injections, avoiding surgery until postpartum. She delivered successfully and underwent endoscopic release 3 months later with complete resolution.

A 68-year-old tribal farmer with advanced knee osteoarthritis refused joint replacement due to cultural beliefs. Dr. Gautam performed a high tibial osteotomy using traditional alignment techniques the patient understood from carpentry. The patient walked pain-free with a carved wooden cane he made himself during recovery.

A 17-year-old ballet dancer suffered a Lisfranc injury during rehearsal. Dr. Gautam performed anatomical reduction with internal fixation using low-profile implants that wouldn't interfere with pointe work. Collaborated with her dance instructor to create a phased return-to-dance protocol over 8 months.

A 52-year-old auto-rickshaw driver presented with neglected Monteggia fracture-dislocation. Dr. Gautam performed ulnar osteotomy with annular ligament reconstruction using a novel tendon graft technique. The hospital's charitable trust covered 80% of costs, and the patient returned to driving within 5 months.

Construction worker Suresh, 45, regained functional vision after a workplace chemical splash thanks to Dr. Sathe's emergency corneal transplant and intensive rehabilitation program.