Patient Experience
I'd been to a couple of doctors for this nagging fatigue and stomach pain. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Sowdamini at Apollo Vizag actually listened, really listened, to everything I said. She ordered some different tests and figured out it was a tricky thyroid issue affecting my gut. It wasn't obvious, but she pieced it together. I'm on the right treatment now and finally feel like myself.
Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but Dr. Sowdamini explained the whole thing in simple terms—what she'd do, how long it would take, what to expect after. The procedure itself was over before I knew it. No fuss, no drama. Follow-up was straightforward. Sometimes simple things done well are what you need.
The place is big, I got a bit turned around finding the wing. But the front desk lady saw me looking lost and walked me right to where I needed to go. The nurse who took my vitals was really kind and chatty, which calmed my nerves. Even the cleaner in the hallway gave me a smile. It's a busy hospital, but the staff at Apollo Vizag make it feel less impersonal.
What stuck with me was how Dr. Sowdamini talks to you. She doesn't rush. She sits down, looks at you, and asks how you're *really* doing. When I told her I was worried about some medication side effects, she didn't dismiss it. She took the time to explain why she chose it and we talked about alternatives. You feel like a person, not just a case.