Phonics Multi Specialty Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Film Nagar

Hello, my son was born in Canada premature with very low birth weight. At the age of 2.5 years, he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) after an assessment with Development Pediatrician. We tried several Speech therapies and Occupational therapies in Canada including several government programs and also out of our own pocket with no avail. Our Kid was not able to utter a single word even post intense therapies in Canada. Seeing no improvements and totally frustrated with the public healthcare system policies in Canada, we set our eyes on finding credible therapies in India especially Hyderabad during Covid times.

We found lots of good reviews and informational videos on YouTube by Dr. Premanth Balla and had quick word with him over a call. He quickly grasped our child’s condition and advised us to come to India for assessment and therapy. Having gained enough confidence after the initial discussion, we decided to come home as one last resort. We met him at his Phonics Multi speciality hospital where he did an initial assessment and obtained all of my son’s medical history. He keenly observed our kid for 10 days and gave the correct and accurate diagnosis as ADHD with DSL( delayed speech and language). Most of the kids come here with wrong diagnosis as autism even though kid has a small neurological problem. Dr. Premnath usually makes a diagnosis clinically based on child behaviour and observing the kid for 10-15 days but not based on any questionnaires filled by parents.

We started intense therapies with the Doctor and within a week we found lots of changes in the kid especially his global awareness. We had lot of struggles initially and Dr. Premnath is exceptional to deal with each issue as we progressed with the therapies. He had minimal eye contact which improved over a period of time. He had a lot of sleep disturbances which gradually resolved to the point that he can sleep with minimal adult supervision in the night. Doctor helped in taming and resolving my kid’s behavioural issues such as biting, hitting, pulling hair etc. With the help of this wonderful doctor, we saw our kid speak the initial words just after 6 months of therapy. He can now recognize people with their names, alphabets and numbers and communicate his needs in one-two words effectively. We have seen all the above improvements and more within a span of just 1.5 years and hoping for more to come.

He is the best Neuro-rehabilitation doctor and Speech Pathologist whose approach is very different, logical and science-based to bring miracles into lives of such kids and parents. He has many accolades to his name and it reflects in his skill and passion towards well-being of his patients. He also treats Adults with numerous conditions at his clinic equally well. He patiently listens and acts upon Parents complaints giving them enough support and confidence. I am extremely confident of recommending and referring him to Parents with kids with learning delays and difficulties. Personally, his work is nothing short of a miracle which is similar to ones portrayed in the web series such as ‘Good Doctor’ or ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.

In a world where every word counts and people judge you based on how and what you speak, finding a doctor who is genuine and skilled is truly a rarity. Dr. Premnath Balla is one of those exceptional individuals.

Family and relatives used to say that I speak very fast and they can't hear me. These kinds of statements used to affect me psychologically and reduce my confidence. So, since childhood, I was never used to talking much, and I have become somewhat of an introvert.

When I first talked to Dr. Balla about my low voice and speech problems, he explained simply what was causing them. He also made me feel confident about how we would fix them together. Additionally, he asked about other issues like stiff neck and snoring, which I do have. I was surprised when Dr. Balla inquired about these. He patiently explained the core issue and the connection between my stiff neck problem and voice/speech problem.

I first met Dr. Premnath Sir on October 9th, 2023, for the initial diagnosis, and my treatment journey with him officially began on October 25th, 2023. In the initial days of treatment, I was a bit unsure about Dr. Premnath Sir's approach, especially since many YouTube videos suggested speech practices for similar issues. Most of the doctors won't take it in a right way when we question their treatment and capabilities, but I decided to share my doubts with him. To my surprise, he patiently took extra time to explain to me what a Laryngeal Spasm is, how it affects speech and voice, and its potential side effects.

During this time, I also had the opportunity to meet some of his other patients ( especially specialist Doctors like Radiologists Physicians etc )who all spoke positively about the treatment they were receiving and the results they were seeing. Hearing their experiences significantly boosted my confidence in Dr. Premnath Sir's approach. Within a few days, I noticed one positive change: I woke up without any neck pain, and my neck became much more flexible. Additionally, my sleep pattern improved. As the days passed, Dr. Premnath Sir's treatment sometimes caused me pain, but I reassured myself that it was for my better future. As the days passed, I could definitely see a change in my voice and speech. While the speed hasn't completely reduced, but there's certainly a significant improvement in both my voice and speech.

I no longer hesitate to speak, and even if my speech becomes fast at times, I am more aware and able to control it. After few more sessions, I am confident that there will be even more improvement. Initially I thought this clinic sees adult patients but surprisingly have seen lots of small kids with Neuro problems like Autism & speech delays & behavior problems & learning problems getting treatment from Dr Premnath sir & All the parents are very happy with the progress they are seeing that patients are coming from all over the world which really inspired me a lot.

Thank you, Dr. Balla, for helping me find my voice once again.

We have a 6 yr old child on the spectrum and like many parents, we explored multiple therapy options over the last 3 years. We went to different therapists in various cities, tried 3-4 therapies at a time — speech, OT, ABA, etc. Each therapist claimed that we’ll see significant improvement in 4–6 months. But even after 1 to 1.5 years, the changes were minimal and fragmented. Worse, the forced learning environment made our child more irritable and stubborn. Some behaviors like hitting and biting even worsened. When we asked the therapists why these behaviors were increasing, they gave unconvincing answers — "pressure on joints," "one leg is longer," "joint laxity in wrist/knee/fingers," etc. The child would do some tasks in therapy out of fear, but revert to old patterns at home. Speech and understanding improved a bit over 3 years, but there was still a big gap between biological age and mental development.

Then 8 months ago, we came across Dr. Premnath Balla. Honestly, we were skeptical. But based on online reviews, we decided to consult dr. Balla. During consultation day he took our son inside for 15 -20 minutes & Observed / examined then called us & explained about his condition & honestly we were surprised as being parents we knew his entire condition whereas no one have told this depth about his condition in past & he asked us to start ( 3 sessions means near about 3 hours continuous treatment from very next day onwards & very happily we have agreed & started so. To our surprise, some issues like hyperactivity and hitting reduced within days. Over 8 months, the progress in speech and comprehension has been much more than what we got in 3 years elsewhere. After experiencing consistent and noticeable changes in the child, *** * *** *** **** ********** * *** ****** ************** ******* ******** ** *** ***** ** *** ** *** **** *** **** ********* ********** *** ******** ** *** ********* There are countless therapists and even pediatric neurologists running their own therapy centers, but clinical diagnosis and rehabilitation therapies are a different game altogether. I strongly recommend parents try Dr. Balla’s approach and give it at least 2-3 months — you may start seeing results sooner than expected.

1. Hi everyone, I’m Jayanth (21 years) , and I’m from Melbourne, Australia. I was having puberphonia from last 4 years and it became a problem when my professor noticed a voice change during a presentation online and thought I was misleading , so I was looking for doctors in Hyderabad and came across a popular centre in Bangalore. they said that the complete treatment would be done online for 10-15 days and they asked me to pay the total fee first before treatment and they didn’t assure me 100% recovery. They asked me to pay 70000 rupees online even before the treatment starts. Then I consulted doctor Premnath Balla for treatment

2. I’ve been going to Dr. Premnath Balla twice a day just after one week of my treatment and he’s always treating with the same energy and smile on his face even after 8-10 hours of continuous practice treating patients.

3. He does call me at my own comfortable time everytime so that I’m always happy and comfortable with whatever time I can manage in the respective day.

4. I gained more confidence in his treatments when I kept talking to him and clarified all my doubts, and also my parents and friends noticed the change . He always explains everything very clearly and he also has uploaded his YouTube videos which are very informative as well.

5. I met several other people who are similar to my age group, and after listening to their positive feedback it motivated me to continue my treatment, and there is always a positive atmosphere in the clinic.

6. For every session the doctor only charges rupees 500 which is very affordable compared to other hospitals/clinics, after having a such high qualification.

7. Finally I thank practo for suggesting me such a good experienced and affordable doctor.