MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Gastroenterology
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Dr Poornachandra is now available at Sagar Hospital, Thilaknagar (Between 9.30am-130pm on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays & 2:30pm -430pm on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays) and Kumarswamy layout (Between 9.30am-130pm on Monday, Wednesday & Fridays & Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays) by appointment. Dr Poornachandra continues to be available at Prerana polyclinic, JP nagar 1st phase in the evenings between 6.30 to 9pm on all weekdays.Dr. Poorna Chandra KS completed his post graduate degree in Medicine (M.D.) and doctorate (D.M.) in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. He has won 13 gold medals and 7 certificates of merit during his MBBS and he stood first in Final MBBS for the Mysore University. He also won a medal of merit during his postgraduate courses. He is well trained in the Management of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases including emergencies and in performing GI Endoscopic procedures. He is well versed in all Diagnostic and Therapeutic Upper GI and colonoscopy procedures as well as therapeutic ERCP. He is well versed in Capsule Endoscopy, Manometry and Bariatric procedures (Intragastric balloon placement for obesity). He has research interest and has published in international journals on Pancreatitis, Gall Bladder Cancer, Esophageal Strictures, Toxic Ingestion and Malabsorption Disorders
Visited For Burning Sensation in Stomach
Happy with: Explanation of the health issue
This doctor is fine to consider but write a lot and lot of tests. He wrote me a test that was costliest and was done in the same hospital only.
I mean the expenditure in doing all the tests was collectively very high.
I do not say that the doctor is not experience, he is very experienced but I think people who are a little tight on budget should not visit this doc. Thanks
Visited For Gastritis Treatment
I took my mother for her three years long Gastritis problem, Dr Poornachandra could examine and explain the cause in no time, my mother is feeling better now. Every Patient wants the doctor to listen to his/her health issues first, Dr Poornachandra is an Excellent Doctor, who listens to the patient problems and guides in a very friendly way. Very experienced *** ************* doctor. The only problem we faced , two times we visited Sagar hospital Jayanagar and both the time we had to wait for minimum one hour at the hospital to meet the doctor in spite of having an appointment. It's difficult for aged people to wait for such a long duration.
I visited DR.Poornachandra K.S last month. i was suffering from h.pyloria infection from the last 3.5 months but all the doctors in Kolkata said it was GERD. i was under medication for GERD but since i was not recovering i decided to consult Dr. Poornacandra and after visiting him i got to know that i was not suffering from GERD. he patiently read all my previous records n test reports a . after listening to all that i had to say he suggested that i should undergo a diagnostic endoscopy which was required in my case , and it went quite well. i was initially scared, but later on managed it. the endoscopy report showed that i was suffering from h pyloria infection. the Dr. gave me medicines for a month n now am perfectly fine. before i couldnt eat anything, not even home cooked meal but just after a week of taking the medicines prescribed by Dr. Poornachandra i recovered. i had an amazing experience with him. he is highly recommended by me to any one who seeks a gastroentrologist . am overtly satisfied with his teatment procedure. no unnecessary tests or medicines, only those that are required and necesssary for diagnosis. i give Dr. Poornachandra a big thumbs up!!!!!
I had consulted Dr Poornachandra KS when I had food-poisoning. He took time to listen to all my problems. He had enquired how my food habits were for few days. Hearing to my issue he gave a clue of food-poisoning.
However, I have a suggestion for Dr Poornachandra KS. I was asked where the pain is. I, like any patient, said 'Stomach'. In response, the doctor said that is a very general answer. He was expecting more precise, I guess, like upper stomach or lower stomach something like that. Dr Poornachandra, you can help the patient a little better to get the answer you need. Franky speaking I do not understand the difference between upper and lower stomach pain. I believe, this was just one case and can improve on this.
Having said all that, Dr Poornachandra KS is a really good doctor and indeed solved my food-poisoning in a weeks time. His fixed using some medications and major change in diet. I was getting very tired during my food-poisoning episode. Post the medication and diet I was perfect the next day onwards. He is very professional and happy to get his appointment.
Visited For Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) Treatment
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueValue for money
Doctor had time to listen to my problem.
And understand beyond the symptoms, that might involve the mental state,food habit and over the counter medication.
Chronic conditions require some more digging beyond the diagnostic reports. I was struggling to find any gastroenterologist who would spare that much of time anf patience to listen to the comolians in detail.
Dr Poorna Chandra was fully invested on my issues. And I would have a follow up sync up soon. It gives some motivation and courage to deal with some chronic conditions that I alone am unable to understand or manage.
It could be some serious, the underlying problem can be something bigger but atleast having a medical expertise helps to calm me down and feel less helpless. I am quite tired of the endoscopy, antibiotics therapy, and ppi tablets for last 10 years. But no gastroenterologist give enough time to listen to the history or suggest some particular exercise in general. I am happy to meet doctor Poornachandra.
I see some hope.
Visited For Crohn's Disease
Happy with: Explanation of the health issueDoctor friendlinessValue for moneyWait time
I have been visiting Dr. Poornachandra since 1 year, Recently I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease(IBD). I have suffered a lot from Chronic stomach ache, blood in stools and loose stools. Finally I have got to know that It is Crohn's disease after my colonoscopy , under medication from last two months , Now Symptoms are Mild, I can feel that My body is healing with Immunomodulators and mesalazine and other supplements. As disease is a chronic condition and it doesn't have any cure, Doctor have made me understand the total treatment procedure and lifestyle modification needs to be done on this. When I lost all hope , he gave that one word "HOPE" I will be fine completely someday. As he said "Medicine Lo Mast Raho". I was loosing weight also almost 13 kgs I have lost, Now again I have gained 2 KGs and its a Good improvements . It takes time to heal and with time it will heal , and will be under control , thats what he made me believe in. I have been referred to him 1 year back by my GP Dr. Dinesh Thakrar When My symptoms were at its pick , though it took a long to diagnose the IBD , still It's worth. As Dr. Poornachandra knows How to make his patients smile. :) thank you doctor .
Visited For Gastro Ailment
I was diagnosed with Crohn's diesease and was given steroids etc by my previous doc of reputed hosp but I had doubt so I visited him and now I am asymptomatic. I had some other non-gastro related issues too and he helped me in that too.
He will listen to you patiently and will give good amount of his time. ***** *** *** ********* ***** ************ ** ** *** ** *** **** ****************** ** *********
Visited For Liver Disease Treatment
Hoped for better: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issue
The doctor seems to be quite experienced *** ************* However, he lacks empathy and respect for his patients. My mother was admitted at Sagar Hospital. When he was on the rounds he wanted to examine her. Clearly she was very sick and could not understand what he was saying. *** *** ** *** ******* *** ******* ********* ****** *** ** **** **** ******
When you are a doctor, the least you can do is be respectful. Gone are the days when Doctors were friendly and showed empathy. ** *** ****** **** ******* *** **** *********** *** *** ** *** ***** ***********
Visited For Gall Bladder Surgery
Hoped for better: Treatment satisfactionExplanation of the health issue
We lost everything Dr.Poornachandra and everyday we are crying.Today,was my birthday,I missed my mother every single moments. .Today,she was not with me** **** ** ****** ******* ** *** ******* ***** ************* ** *** Dr. Shabeer Ahmed,he was supposed to do the surgery but instead of doing the surgery,he asked Dr. Poornachandra K S to do ERCP which was not planned before the admission.My mother was fit and fine before he did the ERCP. All the Vital Parameters normal when we admitted her in Fortis Hospital Bangalore.We went for small Gallbladder surgery which is hardly 45 min but after the ERCP my mother went to ICU of Fortis Hospital for more than 50 days and finally she died.****** ****** **** ** *** ** ********* ********* ** ** ****** **** ***** *** *** **** ***** *********** ***** *** it was not planned before the admission.When we admitted her on 13th May 2017,her Amylase and Lipase was count was 32 and 31.52 respectively and within the range.But after he did the ERCP her Amylase count was 1193 (range 28-100) and Lipase count was 355.29(range 13-60).Can you imagine how much pain she underwent because of his wrong treatment.
After the ERCP,my mother all vitals organs started failing.She got Acute Severe Pancreatitis.Everyday,I saw my mother dying slowing and slowing.
Estimated cost for small gallbladder treatment was Rs 80,000/ --1 lakh but finally Fortis gave us bill of Rs 43,10742(Yes,its 43 lakh).After my mother death,I expressed my feeling over Facebook and Twitter which went viral and to settle the matter Fortis Vice President came from Gurgoan to my house in Bangalore to settle the matter. I am still searching for the answer - Kya paisa maa se jayda hota hai, kya mera loss jo hua hai woh paise se vapass aa jayega.
My younger sister is crying every day.My family is completely distroyed ******* ** *** ***** *********.
My issue was covered by both print and television news agency,videos are available in Youtube.
When my mother was dying on 3rd July 2017,Bouncers were present in the ICU room instead of him.** * ********** ************** *** ** ** ***** *** ** *****Not sure how to live now,whenever I close my eyes,I only see my mother who was in tremendous pain ******* ** *** ***** **********We lost everything,my mother,our saving ******* ** *** ***** *********.
Abhinav Verma
Visited For Gastritis Treatment
Doctor was friendly and helpful to treat the issue and suggested action plans required. Also, hospital was hygiene enough.