Dr. A.M.Nanda Kumaran Nair

We met Dr. Nandakumaran after a bad experience at Sakra hospital. My wife Sujata was having frequent high temperature for the 5th day. On day 2 we went to Sakra. It is a big hospital and near to where we live. The duty doctor's approach was very casual. She didn't think much of it. She prescribed Dolo-650, which Sujata was already having. We told specifically that the temperature was coming back as the effect of the paracetamol's effect wears off. The Doc asked not to worry and continue paracetamol. We were asked to do CBS and the she said, there was nothing in it. Two days later when Sujata's condition remained the same, we went back and met the same doctor. She had the same casual attitude and this time send us back with antibiotic. The next day Sujata's condition worsened and she got a blackout. We rushed to meet Dr. Nandakumaran (I found his reference on Practo.com). We choose to go to Dr.Nandakumaran because of his number of years of experience. With Doctor we immediately felt very confident. He examined Sujata and immediately said that he suspected Viral Pneumonia. The chest X-ray confirmed it. He advised us to shift to Narayana. Sujata was in the intensive care unit for 3 days. She finally got discharged yesterday. Doctor went out of the way and visited Sujata at the ICU two times and also inquired on the phone on a daily basis. His reassuring words had very positive effect on Sujata and definitely helped her speedy recovery. We visited Doctor yesterday on out way back to thank him. He patiently read through the reports and advised on good diet etc. We are very thankful to Dr. Nandakumaran.

It might sound a bit orthodox, but I know a lot of people including myself are very skeptical about the credentials of doctors. Whether they passed on merit or on a payment seat is very important give that and one with money can now buy a seat. I personally avoid doctors with less than 40 Years of age, because if they are above 40, they most likely didn't come through a payment seat. I suspect the doctor we met at Sakra was one such. It would be good if you can such information on your portal.

Dr. Nandagopalan nair is a very friendly doctor and has vast experience. He is defenetly ine of the best in HSR. he was very patient and explained everything in detail. But Health Nest hospital is not a recommended place for visit. The doctor consultation charge is Rs. 450 where as nursing charge is Rs. 1400 (thrice the consultation fee) and they do nothing but a glucose drip. so it's better you visit the same doctor at a different place. Greenview or Narayana hridyalaya is far more recommended above Health Nest.

Doctor is really good in terms of hearing out the patient, explaining the possible reasons of the ailment & may be explaining the questions asked.

The way he spoke was really very gentle & hypnotizing.

Disappointing factor is...

just for 3 days of fever & throat infection which was clearly visible, he gave me prescription for 5-6 tablets thrice a day.

Moreover, just for 3 days of fever, he prescribed me all possible tests (Urine, Blood culture, Swab test, Dengue, Malaria & Jaundice) saying, he wanted to eradicate all chances...

3rd day of fever & these many tests costing Rs. 5000/- ?

I had no other go than spending that much & getting the tests done... needless to say, every test result was negative.

It was a clear case of Throat infection & one prescribed Antibiotic would suffice.

Somehow, other than the way he speaks to the patient, neither I appreciate the tests & loads of medicines nor the hospital which charges 5000/- for which other labs like Thyrocare & many other would charge 1800/-.-2000/-.

Had almost 45 min to meet the doctor. It was because he was in another hospital and still the queen hospital booking was taken for 6 pm and he turned to the hospital after 45 min. Also asked nurse to give nebulization and just left the hospital even without explaining the medicine dosage.

Any doctor can prescribe you medicines. But there are very few doctors who tell you, why did you get the disease in first place, how did he arrive at the diagnosis, what precuations one should take, why are the medicines given, what side effects the medicines has and so on. Doctor is one one among them. Thank you.

Due to the proximity of Health Nest to my place, and more importantly, the credentials of the doctor (experience and pedigree) I had visited the doctor multiple times. the best thing about Dr Nandakumaran is that he treats patients issues holistically- his advices are generally very sensible - and he gives a patient ear to your problem before suggesting a treatment/ medicine...his experience speaks in the way he treats his patients

I visited here for lip swelling, For me I felt like it's waste of money to book because I use to get swelling problem very oftenly so I was in need of getting permanent solution for this, but i could not get just he suggested to take one injection and tablet.

Excellent. A very good doctor and human being. Listen to me patiently and advise was very good. More of natural treatment for fever he was advising which I haven't heard so far from any other doctors now a days. I am really happy and I would say half of my problem were gone after the consultation. Hard to see such doctor now a days.

He pretends to busiest doctor, he arrived an hour later, he does not read the report properly, he does not explain the issue...he repeatedly asks the patient "What's your problem" which is very annoying.

Good doctor I would say.Only downside was the cost medicine recommended by him.Overall a good experience.