Dr. Shanthala Thuppanna
MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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76% (108 patients)
Dr. Shanthala T is a renowned Gynecologist and gynecologic laparoscopic Surgeon. Having finished her undergraduate from Mysore Medical College and post-graduation from Kasturba Medical College, she has undergone expert training in Gynecologic Oncology and Gynecologic Endoscopy from premier Medical Institutes. She is dedicated to Gynecology Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Gynecology for over 10 years. She is skilled in performing removal of fibroid and uterus laparoscopically and has a record for successfully removing a large fibroid (about 9-month pregnant size) in unmarried girl laparoscopically. She has performed fibroid removals in women with large fibroids, who have gone ahead to conceive naturally and deliver healthy children. Many of her success stories have received print media attention. She is also awarded scholarship by International Gynaecological Cancer Society scholarship for Gynecologic Oncology training at Montreal Canada. She has been invited faculty for many national gynecological laparoscopy conferences. She has organized and conducted several presentations for the promotion of knowledge about Gynecology Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology. She has contributed to a chapter in on cervical fibroid for the book named Textbook and color atlas on Fibroids. She is actively involved in various academic activities of teaching and new research and has many papers in various journals and conferences to her credit. Received Kempegowda award for the year 2016.
Patient Stories for Dr. Shanthala Thuppanna
Visited For Hysterectomy (Abdominal/Vaginal)
Happy with: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfactionValue for moneyWait time
I had a hysterectomy done by Dr Shanthala and her team. I am very happy with their treatment. My case was complicated and I was very scared. But the doctor ensured that everything went smoothly. Highly recommend Sakra hospital and Dr Shanthala. Entire staff was quite helpful. I am grateful. Doctor always encouraged me and helped ease my doubts regarding the surgery. ** ********* ** **** * *** ** *** Dr Sathya was also very helpful . Ms Maria was very cooperative . The entire team took ***** care of me before and after the surgery .Hats off to Sakra , Dr Shanthala and her excellent team
Visited For Hysterectomy (Abdominal/Vaginal)
Happy with: Explanation of the health issueTreatment satisfaction
I consulted her for a hysterectomy because fibroids was causing excessive heavy bleeding that left me severely anemic and affected my lifestyle very badly. She counseled me very well before the surgery explaining the process options and risks. She gave me the confidence to go ahead with the surgery. She and her excellent surgical team did a fantastic job and the post recovery was so smooth that it surprised me. I could walk in a few hours after surgery and went home after 48 hours. She told me what to follow after surgery and was very confident and explained everything in details which helps to take decisions and set expectations. Highly recommend her for any gynecology issue. I trust her and the team at Sakra to do an excellent job and the best care in Bangalore.
Hoped for better: Doctor friendlinessExplanation of the health issueTreatment satisfaction
I would not recommend this doctor at all. I visited her via a health care package I booked at Sakra. I had nonstop uterine bleeding for months and wanted a comprehensive checkup.
I walked in, she had one foot up in her chair and I hoped this meant she was a relaxed, open person. Quite the opposite.
She barely glanced at my chart, signed it and tossed it back on the table. She said I was fine.
I explained my condition. And she scribbled a birth control pill on the chart before tossing it back. She hadn't even spelled my name correctly though it was right there on the chart, this shows how closely she looked at my test results.
I further explained how I have an immune disorder, thyroid issues and would also like to consider a hysterectomy to improve my quality of life. She dismissed my issues and said wait till 40. She also put all the onus on my weight. The doctor insisted my issues were due to my weight gain. I highlighted I had these same issues when I was thin with an eating disorder and the thyroid condition arose recently causing weight gain. She shrugged and asked what I eat daily. **** ****** *** * ****** ************ ****** *** **** ******* **** ** ****** ******** ** ***** *****
I asked if the birth control would interact with any of my other medications and she waved her hand saying no.
I also highlighted that I have CPTSD due to DV when she kept insisting I was making excuses and was just fat. *** ******* **** * **** ***** * *** **** ******* **** * ******* ************ ******* ** * ******* ****** ****** ************** ***** ****** ** *** **** *** ** ************* **** *** ******* ******* ** ** *** ****** ** *** ********** **** ****** ** ***** *** ********** *** **** ****** ** *** ****** ******* ******* ** **** ** *******
I decided to give the birth control she prescribed a try. The next month was agony. I had severe full body pain, nausea, fatigue and vomiting. I looked up the birth control as it was the only new thing. It had an item I'm allergic to. Despite me highlighting this to the doctor and enquiring about interactions.*** ******* * ****** ** ******** *** ********** ******* ***** ******* ***** ** **** ******* *** *** ******** ** *** **** ***** ** ********** *** ********** ********* *** *** **** *** ****** ****
I wanted to warn other potential patients before they experience this. * ****** ** ******** **** *** ******** ** ***** *** **** ** *** ******** **** ******
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