Dr. Yamini
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery
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Dr. Yamini Chitra is a well experienced surgical gastroenterologist and agastro intestinal cancer specialist, with great expertise in diagnosing, treatingall problems related to the field of gastroenterology from esophagus to analcanal. Her clinical acumen has helped diagnose common diseases withunusual presentations, rare problems where patients were cured of ailmentswhich troubled them for years. Some were even referred to psychiatriststhinking they were acting up!Her special focus of interest has been hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases,experience gained through treating hundreds of patients with these problemscoming from north eastern parts of India, where these problems are morecommon. Being a lady surgeon, she has helped lot of women with problemsrelating to piles, passing blood in stools etc., which due to shyness, womenhardly tell it in open but suffer in silence. She has great expertise andexperience in treating all types of gastro related cancers starting from canceresophagus, cancer stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreatic cancers, cancers ofcolon, rectum and anal canal to name a few.There are cancer survivors treated by Dr.Yamini leading healthy lives formore than ten years who live to tell the tale. Key-hole or laproscopicsurgeries are performed with excellent clinical outcome. Bariatric surgeriesto assist people who are over weight with metabolic problems likeuncontrolled diabetes, severe osteoarthritis of knee etc., are also done whichhelps them lose weight and live healthy long life.She has been a great teacher to several batches of MBBS and MS post-graduate students in the past with several international publications to hercredit. A two time gold medalist, she has won The Dr. Ramakrishnan GoldMedal in Paediatric Surgery in the year 2001 and the prestigiousDr.Rangabashyam Gold Medal for excellence in GI surgery in the year 2008.
Patient Stories for Dr. Yamini
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I would like to sincerely appreciate the surgery doctor Yamini Chitra mam who treated my husband She was extremely kind, patient, and attentive throughout the process. From the very first consultation, she explained everything clearly and reassured us at each step.Her compassionate approach made the patient feel comfortable and confident, even during a stressful time. The way she handled the surgery with care and professionalism shows her dedication to her patients. We are truly grateful for her kindness, skill, and support.Thank you for providing such excellent medical care.
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I had high fever and very high infection. She checked all root cause and determined that stone in gallbladder was causing it. She removed my gallbladder and saved my life.
I do not have complication after the surgery. I found Dr
Yamini Chitra as True Doctor.
Visited For Abdominal Pain Treatment
I visited doctor after treatment from another doctor and wanted a better solution to my stomach pain issue. Not only she explained the problem well, provided medication, she suggested the way forward which will help me avoid recurrence of such instances. Highly recommended!!
Visited For Gas and Gas Pains
I had a good experience consulting the doctor. She was friendly and patiently listened to all my concerns. The only issue was that the wait time was a bit long.
The doctor was good and explained things clearly. Although I had to wait about 45 minutes due to an emergency, I understand the delay. Since this was just the first visit and a quick discussion, I am not sure yet if I can recommend her, but I will provide feedback after the next visit.
Visited For Colorectal Cancer
The doctor explained everything well and I had a very good experience with the clinic staff and waiting time. Overall, I would rate the experience as 3.5 out of 5. Everything was good.
My experience with Dr. Yamini was great and she explained everything clearly. I would highly recommend her. The only issue was the long wait time at the hospital, as I had to wait well past my appointment time to see the doctor.
Visited For Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stone Treatment
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I had an excellent experience with the doctor. She took the time to explain my medical issue thoroughly and clearly articulated why it was critical to undergo surgery at the earliest. Her compassionate approach put me completely at ease both before and after the procedure. This emotional reassurance gave me the strength I needed, and I am confident it helped me recover much faster. Highly recommended for her expertise and exceptional patient care!
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What started as a routine blood test turned into a life-changing experience, and I am so grateful to have been under the care of Dr. Yamini Chitra throughout.
My regular blood tests revealed iron deficiency anemia (hemoglobin 9.4). Rather than simply prescribing iron tablets as most doctors would, Dr. Yamini Chitra took a more thorough approach and ordered a series of diagnostic tests, including a colonoscopy. That decision made all the difference — the colonoscopy detected a fairly large polyp (5.4 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm).
What truly sets Dr. Yamini Chitra apart is her integrity and patient-first approach. She proactively encouraged me to consult other senior doctors for an alternate opinion before proceeding — a rare and reassuring quality in a specialist. She also gave us the flexibility to choose our preferred hospital for the surgery, and we chose Manipal Hospital, Varthur. She then performed a laparoscopic left hemicolectomy, and the surgery went smoothly. The entire medical crew was cooperative, attentive, and made me feel well cared for throughout.
The nursing staff were exceptional — their warmth and attentiveness made me feel at home during my 4-day hospital stay. The biopsy came back negative, and at Dr. Yamini Chitra's recommendation, a second biopsy was also done for complete peace of mind.
The post-surgery care and follow-up visits were excellent. I recovered remarkably fast and was back to work within just 2 weeks of surgery.
My heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Yamini Chitra, her wonderful crew of doctors, and all the support staff. She is, without doubt, one of the finest gastroenterologists in Bangalore. I highly recommend her to anyone dealing with GI issues — she doesn't just treat symptoms, she looks for the root cause and truly cares about her patients.
The consultation with Dr. Yamini was fine and the doctor was nice. However, the overall experience was negatively affected by poor management and staff behavior, including a long wait and appointment delays. I would recommend the doctor but suggest going directly to the hospital instead of through the clinic.
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