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
Visited For Hemorrhoids Treatment
Posting on behalf of my wife: Doctor was super approachable, practical and friendly with her diagnosis, procedure and post procedural care. She respected my privacy and checked for my consent during all examination which was a welcome experience. Thanks so much doctor!
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We had a very positive experience with Dr. Yamini, Gastroenterologist, who performed my wife’s laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Medicover Hospital. She is highly ************** professional, cooperative, and well-behaved. Before the surgery, she explained the procedure and all the necessary details clearly to both my wife and me, which helped us feel reassured and confident.We truly appreciate her supportive attitude, clear communication, and the way she handled our concerns with patience and care.Highly recommended for her medical expertise, professionalism, and compassionate approach towards patients.
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I underwent pancreatic head coring with pancreatojejunostomy surgery under Dr. Yamini Chithra. I am very happy with the treatment and care provided by her. She explained everything clearly and guided me throughout the treatment. The hospital staff were kind, supportive, and attentive. My overall experience was very good, and I am thankful to Dr. Yamini Chithra and the entire hospital team for their excellent care and support.
I had a very good experience with Dr. Yamini. She explained everything well during the consultation. The clinic, staff, and wait time were also satisfactory.
The doctor advised me to change my lifestyle and stop medication. However, I was not satisfied with the explanation about managing my bad breath, especially regarding the suggestion to use a mask at home, ***** * ***** ************ I am considering consulting another doctor for this issue.
I attended the consultation but ** *** ** ***** ******** *********** I found the hospital very unsatisfactory.
The doctor explained everything clearly and I had a good experience at the clinic. The staff behavior and waiting time were also good. I would recommend Dr. Yamini to others.
The checkup with Dr. Yamini was gentle and everything was clear. I felt the consultation was fine overall and I would rate the experience a 4 out of 5.
My experience with Dr. Yamini was very nice. The clinic and staff were very good, and I would definitely recommend her to others. I would rate my overall experience as five out of five.
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We had a very positive experience with Dr. Yamini during the surgery. From the initial consultation through the procedure and recovery, the doctor was professional, compassionate, and reassuring. She explained the condition, treatment options, and surgical procedure clearly and patiently, which gave us confidence throughout the process. The surgery was handled very smoothly, and the post-operative care and follow-up were excellent. The doctor was approachable and readily answered all our questions, taking the time to address our concerns. We are very grateful for the care and attention provided and would sincerely recommend Dr. Yamini for her expertise and patient-focused approach.
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