Aster RV Hospital

Our journey to Bangalore, India, was driven by the need for effective treatment of my wife's nasal deviation and excessive sinus polyps, which had been causing recurring ear pains, congestion, and headaches.

Upon our arrival to Bangalore, we visited Dr. Rohit Udaya Prasad, the Lead Consultant - ENT & Cochlear Implant Surgery at Aster RV Hospital, who exemplified exceptional communication skills and professionalism. He patiently listened to our concerns, dedicating ample time to understanding my wife's symptoms and medical history. Dr. Rohit explained the diagnostic process in a clear and comprehensive manner, ensuring we understood the proposed treatment plan and the expected outcomes. His ability to effectively communicate complex medical information in a relatable manner greatly contributed to our confidence in his expertise.

Dr. Rohit's extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of otolaryngology were evident throughout our interactions. He displayed a deep understanding of my wife's condition, enabling him to accurately diagnose her nasal deviation and sinus polyps. We were impressed by his surgical skills, which resulted in a 100% successful procedure without any visible scarring or side complications.

Dr. Rohit exhibited genuine care and compassion towards my wife's concerns and anxieties. His reassuring demeanor and willingness to address our questions and fears provided us with much-needed comfort throughout the treatment process. His sense of humor and constant smile make patients feel reassured.

Dr. Rohit's dedication to his patients was evident in his accessibility and responsiveness. He promptly responded to our queries, even while driving, demonstrating his commitment to providing exceptional patient care. His willingness to go the extra mile by addressing our concerns through digital communication channels further solidified our trust in his abilities.

Our experience at Aster RV Hospital in Bangalore, India, was remarkable with the exemplary medical care and profound patient experience provided by Dr. Rohit. His outstanding communication skills, proficiency, and compassionate approach were truly commendable.

We are grateful for his expertise and the exceptional support we received from him and the entire team at Aster Hospital.

Our confidence in Dr. Rohit's abilities, coupled with the overall excellence of Aster RV Hospital, makes it our top recommendation for patients seeking comprehensive and exceptional medical care.

Thank you, Dr. Rohit, your assistant, and the nursing staff.

I am a 67 year old retired banking official who is a diabetic patient. In the month of November 2022, I had breathlessness and I visited Aster RV Hospital. The Doctors - Dr.Venkatesh S was very quick to diagnose the problem as Heart Failure and his treatment was instrumental in me coming out of a very critical condition. Dr.Venkatesh immediately did Angiogram and found that there were severe blockages and since my condition at that time was not that good, Dr.Venkatesh took a very right decision to treat me medically and allowed me enough time to gain strength to withstand heart bypass surgery. Later, I had an incident of irregular heart beats on 8th Feb 2023 and I immediately contacted Dr.Venkatesh S who was kind enough to give timely suggestion. I was then admitted to Aster RV and my pulse rate was first stabilized. Dr.Venkatesh never does anything unwantedly and his decisions are always backed by scientific evidence. I was then suggested a PET scan to check if my heart tissues are alive and only upon those findings, Dr.Venkatesh S suggested that heart bypass would be a good solution for my condition. Since my heart pumping was weak, Dr.Venkatesh S again using all his experience suggested to use IABP(Balloon) to take the load off my heart during surgery. This was a very critical decision and helped the Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon Dr.Divakar Bhat during the Surgery to control the heart. Dr.Venkatesh S is a very kind and approachable doctor who is always available to the patient and their attendants. He is methodical in his approach and never does anything unwantedly. He is a thorough gentleman and a great Cardiologist with excellent knowledge and a person with a touch of humanity. I will always be indebted to Dr.Venkatesh S for his great help to our family and he is a God Sent Angel to our family. Not only our case, we have seen so many patients and families being saved by his great acumen and skillset.

Dr.Venkatesh S also took a great decision of implanting ICD for my case which has the potential to be a life saver for patients like me. ICD Operation also was performed very well by his team.

I owe my recovery to Dr.Venkatesh S. Entire Cardiology team is very hardworking and Dr.Venkatesh S is kind enough to take a call anytime of the day or night to help save lives.

Aster RV Hospital has the best Cardiology and Cardio-Thoracic team in the world and is on par with any of the best hospitals of the world. If you are looking for Cardiac Care with a human touch, then Aster RV is the place to go.

One fine day, I realised that i had lost my hearing capability in one of my ears. Went to few doctors who advised steroid tablets which I was not fine with taking, however i took it for 3-4 days and then stopped it fearing side-effects. These doctors didnt guarantee that i will get back the hearing, another reason for me not to take the med. After around 15 days, I came across a video from Dr.Rohit talking about this issue where he mentioned that if you start treatment within 48 hours of losing your hearing, it can be completely reverted. Though 15 days had passed, I still thought of trying my luck and went and met the doctor. The doctor was so friendly and he explained the treatment so well that I was ok to take the steroid injections. Since it was a localized treatment, I was convinced by the doctor that the side effects will be hardly any. He answered each and every question of mine very patiently and made me so comfortable that i effortlessly went through the treament. He gave me so much of hope with the way he handled me. I went with 65% hearing loss and after 5 days of treatment, I got 68% hearing back. I could start hearing better. Doctor asked me to wait for another 1 month (without any medication) and check again. The audio metry results further went up by 75% which was a great improvement. I am convinced that this doctor can do miracles with just the way he takes care of his patients and would strongly recommend him for any ENT issue especially sudden hearing loss. The main point is that you shouldn't ignore this and go as soon as possible, ie within 48 hrs and he guarantees complete cure.

Really disappointed with the kind of treatment my dad got in Aster RV hospital from Dr. Ganesh Iyer and Dr. S Venkatesh for his cardio treatment. We visited hospital in 2022 as my dad had 2 blockages in his heart and, as advised by Dr. Venkatesh went for open-heart surgery (CABG). After 2 years of surgery in March 2024, he again felt pain in his chest, because of that he went for a checkup and got to know that both the bypass arteries were not working, and blood is still flowing from his old vain which is around 85% blocked.

We went again to visit Aster RV hospital and met Dr. Venkatesh, where he said we should get the angiogram done so that we would get to know the reason why the bypass surgery had failed ** ** *** *** ***** ** ***** **** ** *** *** ********** *** *** ****** **** ** ***** **** ** ****** ** ***** ***** ***** **** ** *** *** ********* ***** *** ** ********** **** ** *** *** ******** **** ** ******* ****** **** ****** ******* **** ** ***** **** *** *** ****** *** ****** *** ****** *** ** ** *** *********** **** * ********* ** * ******

Even, for getting the CD for, angiogram, Aster is charging an additional INR 700 apart from INR 30,000 that they are charging for angiogram.

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For the past ten days or so, i developed joint pain which resulted in my movement and other routines badly affected. My Consulting Doctor Dr SN Arvinda, Lead Consultant Aster RV Hospital asked me to meet Dr Palak Dengla, Chief Physiotherapist Aster RV Hospital.. My wife and myself immediately did so. This was on Friday 2 nd 2024. We were deeply impressed with the warmth and the good cheer with which she spoke and listened to my problem. She explained to us the course of physiotherapy i should undergo to get better. Immediately i started the therapy and it is proceeding as per schedule.. I can feel considerable improvement compared to what I was about ten days back. We are amazed at the academic and research acheivements of Dr Palak Dengla and the expertise she has achieved in her field having worked in some of the best hospitals in India. Her dedicated and highly professional team are very competent and they treat every patient with lot of care and in a very warm and friendly environment. As soon as I enter the department I forget the pains because that is how the atmosphere in the physiotherapy dept is . Dr Palak meets each and every patient and enquiries about them which itself gives us a lot of courage and confidence. The department has modern equipment to cater to the various requirements of the treatment. I will strongly recommend my friends and relatives to consult Dr Palak for their physiotherapy requirements. We wish her all the very best in all her endeavours in the years to come in the cause of relieving pain in her patients and society at large. God Bless her and her team

Doctor's Explanation/Communication:

From the very first consultation, Dr. Pavan Yadav M V exhibited a remarkable ability to listen and understand my concerns before I even had the chance to fully explain them. His warm and friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease, enabling me to express my worries and fears openly. What truly impressed me was his exceptional communication skills. Dr. Pavan Yadav was not only proficient in explaining complex medical concepts in a way that was easy to comprehend, but he also took the time to ensure that I fully understood my condition and the necessary steps of the transplant process. His patience and willingness to address all my questions and concerns left me feeling confident and informed throughout the entire journey.

Things I Liked About the Doctor:

Dr. Pavan Yadav displayed an extraordinary level of care and compassion towards his patients. His genuine concern for my well-being was evident in every interaction, and I always felt like a priority in his busy schedule. Not only did he treat my medical condition with the utmost professionalism, but he also approached my emotional and psychological needs with great sensitivity. His ability to create a comfortable and trusting environment fostered a strong doctor-patient relationship, which played a vital role in my successful recovery. Additionally, Dr. Pavan Yadav went above and beyond by making himself available at all times, even during late nights, promptly answering my calls and addressing any urgent matters that arose. This level of accessibility and responsiveness truly demonstrated his dedication and commitment to providing comprehensive care.

In conclusion, Dr. Pavan Yadav is a phenomenal pulmonologist who has made an indelible impact on my life. His exceptional communication skills, genuine care, and accessibility have undoubtedly contributed to my successful lung transplant and subsequent recovery. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Pavan Yadav to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate pulmonologist. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to Dr. Pavan Yadav and his team for their unwavering support and the exceptional care they provided throughout my journey to a healthier life.

Today, the 12th April 2024 i visited the Aster RV Hospital Bengaluru for an appointment with Dr. Krishna Chaitanya.The Specialist in Vascular diseases.

I had my own inhibition on the outcome of my visit, as the Dr.'s visit ( consultancy) was not for me, but for my 77 year old Mother in-law. She was suffering from Varicose vein, related skin inflammation.

We thought of the language issues as my mother in law was not comfortable with English & also Dr's, keeping the patient at a distance both physically as well as mentally during consultation. ( Mine & my spouse's experience most of the time when we visited the other doctors for any ailments in Bangalore)

As a surprise we did not face issues mentioned above. The Dr. Welcomed us with a smiling & assuring face. He was very courteous with the patient, my mother in law, my self & my spouse. With a very smiling & encouraging face, he was able to get the information on her ailment from my mother in law.

As Dr.'s questions were in fluent Kannada, the patient was able to confidently explain all her ailments.

At the end of the consultation, the way the Dr. explained the patient's illness & the remedial measures viz., Medication through Tablets, Skin Ointments, Compression Stockings etc. my mother in law said " MY AILMENT IS 50% gone just by meeting you Dr." She also told about joint pain in knee, Foot & also Spondylitis. For these also, he suggested remedial measures. All three of us were very happy to have decided to Consult this Doctor. HOPE MOST DOCTORS I consult in my life time be of same type.

Thank you Dr. Krishna Chaitanya.🌸

Patient Name. N S Rathna.

This is what I wrote:

Dr. Bushra Bahjat's clinical acumen is indeed commendable. Almost sleuth like.\nCouple of years ago, I had taken my father to see her. My father was suffering from a painful condition on his finger digits - his end of the digits were discoloured (like blackened); the skin was ruptured and there was bleeding. The digits on his right hand were more affected than those on the left. It was very painful for him to even do regular executive functions.\nWe met with many specialists - Neurologists, Dermatologists, Diabetologists for two years across Kolkata and Bangalore, but to no avail.\n\nFinally, we met up with Dr. Bushra in Aster RV Hospital in Bangalore.\nIn just two meetings, Dr. Bushra figured out the root cause that was causing the problem. In the second meeting, she asked us a few questions:\n\n1. Did he do Puja himself?\n2. \u2060Did he do it daily?\n3. Is he a right handed person?\n4. \u2060Did he use flowers for his Puja activities?\n5. \u2060If yes, what kind of flowers did he use?\n\nThe answers to all the above questions were in the affirmative and among the many types of flowers he was using, Hibiscus was the main one. Dr. Bushra reached her conclusion that the pollen grains of the Hibiscus flower were causing an allergic reaction for my father and that he needed to stop that to get cured. His right hand was most affected because he was using his right hand more than his left hand while touching the flowers. She prescribed no medicines except some painkillers for a few days. She also advised him to avoid using Hibiscus flowers altogether and if doesn't want to, then to use gloves to cover his hands before touching the flowers. \n\nMy father became alright within a month or two. He is completely cured of the problem. What is most commendable is that Dr. Bushra spent time in diagnosing the root cause of the problem, using her clinical training. Very few modern-day doctors tend to spend time in doing clinical diagnosis to find out the root cause of the ailment. She also spends a lot of time with her patients, a very important aspect for a Doctor to be able to do a good clinical diagnosis. On top of that, Dr. Bushra is immensely compassionate and believes in a holistic approach while treating a patient.

My one and only sister (36 years) under went a Craniotomy surgery by Dr. Bhat had an utter unsuccessful surgery. I am quoting it "unsuccessful" Because, within 1 hour post OT, she had bleeding in her brain and the Oxygen supply was absent as, there were clotting and had a heart attack. Which lead to "Hypoxia"* *** ****** ** **** ********* *** **** ***** ****** **** **** * **** *********** ****** ********* **** *** **** ****** ** *** ***** ** **** **** **** ***** **** ***** ** ******** ********* *** ** ***** ** ** ******** ******* ***** *** **** ******** ** **** Also, they removed the part of bone below her right ear *** *** *** ** ********* ** ***** ******* ** ****** some part of her brain is simply hanging out as bulged protrusion. Since the day of OT, it has been more than 70 days, my beloved sister is in coma (vegetative state). She has a small child of 7 years of age and he searches him mum everyday and why she has not returned home since the day she went to Bangalore for her OT. *** *** **** **** ***** ** *** ** *** ***** ***** ** ***** ******* **** for us, the entire family including my old Father, Mother, her Husband, little child are undergoing this graved turmoil. Which I can never put up in words. We don't need his empathy towards our condition balming it entirely on the position of the tumor located in the brain (which he tried few times with my old Father) We trusted him and expertise but, he broke our family into million pieces. I don't recommend this Dr. To anybody!

Dr. Girish SP is a MAGICIAN. Very professional and disciplined. I consulted Dr. Girish SP, Lead Consultant - General & GI Surgery, Aster RV. May God bless him a lot. First time when I met him I felt like he's the one. He was so patient with me, he listened to everything I said. For the first time ever I saw a doctor gave his 40 precious minutes. So nice of him. I had a complicated case of inguinal hernia. I am 26 years old from sports background. I play professional cricket in Bangalore. So this injury was because of that. It happened in 2019 first time, it was operated by my family doctor. It was not done properly and it reoccured again within 6 months. I was in pain and depression for almost 2 years. I was not playing matches nor was I exercising. This time I consulted Dr. Girish, referred by some of the best doctors and physiotherapists in India. His method was very safe and successful. The pain and mental stress which I had from 2 years went away in just 2 days after surgery. I am so thankful to God and then Dr. Girish. Even today when I go for checkups he's so caring and attentive. Very humble and a good listener. He's one of the best doctors in our country. With his experience and knowledge he cures people with ease. I highly recommend all the patients to go to him. We are very lucky to have him in Bangalore. I can just go on about him. Also, I have to mention Ms Nagarathna, POC, OPD in aster rv. She was so caring and motivating. She arranged my appointments and made sure I was treated properly. She is very professional in her work. Whenever I go to Aster RV I speak to her first and then go. She is very customer obsessed, gives her best to get patients what they want. Overall I am very happy and healthy now. I feel like I never had any surgery. Dr. Girish SP, Ms Nagarathna (POC OPD Aster RV) and Aster RV took great care of me. This hospital doesn't feel like a hospital. It doesn't have that typical hospital vibe. It seems like a hotel. Very well maintained and really clean. All the staff and nurses are very qualified. THANK YOU SO MUCH.