Arka Center for Hormonal Health Pvt Ltd

This note is long overdue but writing this for the awareness and benefit of transgender individuals who may consider Arka (Dr. Muthukumar Jeyapaul) for hormone treatment. As there are very few knowledgeable endocrinologists on transgender health in India, I was accessing hormone therapy under Dr. Muthukumar's supervision as his knowledge on the topic was commendable. For this, I used to travel from Kerala to Chennai quite often which was a strain both financially and physically for me. However, I stopped consulting him after a very dissapointing and traumatic incident. Once, my phone started ringing in his office and since it was a call from the US embassy I asked him if I could quickly answer and tell them that I will call back soon (since the call was regarding my US visa). I heard him say 'okay' and picked up the phone but he started screaming at me. I kept the phone immediately and clarified what happened but he said he did not agree to my request. I apologized thinking maybe I misheard him saying 'okay' but he still kept shouting and speaking rudely to me. He kept addressing me in my dead name after I repeatedly told him what my name is (Something he should have known after 2 years of consulting a patient!). When I told him I have been on fasting since 12 hours and was tired (I usually have breakfast after a blood test at the clinic at every visit, but this time they delayed by blood test hence I couldn't have breakfast), his response was 'so what should I do?' In my experience, what Dr. Muthukumar lacks is compassion and the ability to treat his patients with respect and courtesy. *** **** ** *** ****************** **** *** ******* ******* *** **** *** **** *** ** * ****** ***** *** ** ** **** ****** **** ***** ** **** **** ***** **** ****** best he puts some effort to develop these traits. Not expecting any response/action from the clinic as I addressed the above with him directly and he did not seem to care after which I informed him that I will not be consulting with him anymore!

Extremely well organised clinic with follow ups and follow throughs.

Doctor Muthukumaran was extremely courteous, polite and helpful with a hint of humour which put me at ease within minutes. He listened patiently and asked the relevant questions.

Highly recommend him.

Before I met the doctor the staffs made sure to file all my previous reports properly and timing fixed so the I didn't have to wait long. The doctor was so pleasant and let me tell all my issues patiently. He then explained me about the treatment. I was thoroughly satisfied with the visit and would highly recommend to anyone.

*** ****** *** ******* ********** He gave my wife proper advice and correct medicines. Infact, Iam also his patient.

Will be fine, if maintains time, Dr is coming at 10.00Am but appointment is given at 9.30, everyone time is IMPORTANT

Dr Muthukumaran Jeyapaul is one of the best things that happened to me ! He is a wonderful doc who puts you at ease instantly ! Explains patiently and clearly about the health issue . Very organised team he has . He provided me extended support whenever I needed him through emails . He is a blessing :)

The main thing which I liked with the Doctor is he gave me confidence and made me feel that I am getting better. Whenever I had some problem, I used to call him through mobile and he listens to me and advice me accordingly. If there requires some adjustment in medication, he informs me through WhatsApp.

I had DVT and an IVC filter was implanted in me when I was in USA. Dr. Ammaiyappan referred me to a good Doctor.

Dr. Ammaiyappan also gave regular feedback about my health to my family Doctor.

I recommend Dr. Ammaiyappan sir.

I have been visiting Dr Ammaiyappan for the past 1 year for my mother's treatment. He is the 7th doctor i am visiting in Chennai as I was not satisfied with my earlier experiences.My mom is 69 & lived most of her life Mumbai before moving to Chennai.She was diagnosed with COPD and was treated for a long time in Mumbai.From being hospitalized every 6 months which has been a trend for her in the last 8 years for the first time she is able to live a normal life without hospitalization, thanks to Dr Ammaiyappan for showing us the right way. He definitely know how to respond to senior citizens and make them comfortable by clarifying their doubts and taking away their fear of diseases which is very normal with people above 60 as most of us would have seen.For respiratory disorders would definitely recommend Dr Ammaiyappan.

Had been to visit him for wheezing treatment of my daughter, however he had identified the real issue (Tuberculosis) and started the treatment with immediate effect by giving us complete explanation of the infection and the real effects that it would have if not treated properly.

The way he explained about the infection was very informative and gave us confidence that my daughter will recover soon.

We started this treatment by November 2018 *** *** ** ********** ***** ***** **** ** **** ********* ***** *** **** ** ** *** ** *** **** ******* * **** **** ******* Main part is that he is reachable anytime on mobile for emergency.

Thank you for all the care sir.