Phonics Multi Specialty Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Film Nagar

Hello, my son was born in Canada premature with very low birth weight. At the age of 2.5 years, he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) after an assessment with Development Pediatrician. We tried several Speech therapies and Occupational therapies in Canada including several government programs and also out of our own pocket with no avail. Our Kid was not able to utter a single word even post intense therapies in Canada. Seeing no improvements and totally frustrated with the public healthcare system policies in Canada, we set our eyes on finding credible therapies in India especially Hyderabad during Covid times.

We found lots of good reviews and informational videos on YouTube by Dr. Premanth Balla and had quick word with him over a call. He quickly grasped our child’s condition and advised us to come to India for assessment and therapy. Having gained enough confidence after the initial discussion, we decided to come home as one last resort. We met him at his Phonics Multi speciality hospital where he did an initial assessment and obtained all of my son’s medical history. He keenly observed our kid for 10 days and gave the correct and accurate diagnosis as ADHD with DSL( delayed speech and language). Most of the kids come here with wrong diagnosis as autism even though kid has a small neurological problem. Dr. Premnath usually makes a diagnosis clinically based on child behaviour and observing the kid for 10-15 days but not based on any questionnaires filled by parents.

We started intense therapies with the Doctor and within a week we found lots of changes in the kid especially his global awareness. We had lot of struggles initially and Dr. Premnath is exceptional to deal with each issue as we progressed with the therapies. He had minimal eye contact which improved over a period of time. He had a lot of sleep disturbances which gradually resolved to the point that he can sleep with minimal adult supervision in the night. Doctor helped in taming and resolving my kid’s behavioural issues such as biting, hitting, pulling hair etc. With the help of this wonderful doctor, we saw our kid speak the initial words just after 6 months of therapy. He can now recognize people with their names, alphabets and numbers and communicate his needs in one-two words effectively. We have seen all the above improvements and more within a span of just 1.5 years and hoping for more to come.

He is the best Neuro-rehabilitation doctor and Speech Pathologist whose approach is very different, logical and science-based to bring miracles into lives of such kids and parents. He has many accolades to his name and it reflects in his skill and passion towards well-being of his patients. He also treats Adults with numerous conditions at his clinic equally well. He patiently listens and acts upon Parents complaints giving them enough support and confidence. I am extremely confident of recommending and referring him to Parents with kids with learning delays and difficulties. Personally, his work is nothing short of a miracle which is similar to ones portrayed in the web series such as ‘Good Doctor’ or ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.

I had been struggling with slow and interrupted speech for many years. Whenever I spoke, my speech was not smooth or fluent, which often made people think I was underconfident, even though that was not the case. This affected both my personal and professional interactions, especially when speaking in meetings, presentations, or with new people.

The turning point came when someone at a seminar suggested that I consult a speech therapist. I started researching speech therapists online and came across Dr. Premnath. What impressed me most was that many of his reviews were from adults with speech-related issues rather than only children. Reading those experiences gave me the confidence to schedule an appointment.

During my very first consultation, Dr. Premnath carefully listened to me and assessed my speech through a normal conversation. He quickly identified that the problem was related to the muscles around my vocal cords. He patiently explained how these muscles function, why they were affecting the smooth flow of my speech, and how the therapy would help correct the issue. His explanation was clear, detailed, and easy to understand.

He recommended a structured therapy plan that required consistent visits. From the beginning, he was very honest about the treatment process. He explained that the therapy could be somewhat painful at times, but it would be completely non-invasive and would not require any medication or surgery. That honesty gave me confidence **** * *** ** **** *****.

I started attending therapy four times a week. The sessions required patience, commitment, and regular practice, but Dr. Premnath continuously motivated me throughout the journey. Along with the therapy sessions, he also gave me exercises and activities to practice at home. On a couple of occasions, I had to travel for several weeks, and he provided a customized set of exercises to ensure I maintained my progress even while I was away. This personalized guidance made a significant difference.

After about five months, I started noticing clear improvements. My speech became smoother, my words were much clearer, and I was able to speak at a faster and more natural pace. These improvements continued steadily with consistent therapy.

After nearly 15 months of Dr. Premnath's dedicated treatment and continuous hard work, we are now confident that my speech has become much more stable. He has helped me reach a stage where the progress is well established, and with regular practice, it is unlikely to reverse quickly even if I reduce my therapy sessions. This has given me tremendous confidence about the future.

Today, I am extremely happy with the progress I have made. I feel much more confident while communicating, and expressing my thoughts has become significantly easier and more natural. The improvement has had a positive impact on both my professional and personal life.

I sincerely thank Dr. Premnath for his expertise, patience, dedication, and encouragement throughout this journey. His ability to accurately diagnose the root cause of my speech problem, explain the treatment in a simple way, and provide consistent support has truly changed my life. I highly recommend Dr. Premnath to any adult facing speech fluency or voice-related issues. If you are willing to stay committed to the therapy and practice regularly, the results are absolutely worth the effort.

Thanks to Practo to facilitate the appointment.

In a world where every word counts and people judge you based on how and what you speak, finding a doctor who is genuine and skilled is truly a rarity. Dr. Premnath Balla is one of those exceptional individuals.

Family and relatives used to say that I speak very fast and they can't hear me. These kinds of statements used to affect me psychologically and reduce my confidence. So, since childhood, I was never used to talking much, and I have become somewhat of an introvert.

When I first talked to Dr. Balla about my low voice and speech problems, he explained simply what was causing them. He also made me feel confident about how we would fix them together. Additionally, he asked about other issues like stiff neck and snoring, which I do have. I was surprised when Dr. Balla inquired about these. He patiently explained the core issue and the connection between my stiff neck problem and voice/speech problem.

I first met Dr. Premnath Sir on October 9th, 2023, for the initial diagnosis, and my treatment journey with him officially began on October 25th, 2023. In the initial days of treatment, I was a bit unsure about Dr. Premnath Sir's approach, especially since many YouTube videos suggested speech practices for similar issues. Most of the doctors won't take it in a right way when we question their treatment and capabilities, but I decided to share my doubts with him. To my surprise, he patiently took extra time to explain to me what a Laryngeal Spasm is, how it affects speech and voice, and its potential side effects.

During this time, I also had the opportunity to meet some of his other patients ( especially specialist Doctors like Radiologists Physicians etc )who all spoke positively about the treatment they were receiving and the results they were seeing. Hearing their experiences significantly boosted my confidence in Dr. Premnath Sir's approach. Within a few days, I noticed one positive change: I woke up without any neck pain, and my neck became much more flexible. Additionally, my sleep pattern improved. As the days passed, Dr. Premnath Sir's treatment sometimes caused me pain, but I reassured myself that it was for my better future. As the days passed, I could definitely see a change in my voice and speech. While the speed hasn't completely reduced, but there's certainly a significant improvement in both my voice and speech.

I no longer hesitate to speak, and even if my speech becomes fast at times, I am more aware and able to control it. After few more sessions, I am confident that there will be even more improvement. Initially I thought this clinic sees adult patients but surprisingly have seen lots of small kids with Neuro problems like Autism & speech delays & behavior problems & learning problems getting treatment from Dr Premnath sir & All the parents are very happy with the progress they are seeing that patients are coming from all over the world which really inspired me a lot.

Thank you, Dr. Balla, for helping me find my voice once again.

1. Hi everyone, I’m Jayanth (21 years) , and I’m from Melbourne, Australia. I was having puberphonia from last 4 years and it became a problem when my professor noticed a voice change during a presentation online and thought I was misleading , so I was looking for doctors in Hyderabad and came across a popular centre in Bangalore. they said that the complete treatment would be done online for 10-15 days and they asked me to pay the total fee first before treatment and they didn’t assure me 100% recovery. They asked me to pay 70000 rupees online even before the treatment starts. Then I consulted doctor Premnath Balla for treatment

2. I’ve been going to Dr. Premnath Balla twice a day just after one week of my treatment and he’s always treating with the same energy and smile on his face even after 8-10 hours of continuous practice treating patients.

3. He does call me at my own comfortable time everytime so that I’m always happy and comfortable with whatever time I can manage in the respective day.

4. I gained more confidence in his treatments when I kept talking to him and clarified all my doubts, and also my parents and friends noticed the change . He always explains everything very clearly and he also has uploaded his YouTube videos which are very informative as well.

5. I met several other people who are similar to my age group, and after listening to their positive feedback it motivated me to continue my treatment, and there is always a positive atmosphere in the clinic.

6. For every session the doctor only charges rupees 500 which is very affordable compared to other hospitals/clinics, after having a such high qualification.

7. Finally I thank practo for suggesting me such a good experienced and affordable doctor.

We have a 6 yr old child on the spectrum and like many parents, we explored multiple therapy options over the last 3 years. We went to different therapists in various cities, tried 3-4 therapies at a time — speech, OT, ABA, etc. Each therapist claimed that we’ll see significant improvement in 4–6 months. But even after 1 to 1.5 years, the changes were minimal and fragmented. Worse, the forced learning environment made our child more irritable and stubborn. Some behaviors like hitting and biting even worsened. When we asked the therapists why these behaviors were increasing, they gave unconvincing answers — "pressure on joints," "one leg is longer," "joint laxity in wrist/knee/fingers," etc. The child would do some tasks in therapy out of fear, but revert to old patterns at home. Speech and understanding improved a bit over 3 years, but there was still a big gap between biological age and mental development.

Then 8 months ago, we came across Dr. Premnath Balla. Honestly, we were skeptical. But based on online reviews, we decided to consult dr. Balla. During consultation day he took our son inside for 15 -20 minutes & Observed / examined then called us & explained about his condition & honestly we were surprised as being parents we knew his entire condition whereas no one have told this depth about his condition in past & he asked us to start ( 3 sessions means near about 3 hours continuous treatment from very next day onwards & very happily we have agreed & started so. To our surprise, some issues like hyperactivity and hitting reduced within days. Over 8 months, the progress in speech and comprehension has been much more than what we got in 3 years elsewhere. After experiencing consistent and noticeable changes in the child, *** * *** *** **** ********** * *** ****** ************** ******* ******** ** *** ***** ** *** ** *** **** *** **** ********* ********** *** ******** ** *** ********* There are countless therapists and even pediatric neurologists running their own therapy centers, but clinical diagnosis and rehabilitation therapies are a different game altogether. I strongly recommend parents try Dr. Balla’s approach and give it at least 2-3 months — you may start seeing results sooner than expected.

I have a very unusual disorder of speaking problem related to breath wherein I am unable to get support of breath while speaking, leading to breathlessness, shaky voice, voice breaks and tremors in certain parts of the body particularly during social gatherings and speaking to strangers. I hardly remember from when I was facing this problem may be approx. when Iam 18 years old. When I was 25 years old, for the first time I consulted a Doctor through my father who is also a Doctor and thereafter consulted several neurologists, physiatrists and all of them have diagnosed it as anxiety, nervous, physiological disorders and medicines were given on that line. Now Iam aged 54 years and being in Legal Profession, all these years Iam unable to excel in the said profession as the main thing is to represent before the Courts. I tried various treatments including breathing exercises but I was unable to find a solution. But recently i.e. January 2022 I have come across through Youtube videos about Dr.Premnath Balla garu who treats patients with neuro disorder problems and I visited him. For the first time after consulting several Doctors who have been treating on the line of Anxiety and Phsycological problems, Dr.Premnath garu had diagnosed me with Spasmodic related disorder associated with improper brain signals. He suggested for atleast 2 years treatment as the problem is existing for more than 30 years and started the treatment on a daily basis surprisingly without any medication. After one year of treatment I find gradual improvement in my speech whereby in a day for certain time Iam able speak slowly and clearly with a support of breath. Iam confident that there will be remarkable improvement in me in the coming days and his treatment has undoubtedly given me a positive result and his way of diagnosing and treating the patients is unique and praiseworthy. I observed that Dr.Premnath Balla garu is totally focused on the core of the issue and accordingly treating me with patience and reviewing my progress on daily basis.



I was suffering with stammering from my childhood. I used to not speak in public and I used to feel insecure all the time. At the time of pandemic, I decided to fix my stammering as it was causing me a lot of issues and I was not confident at all. I watched lot of videos online which recommended exercises like breathing techniques, hot water gargling and spoon talking, etc. Nothing was working at all and it actually worsen my speech, after wasting several months on Youtube Remedies, finally, I decided to meet an expert who can help in diagnosing my stammering issue. After thorough research, I found that Dr. Balla Premnath is one of the known experts *** *** ** *** **** ******* who can treat speech issues. I met the doctor and after getting his appointment after many weeks waiting period as doctor was very busy with many other patients, After my consultation with him doctor was very positive about my recovery and gave me confidence that I can get rid of stammering and strictly warned me to attend regularly for the treatment including Sundays and i have followed the same. He explained me what was causing the stammering, at that moment I realised that how much precious time i have wasted by following YouTube remedies which won’t work and in fact an expert is necessary. I started the diagnosis and now the treatment is halfway done and I feel very good about the treatment, I am recovering and my stammering is also decreasing, sometimes I am forgetting that I have stammering. I felt very bad that I couldn’t come to this doctor earlier and instead I wasted time. I one hundred percent recommend this doctor to everyone who has speech related issues, and all the best in getting doctor’s appointment slot immediately as i mentioned many weeks i have waited to start my treatment procedure but still its worth waiting. He is very calm, and have never seen rush in finishing the treatment as he prefers quality of treatment rather than quantity of patients, he explains every query related to speech with a lot of precision.

Thanks to practo for helping me in finding the best Doctor.

My name is Tanveer Sultana ,I am 52 years old female I have consulted Dr Premnath Balla as I was facing continuous ear blockage & pain while opening mouth , during yawning & chewing due to which I was in a lot of pain. We came to know about Dr Balla through another patient of his who was having similar symptoms close to me & recovered fully. I was suffering for quite a long time, close to 13 years and over that time period I had consulted a lot of doctors who prescribed antibiotics which was not very helpful as it only provided temporary relief. There was constant discomfort and the pain in my ear would increase every rainy season as well as during winters. Post consulting Dr Balla, he examined me and inquired about the history of my ear blockage problem and then he advised me to visit him for 2 months of regular treatment. I could see the difference within 10 days of starting my treatment with Dr Balla. Speciality of Dr Premnath is he understand problem from root level & diagnosis accurately & provides treatment accordingly..!My treatment was completed in 2020. I am writing this feedback in 2022 and I can say that I have not faced any any pain post his treatment in 2020. I did not have any antibiotics or any pain tablet during or after his treatment. His treatment has been very helpful, he had assured me that he would helps me resolve this problem once and for all, and he has kept his word. I would definitely recommend Dr Balla to anyone who is facing any ear blockage , ear pain & hearing related problems..! Thank you

* Why did I approach the Doctor? -

I’m a corporate employee turned Voice

Artist who is eagerly looking for a good career in the voice industry. During the initial phase of my career, I lost a few prestigious opportunities due to technical challenges I had faced with my voice which is the reason I was looking for a treatment.

* What problems did I face with my voice? -

I had very soft and feeble voice which had no life. Continuous lip smacks have occurred during recording sessions, creating disturbances in the audio quality. A few people have noticed breaks in my voice which suppressed the ability of my tone. There was interrupted flow of speech as my tongue could not pronounce a few letters.

* Why did I choose Doctor Premnath? -

I handpicked a few doctors based on their profile/Google reviews and called each of them to pick one doctor. Surprisingly, Doctor Premnath Balla identified one major issue with my tone over the phone and this provoked me to choose this doctor and get my problems treated.

I can proudly say my choice was on the top!! 90% of all the said issues in my voice have been resolved in the last 4 months and we are working on the fine tuning part of the treatment which will get over in the next few days.

* How did the consultation and treatment go? - The doctor first started with a Q&A session wherein I had explained all the issues and the doctor gradually made a plan in his mind for the upcoming treatment procedure.

He had prepared my body for the treatment by prescribing intake of oral supplements to gain strength for the procedure. Simultaneously, we started working on each of the issues one by one. Starting with providing strength to my voice, he slowly began reducing the breaks in it. Later on, he concentrated on the lip smacks and also suggested temporary remedies so as to avoid halting my work during this process. Last phase of the procedure was to provide clarity in speech which involved tongue exercises and medical intervention to improve the continuity in the flow of speech.

* Points to note:

None of the above treated issues involved intervention of machinery. Every single issue was treated with his own hands and the doctor made sure I was comfortable during the procedure. The supplements prescribed in the beginning of the process, ensured a pain-free treatment.

Another amazing thing is the doctor’s friendliness. Despite his enormous experience and knowledge, he blends well with patients and makes the most out of their time that is being dedicated to the procedure.

* Opinion -

Completely recommend this doctor for any kind of Voice related disorders, without a second thought.

I am Manoj, father of Cherry and this is Soundarya Mother of Cherry.

Cherry is about to complete 6 yrs next month. When he is about one year he started speaking few words, but later the words what he speaks gone suddenly and he didn't even speak a word till he completed 3 yrs. Wherever he wants like water, food and toys he will hold our hand and take ur there and pointed out that particular thing and try to get that from us. Both of our parents were keep saying that boys will start talking little late when compared with girl kids. And it will take 3 yrs 4 yrs 5 yrs for few to start speech and we were also waited for the time. One day my wife saw some video related to speech delays and ADHD and came to know that there will be specialist doctor who will diagnose and give therapys for speech.

When I googled for the best therapy in Hyderabad I came to know about Dr Premnath Balla from Phonics who has the best rated and reviews.

It's was the corona 2nd wave lockdown period where Dr Premnath sir asked us to come for assessment and after assessment he explained about the Cherrys condition and asked to bring him for continuous therapy session.

We also explained about issues like cherry do the headbang and also sits in W position and not able to interact with the strangers neighbours and their kids as well. Just in 2 to 3 weeks both headbang was resolved and sitting W shape also resolved less than a month.

Before we started therapy he never sit in one place for 15-20 Secs. And the sitting tolerance also started improved gradually. After 2 months Cherry started speaking few words and he started writing or scribbling for 30-45mins continuously once he came back home from therapy session.

Within 6 months he started communicate about the basic needs like water food and toys and call the neighbours kids with their names. And we see a lot of improvement in him interms of communicate with the strangers and neighbours as well.

During the initial days of therapy sessions so many of our relatives told us to stop therapy he will set right as the age increases. But the same relatives saw continuous improvement in cherry due to therapy sessions given by Dr Premnath sir which motivates me alot.

And within one year we can see cherry is quite confident and getting better interns of concentration and learning and understanding the situations too.

There are some issues still like whenever he is not agreeing with the things he is not able to say NO simply but shouted and do some agreesive things like throwing the things on the floor and shutting the door hardly where Dr Premnath sir is working on it.

We are really grateful to Dr Premnath sir for our entire life and I really believe God has directed towards Phonics and Dr Premnath to get the proper help required for my kid.

I can say one thing, if you see there are delays in your kids milestones or your kids improvement is not as per his age, don't wait for the time where our parents keep telling about 3 ,4 or 5 yrs. Please take the kid to the renowned speech Pathologist and get the proper guidance from them, ultimately they are the one who can diagnose better and provide proper guidance.

And I also see alot of improvement in other kids who are coming here.

Thanks to Dr Premnath is not enough to say for the treatment that we got for my kid.