Fortis Hospital - Mohali

Being a navy captain myself, I was a charismatic traveller until I discovered I had chronic kidney disease. Hello there! Myself Capt. Rajiv from Bihar. I was suffering from cronic kidney disease since 2005 . My journey of medical uncertainty started since then. I had consulted almost all the big names in the field of Nephrology, Urology and Transplantation in the country. At this point I would like to mention that my root cause of kidney problem was urological disorder since my childhood. I went through many surgeries including twice bilateral uretric reimplant. Despite best efforts of various other doctors still I suffered from huge financial loss and physical debility and ended up on dialysis bed in the month of April 2018. I decided to go for my kidney transplant and my wife was my potential donor. When I went to my treating nephro and uro they refused her to consider for donation. One more thing I would like to mention since this point no doctor told me the route cause of my problem. Everybody said after this surgery things will be back to normal but no one actually knew how is it going to happen. At this point of disappointment one of my Known recommended me to Great Doctor Priyadarshi Ranjan!!! I accessed his YouTube videos and decided to give a last go. I came to visit him with my wife frankly with no hope!!! . But once I met Dr. Ranjan, I saw a big ray of light of my normal life. He gave me full access on my disease. He explained me everything in very logical, scientific and practical way and Gave me the real reason that my route cause is Neurogenic bladder which damaged my both kidneys. Believe me at that point only I decided to hand over my fate to him. The way he gave me confidence of successful transplant in logical way, I was totally convinced. I can play blind on this that he is the best transplant surgeon in India and a real gentleman.He also sorted out the problem of my wife for which she was refused for donation. God has given special gift to his hands and he is the doctor you can expect a miracle coming. In my case I can say it with full confidence. During my pre transplant evaluation the staff transplant coordinator nurse was dedicated for us during entire test process just to make sure I should not face any difficulty. All the evaluation was done successfully and in a hassle free manner within the stipulated time. My transplant was done On 2nd December 2019 by the blessed hands of Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan. I was still worried from inside but Dr. Ranjan was fully confident. And I am very much thankful to ** ****** *** **** ***** ***** Dr. Ranjan. ICU stay was also vey caring. Specially would like to thanks to all the supporting and coordinating professionally qualified staff of Dr. Ranjan who helped and guided in very decent and cooperative way in all the process starting from day one till now. Now I am feeling great after transplant and my wife is also perfectly all right. I once again thanks to Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan Sir for giving me second life. He is a real miracle man and great human being. May God bless him with all success in his life. Once again thanking you Dr. Ranjan.

Name -Capt. Rajiv Kumar

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From - Bihar

KS kalra, 60 years, Mohali, Punjab

Being diabetic for the last 35 years, I developed hypertension and acute kidney nonfunctional issues. It was very painful to get dialysis twice a week.

Looking at deteriorating health, I decided to go renal transplant asap. Then we had to look for certain important aspects like-

1. Identifying my potential Kidney donor

2. Search for highly skilled Renal transplant surgeons.

3. Quality Hospital with modern facilities and supported by passionate staff for post operative care .

Since I was longstanding diabetic and my age was also around 60, We as family searched extensively in cities like Delhi and Chennai to have the best facilities and expertise. Looking at the expertise, logistics and difficulties in follow up process, we zeroed in on our local hospitals in tricity.

Out of all the local hospitals in Tricity, We decided to go with Fortis hospital Mohali . In the process we met Dr Priyadarshi Ranjan , the renal transplant surgeon to understand the options for surgery, who was diligent enough to offer us the option of a Robotic Kidney transplant. On getting the clear understanding of Robotic surgery , we were able to take the final call and all related formalities were initiated. Since we did not have the same blood group donor in our family, swapping was considered as the best option and Dr Ranjan’s team helped us in preparation for the same.

Now It is almost 2 months when I was operated for robotic kidney transplant surgery by Dr Ranjan . The benefits of robotic surgery were clearly evident from the day one as there was only one small cut with few holes on stomach which started healing so fast that hardly any post operation pain was there and recovery truly happened at very quick pace. The experience is so relieving and satisfactory with all parameters like creatinine , Urea and salts are well within normal range. The surgery through robotics technology has shown unbelievable & remarkable distinction over the normal surgery and has surpassed our expectation whatever was promised to us. Needless to say,

Dr Priyadarshi Ranjan is highly passionate and skilful transplant surgeon with magical hands.

Robotic transplant surgery has clear cut edge over conventional open transplant surgery with key results like- smaller cut ( almost one fifth), less blood loss, least pain, faster recovery and no side effects or no infection.

Post operative care in Transplant ICU was excellent and I was discharged from hospital early as expected .

Will Highly recommend the Robotic kidney transplant surgery over the conventional one with technologically advanced SMART technique by Dr Priyadarshi Ranjan, who is the best among medical fraternity.

After numerous postponements, I finally met Dr. Atul Sharma Joshi, the renowned surgeon at Fortis. As I sat in his office, memories of my visits to my Oxford GP flooded back, reminding me of the warmth and comfort I had experienced. Dr. Joshi's informal and approachable demeanor resonated deeply, evoking a similar sense of warmth. His calm and confident bearing put me at ease and I began to feel safe and reassured under his care.

Following a brief examination, Dr. Joshi walked us to the door, and I knew instantly that I was in capable hands of a surgeon with years of experience and a proven track record, especially in Laparoscopic surgery. His humility, compassion, and non-assuming nature impressed me as essential qualities for medical professionals. Moreover, his sophistication and ability to connect immediately were striking, as were his frank and humorous responses to my numerous questions – a rare blend of wisdom and knowledge. His clear explanations indeed instilled in me deep trust and confidence, making me feel informed and prepared.

And just before the surgery, Dr. Joshi's light-hearted comments put me at ease, dispelling my pre-operative anxiety. His gentle touch and exceptional communication skills inspired confidence, setting him apart. A few informal exchanges with him along with his compassionate tone and empathetic listening comforted me that I was in safe hands. To me his precision and dedication were evident in every aspect, making my surgical experience as comfortable and complication-free as possible. My hospital stay transformed into a peaceful retreat, particularly with his reassuring visits to my room and the engaging conversation that followed. Dr. Joshi patiently addressed my numerous questions with utmost seriousness and without any hint of haste, a refreshing departure from my previous experiences with some doctors who often displayed arrogance and self-importance.

I now eagerly anticipate our post-surgery meeting. Most remarkably, my encounter with Dr. Joshi has cured me of my long-standing "white coat syndrome," which once sent my heart racing in medical settings.

Dear Dr. Naval Bansal,

I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding care and treatment you provided to my mother, during her breast cancer surgery. Your exceptional skills as a breast surgeon, combined with your compassionate and thorough approach, made a significant difference in our experience.

From the very beginning, you took the time to explain the entire surgical process to both my parents and me, which not only alleviated our concerns but also helped us better understand what to expect. Your clear and patient explanations made a world of difference during an incredibly challenging time.

Your surgical expertise was truly remarkable, and my mother's surgery was a success thanks to your skillful hands. We have witnessed a remarkable improvement in her health post-surgery, and your meticulous attention to detail has not gone unnoticed. Your dedication to ensuring the best possible outcome for your patients is truly commendable.

Throughout the entire process, you provided unwavering support, answered our questions, and offered guidance. Your kindness and empathy were invaluable during our journey through this difficult time. We felt that you genuinely cared about my mother's well-being, and your reassurance provided us with much-needed comfort.

We are deeply grateful for the care and expertise you provided, and we cannot thank you enough for your exceptional service. Dr. Naval Bansal, you are not just an outstanding breast surgeon, but also a compassionate and considerate healthcare professional who makes a positive impact on your patients' lives.

Your dedication to your patients and your commitment to your work are truly commendable. My family and I are blessed to have had you as our doctor, and we will be forever grateful for the exceptional care you provided to my mother.

Thank you once again for everything you have done for us.

Sincerely,

Shree Arindam

My two cents:

6 weeks ago, I ended up meeting Dr. Manit Arora with symptoms like pain, popping sound, swelling and knee-lock in and around my left knee. After going through several scans and physical examination (On doctor's recommendation) it got evident that my ACL was partially teared up along with my lateral meniscus (grade 3) - Implications of further delay could only aggravate damages (like Arthritis and other inflammatory diseases) and was very well explained by Dr. Manit Arora.

When confronted with the dilemma to go for a knee surgery, it's not always easy to convince one-self to whether give it a shot or not but everything was taken care by Dr. Manit's Arora team ( Special thanks to Ammy and Jazz 🙏)

Finally, I under-went an arthroscopic surgery with fiber tape Internal bracing technique and I highly recommend Dr. Manit Arora for a reason to all of your arthroscopic surgery (AS) needs - AS needs precision which comes with a rich experience in handling those sort of surgeries and to trust all the references, recommendations that i've got while speaking to alot of folks ( including other doctors), all I'd like to conclude: It speaks volumes about Dr. Manit's Arora calibre and credibility when deciding which way to go.

Also you can expect him to be polite, empathetic, humorous (at times) and always busy with the rush of his patients

Now after 6 weeks, I can feel my knee is in good shape and with each passing day, it's only getting better 😊

I am sharing my review just to help other patients who would like to seek Dr. Manit Arora consultation - Just go and meet him!

Best wishes,

A happy patient ☺️

I am enthralled to pen down my experience after my life saving kidney transplant. I was leading a very painful life on dialysis since 2015.

As suggested by doctors, there are only two options of treatment of kidney failure- first one dialysis and other one is transplant. Due to my ignorance, I chose first one which was my bad decision, mostly due to fear and ignorance about a transplant. Going to hospital and plug yourself with a machine for four hours twice a week was a terrible torture, that I underwent for more than a couple of years, when my nerves broke down and I wanted to take all the risks for a desperate transplant in 2019. After a thorough combined search for my transplant we came across Dr Priyadarshi Ranjan, based in chandigarh at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. I interacted with a few of his patients before I decided to meet Ranjan sir. After meeting him I realised his confident, friendly and approachable nature is very attractive for any patient. A brief conversation with him made me decide in no time that he is the one I have been looking for. Sir’s confidence and meeting many of patients even from my state Madhya Pradesh, made me feel secure and I already started having a feeling of leading a healthier life. His team of Transplant coordinators are very generous, knowledgeable and supportive and thoroughly connected to each of his patients. They supported me throughout from document preparations to surgery and were approachable, whenever I needed. Finally the day came 21st October 2019 when the surgery was done. I would like to thank my brother who gave me second life. I am very obliged to Dr.Priyadarshi Ranjan sir and all the staff for their kind and supportive nature. I would like to end with two very important messages- that Dialysis should not be the preferred choice as told by many doctors and one should always see if transplant is a possibility and prefer a transplant always over dialysis. Secondly finding a great surgeon, great team and a great hospital is very important to keep you hail and hearty after a transplant. Many a times meeting the right doctor is the best step you can take for yourself. Today after a couple of months after my transplant, I have no words to express my gratitude for Dr. Priyadarshi Ranjan sir, whom I was fortunate to approach and also towards my brother who donated his kidney selflessly to save my life. His treatment style is very unique *** ********** *** **** ** *** ****** I am now enrolled in the post transplant rehabilitation programme, where I get so much information about my follow up, medicines, nutrition, exercise and various other aspects of care after a transplant to get the maximum benefits of this new kidney.

Name - Vikas Vishwakarma

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From - Madhya Pradesh, INDIA.

I recently underwent surgery performed by Dr. Atul Joshi at Fortis, Mohali, and I cannot express my gratitude enough for the exceptional care I received! Although I live in the US with family roots in Tricity, I got in touch with Dr. Joshi while in the US, and from the moment I met him, I felt confident in his care.

Dr. Joshi and his team, especially Dr. Preety, were incredibly professional and compassionate throughout the entire process. They took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure and answer all of my questions, which put me at ease both before and after the surgery. Their availability and responsiveness during my recovery process has been very helpful, and I am now looking forward to returning to the US to join my family.

The attention to detail and commitment to patient care demonstrated by Dr. Joshi and his team are truly unparalleled. I highly recommend Dr. Joshi to anyone in need of surgical services. Thank you so much, Dr. Joshi, and God bless you for the exceptional care you provided!

I came back here to write another review for Dr. Rajiv Bedi ******* ** ** *** **** *** **** ******* ********** ** *** ****** *** ** ** ***** ****** After my lumpectomy, I have been undergoing breast cancer treatment under him for the last 8+ months. There have been many times when I was in pain and had many different problems due to my age and other conditions like blood pressure, sugar, etc. to the extent that I was even depressed many times. However, every single time, he has been there for finding a solution to my problem, lifting me up mentally through his genuine encouragement and helping me recover by providing the best medical advice. After being diagnosed with cancer, I have been extremely fortunate to undergo my treatment under him.

I would also like to commend and thank Dr. Bedi's entire team particularly Dr. Ketan Dang, Dr. Arunjeet, and the nursing staff including Madam Harman Gill and all other team members. They have really taken care of me as a family member. I had tons of questions, and problems, but they never shied away from helping me and rather made sure I was getting the right support and care.

God bless them all!

*** ***** ** ** ********* ******** I am grateful to him for treating my mother. I live in the USA while my mother lives in Punjab. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and needed an immediate removal of her breast. Since she is old (75 years) and has multiple comorbidities (other serious health issues), her surgery was considered very high-risk. I rushed to India to get her surgery done ASAP and, after meeting with Dr. Joshi, there was no doubt in my mind that he should be operating on my mother. He explained everything to us in detail and with honesty. The surgery was very long and a tremendous success. My mom was able go to her recovery room (no need for ICU) within an hour after she woke up. Her recovery after surgery was smooth. Later Dr. Joshi helped install a chemo port on her in surgery that took just half an hour and was a complete success.

Many doctors in India who, while being good in their profession, are often very rude to the patients and their relatives. In stark contrast, Dr. Joshi is a fantastic human being who is very courteous and sympathetic. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a surgeon.

Dr Hardeep has not visited my brother in ICU for more than 5 day who is suffering in such a fragile state , despite being asked by the respected, soft spoken senior gastroenterologist Dr Arvind Sahni who asked us to meet Dr Hardeep personally and ask him to visit. We were baffled why would a doctor need our request to visit in ICU when he is on the ICU medical panel. We haven't been even allowed to see Dr Hardeep by his nurse during his OPD hours (ICU patients) and he isn't visiting the ICU where my brother is. I don't live in Chandigarh but have lived across India and globally. This is the most unprofessional behavior I have seen ever and that shouldn't be ignored by Fortis Hospital. ** *** ********* ****** *** *********** *** *********** ***** He has let personal judgment about my brother and his family (the kids had been in same school) get in way of his professional duty. My heart breaks at what my brother is suffering while Dr Hardeep goes about uncaring what happens to him. ** **** ** *** ** **** *** **** ****** *** ******* ** *** **** ** **********