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“Dr.Akhila is by far the best DOctor and Gynaecologist I have ever known of and not only in chennai but she has patients from various parts of the world. A smiling warm welcome is what she gives and is so radiant that once you meet her , you come out so happy and Thanking God for such an angel in disguise. Call her at any time of the day, literally anytime 24/7 and be sure your call will be answered and she will also provide you with all the help and support you need at that time and with utmost politeness and patience . I had been to many doctors before her , but once I was introduced to her I felt it was Gods biggest blessing to have ever known her. And she is one who is always sooooo down to earth and ready to help the lesser fortunate patients with whatever she can do. At no point she will ever send one single negative vibe or thought... However serious the situation Always full of positivity, humble and always thankful to God. To wite about my experiences with her I can go on n on but truly she is THE BEST DOCTOR and GYNAECOLOGIST . Completely up to date with the field and the medical expertise she has is amazing and the relief that allllll her patients get it takes me by surprise that God definately sends angels.... Feeling so safe in her hands. Whether it is treatment or pregnancy care or just any basic illness also she is always available to provide medical support and emotionally makes every patient feel comfortable . Suggesting other doctors also apart from her field she gives the best contacts and will never be heavy on the pocket too.”

“Very understanding. Cares about her patients - visibly. If she sees that they're nervous, she makes sure to do everything she can to make them feel comfortable. She takes into consideration the patient's mental make-up before prescribing medicines / abstaining from doing so. Discusses possibilities for different treatments. Will also take into account secondary conditions that you might have that are affecting your health, and will help treat those too. Non-judgmental.”

“As I mentioned, this doctor heads a clinic. They are other doctors on call. While they are not as well knows as she is, they are very competent and professional.”

“Trained in the UK, and just returned to India. Handles patients, at their most vulnerable times, with great sensitivity.”

“Dr Kurian Joseph is an experienced, well-known gynaecologist and is a thorough professional. He will deal with all variables of culture, background, religion with compassion, understanding, patience and the best medical advice. His nursing home is always teeming with patients from various backgrounds. Joseph Nursing Home at first glance has none of that upscale, maternity hospital glam of let's say a Cloud9. But it has all the latest facilities and adopts the latest practices at a price that will pleasantly surprise you. At least, it surprised me, having shifted from the upmarket Cloud9 from Bangalore. Also, I have heard of several instances when Dr Joseph has taken one's financial circumstances into the scheme of things and still afforded them the best care. As far as pregnancy is concerned, he is one of those doctors who will attempt a normal delivery provided everything medically supports it. And only choose to do a C-section when it's an absolute must. He's one of the best surgeons around and my C-Section was a breeze, with minimal discomfort post surgery. Joseph Nursing Home is keyed to giving the best care to everyone and in that light you find many from lower middle class and poorer sections of society coming in. So a lot of their procedures, paper work is geared towards them. This might jar to a person from an upper middle class background like me. I took it for granted that the husband would be allowed in for scans. While the husband or any 1 single person is allowed into the delivery room (not applicable to C-Section delivery), the husband or other family members need to seek the Doc's permission to enter the scanning room. This is because they've had instances when the onlooker has insisted on being there in the hope of divining if it's boy or girl from just looking at the screen and tried to coerce the woman to abort. So, this is a preventive measure that I wasn't aware of, but which I initially mistook for prudishness. But regardless of whether you're offended by what seems like old-world sensibilities, their procedures are geared towards solely giving the patient the best care.”

“She is understanding, simple & clear in her practice. She doesn't force upon any of her patients, anything that they wouldn't prefer doing. She has always advocated discussions to solving problems before giving medication. Under her care for 5 years, she is extremely caring & approachable. Have delivered a healthy baby boy under her care & have overcome PCOS & other complications that initially were an obstacle to conceiving. Will recommend her any day.”

“This DR particularly does not approach pregnancy and child birth as a spiritual experience. She is matter of fact and very practical in approach and allows the patient's say at every step. In my experience, a lot of doctors invariably judge you by the way you choose to keep your pubic area. But, this doctor goes the extra way to make you feel comfortable and allows you to be in a comfort zone rather than do anything that'll make the doctor's job easier.”

“She explained the logic for her diagnosis and that made me feel better about it. I initially wanted to go in for laproscopic surgery, and she explained why that was probably not a good idea in my case. However, she didn't rush me to make a decision and even offered to fix an appointment with the best, but extremely busy, laproscopic surgeon if I was insistent. I eventually decided to go with open surgery, and Dr. Ram was great. She is a skilled surgeon too.”

“A lady of few words but reliable and knowledgeable.”

“I found her very open to discussion once topics were broached, but she is very much in the school of marriage=sexually active. I don't know whether this is due to the sensitivity of others when being asked about their sex lives or because of the patriarchy or both, but it's incredibly annoying... She doesn't show judgement in her words, expressions or advice though. If you have the (i guess for lack of a better word) guts to go to the doctor and ask for what you want (be it information or a prescription) and it's not really going to cause physical harm to you, she's likely to help.”

“She was calm, professional and welcoming. I went there to test for pregnancy or any other ailments after consuming a morning-after pill. When I told her about my sexual history she didn't react in any adverse way, although in the end she did give me a lecture about repercussions of getting pregnant at a young age. She explained all the medical terms patiently and did necessary tests. Also, the clinic is a small and clean one but it is located in a dingy area(construction was going on when i went), so would suggest going during morning or early evening, if going by yourself.”

“I was spending sleepless nights dreading a visit to the gynaecologist for a year. Dr.Kalaivani was incredibly professional. No judgements and asked directly if I was sexually active and how often. She was straightforward, put my mind at ease and solved all my problems within a day - diagnosis and procedures. She also suggested I do a pap smear - something I'd been wanting to do anyway and I will receive the results soon. She patiently answered all my questions. The experience was not unpleasant like I'd imagined it to be, in-fact it got me wondering why I had put getting checked off for so long.”

“Dr Akhila responded instantly when i called her and thereafter responded very quickly and efficiently on whatsapp as well! I was so comfortable talking to her about my sexual activity and she respected my decisions and understood my awkwardness and had a good sense of humour as well! Great experience! Highly recommend if youre looking for a non judgemental progressive gynaecologist! P.S: Found her via another recommendation on this crowd sourced list so I had to come back and fill this form with my experience too! 5 stars!”