Name: Dr. Sanjay Yadagiri - Surgical Practice
Address: Plot No. 344A, Road No. 12, Venkateswara Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500028, IN
Telephone: +91 70324 76866
Price range: $$

Question 1

How do I book a consultation with Dr. Sanjay Yadagiri?

Accepted Answer

You can book online through the Schedule Consultation page, call the clinic on +91 70324 76866, or send a WhatsApp message. Appointments are confirmed in 30-minute slots.

Question 2

What are the clinic's consulting hours?

Accepted Answer

Mon-Sat: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Sunday closed. Slots are released in 30-minute blocks and can occasionally shift on operating days.

Question 3

Where is the clinic located?

Accepted Answer

Plot No. 344A, Road No. 12, Venkateswara Colony, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500028. Directions and a map are on the Contact page.

Question 4

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Accepted Answer

Previous scans and their films, blood reports, discharge summaries, a current medication list, details of any allergies, a photo ID, and your insurance card if you have one. A written list of your questions is genuinely useful.

Question 5

Can I bring a family member with me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many patients find it easier to absorb information with someone else in the room, and a second listener often remembers details you may miss.

Question 6

Do you offer second opinions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A second opinion is a normal and sensible part of making a serious decision, not a criticism of the first doctor. Bring the reports and the proposed plan so the case can be reviewed properly.

Question 7

Is a video or online consultation possible?

Accepted Answer

For reviewing reports and discussing a plan, a remote consultation can work well. A physical examination usually needs an in-person visit, so surgical decisions are generally confirmed at the clinic.

Question 8

Does a surgical consultation mean I will need surgery?

Accepted Answer

No. A meaningful share of consultations end in conservative management, further investigation, or watchful waiting. Surgery is one possible answer, not a foregone conclusion.

Question 9

How is the decision to operate actually made?

Accepted Answer

By weighing whether the diagnosis is certain, whether non-surgical treatment has been tried, how much the symptoms affect your life, and whether the likely benefit clearly outweighs the risk for you specifically.

Question 10

What is the difference between keyhole and open surgery?

Accepted Answer

Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery works through several small incisions guided by a camera, usually with less pain and a faster recovery. Open surgery uses a single larger incision and remains the safest choice in certain cases. The approach is chosen for the case, not on principle.

Question 11

What happens if keyhole surgery has to be converted to open?

Accepted Answer

Converting is a considered safety decision, not a complication or a failure. If the anatomy, scarring or bleeding makes the keyhole approach unsafe, completing the operation openly is good practice.

Question 12

How do I prepare for planned surgery?

Accepted Answer

Follow the fasting instructions given for your case, tell the team about every medication including blood thinners and supplements, stop smoking as early as you can, keep diabetes and blood pressure well controlled, and arrange someone to bring you home.

Question 13

Who will actually perform my operation?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Yadagiri personally evaluates, operates and manages the follow-up for the patients under his care.

Question 14

Is health insurance accepted?

Accepted Answer

Most major Indian insurers and TPAs are accepted for cashless hospitalisation at the hospitals where surgery is performed. Bring your card and a photo ID. See the insurance page for how cashless and reimbursement work.

Question 15

Will I get a cost estimate before surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You receive a written estimate covering the surgeon's fee, hospital charges, anaesthesia, implants or consumables where applicable, and the expected length of stay.

Question 16

Why can the final bill differ from the estimate?

Accepted Answer

An estimate assumes an uncomplicated course. A longer stay, an unplanned ICU night, or additional investigations can change the total. Anything significant is discussed with you or your family as it arises.

Question 17

Can I pay without insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Self-pay packages are available at the operating hospitals and the estimate is given before you commit.

Question 18

How long does recovery take?

Accepted Answer

It depends entirely on the procedure. After routine keyhole surgery many patients go home within a day and return to desk work in about a week, with full activity around four weeks. Your own timeline is discussed before you consent.

Question 19

Why am I so tired in the first week?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue after anaesthesia and surgery is normal and is the most common thing patients say they wish they had been warned about. It settles steadily; rest without guilt.

Question 20

What most often slows recovery down?

Accepted Answer

Overdoing it as soon as you start feeling better, skipping prescribed medication, not walking at all, smoking, and missing follow-up appointments.

Question 21

What warning signs should I watch for after going home?

Accepted Answer

Fever, spreading redness or discharge from a wound, worsening rather than improving pain, persistent vomiting, breathlessness, or calf pain and swelling. Contact the clinic, and go to an emergency department if it is severe.

Question 22

When is the follow-up appointment?

Accepted Answer

Usually within the first week or two after discharge, with further reviews depending on the procedure and, for cancer surgery, a longer surveillance plan.

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