Dr. Chetan K. Nelivigi

I visited Dr. Chetan K. Nelivigi at Rainbow Childrens Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, at the onset of my 2nd pregnancy in April 2020. My first pregnancy in 2015 involved several complications including IHCP (raised liver enzymes), IUGR (intrauterine growth retardation) in baby, leaking amniotic fluid etc. I required an emergency LSCS at 36 weeks, and had internal bleeding post-delivery because of which I required a 2nd surgery on the same day. This past history, in addition to the pandemic situation, kept me worried and I was skeptical about the hospital and the doctor in the beginning. Dr. Chetan, however, earned my trust with time. In the hindsight, I realize that choosing her was one of my best decisions ever.1. I recommend Dr. Chetan as the 'go-to person' for high risk pregnancies. She is cautious. On day 1 itself, I saw her studying my previous case history with great interest and taking meticulous notes. Throughout the pregnancy, she took proactive measures (timely tests and supplements) to ensure that things didn't go haywire this time. 2. She takes time to talk to the patient about the progress of the treatment. Whenever I faced any minor or major issue (say, persistent constipation, cohabiting with a corona-positive patient at home, less baby movements, itching on hands and feet, sudden onset of severe diarrhea on the day after delivery), she offered assurance, lifestyle and diet management advice, and medical intervention if the situation demanded so. None of my worries or queries were ever dismissed without sufficient discussion. Her attentive, caring attitude always made me feel secure and comfortable.3. I found her very hands-on and proactive, in terms of physically examining me, or talking to the appointment desk personally to have a last-minute scan request accommodated, or talking to the radiologist about the scan conclusions, or walking to the radiology unit herself to witness the live scan, or providing direct guidance to the hospital dietician who