About my clinic...week of Jan. 16-21

I have had a few people asking me about the clinic and Hyderabad. So I thought I would write out my experience with a little more detail.

Hyderabad

·         Brand new airport which is large and modern. It was just like any major international city airport. You can fly direct from London, Paris, Dubai, Chicago, New York, that I know of. The airport is about 40 minutes away from the clinic, hotel and where you want to be in Hyderabad. Airport website

·         Considering this was my first trip to Hyderabad, I felt more comfortable in a hotel. I did not want to go shopping or plan meals. I liked having the assistance of hotel services.

·         I’ve been to India before. I was in Mumbai about 2 years ago. So I kind of knew what to expect in an Indian city.  I liked Hyderabad better than Mumbai. The city did not seem as crazy or crowded as Mumbai. It also seemed easier to get around. Hyderabad has everything you need. From old town tiny lanes to modern roads and building that look like they could be anywhere in California.  Big malls, condos, stunning houses, glass office buildings, and international stores. I personally would have no problem living here for 2-3 months waiting on passports. It is a city that you can navigate in English and if you do not like India food, you have a boat load of choices of any international cuisine that you could dream of.

·         I felt save in Hyderabad. However like any big city regardless where it is located in the world, you use common sense. So I wouldn’t leave my handbag unattended or go lurking around back alleys in the dead of night.

Kiran Infertility Center

·         The first time we went to visit the clinic we really had no idea what to expect. However once we arrived we were surprised on a number of ways. First, the clinic was located in a separate small building behind a fence. For some reason I was not expecting this, probably due to living in New York where clinics are in high rise buildings or in massive hospitals. However this really was a mistake on my part. I was comparing apples to oranges. For example, living here in Switzerland, my doctor is located in an apartment building, our nearest hospital is tiny and I had to make an appointment to go to the emergency room! Our stores and banks close for lunch. VERY different from New York. So I would suggest keep in mind that everything is not going to look the same in other countries.

·         The clinic itself is actually quite large. It is located on three floors and traditional looking. Again I could compare it to my clinic in New York, which was slick and decked out in the latest architect style of a fancy medical office with views of the East river, with the latest magazines of Instyle, Newsweek and Elle. It was also cold and informal and sometimes made me feel like cattle. The greeting usually was to confirm that either our insurance was paying them or our credit card was, before I was allowed to sign in to the waiting list to see a nurse or a doctor, that changed daily.

The part of Kiran that we saw was on the second floor and was a quiet setting. We needed to take our shoes off, which is a custom and met Anjani right away. We had 100% attention on us, questions directed to us and the offices were clean and tidy. William wanted me to remind every man going to the clinic and leaving a sample to lock the door, so that the nurse does not accidentally walk in on you while your preforming your duties. (Yes, that did happen)

·         I found the staff trustworthy and polite. Everyone had a smile on their face when we were at the clinic.  There was something gentle about them and I felt that they cared. Anjani I found very professional and I trusted that he could help me in regards to any problem I could have either at the clinic or in Hyderabad in general.

·         Dr. Samit I felt was very professional and honest when it came to our concerns and questions. I have full faith in him. If I did not, I would not be here at this moment writing about it, I would be searching for another option.

In my next post, I am going to explain the services I received and how the contract we have works. Let me know if I missed anything.