Dr N Ghila

I was recently referred to Dr. NS Ghila for gastro issues. On entering his room at umhlanga, highly nervous and anxious to say the least, we were greated by an extremely friendly and professional receptionist. This immediately relieved some of my worry. After reading some of the reviews, what we expected and what was experienced was extremely contrary. We were met by a professional who made us feel comfortable by adding in humor yet never strayed from the matter at hand. After a lengthy discussion regarding what I was experiencing we then stepped into the examination room. I have a phobia of blood pressure machines which has an adverse effect on my BP but due to Dr. Ghila's comforting and jovial, yet professional demeanor I didn't have any hesitation in checking my BP. After a lengthy examination, we discussed the way forward. If all Doctors could adopt this approach with their patients, it makes the road to recovery much more easier. We as patients often enter a consulting room with anxiety and fear being at what we believe at its peak but sad to say we exit feeling far worse. But in this case we felt a huge sense of relief. Doctors need to understand that they are there to help relieve a patient even if the result is not good but in most cases just make you feel worse. In this case, Dr Ghila went over and above to ensure that his patient was comfortable from the start of the consult and left with a sense of relief and a smile.

I highly recommend this wonderful human being as a specialist physician, one that connects with you on a professional yet friendly level.