Frequently asked questions

At #3, Krishna Complex, Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte, Bengaluru 560062 — near Silicon School and a few minutes from JP Nagar 7th Phase. Look for the blue Prasanna Poly-Clinic board next to Jan Seva Lab.

The clinic is open all 7 days, 9:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM. On Fridays it is open 9:30 AM to 1 PM only.

Yes. There is no holiday on Sunday. Both morning and evening OPD run on Sundays.

No appointment is needed to see the family physician, Dr. Vijaykumar S.H. Just walk in during OPD hours. For visiting specialists and 2D-ECHO, call or WhatsApp +91 94812 51274 to check the next available day.

Call or WhatsApp +91 94812 51274. You can also walk in during OPD hours.

Most patients come from Konanakunte, Ganapathipura, Chunchaghatta, JP Nagar 7th and 8th Phase, Kothnur and Yelachenahalli, but everyone is welcome.

Dr. Vijaykumar S.H, Consulting Family Physician and founder of the clinic (2006). He is an International Associate Member of the American College of Cardiology.

A gynaecologist (Dr. Nandini S.), an orthopaedic surgeon (Dr. Pramodkumar M.), two laparoscopic surgeons (Dr. Kiran K.J and Dr. Shivakumar), a cardiologist (Dr. Rajappa), a neuro physician (Dr. Janardhan D.C), two dental surgeons (Dr. Srinivas Gowda and Dr. Shilpa S.) and a radiologist (Dr. Vijayalakshmi).

Each specialist consults on fixed days. Please call or WhatsApp the clinic to know the next available day for the doctor you need.

Laboratory (Jan Seva Lab), ECG, 2D-ECHO, X-ray and Doppler, minor accident care, suturing, a minor operation theatre, day care / IPD, nebulization, GRBS and an in-house medical store.

Jan Seva Lab opens at 7:30 AM. Timings are 7:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM, and Friday 7:30 AM to 2 PM.

Yes. BPL card holders get 50% off on all blood tests every Sunday.

Yes. The clinic has kept its fees affordable for families since 2006. Please call for current consultation and test charges.

Old reports help the doctor understand your history, so please bring them. Tests advised after a consultation are done at our own lab, and outside or online reports for those may not be considered.

Cash, cards and UPI are accepted.

We treat minor and moderate injuries such as cuts, falls, burns and sprains. For serious emergencies — severe chest pain, breathlessness, unconsciousness, heavy bleeding or major injuries — call 108 or go to the nearest hospital immediately.

No. As required by the PC-PNDT Act, foetal sex determination is not done at this clinic.

No. Walk in during OPD hours. You can call or WhatsApp to check the waiting time before you come.

Yes. We are open on Sundays too, 9:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–10 PM. On Fridays we are open 9:30 AM–1 PM only.

Yes. Our laboratory, ECG and pharmacy are in the same building, so most tests and medicines are available during the same visit.

Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura is open on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM. The family physician sees patients on Sunday just like any other day.

Dr. Vijaykumar S.H has been the family physician at Prasanna Poly Clinic in Ganapathipura, Konanakunte since 2006. He sees patients of all ages every day, and no appointment is needed.

Consultation fees at Prasanna Poly Clinic are kept affordable for families in the area. Please call +91 94812 51274 for the current charges.

Yes. The evening OPD at Prasanna Poly Clinic runs from 5:30 PM to 10 PM on all days except Friday, so you can visit after work or school.

Yes. The family physician sees children, adults and senior citizens. If a specialist opinion is needed, the doctor will guide you to the right consultant.

The cardiologist consults on fixed days. Please call or WhatsApp us to know the next available slot.

Severe or crushing chest pain, sweating or breathlessness is an emergency. Call 108 or go to the nearest hospital emergency immediately.

Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura does ECG during OPD hours on all days, including Sunday. 2D-ECHO and cardiologist consultations are available on scheduled days.

No. Chest pain can also come from acidity, muscle strain or lung problems. Because it can be serious, it should always be checked by a doctor, and severe pain needs emergency care through 108.

Yes. Bring your discharge summary and current prescriptions. The doctor will review them and follow up your BP, cholesterol and sugar at the clinic.

It depends on your age, BP control and other conditions. Many patients have an ECG once a year, or sooner if they have new symptoms. Your doctor will advise you.

Charges are kept affordable and depend on the tests needed. Please call +91 94812 51274 for current ECG, 2D-ECHO and consultation charges.

GRBS (General Random Blood Sugar) is a quick finger-prick sugar test. It takes a minute and is available at the clinic any time during OPD hours.

Most patients need a sugar check every visit and an HbA1c test every 3 months. Your doctor will advise a schedule based on your condition.

Jan Seva Lab inside Prasanna Poly Clinic, Ganapathipura opens at 7:30 AM on all days, including Sunday. You can give a fasting sample before work.

For many adults with diabetes the target HbA1c is around 7 percent, but the right target depends on your age and health. Your doctor will set a target that is safe for you.

No. Normal BP while on tablets usually means the medicine is working. Never stop or change BP medicines without speaking to your doctor.

Yes. The family physician treats common thyroid problems, and the thyroid profile test is done at the in-house lab.

Test charges at Jan Seva Lab are kept affordable, and BPL card holders get 50 percent off on all blood tests on Sundays. Call +91 94812 51274 for current rates.

Dr. Nandini consults on fixed days. Please call or WhatsApp us for the next available slot.

Yes. Dr. Nandini S., Gynaecologist and OBG, consults at Prasanna Poly Clinic in Ganapathipura, Konanakunte on fixed days. Call +91 94812 51274 to check her next day.

Yes. Pregnancy check-ups, routine blood and urine tests and fetal Doppler are all available at Prasanna Poly Clinic, so most of the visit is completed in one building.

Yes. The gynaecologist evaluates PCOD and period problems, advises tests and gives treatment along with diet and lifestyle guidance.

No. Foetal sex determination is illegal in India under the PC-PNDT Act and is not done at Prasanna Poly Clinic.

Consultation charges are kept affordable. Please call +91 94812 51274 for the current fee and the gynaecologist's next available day.

Yes, X-ray facility is available so fractures can be assessed in the same visit.

Dr. Pramodkumar M., Orthopaedic Surgeon, consults at Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura on fixed days. Call +91 94812 51274 to check his next day.

Yes. X-ray is available at Prasanna Poly Clinic, and simple fractures and sprains can be treated with plaster or a splint after assessment.

Not always. Knee pain can also come from ligament, muscle or meniscus problems. An examination and X-ray help the doctor find the cause and choose the right treatment.

Many people with knee arthritis improve with weight control, exercise, physiotherapy and medicines. The orthopaedic surgeon will advise if and when surgery is worth considering.

Charges are kept affordable. Please call +91 94812 51274 for the current consultation and X-ray charges.

Surgeons consult on fixed days. Please call or WhatsApp us for an appointment.

Dr. Kiran K.J and Dr. Shivakumar, Laparoscopic Surgeons, consult at Prasanna Poly Clinic in Ganapathipura, Konanakunte on fixed days. Call +91 94812 51274 to check their next day.

Not always. Gallstones that cause pain or complications usually need surgery, while silent stones may only need monitoring. The surgeon will advise after reviewing your scan.

Many cases of piles improve with a high-fibre diet, enough water, avoiding straining and medicines. The surgeon will suggest a procedure only if these do not help.

Hernia is diagnosed and assessed at the clinic, but major operations are not done here. The surgeon will guide you on where the operation can be done.

Consultation charges are kept affordable. Please call +91 94812 51274 for the current fee.

Please call or WhatsApp us for the next available slot.

Dr. Janardhan D.C, Neuro Physician and General Medicine consultant, sees patients at Prasanna Poly Clinic in Ganapathipura, Konanakunte on fixed days. Call +91 94812 51274 to check his next day.

Most headaches are not dangerous. See a doctor if headaches are frequent, getting worse, or come with vomiting, weakness or vision problems, and seek emergency care for a sudden severe headache.

Yes. Low vitamin B12 is a common cause, along with diabetes and thyroid problems. Your doctor can advise blood tests to find the cause.

Vertigo has several causes, many of them related to the inner ear. The doctor will examine you and give medicines or simple exercises depending on the cause.

Consultation charges are kept affordable. Please call +91 94812 51274 for the current fee.

Yes, please call or WhatsApp to book a dental slot.

Dental surgeons at Prasanna Poly Clinic in Ganapathipura, Konanakunte see patients by appointment. Call or WhatsApp +91 94812 51274 to check available slots, including evenings.

Bleeding gums are often a sign of gum inflammation caused by plaque. Cleaning by a dentist and better brushing usually help, but a check-up is needed to find the cause.

No. Professional cleaning removes tartar and stains without harming healthy enamel. Some temporary sensitivity can occur and usually settles.

A first dental visit is usually advised around the time the first teeth appear or by the first birthday, followed by regular check-ups.

Charges depend on the treatment needed and are kept affordable. Please call +91 94812 51274 for current dental charges.

All days 7:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–10 PM. Friday 7:30 AM–2 PM. No holiday on Sunday.

After a consultation, the doctor relies on tests done at our own lab. Outside or online test reports advised after consultation may not be considered.

Jan Seva Lab at Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, is open on Sundays from 7:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM. BPL card holders also get 50% off on all blood tests every Sunday.

Charges depend on the test, and the clinic keeps its fees affordable for local families. Please call or WhatsApp +91 94812 51274 for the current charge of the test you need.

Yes. Jan Seva Lab opens at 7:30 AM every day, so you can give a fasting sample before breakfast. Remember not to eat for 8–10 hours before the test.

Routine tests can usually be done on walk-in. A short consultation is still useful so that the doctor can explain what your results mean.

Yes. BPL card holders get 50% off on all blood tests at Jan Seva Lab every Sunday. Please bring your BPL card with you.

No. Wear loose clothing that allows access to the chest, wrists and ankles.

Prasanna Poly Clinic in Ganapathipura, Konanakunte, is open on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM. An ECG can be done during OPD hours without a prior appointment.

The clinic keeps ECG charges affordable for local patients. Please call or WhatsApp +91 94812 51274 for the current charge.

No. An ECG only records signals from your heart; no current is passed into your body. It is completely painless.

A normal ECG is reassuring but does not rule out every heart condition. If you have symptoms, the doctor may suggest further tests such as a 2D-ECHO or a cardiologist consultation.

Yes. ECGs for pre-operative fitness are done routinely at the clinic. Bring the surgeon's note or form, if you have one.

No fasting is needed. Take your regular medicines as usual.

2D-ECHO is done on scheduled days. Please call or WhatsApp to book a slot.

Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte offers 2D-ECHO on scheduled days. Call or WhatsApp +91 94812 51274 to book.

Charges are kept affordable for local patients. Please call the clinic for the current charge when you book your slot.

A 2D-ECHO uses ultrasound, not X-rays, and is considered safe in pregnancy. Always tell the staff if you are pregnant.

No. An ECG records the heart's electrical signals, while a 2D-ECHO is an ultrasound picture of the heart's structure and pumping. Doctors often advise both.

It is best done on a doctor's advice. You can consult the family physician at the clinic first, who will advise whether a 2D-ECHO is needed.

X-rays are avoided in pregnancy unless essential. Always tell the staff if you are or may be pregnant.

Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte has an X-ray facility. Please call +91 94812 51274 to check availability before you come.

Charges depend on the part being X-rayed and are kept affordable. Call the clinic for the current charge.

Yes. For minor and moderate injuries, the clinic can examine you and do an X-ray in the same visit. Serious injuries should go to a hospital emergency or call 108.

Fetal Doppler uses ultrasound, not radiation, and is done on the gynaecologist's advice. Foetal sex determination is not done at this clinic.

X-rays use a small dose of radiation and are done only when the doctor feels they are needed. The staff take care to expose only the area being examined.

Head injury with unconsciousness or vomiting, heavy bleeding, chest or abdominal injury and major burns need a hospital emergency. Call 108.

Yes, tetanus injection is given for wounds when needed.

Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte does suturing for cuts and wounds during OPD hours on all 7 days. Come as soon as possible, as wounds are best stitched early.

Yes. Prasanna Poly Clinic is open on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 10 PM for wound dressing, stitches and minor injury care.

For abrasions, small cuts and sprains, the clinic can treat you and do an X-ray if needed. Go straight to a hospital emergency or call 108 for head injury, heavy bleeding, chest or abdominal injury, or if the person cannot move.

This depends on the wound. The doctor will tell you when to come back for dressing and stitch removal. Keep the dressing clean and dry until then.

Wash the wound with soap and running water for several minutes and come to the clinic as soon as possible. The doctor will clean the wound, check your tetanus status and advise you on further treatment.

No. Minor procedures are done as day care and you usually go home the same day.

The area is numbed with local anaesthesia, so you should feel little or no pain.

Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte does ear-lobe repair in its Minor Operation Theatre under local anaesthesia. Call +91 94812 51274 to fix a time.

Yes. Corn and callus removal is done at the clinic's Minor Operation Theatre. The doctor will also advise on footwear to stop them from coming back.

The toe is numbed with a local anaesthetic, so you should feel little or no pain during the procedure. Some soreness afterwards is normal and is managed with medicines.

Healing time depends on the size and location of the abscess. Regular dressing is needed, and the doctor will tell you how often to come back.

No. Minor procedures are done as day care, and most patients go home within an hour.

Yes, nebulization is available during OPD hours.

Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte offers nebulization during OPD hours on all 7 days, including Sundays.

Yes. If the doctor feels it is needed after examining you, IV fluids are given on the clinic's day-care beds under nursing care, and you can usually go home the same day.

Yes. Nebulization is commonly used for children with wheezing. The doctor decides the medicine and dose based on the child's age and condition.

It depends on the treatment. Nebulization takes a short time, while IV fluids and observation may take a few hours.

Yes. A GRBS finger-prick sugar test gives a reading in about a minute and is available during OPD hours.

Prescription medicines are given only against a valid prescription.

The medical store at Prasanna Poly Clinic, Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, is open during clinic hours, including Sundays. Please call +91 94812 51274 to confirm before you come.

Yes. Card and UPI payments are accepted at the medical store, as well as cash.

No. Prescription medicines, including antibiotics, are given only against a valid prescription. You can consult the doctor at the clinic first.

Yes. Commonly prescribed diabetes, BP and thyroid medicines are stocked. If a specific brand is not available, please check with the doctor before changing it.

Orthopaedic supports and braces are stocked at the medical store. Ask the doctor which support suits your problem.