Geetha K. Athappilly's Online Review Report Card

Although I had signs of an autoimmune disease for an extended period of time (had previously gone to a major teaching hospital in Boston and provided them with my history and abnormal labs, nothing further came of that visit) it was not until I lost my vision in one eye that I was fortunate enough to be referred to Dr Athappilly at Lahey Burlington. Taking into consideration my prior history and abnormal labs she ordered testing and helped diagnose the cause of my vision loss. Dr Athappilly set in motion a treatment plan that not only restored my vision but mostly likely saved my life. She has followed me closely and without her perseverance in finding the etiology of my vision loss and her caring professionalism and expertise I may well have had a negative outcome.

Thorough, kind, compassionate, knowledgable - best physician I have ever received treatment from for any issue. I would rate her higher than 5 stars if I could!

I am very grateful for her profound caring and her extraordinary professionalism and knowledge in diagnosing and addressing my eyes health challenges. Her care made a world of difference in the healing of my eyes. My many thanks to Dr. Athappilly!

I saw Dr. Athappilly about 3 weeks after having lost vision in one eye. She told me that I had all the symptoms of Giant Cell Arteritis but it would take a biopsy to confirm that. She explained the implications and what could happen particularly since so much time had elapsed. She offered encouragement that there was still a small window of opportunity to save my other eye but action had to be taken immediately. It wasn't advisable to wait for a confirming biopsy. In a short while I was in ER being fed steroids intravenously. Dr. Athappilly stopped by later to see how I was doing and informed me that the inflammation count from my blood test was exceedingly high. She also stopped by my room two other times while she was off-duty which was very much appreciated. I see her every 6 weeks or so to monitor the health of my good eye. She also had the foresight to recommend that I wear safety glasses to guard against an accident to my good eye. I credit her quick action for leaving me with at least some vision.

Dr. Athappilly is so knowledgeable in her field that she gained my trust when she diagnosed me with a golf ball size meningioma that had entangled itself on my left optic nerve. No wonder I was having a bit of difficulty with the vision in my left eye. She took the time to explain everything so that I could understand everything. I am in awe of her abilities and I feel lucky to have found my way to her expert care.

I feel truly blessed to be under the care of Dr. Athappilly. She is very knowleable of my disease making sure everything is being done and I understand exactly what is going on. Her kindness, caring and concern is very comforting. A great doctor.