A cautionary post by Rohit C. founder of Chatzy.ai, is drawing attention to alleged “fear-first” practices at some of Bengaluru hospitals. In a note aimed at tech workers living far from home, Rohit urges: “Always get a second opinion from your hometown doctor.”

His post describes two recent incidents involving acquaintances, both of which, he says, were escalated into costly interventions that other doctors later deemed unnecessary.

What Rohit alleges happened: Bengaluru Hospitals and Overdiagnosis

1) The “tumor” that wasn’t

Rohit writes that his flatmate visited a hospital for minor stomach discomfort. After an ultrasound, doctors reportedly flagged a 12mm “tumor” and began talking surgery. Alarmed, the flatmate sought a re-test at another facility, where, according to Rohit, no tumor was found. The first hospital, he says, had already billed ₹15,000.

2) The little-finger fracture pushed toward surgery

In a second example, a client with a hairline crack in the pinky was allegedly told in Bengaluru that surgery was required. When the client consulted an orthopedist back home and another in Delhi, they reportedly advised conservative management instead, saying it would heal on its own.

Rohit argues these are not isolated experiences and emphasizes that the hospitals involved were “best and top-rated.” He warns that Google reviews aren’t a fail-safe and that newcomers to the city can be particularly vulnerable to upselling through fear.

Why this hit a nerve with techies?

Rohit’s message targets a specific pain point for out-of-town professionals: navigating a healthcare ecosystem without trusted, word-of-mouth references. He says the pattern he sees is clear, “more patients scared, more tests sold, more money minted.” While Rohit notes the issue isn’t unique to Bengaluru, he believes the risk of being over-tested or over-treated is higher for outsiders unfamiliar with the local landscape.

The advice Rohit gives:

• Don’t blindly trust hospitals on the strength of ratings alone.
• Seek a second opinion, ideally from your hometown doctor or a clinician whose reputation you know through word of mouth.

What’s verified and what isn’t

This report is based on Rohit C.’s account, including the two anecdotes detailed above. Hospital names are not disclosed, and Ascendants has not independently verified the clinical findings or decisions described. Medical cases can be complex; tests and procedures may sometimes be recommended out of precaution or differing clinical judgment.

When stakes are high, second opinions are prudent, especially if you’re uneasy, face a high-cost recommendation, or receive advice that diverges from your expectations.

Rohit ends with a question: “Has this happened to anyone else?”

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