Susan, It is very disgraceful for you to put down someone who helped you with your dog. If Dr. Manyam was so horrible of a person as you describe him, then why did you stay???? You still received his services, and I am very sure that the little dog turned out fine. I have known Dr. Manyam for the past 15yrs. Every single pet I have had has received services from Dr. Manyam. He keeps his office very clean and neat. I am honored to have him as my vet. Dr. Manyam is very straight to the point on his diagnosis, he is understanding, and compassionate. Dr. Manyam loves his job as well as his clients. His heart is tremendous, he can't always guarantee miracles, but he puts his heart into his profession. I am a huge animal lover of dogs, and very picky on vets. I am very grateful and appreciative of meeting Dr. Manyam, and have gotten to know him over the years as a real person that cares. It is sad that you put down someone in such a low and humiliating way, especially to make fun of his ethnic background is horrible. I have recommended several people to Dr. Manyam, and they still keep seeing him because they like his services. I recommend him to anyone who reads this. God bless you Dr. Manyam :0) read more

Dr. Manyam - Veterinarians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have known Dr. Manyam for 20 years. He is kind, compassionate and a caring Doctor. He also does not over charge like most Doctors who are in in only for the money. He takes appointment only and he is always on time. if you call for an emergency, he will respond in a timely manner. This statement by Susan, "He's hardcore Indian and hard to understand at times - I also noticed there was NO staff, just him", is a Racist statement. Dr. Manyam is a professional and works alone to cut costs to the consumer. I can only say if you take your pets to Dr. Manyam you will not be disappointed! Thanks, Martin Olichwier read more

I am writing in response to a rather uncalled for review, in my opinion, by Susan M., Chicago, IL on 5/8/09 regarding Dr. Manyam, Abbott Animal Hospital. Susan, as you mentioned, Dr. Manyam came highly recommended to you - you were the one that decided to take your animal to him based on the recommendation from your friend. I am totally in agreement with a review written by M.C., Chicago, IL in response about the total negativity of Susan's review and I couldn't agree more with M.C.'s posting. I am going to relate all the good that Dr. Manyam has done for all three of my pets. (25 years of WONDERFUL SERVICE and still taking our pet to him). It does not matter that an individual has an accent and to label him a "hardcore Indian" is uncalled for. There are many veterinarians that speak different languages and/or have accents and are hard to understand. It is their treatment and love of animals that makes them stand out. His work ethic is what counts, not that he has an accent and is hard to understand. As far as your statement "he is dirt cheap and it shows", is not true at all. Dr. Manyam's rates and fees are the best for all his patients. He does not overcharge at any cost. Dr. Manyam has taken care of three pets of mine from 1986 to the present day. When Dr. was out of town, I took my pets to other facilities. It is not the money that counts - it is the quality of service of service received --- because I can afford a high-priced facility that has a lot of overhead, numerous desk people, a lot of rooms, etc. Yes, his office is small and does not have tons of nurses, receptionists, etc. I have been to places where, right off the bat, you advise them of your situation and they want to do a battery of tests which can add up to hundreds of dollars. Dr. Manyam's office is extremely clean. Yes, there is a container with the syringes - they are totally CLEAN, STERILE AND NOT OPENED. How can you just assume. For your information, he does have an assistant who helps him. You bring in your pet and then you leave and are advised when to pick up your pet . When he performs a procedure, you bring your pet in early in the a.m. and he prepares the pet for the surgery (teeth cleaning, spaying, etc.) I started with Dr. Manyam (he also came highly recommended to me) in 1986 when my Yorkie had unbelievable paw problems. I took him to numerous veterinarians to no avail. Dr. Manyam was the one who pinpointed the problem and cured him. Again, in 1995, Yorkie had an illness that Dr. Manyam detected (Cushing's syndrome - a cancer on his pituiatry gland). He recommended a cancer doctor and between the two, I was able to have my pet with me for an additional two years (he was put to sleep at age 16 - 1996). I couldn't have done it without Dr. Manyam. In 1996, I bought a Sheltie pup. He took care of her with all of her teeth problems (no enamel on her teeth / she was from a puppy mill and possibly inbred). She had to have her teeth cleaned every 6 months and possibly three to four. Yes, I watched doctor give her the pre-anesthetic injection each time and then I put her in the holding area. What is wrong with that???? Your pet feels even more secure by you putting him or her in the holding area versus. the doctor....... I did this for 13 years and then she was diagnosed with cancer of the spleen and cancer on her aorta valve. Dr. Manyam was a godsend during this ordeal and we couldn't have made it without him. She was put to sleep June 2009. Septembe 2009, we got another sheltie pup. He now takes excellent care of her also. She was spayed with no problems at all. Dr. Manyam, thank you for all the good that you do for me, my sheltie, and my family. God bless you always. I have a relative that has been taking his pet to Dr. Manyam and he will be 17 - December 2011. Dr. Manyam has helped "Tiny" through many ordeals and he is still getting around. Susan, you jumped to conclusions regarding Dr. Manyam and YOU ARE THE ONE WHO IS LOSING OUT (as well as your pet) from his excellent services. TOO BAD FOR YOU, AND ESPECIALLY ZOE. Barb A. Chicago, IL read more

Dr. Manyam is a wonderful vet! For 5 years I have trusted my K9 family plus many, many fosters to him. He is very honest and will always make time to see his clients and answers as many questions as I have. God Bless you Dr. Manyam and thank you from all my dogs and the many fosters you have helped. :) read more

Susan, I've read your review, and somehow you have not convinced me as far as Abbott Animal Hospital being a horrific and terrifying place. Your review is quite awkward and does not make sense. You state that you went for an initial visit and before you were greeted pleasantly by Dr. Manyam he seemed or was unprofessional, and had no clue or idea about his patient's condition. He was LOUD and seemed bothered. It doesn't make sense to me that a doctor who falls within these characteristics would all of a sudden change his personality and greet you pleasantly after being rude to the previous client. You say that its just his nature..no big deal. Why wouldn't it be a big deal, why would you want someone with that demeanor and personality to even treat you dog. Obviously he had no clue about the previous pet..right? But yet, you still stayed there. Doesn't make sense. Anyways, you say that he is a hardcore Indian and was hard to understand. Don't be rude and ignorant that way. Just because he has an accent does not give you the right to insult him this way. What is your problem with there not being any staff? There are many veternarians that work independently without any staff at all. If this made you feel uncomfortable, than you should've left or rescheduled and had someone accompany you. I don't know what you were thinking, but yet again you still stayed there. Why did you schedule an appt to have Zoe spayed for the following week? Remember this vet is unprofessional and has no clue about his patients? What made you set up an appt? Obviously you set it up for a reason..what was it?? If I get a first bad impression even after the initial visit..I won't go back..much less make an appointment. Why did you? When you arrived the following week and state that their were dirty syringes on a plate, why didn't you speak up? You allowed him to inject her with them, why didn't you put a stop, and question the syringes? You say that he immediately gave her the shot, but it doesn't make sense, becuase you saw the syringes sitting on a plate. Immediately would have been had he already had the syringes in his hand that he quickly injected it into the dog, but it didn't happen that way. You had sufficient time to observe the quanitity of syringes, their location, and their state of maintanence. Why did you not SPEAK UP!!! But yet, you still let it happen. You frozed over a pre-anesthetic. Why?? Which other method would you of had recommended for such an occassion?? Do you know what an anesthetic does? Obviously you don't, if it caused such a shock to you, therefore, allow me to define the word anesthetic. Anesthetic is a drug that induces anesthesia. Anesthesia is a loss of feeling esp. as induced by certain drugs. In other words, it causes the dog to fall asleep. Unconscious. Whats the big deal? You mention again that there was no staff present as Dr. Manyam and you walked to the back office to put the dog in a cage. Did something happen to you?? Dr. Manyam has cages, not holding cells, did you see a dungeon?? You seem to be unhappy about the surgical dressing, and complain that Dr. Manyam did not use a cone. I can explain this reason, because I also have a dog that went through this experience. A cone would not be the best solution for a surgical procedure that involved spaying or even neutering. For the reason that it would allow the dog to have the ability to scratch the area with its hind legs, which would than lead to an open wound, bleeding, and possible infection. As for a surgical dressing, which is the best choice, would prohibit the animal to scratch the area, because it is securely wrapped, as well as preventing the dog from licking as well. Knowing this, tell me which would you of had preferred? You could be thinking, "why didn't he use both" Well, because the cone would only annoy the animal and cause frustration as well. Surgical wrapping was the best choice. As for the tape that was used, its surgical tape, its not going to tear the skin off as you described it. Also, the skin is going to be kind of raw and tender, and as well itchy, but it goes away in a couple of days. You say that you found a new vet and that he nursed your dog back to health..what does that mean?? Did Dr. Manyam do something else that caused your dog to get ill??? All in all, I think that your story is very exaggerated and dramatic. You still scheduled an appt, received the services, stated that you dog greeted you happily, and above all you receieved good recommendations about Dr. Manyam. I beleive that Dr. Manyam did an excellent job, as well as his choices. You were happy at the end, but yet you knock him down. I have heard excellent reviews on this doctor. One of my friends goes to his office with her dog that has been his pateint for 5 yrs and he is worth every penny. Dr. Manyam God bless you. read more

I was recommended to Dr. Manyam through my aunt. I have several cats that are my pride and glory. Dr. Manyam was very polite and cheerful when he examined them for me and very articulate. I love his manners and especially his sympathy and compassion for animals. He is the best vet I have had the pleasure to meet. My cats are in the best of health, and they will continue to be his patients no matter what. I was disgusted when I read Susan S. response about his manners and his office. His office is exceptionally clean, it resembles more a doctor's office rather than a vet's office. There is no odor, no markings or urine on the floor. It is nice and clean. Dr. Manyam is very professional and always there to help no matter what. For Susan to make idiotic racist remarks was extremely terrible. You had a choice Susan, why did you continue with the services????? You make him sound like he was going to assult you or do something to you. Don't be ignorant and simple minded. Good luck with the vet you currently have, and especially to zoe. read more