/* ==========================================================================
   Dr. Appalanaidu - Advanced Laser & Laparoscopic Surgeon
   Production-ready Stylesheet (Faithful match to reference design)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- CSS Variables & Design System --- */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --navy-primary: #0b2546;
  --navy-dark: #061d36;
  --navy-light: #163d6e;
  --blue-medical: #0072b2;
  --blue-accent: #0284c7;
  --blue-subtle: #f0f7ff;
  --blue-border: #d0e4ff;
  --blue-quote: #93c5fd;
  
  --teal-primary: #0c8a82;
  --teal-light: #e6f7f6;
  --gold-accent: #c59b27;
  --gold-line: #d4af37;

  /* Card Header Banners */
  --card-laparoscopic: #0d4f9b;
  --card-laser: #0a837f;
  --card-general: #12487e;

  /* Neutrals */
  --bg-page: #f8fbfe;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --text-dark: #0f172a;
  --text-body: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-subtle: #edf2f7;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-script: 'Caveat', 'Alex Brush', cursive;

  /* Spacing & Elevation */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.10);
  --shadow-hover: 0 14px 36px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.12);

  /* Container */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
}

/* --- Global Reset & Box Sizing --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.section-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* --- Common Button Styles --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.2);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.28);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. STICKY HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(248, 251, 254, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-bottom var(--transition-normal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.header-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--blue-medical);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue-medical);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 26px;
  height: 20px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE MENU DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
  pointer-events: none;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  pointer-events: auto;
  visibility: visible;
}

.drawer-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer.open .drawer-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.drawer-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 340px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -4px 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer.open .drawer-content {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.drawer-logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
}

.drawer-close {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.mobile-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--blue-medical);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.drawer-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 700px;
  padding-top: 115px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #ebf3fa;
}

.hero-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 80% center;
}

/* Soft medical gradient overlay preserving doctor on right */
.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg, 
    rgba(248, 251, 254, 0.98) 0%, 
    rgba(248, 251, 254, 0.95) 44%, 
    rgba(248, 251, 254, 0.70) 58%, 
    rgba(248, 251, 254, 0) 78%
  );
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 560px;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #4a6582;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-eyebrow .divider {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.8vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-title .accent-amp {
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* 3 Benefits strip */
.hero-benefits {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.benefit-icon-wrapper {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #0072b2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 114, 178, 0.08);
}

.benefit-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.benefit-text strong {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.benefit-text span {
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Floating Elements on Doctor Side */
.hero-visual-extras {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.script-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-right: 40px;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(6, 29, 54, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.hero-mobile-doctor {
  display: none;
}

.doctor-credential-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  margin-right: 20px;
  animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatCard {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.doctor-credential-card .doc-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.doctor-credential-card .doc-quals {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.doctor-credential-card .doc-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. CLINICAL SERVICES SECTION (3 Visual Navigation Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 60px 0 70px;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
}

.services-nav-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.service-nav-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.service-nav-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.service-nav-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #061d36;
  position: relative;
}

.service-nav-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.service-nav-card:hover .service-nav-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.service-nav-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.88);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.service-nav-badge.teal {
  background: rgba(12, 138, 130, 0.9);
}

.service-nav-badge.gold {
  background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.92);
}

.service-nav-footer {
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  flex: 1;
}

.service-nav-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-nav-arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-subtle);
  color: var(--blue-medical);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-nav-card:hover .service-nav-arrow {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   4. ABOUT DR. APPALANAIDU
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 60px 0 70px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.about-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.about-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #4a6582;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* 4 Credential Pillars */
.credentials-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.credential-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.credential-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.credential-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Doctor Quote Card (Accurate non-overlapping quote symbol) */
.doctor-quote-card {
  background-color: #f3f8fd;
  border: 1px solid #d9e9fa;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-symbol {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quote-author {
  display: block;
  text-align: right;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.about-subdesc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.about-cred-card {
  background: #f8fbfe;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-cred-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue-medical);
}

.about-cred-card.gold-accent {
  background: #fdfbf5;
  border-color: #f1dfa4;
}

.about-cred-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-cred-card.gold-accent .about-cred-stat {
  color: #b48518;
}

.about-cred-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-cred-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4B. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.highlights-section {
  padding: 80px 0 90px;
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.highlights-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(0, 114, 178, 0.28) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(12, 138, 130, 0.22) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.highlights-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.highlights-header .eyebrow {
  color: #93c5fd;
}

.highlights-header .section-heading {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.highlights-header .section-subtext {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.highlight-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.highlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.highlight-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.highlight-gold-line {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.highlight-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.highlight-title.highlight-stat-lg {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #fef08a;
}

.highlight-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.trust-strip-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 38px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.12;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.trust-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.trust-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.trust-column:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.trust-icon-box {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trust-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.trust-title-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 60px 0 70px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.testimonials-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gold-divider {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--gold-accent);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.testimonials-slider-container {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.08);
}

.quote-mark-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--blue-quote);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  user-select: none;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: normal;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.patient-author {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

/* Carousel Dots */
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0;
}

.dot.active {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. APPOINTMENT CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.appointment-banner-section {
  padding: 0 0 60px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.appointment-banner-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: #ebf3fa;
  min-height: 140px;
}

.banner-bg-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.banner-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: left 30%;
}

.banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg, 
    rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.3) 0%, 
    rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.88) 32%, 
    rgba(240, 246, 252, 0.98) 55%, 
    rgba(240, 246, 252, 1) 100%
  );
}

.banner-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 34px 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
}

.banner-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.banner-subtext {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.banner-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.footer-top-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 50px 24px 40px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.3fr 0.8fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-brand-sub .credentials-badge {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.col-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-entry {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-link {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue-medical);
}

.location-txt {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.consult-hospitals {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-menu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-menu a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-medical);
}

.social-icons-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--blue-medical);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.footer-bottom-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-tagline-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.tagline-gold-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.tagline-text {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS (APPOINTMENT & SERVICE DETAIL)
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: scale(0.95) translateY(10px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 28px;
}

.modal-dialog.modal-lg {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.modal-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-medical);
  background: var(--blue-subtle);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-close {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.col-half {
  flex: 1;
}

label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-medical);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 114, 178, 0.12);
}

.modal-footer {
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* Service Modal Body details */
.service-detail-section {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-detail-section h4 {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.service-detail-section p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-procedure-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.proc-chip {
  background: var(--blue-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. WHY CHOOSE DR. APPALANAIDU
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  padding: 75px 0;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-subtle);
  color: var(--blue-medical);
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--navy-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.why-card-accent {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--gold-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES
   ========================================================================== */
.treatments-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.treatment-category-block {
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.treatment-category-block:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.category-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.category-pill {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pill-blue {
  background-color: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
}

.pill-teal {
  background-color: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0f766e;
}

.pill-navy {
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.category-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.treatments-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.treatment-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.treatment-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.09);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.treatment-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 175px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.treatment-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.treatment-card:hover .treatment-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.treatment-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.treatment-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.treatment-learn-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-medical);
  padding: 0;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.treatment-learn-btn.teal {
  color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.treatment-learn-btn .arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.treatment-card:hover .treatment-learn-btn .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Robotic Surgery Category Showcase Banner */
.robotic-showcase-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  padding: 36px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.robotic-showcase-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.robotic-showcase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.robotic-showcase-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.robotic-feature-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
}

.robotic-pill {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.robotic-showcase-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background-color: #061d36;
}

.robotic-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.robotic-showcase-card:hover .robotic-showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   8. PATIENT INFORMATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.patient-info-section {
  padding: 75px 0;
  background-color: #f0f7fa;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.patient-info-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.patient-img-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.patient-info-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.patient-visual-caption {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.patient-visual-caption strong {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.patient-visual-caption span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.patient-info-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.info-guide-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.info-guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.06);
}

.info-guide-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--teal-primary);
  background: var(--teal-light);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-guide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.info-guide-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 75px 0;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.faq-accordion-container {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--blue-medical);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 114, 178, 0.08);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-q-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-icon-toggle {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-icon-toggle::before,
.faq-icon-toggle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--navy-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-icon-toggle::before {
  width: 10px;
  height: 2px;
}

.faq-icon-toggle::after {
  width: 2px;
  height: 10px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-toggle {
  background-color: var(--blue-medical);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-toggle::before {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-toggle::after {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-answer-pane {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-pane {
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  border-top: 1px dashed #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CONTACT & BOOKING SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.contact-info-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-feature-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.contact-card-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--blue-medical);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-card-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.contact-card-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-card-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-card-val:hover {
  color: var(--blue-medical);
}

.contact-card-hint {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.contact-affiliation-item {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-affiliation-item strong {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.whatsapp-connect-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c8a82, #075e58);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(12, 138, 130, 0.25);
}

.wa-box-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.wa-box-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.wa-box-text span {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.btn-wa-pill {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #075e58;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-align: center;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.btn-wa-pill:hover {
  background-color: #f0fdfa;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Appointment Form Card */
.appointment-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.06);
}

.form-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-success-banner {
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #065f46;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.site-contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.required-star {
  color: #dc2626;
}

.optional-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue-medical);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 114, 178, 0.14);
}

.form-input.has-error,
.form-control.has-error {
  border-color: #dc2626;
  background-color: #fffbfa;
}

.field-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #dc2626;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.field-error-msg.visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 16px;
  padding-right: 38px;
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 85px;
}

.btn-submit {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.form-disclaimer-notice {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
}

/* Dedicated Consultation Locations Block */
.consultation-locations-block {
  margin-top: 64px;
  padding-top: 48px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.locations-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.locations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.hospital-location-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.hospital-location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 37, 70, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.hospital-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hospital-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.hospital-badge.badge-teal {
  background: #ccfbf1;
  color: #0f766e;
}

.hospital-icon-pin {
  color: var(--blue-medical);
}

.hospital-icon-pin.teal {
  color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.hospital-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hospital-city {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hospital-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.meta-item {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hospital-call-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: block;
}

.hospital-call-btn:hover {
  color: var(--blue-medical);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Laptop / Medium Desktop (1024px – 1280px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr;
  }
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Tablet Landscape & Portrait (768px – 1023px) */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  .services-nav-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
  }
  .about-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .about-visual {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .robotic-showcase-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 28px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .robotic-showcase-img-wrap {
    height: 240px;
  }
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    row-gap: 30px;
  }
  .trust-column:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
  }
  .banner-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .treatments-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .patient-info-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .patient-info-visual {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .contact-split-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .locations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Stacking (<= 860px) */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    min-height: auto;
    background: #eef5fb;
  }
  .hero-bg-container {
    display: none; /* Hide background doctor to prevent text collision */
  }
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: auto;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    gap: 4px 8px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6.8vw, 2.5rem);
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero-benefits {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
  .hero-visual-extras {
    min-height: auto;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .script-badge {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-mobile-doctor {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-top: 24px;
    background-color: #061d36;
  }
  .mobile-doc-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 340px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 86% center;
  }
  .doctor-credential-card {
    margin: 16px 0 0;
    animation: none;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile Devices (<= 540px) */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .section-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .header-container {
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }
  .site-header {
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .site-logo {
    height: 36px;
  }
  .header-actions .btn-navy {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6.8vw, 2rem);
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    gap: 4px 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 16px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .hero-content {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn,
  .hero-actions .btn-lg {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 11px 12px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .services-nav-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .service-nav-img-wrap {
    height: 200px;
  }
  .about-credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .robotic-showcase-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .robotic-showcase-img-wrap {
    height: 200px;
  }
  .credentials-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 24px;
  }
  .trust-column::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .treatments-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .category-title-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .form-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .appointment-form-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 16px;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }
  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 16px 16px;
  }
  .contact-feature-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .locations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .hospital-location-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .section-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 5.5vw, 1.75rem);
    word-break: break-word;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens (<= 360px) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .section-container,
  .hero-container,
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    gap: 6px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    word-break: break-word;
  }
  .btn {
    padding: 10px 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .btn-icon {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .section-heading {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE INSIGHTS SECTION (LATEST ARTICLES)
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  position: relative;
}

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 45px;
}

.insight-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.insight-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0a192f;
}

.insight-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.insight-card:hover .insight-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.insight-cat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.88);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.insight-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-dot {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.insight-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-title a {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.insight-title a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-medical);
}

.insight-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.insight-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue-medical);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.insight-read-more .arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.insight-read-more:hover {
  color: var(--teal-accent);
}

.insight-read-more:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.insights-view-all-wrap {
  margin-top: 48px;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .insights-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .insight-img-wrap {
    height: 190px;
  }
  .insight-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .insight-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}