Patient Experience
Rushed my 72-year-old father to Manipal with crushing chest pain at midnight. Dr. Chakrapani was there within 15 minutes, calm as morning dew. Performed emergency angioplasty himself - his hands were like steady compass needles guiding us through the storm. Father's now tending his roses again, all thanks to that night.
Brought my 8-year-old for what I thought was just a heart murmur. Dr. Chakrapani spent an hour making animal sounds with his stethoscope to keep her comfortable. Discovered a minor defect others had missed - no surgery needed, just monitoring. His ability to blend pediatric care with cardiology expertise is extraordinary.
Corporate executive with erratic BP. Dr. Chakrapani's approach was revolutionary - didn't just prescribe pills but analyzed my work stress patterns, sleep cycles, and even my coffee intake. Created a holistic plan that reduced my medication by half in 3 months. Treats the person, not just the ECG.
Witnessed a miracle when Dr. Chakrapani saved a tourist from Argentina who collapsed in the hospital lobby. Performed CPR while simultaneously directing the team in Spanish and English. The man's family sent traditional maté gourds as gratitude - now displayed in his clinic.
My mother's triple bypass was like watching a master craftsman at work. Dr. Chakrapani explained the procedure using embroidery metaphors she'd understand (she's a tailor). Even called us during surgery to say 'the main stitches are holding beautifully.' Five years later, she still calls him her heart-whisperer.
Routine checkup turned into life-saving intervention. Dr. Chakrapani noticed subtle rhythm changes during my stress test that previous doctors had missed. His early detection prevented what could have been a massive cardiac event during my daughter's wedding week.
Flew from Dubai specifically for Dr. Chakrapani's second opinion. He spent two hours comparing international treatment protocols, drawing diagrams on prescription pads, and even video-called his colleague in Germany. His global perspective while maintaining Indian medical values is unparalleled.
Post-angioplasty follow-up felt like meeting an old friend who remembers everything. Recalled my medication allergies without looking at files, asked about my granddaughter's college admission, and adjusted my recovery plan based on monsoon weather patterns. Healthcare with human touch.
Emergency case with multiple complications - diabetic, renal issues, and cardiac arrest. Dr. Chakrapani coordinated with nephrologists, endocrinologists, and cardiac surgeons like a symphony conductor. His ability to integrate multidisciplinary care saved my husband when others had given up.
Young athlete with unexplained arrhythmia. Instead of immediate medication, Dr. Chakrapani designed a unique monitoring protocol using wearable tech and yoga breathing techniques. Solved the issue without drugs - now I'm back to national-level competitions.
Watched Dr. Chakrapani handle a complicated pacemaker implantation for a dementia patient. Sang old Hindi film songs throughout the procedure to keep the patient calm, all while his hands worked with microscopic precision. Medicine as performance art.
Rare cardiac condition that had baffled six doctors. Dr. Chakrapani spent his Sunday in the hospital library researching historical cases, found a 1950s medical journal reference, and adapted an almost forgotten technique. Sometimes the best doctors are also the best detectives.
Follow-up visit during COVID lockdown. Dr. Chakrapani conducted our consultation from his car in the hospital parking lot because his wifi failed, using phone hotspot. Didn't cut short the session even with terrible connectivity - true dedication beyond clinic walls.