Patient Experience
My 82-year-old father was rushed to Manipal with severe chest pain during a family gathering. Dr. Chadha not only performed an emergency angioplasty with incredible precision but personally called me at 2 AM to update his condition. His calm demeanor during crisis is something our family will never forget.
As a new mother, discovering my 6-month-old had a congenital heart defect was terrifying. Dr. Chadha explained the complex surgery using simple analogies (comparing heart chambers to 'little rooms that needed remodeling') and held my hand throughout the process. Our baby is now thriving thanks to his expertise.
After being turned away by three cardiologists who said my arrhythmia was untreatable, Dr. Chadha spent hours reviewing my Holter monitor results and found a rare pattern. His innovative catheter ablation procedure gave me my life back - I've been symptom-free for eight months now.
What impressed me most during my routine stress test was how Dr. Chadha noticed subtle changes in my ECG that others had missed for years. He detected early coronary artery disease and created a preventive plan that probably saved me from a future heart attack.
Dr. Chadha remembered my medication allergies from two years prior when I came in with palpitations. His attention to detail is remarkable - he even recalled my preference for morning appointments and had his staff schedule accordingly during follow-ups.
When my husband collapsed at home, Dr. Chadha happened to be in the ER. He recognized the widow-maker blockage immediately and performed emergency bypass surgery. The way he explained the procedure to our terrified children (using a toy heart model) showed incredible compassion.
As a fitness enthusiast with abnormal echo results, I expected to be told to stop exercising. Instead, Dr. Chadha analyzed my athletic history and designed a tailored activity plan that actually improved my cardiac function while keeping me active.
My teenage daughter's mysterious fainting spells were dismissed as anxiety until Dr. Chadha diagnosed Long QT syndrome. His gentle approach with teenagers is exceptional - he spoke directly to her, not just to me, making her feel empowered in her treatment.
During my complex valve replacement surgery, Dr. Chadha discovered an unexpected anomaly and adapted the procedure flawlessly. His surgical team told me afterward that his ability to improvise in the operating theater is legendary.
I've never seen a doctor spend 45 minutes drawing diagrams to explain stent options. Dr. Chadha made sure I understood every pro and con before my procedure, treating me like a partner in my own care rather than just a patient.
When my medication caused unusual side effects, Dr. Chadha personally called three colleagues internationally to discuss alternatives. He then arranged for a special import of a newer drug that insurance didn't cover, fighting with the company to get it approved.
After my heart attack, Dr. Chadha's rehabilitation program included not just physical recovery but nutritional counseling and stress management. His holistic approach addressed everything from my diet to my sleep patterns to my work stress.
What sets Dr. Chadha apart is how he follows up - I received a check-in call from his team every week for the first month after surgery, and he himself answered my worried midnight email about incision healing within 20 minutes.
As a medical student observing procedures, I was amazed by how Dr. Chadha teaches during surgeries - explaining each step to residents while maintaining perfect focus. His dedication to nurturing the next generation of cardiologists is inspiring.
My 90-year-old grandmother's pacemaker implantation was handled with such gentleness and respect. Dr. Chadha knelt by her bed to speak at her eye level and modified the procedure to account for her osteoporosis without compromising effectiveness.