Dr. Devesh Ballal

A 65-year-old retired school teacher from a rural village was brought by her grandson with severe osteoporosis and multiple fractures. Dr. Ballal diagnosed her with previously undetected hyperparathyroidism and performed minimally invasive parathyroidectomy. Her recovery was slow but remarkable, and she now leads a community awareness program about bone health.

A 32-year-old software engineer, new to Bangalore, presented with rapid weight gain and depression. Dr. Ballal identified Cushing's syndrome caused by a pituitary microadenoma. The patient's remote working arrangement allowed for flexible treatment including transsphenoidal surgery, with follow-ups conducted partially through telemedicine as his family remained in another state.

A 7-year-old boy from an economically disadvantaged family was failing to grow despite adequate nutrition. Dr. Ballal diagnosed growth hormone deficiency and secured hospital funding for his treatment. The child's height increased by 12cm in the first year, dramatically improving his confidence and school performance.

A 45-year-old construction worker with limited health literacy presented with recurrent kidney stones. Dr. Ballal discovered primary hyperparathyroidism and used visual aids and simple language to explain the condition. Successful surgery prevented further stone formation, and the patient became an advocate for workplace health screenings.

A 14-year-old competitive gymnast from an upper-middle-class family presented with unexplained fatigue and poor performance. Dr. Ballal discovered she had developed Addison's disease after ruling out more common endocrine disorders. Through careful cortisol replacement therapy and close monitoring, she returned to competition within 6 months, with her coach becoming an integral part of her treatment team.