Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old marathon runner, I was shocked when Dr. Balaraju diagnosed me with a rare congenital heart defect during a routine check-up. His minimally invasive procedure at Manipal Hospital allowed me to return to running within weeks, and I recently completed my first post-surgery marathon with better stamina than ever.
My 82-year-old mother suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home. Dr. Balaraju's team performed emergency angioplasty at midnight. His compassionate follow-up care and personalized rehabilitation plan gave our family five more precious years with her, celebrating her 87th birthday last month.
A software engineer working night shifts, I ignored chest pains until collapsing at my desk. Dr. Balaraju identified critical blockages and performed a complex bypass surgery. His digital health monitoring system during recovery allowed me to work remotely while healing completely.
Our 7-year-old daughter was born with a ventricular septal defect. Dr. Balaraju's pediatric cardiac expertise and gentle approach made the scary procedure feel manageable. She now plays kabaddi at school without any limitations, and we're forever grateful.
After suffering three misdiagnoses elsewhere, Dr. Balaraju correctly identified my rare cardiac sarcoidosis. His innovative treatment protocol combining medication and lifestyle changes has kept me symptom-free for two years despite the chronic condition.
As a traditional dancer, I was devastated when arrhythmia threatened my career. Dr. Balaraju's radiofrequency ablation procedure was so precise that I was back performing within a month, and my rhythm has been perfect through three international tours.
My husband's heart attack during our daughter's wedding seemed like a tragedy. Dr. Balaraju's emergency intervention not only saved his life but coordinated care so he could walk our daughter down the aisle the next day from his hospital bed via video link.
A competitive swimmer at 16, I developed unexplained tachycardia. Dr. Balaraju discovered an electrical pathway issue and performed an EP study. His sports-specific recovery plan helped me break my personal best within six months of the procedure.
Working in remote areas made cardiac care challenging until I found Dr. Balaraju. His telemedicine consultations and coordinated care with local hospitals allowed me to receive life-saving valve replacement without leaving my rural community for extended periods.
After surviving cardiac arrest during pregnancy, Dr. Balaraju managed my high-risk condition with incredible skill. He delivered our healthy baby via planned C-section while monitoring my heart simultaneously - a true miracle we'll never forget.
As a heart transplant recipient under Dr. Balaraju's care, his 24/7 availability during the critical rejection period saved my life multiple times. His holistic approach addressing both physical and emotional recovery made the difficult journey bearable.
My father's complex multi-vessel disease required innovative thinking. Dr. Balaraju combined robotic-assisted surgery with advanced medication therapy, resulting in a recovery so smooth that Dad was gardening again within weeks rather than months.
A professional musician with mitral valve prolapse, I was terrified surgery might affect my fine motor skills. Dr. Balaraju's minimally invasive approach preserved everything, and I actually play with better breath control post-recovery than before.
When traditional treatments failed my rare Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, Dr. Balaraju developed a novel combination therapy that other cardiologists now study. His dedication to research and personalized medicine gave me back my quality of life.
As a war veteran with complex trauma-induced heart issues, Dr. Balaraju's understanding of both the physical and psychological aspects of my condition created a treatment plan that addressed my unique needs when dozens of other doctors had failed.