Patient Experience
Our newborn daughter was diagnosed with transposition of great arteries within hours of birth. Dr. Padmakumar performed emergency arterial switch surgery when she was just 3 days old. His calm demeanor during the crisis gave us strength, and today our baby is thriving with perfect oxygen saturation levels.
As parents of a teenage athlete, we were shocked when our 16-year-old son collapsed during basketball practice. Dr. Padmakumar diagnosed anomalous coronary artery and performed successful surgery. Our son returned to competitive sports within 6 months with no restrictions.
Our 8-year-old daughter had been struggling with fatigue for years before Dr. Padmakumar diagnosed her with atrial septal defect. The minimally invasive closure procedure he performed left only a tiny scar, and she now has endless energy to keep up with her friends.
When our 2-month-old twin developed severe pulmonary stenosis, Dr. Padmakumar performed balloon valvuloplasty instead of open surgery. The procedure took less than an hour, and we were amazed to see our baby's blue tinge disappear immediately.
After multiple miscarriages, we learned our unborn baby had hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Dr. Padmakumar guided us through the staged surgical plan and our daughter just celebrated her 3rd birthday after completing her Fontan procedure.
Our 14-year-old son's rare arrhythmia was misdiagnosed for years until we met Dr. Padmakumar. His expertise in electrophysiology helped identify the condition, and the successful ablation procedure gave our teenager his normal life back.
When our 6-year-old developed endocarditis after dental work, Dr. Padmakumar's aggressive antibiotic treatment saved her mitral valve from permanent damage. His round-the-clock monitoring during the critical phase was exceptional.
As expatriates from Africa, we brought our 4-year-old with complex congenital heart disease to Dr. Padmakumar. He coordinated the multi-disciplinary team for a successful complete repair, and we're forever grateful for his global expertise.
Our premature baby with patent ductus arteriosus wasn't responding to medication. Dr. Padmakumar performed transcatheter closure when she weighed just 1.8 kg - his precision with tiny instruments was remarkable.
After our 12-year-old daughter's routine checkup revealed aortic coarctation, Dr. Padmakumar explained the options in terms she could understand. The stent placement went smoothly, and she was back to school in three days.
When our teenager needed a pacemaker for complete heart block, Dr. Padmakumar chose the latest leadless technology. The minimal recovery time meant our daughter didn't miss her final exams.
Our 7-month-old with Down syndrome and AV canal defect received comprehensive care from Dr. Padmakumar. His gentle approach with special needs children and thorough surgical repair gave us our smiling baby back.
During a family vacation in Bangalore, our 9-year-old son developed acute myocarditis. Dr. Padmakumar's emergency intervention at Manipal Hospital saved his life, and his follow-up care ensured complete recovery before we returned home.
As a single mother, I was terrified when my 5-year-old needed heart surgery. Dr. Padmakumar not only excelled in the Tetralogy of Fallot repair but also arranged financial counseling and support services for our family.
Our college-going daughter's mysterious chest pains were finally diagnosed as pericarditis by Dr. Padmakumar. His holistic approach addressing both physical and emotional aspects helped her recover completely and return to university.