Dr. Sanjiv Rao Reviews

As a 28-year-old software engineer, I suddenly developed severe neurological symptoms during a critical project deadline. Dr. Sanjiv Rao at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road diagnosed me with a rare autoimmune disorder that multiple doctors had missed. His personalized immunotherapy protocol not only resolved my symptoms but allowed me to return to work within weeks with no residual effects.

My 82-year-old mother was admitted with what appeared to be routine pneumonia, but Dr. Rao detected subtle signs of drug-induced liver toxicity from her multiple medications. His careful medication reconciliation and alternative treatment plan reversed the damage without compromising her other essential treatments - a balancing act few physicians could achieve.

During a family vacation from overseas, my 7-year-old daughter developed mysterious high fevers. Dr. Rao identified an uncommon tropical infection we'd contracted during our travels. His expertise in travel medicine and compassionate care for our frightened child made a terrifying situation manageable, and he coordinated with our home country doctors for seamless follow-up.

As a professional athlete at 31, I was devastated when fatigue and declining performance were initially dismissed as overtraining. Dr. Rao discovered a rare cardiac conduction abnormality through meticulous testing. His innovative treatment approach allowed me to return to competition at an elite level without surgery or medication side effects.

My husband's 'indigestion' turned out to be a silent heart attack at 45. Dr. Rao's rapid assessment in the ER and immediate intervention saved his life. What impressed us most was his thorough post-recovery rehabilitation plan that addressed not just physical healing but psychological trauma from the event.

After years of mysterious gastrointestinal issues that specialists couldn't solve, Dr. Rao diagnosed my 16-year-old with a rare metabolic disorder by connecting seemingly unrelated symptoms. His nutritional modification plan eliminated symptoms without medications, transforming my teenager's quality of life.

As a 67-year-old with complex multi-system diseases, I'd seen many internists who treated my conditions in isolation. Dr. Rao was the first to develop an integrated care plan that considered how each condition affected the others. His holistic approach reduced my medication burden while improving overall health.

When my 53-year-old sister developed sudden kidney failure during a business trip to Bangalore, Dr. Rao coordinated emergency dialysis while simultaneously identifying an unusual autoimmune cause. His rapid diagnosis and treatment preserved enough kidney function to avoid permanent dialysis.

My 5-year-old son's recurring fevers and joint pain baffled pediatric specialists. Dr. Rao, consulting as an internist, recognized an atypical presentation of periodic fever syndrome. His targeted treatment ended two years of diagnostic uncertainty and hospital visits.

As a 39-year-old cancer survivor, I developed unusual post-chemotherapy complications that oncologists couldn't explain. Dr. Rao identified radiation-induced heart disease early and created a monitoring protocol that caught further damage before it became symptomatic.

During pregnancy at 35, I developed puzzling symptoms that obstetricians attributed to normal pregnancy changes. Dr. Rao diagnosed a rare endocrine disorder that required careful management to protect both me and my baby. His collaboration with my OB resulted in a healthy full-term delivery.

My 74-year-old father's cognitive decline was initially diagnosed as dementia until Dr. Rao discovered it was caused by an uncommon medication interaction. Reversing the interaction restored his cognitive function completely - something we'd been told was impossible.

As a wilderness guide, I contracted a mysterious illness during an expedition. Dr. Rao consulted with tropical disease experts worldwide to identify a novel pathogen and develop an effective treatment protocol when standard approaches failed.

My 12-year-old daughter's chronic fatigue was dismissed as teenage laziness until Dr. Rao diagnosed post-viral autonomic dysfunction. His rehabilitation program gradually restored her energy through non-pharmacological methods, getting her back to school and activities.