Dr. Shivashankar

Our 8-year-old daughter, a nationally ranked swimmer, developed recurrent kidney stones that threatened her athletic dreams. Dr. Shivashankar created a customized metabolic plan and performed a minimally invasive procedure using pediatric-specific equipment. She returned to competition within three months and just won her first regional championship.

I'm a 28-year-old software engineer who suffered a traumatic urethral injury in a cycling accident. Dr. Shivashankar performed emergency reconstruction surgery at 2 AM and developed a novel catheterization technique that prevented strictures. His team provided psychological support throughout my recovery, addressing the emotional trauma alongside physical healing.

My 45-year-old husband, a professional musician, was diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer that threatened his ability to perform. Dr. Shivashankar performed nerve-sparing robotic cystectomy and created an innovative neobladder that preserved his pelvic function. He's now back on tour, playing drums with more energy than ever.

As an 81-year-old grandmother with multiple comorbidities, my complex kidney tumor was considered too risky for surgery elsewhere. Dr. Shivashankar assembled a multidisciplinary team and performed a precise partial nephrectomy using augmented reality guidance. I was gardening again within weeks, thanks to his groundbreaking approach to senior care.

As a 72-year-old retired botanist with an extremely rare bilateral ureteral obstruction caused by retroperitoneal fibrosis, I was turned away by multiple surgeons who deemed my case inoperable. Dr. Shivashankar not only developed an innovative robotic approach to bypass the scar tissue but personally monitored my recovery for six months. Today I tend to my orchid collection pain-free.