Patient Experience
My 82-year-old mother was admitted with severe pneumonia and multiple complications. Dr. Somnath Mitra's calm demeanor and thorough approach were remarkable. He personally explained every medication change and coordinated with pulmonology and cardiology teams. His bedside manner made my anxious mother feel safe throughout her 2-week hospitalization.
Brought my 7-year-old son in with persistent high fever that our pediatrician couldn't resolve. Dr. Mitra spent an hour reviewing his history, ordered precise tests, and diagnosed an unusual bacterial infection. His ability to connect with children while maintaining professional excellence impressed us deeply. Our son recovered completely within days.
Rushed to emergency with acute abdominal pain at midnight. Dr. Mitra was on call and immediately recognized it as a rare medication side effect rather than appendicitis. His quick thinking prevented unnecessary surgery and he stayed until 3 AM monitoring my response to treatment. Truly went above and beyond.
As a diabetic patient requiring routine management, Dr. Mitra's approach to my quarterly checkups is exceptional. He remembers minute details from previous visits, tracks patterns I hadn't noticed, and explains complex metabolic processes in simple terms. His preventive care has kept me complication-free for years.
After being misdiagnosed elsewhere for months with chronic fatigue, Dr. Mitra identified it as autoimmune thyroiditis through meticulous investigation. His systematic elimination process and willingness to consider rare possibilities changed my life. The treatment plan he designed has me feeling like myself again.
My husband needed complex pre-operative clearance for heart surgery. Dr. Mitra's internal medicine evaluation was so comprehensive that the cardiac surgeon said it was the best-prepared patient he'd ever operated on. His attention to drug interactions and underlying conditions was extraordinary.
Follow-up visit for hypertension management turned into a life-saving intervention when Dr. Mitra noticed subtle neurological changes others might miss. He immediately ordered a brain scan that revealed a small bleed. His vigilance and rapid response prevented what could have been a major stroke.
As a medical student observing consultations, I was amazed by Dr. Mitra's diagnostic process. He diagnosed a case of Wilson's disease that had baffled multiple specialists by connecting seemingly unrelated symptoms - copper-colored rings in eyes with mild liver abnormalities and psychological changes.
My 90-year-old grandfather with dementia was treated with incredible patience and respect. Dr. Mitra knelt to his eye level, spoke slowly, and involved him in decisions despite cognitive challenges. He managed multiple medications without overwhelming him and improved his quality of life significantly.
Emergency case where I arrived with septic shock. Dr. Mitra's team moved with coordinated precision - antibiotics within minutes, fluid management expertly handled, and continuous monitoring. His calm leadership during the crisis and daily updates to my family made a terrifying situation manageable.
Rare drug allergy reaction that caused multi-organ involvement. Dr. Mitra consulted toxicology specialists nationwide while managing my care locally. His humility in seeking second opinions while maintaining primary responsibility showed both confidence and wisdom beyond his years.
As a transplant patient on immunosuppressants, my follow-up care requires balancing infection risk with rejection prevention. Dr. Mitra's nuanced understanding of immunology and personalized approach has kept me healthy for 3 years post-transplant when previous doctors struggled with complications.
Workup for unexplained weight loss led Dr. Mitra to discover early-stage gastric cancer through persistent investigation when initial tests were negative. His refusal to dismiss my symptoms and determination to find the cause ultimately saved my life. The cancer was caught at a completely treatable stage.
Teenage daughter with mysterious joint pain that multiple rheumatologists couldn't diagnose. Dr. Mitra identified it as a rare presentation of Lyme disease acquired during our vacation months earlier. His global perspective on travel-related illnesses and innovative thinking provided answers when others had given up.