Dr. Sudhakar Rao M Reviews

As a 28-year-old marathon runner, I was shocked when Dr. Sudhakar Rao diagnosed my congenital heart defect during a routine check-up. His minimally invasive closure procedure allowed me to return to competitive running within weeks, and I just completed my first post-surgery marathon faster than ever before.

My 82-year-old mother's complex multi-vessel coronary disease required delicate intervention. Dr. Rao's innovative hybrid approach combining surgery and angioplasty gave her not just more years, but quality years - she's now gardening and playing with her great-grandchildren.

When my 7-year-old daughter collapsed during her ballet recital, Dr. Rao identified a rare pediatric arrhythmia. His team's emergency ablation procedure used cutting-edge 3D mapping technology, and she's now back to dancing with a special monitor that gives us peace of mind.

As a professional musician with mitral valve prolapse, I was terrified surgery might affect my fine motor skills. Dr. Rao's robotic-assisted repair preserved my musical ability completely - I played my first concert just six weeks post-operation.

My husband's 'widow maker' heart attack at 45 seemed hopeless until Dr. Rao's team performed emergency thrombectomy. Their 24/7 cath lab readiness saved his life, and his cardiac rehab program has him back to work as a construction supervisor.

Dr. Rao managed my pregnancy with pre-existing pulmonary hypertension using a novel medication protocol. He coordinated with my obstetrician for a safe delivery, and both my baby and I are thriving thanks to his meticulous peripartum care.

After failed stents elsewhere, Dr. Rao's complex coronary chronic total occlusion recanalization gave me renewed hope. His patience during the 4-hour procedure and personalized recovery plan have me hiking mountains again at 68.

My teenage son's mysterious fainting spells were finally diagnosed as Long QT syndrome by Dr. Rao. His genetic counseling and subcutaneous ICD implantation were life-changing - my son can now enjoy sports with proper precautions.

As a COVID-19 survivor with lasting myocarditis, Dr. Rao's regenerative medicine approach using stem cell therapy improved my heart function dramatically. I've gone from wheelchair-bound to walking 5km daily.

Dr. Rao's transcatheter aortic valve replacement for my 90-year-old father avoided open-heart surgery risks. The procedure through a tiny groin incision had him sitting up and eating dinner the same day - miraculous for his age.

My rare cardiac tumor diagnosis terrified me, but Dr. Rao's multidisciplinary team approach involving cardiac surgeons and oncologists ensured complete resection with minimal impact. Two years later, I'm tumor-free and living fully.

When traditional stress tests missed my microvascular angina, Dr. Rao's advanced coronary reactivity testing provided answers after years of unexplained chest pain. His tailored medication regimen gave me my life back.

Dr. Rao's innovative left atrial appendage closure procedure eliminated my stroke risk from atrial fibrillation without blood thinners. As a professional chef who works with sharp instruments, this was a game-changer for my career.

My father's heart failure with preserved ejection fraction baffled many doctors until Dr. Rao's sophisticated hemodynamic monitoring revealed the precise issue. His targeted therapy has improved dad's quality of life immensely.