Dr. Sudhakar Rao M Reviews

As a 28-year-old marathon runner, I was terrified when diagnosed with arrhythmia during training. Dr. Sudhakar Rao M not only performed a precise ablation procedure at Manipal Hospital but also created a customized cardiac rehabilitation plan that got me back to running within months, now with better performance metrics than before my diagnosis.

My 82-year-old mother's aortic stenosis was deemed inoperable by multiple surgeons until we met Dr. Rao. His innovative minimally invasive TAVR procedure at Manipal Hospital gave her a new lease on life - she just celebrated her 85th birthday dancing with her great-grandchildren.

When my 7-year-old daughter collapsed during her ballet recital, Dr. Rao's team at Manipal Hospital discovered a rare congenital heart defect. His gentle approach with children and surgical expertise meant she was back to dancing in 6 weeks, with barely a scar to show for it.

As a commercial pilot, my career depended on resolving my atrial fibrillation. Dr. Rao's hybrid ablation procedure and thorough post-operative care not only restored normal rhythm but also helped me navigate the complex aviation medical certification process to return to flying.

After suffering a 'widowmaker' heart attack at 45, Dr. Rao's emergency angioplasty at Manipal Hospital saved my life. His cardiac rehabilitation program incorporated both Western medicine and yoga therapy, addressing not just my physical recovery but my psychological trauma as well.

My husband's heart failure had left him bedridden until Dr. Rao implanted a cutting-edge cardiac resynchronization device. The transformation was miraculous - within three months he was gardening again, and we recently took our first international vacation in five years.

As a professional musician with mitral valve prolapse, I needed surgery that would preserve my musical abilities. Dr. Rao's minimally invasive valve repair was so precise that my lung capacity actually improved, and I returned to performing concertos within four months.

When my teenage son was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, we feared he'd never play sports again. Dr. Rao's personalized treatment plan and genetic counseling for our entire family gave us peace of mind and allowed my son to continue playing basketball safely.

After surviving cardiac arrest during childbirth, Dr. Rao discovered and treated my previously undiagnosed peripartum cardiomyopathy. His compassionate care extended beyond medical treatment to connecting me with support groups for new mothers with heart conditions.

My 92-year-old grandfather refused heart surgery until Dr. Rao spent hours explaining the procedure in terms he understood. The successful pacemaker implantation added quality years to his life, allowing him to witness the birth of his first great-great-grandchild.

As a mountaineer with pulmonary hypertension, I thought my climbing days were over. Dr. Rao's targeted medication regimen and altitude simulation testing helped me safely summit Kilimanjaro two years after beginning treatment under his care.

When traditional bypass surgery wasn't an option for my complex coronary artery disease, Dr. Rao pioneered a multi-stage hybrid procedure combining stenting and minimally invasive surgery. His innovative approach gave me outcomes better than conventional methods.

My wife's rare cardiac tumor diagnosis left us terrified until Dr. Rao assembled a multidisciplinary team at Manipal Hospital. The successful robotic-assisted removal preserved her heart function completely, and she returned to teaching within weeks.

As a COVID-19 long-hauler developing myocarditis, Dr. Rao's comprehensive post-viral cardiac program addressed both the physical damage and the anxiety that came with it. His holistic approach made recovery feel like a partnership rather than just treatment.

When my identical twin and I both developed similar heart conditions, Dr. Rao conducted parallel treatments while studying the genetic components. His research-minded approach not only treated us effectively but contributed to medical understanding of familial heart diseases.