Patient Experience
As a software engineer with carpal tunnel, I appreciated how Dr. Mitta connected my nerve conduction study results to my typing patterns. Her practical workplace ergonomics advice was as valuable as the medical treatment. She treats the whole person, not just the chart.
My teenage son's concussion from football had us worried about long-term effects. Dr. Mitta's sports neurology protocol included cognitive testing and a gradual return-to-play plan that made us feel secure. She even coordinated with his coach to ensure proper recovery.
After years of misdiagnosed neuropathy, Dr. Mitta's systematic approach finally identified the rare autoimmune disorder. Her follow-up care includes coordinating with rheumatology and tracking my progress with digital symptom diaries. Finally, a doctor who sees the big picture!
Dr. Mitta's bedside manner during my mother's Alzheimer's treatment is extraordinary. She speaks directly to my mom, maintains eye contact, and explains things in ways she can understand. Her dementia care approach preserves dignity while managing symptoms.
When medication failed for my epilepsy, Dr. Mitta recommended responsive neurostimulation surgery. She walked me through every step—from implant to programming—and now my seizure frequency has dropped by 90%. Life-changing doesn't begin to describe it.
I traveled from another state specifically for Dr. Mitta's expertise in movement disorders. Her analysis of my gait patterns and medication timing was more precise than any neurologist I've seen. Worth every kilometer traveled!
During my MS relapse, Dr. Mitta's aggressive treatment approach combined with emotional support made all the difference. She doesn't just prescribe steroids—she explains the inflammation process and sets realistic recovery expectations.
As a medical student shadowing Dr. Mitta, I witnessed her diagnose Guillain-Barré syndrome from subtle reflex changes another doctor might have missed. Her clinical acumen is as impressive as her patient communication skills.
Dr. Mitta's headache clinic uses innovative treatments like nerve blocks alongside traditional medications. After 15 years of chronic migraines, her multimodal approach has given me more pain-free days than I thought possible.
A 28-year-old professional dancer from Bangalore suffered a catastrophic knee injury during a performance, requiring complex joint preservation surgery. Dr. Dambekodi utilized cutting-edge cartilage restoration techniques alongside partial knee replacement, enabling her to return to limited professional dancing within 9 months—a outcome she never thought possible.
72-year-old retired school teacher from a rural Karnataka village presented with advanced bilateral knee osteoarthritis after decades of walking miles to school daily. Despite limited financial resources, she received simultaneous bilateral knee replacements through a hospital charity program and now walks pain-free to teach village children voluntarily.
45-year-old software engineer with diabetes and obesity developed severe hip avascular necrosis after long-term steroid treatment for asthma. Dr. Dambekodi performed a custom 3D-printed hip replacement with minimally invasive approach, resulting in remarkable diabetes improvement through renewed mobility and 25kg weight loss over the following year.
19-year-old college athlete from an affluent family suffered multiple failed surgeries for a complex shoulder injury from rugby. Dr. Dambekodi performed a rare shoulder joint replacement with innovative tendon reconstruction, allowing the student to return to academic life though not competitive sports, with his entire family participating in his recovery journey.
68-year-old fisherman from coastal Karnataka with severe wrist arthritis from decades of net throwing received the hospital's first total wrist replacement. The procedure restored his ability to perform light fishing activities and maintain his livelihood, with his fishing community collectively supporting his rehabilitation.
51-year-old construction worker with no family support presented with advanced hip destruction from untreated congenital dysplasia. After complex revision joint replacement, he became the first patient in the hospital's new vocational rehabilitation program, transitioning to construction site supervision role.
33-year-old mother of three from a low-income household developed severe elbow arthritis after a neglected fracture. Her custom elbow replacement surgery enabled her to resume caring for her children independently, with the hospital's social workers providing extended support for her recovery while managing childcare.
79-year-old war veteran with cardiac comorbidities received a staged bilateral knee replacement over 12 months. His slow but steady recovery involved his military comrades as his primary support system, ultimately allowing him to march in Veterans Day ceremonies after two years.
62-year-old classical Bharatanatyam dancer with severe ankle arthritis underwent total ankle replacement with specialized motion-preserving techniques. She returned to teaching dance within 8 months, adapting her style to protect her new joint while maintaining artistic expression.
41-year-old wheelchair-dependent patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis received simultaneous hip and knee replacements on one side. The groundbreaking two-joint procedure required 18 months of intensive rehabilitation but resulted in her walking with a cane for the first time since childhood.
57-year-old corporate executive from Delhi with failed previous joint surgery sought Dr. Dambekodi's expertise for revision hip replacement. The complex surgery involving bone grafting and custom implants allowed him to return to international business travel within 6 months, transforming his professional and personal life.