Patient Experience
A car accident left me with complex facial fractures. Dr. Muddappa's 12-hour emergency surgery reconstructed my features so perfectly that old friends don't notice anything happened,just that I look 'well-rested'.
Our teenage daughter struggled with congenital breast asymmetry. Dr. Muddappa's compassionate approach and surgical skill gave her symmetry and confidence right before college,the timing couldn't have been better for her self-esteem.
I suffered chronic hand dysfunction after a factory injury. Dr. Muddappa's nerve reconstruction restored my grip strength and sensation,I can work again and hold my granddaughter's hand properly.
As a transgender woman, my facial feminization surgery with Dr. Muddappa was life-affirming. His understanding of both anatomical precision and psychological needs created results that feel authentically me.
My brother's severe ear deformity from birth was reconstructed by Dr. Muddappa using rib cartilage. The three-stage procedure created an ear so natural that even he forgets which ear was reconstructed.
A rare skin condition caused progressive eyelid tightening that threatened my vision. Dr. Muddappa's specialized graft surgery restored function and appearance,I can see properly and blink without pain for the first time in years.
After breast cancer surgery, Dr. Muddappa's DIEP flap reconstruction using my own tissue felt like true healing rather than just reconstruction. His attention to symmetry and sensation exceeded all expectations.
My son's giant congenital nevus covered half his scalp. Dr. Muddappa's tissue expansion technique allowed complete removal without hair loss,the gradual process meant no trauma for our 4-year-old, just excitement about his 'special balloon'.
A 28-year-old software engineer from a middle-class family presented with persistent abdominal pain and unexplained weight loss. After thorough investigation including capsule endoscopy, Dr. Gajendra R diagnosed Crohn's disease. The patient responded well to biologic therapy and dietary modifications, returning to work within 3 months with continued maintenance treatment.
A 65-year-old retired school teacher from a lower-income background arrived with severe jaundice and itching. Dr. Gajendra R identified primary biliary cholangitis through advanced liver function tests and MRCP. Treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid and symptom management led to significant improvement over 6 months, with her daughter providing dedicated home care support.
A 42-year-old construction worker with limited healthcare access presented with recurrent vomiting and epigastric pain. Diagnostic endoscopy revealed a gastric outlet obstruction due to chronic peptic ulcer disease. Dr. Gajendra R performed endoscopic balloon dilation followed by PPI therapy, enabling complete recovery and return to manual labor within 4 weeks.
A 19-year-old college student from an affluent family arrived with acute severe pancreatitis following a binge drinking episode. Dr. Gajendra R managed the complex case with intensive care support, nutritional therapy, and minimally invasive drainage procedures. The patient made a full recovery after 8 weeks and committed to lifestyle changes with family supervision.
A 57-year-old street vendor with no family support presented with chronic diarrhea and malnutrition. Comprehensive stool analysis and colonoscopy revealed tropical sprue. Dr. Gajendra R initiated antibiotic therapy and nutritional rehabilitation, resulting in gradual improvement over 3 months with social worker assistance for follow-up care.
A 34-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester developed acute liver injury. Dr. Gajendra R coordinated with obstetricians to diagnose HELLP syndrome early and managed her with specialized medical therapy, enabling successful continuation of pregnancy and complete postpartum liver recovery.
An 8-year-old child from a rural family presented with failure to thrive and recurrent abdominal distension. Dr. Gajendra R diagnosed celiac disease through serological testing and duodenal biopsy. Implementation of a strict gluten-free diet resulted in remarkable growth catch-up within 6 months, with the grandmother learning to prepare appropriate meals.
A 71-year-old retired banker with multiple comorbidities developed obscure GI bleeding. Dr. Gajendra R utilized deep enteroscopy to identify and treat angiodysplasia lesions. The patient required blood transfusions and iron therapy but achieved bleeding cessation with no recurrence at 1-year follow-up.
A 23-year-old professional athlete presented with exercise-induced gastrointestinal symptoms. Dr. Gajendra R diagnosed runner's colitis and developed a personalized hydration and nutrition plan alongside medication. The patient returned to competitive sports within 2 months with modified training regimen.
A 49-year-old homeless individual with alcohol use disorder arrived with hematemesis. Emergency endoscopy revealed esophageal variceal bleeding, which Dr. Gajendra R controlled with band ligation. Subsequent management included beta-blocker therapy and social service coordination for rehabilitation, leading to sustained recovery over 4 months.
A 31-year-old IT professional working night shifts developed severe GERD resistant to conventional therapy. Dr. Gajendra R performed impedance-pH monitoring and initiated prokinetic agents alongside lifestyle modifications. Symptoms resolved completely after 3 months with the patient adopting better sleep hygiene practices.
A 5-year-old autistic child with feeding difficulties presented with chronic constipation and abdominal pain. Dr. Gajendra R employed gentle examination techniques and diagnosed slow transit constipation. Treatment involved osmotic laxatives, behavioral therapy, and parental education, achieving regular bowel movements after 8 weeks.