Patient Experience
Dr. Arpitha managed the blood bank logistics for my mother's open-heart surgery. She anticipated the need for rare frozen plasma and had it ready before the surgeons even asked. Her proactive approach made all the difference in the OR.
As a medical student observing transfusion medicine, I was impressed by how Dr. Arpitha teaches through cases. She explained the rationale behind every blood product selection and even shared recent research papers with me. An inspiring clinician-educator.
For my rare autoimmune disorder, Dr. Arpitha designed a therapeutic plasma exchange regimen that other doctors called 'too complex.' Six months later, my antibody levels are normal for the first time in years. She turns impossible cases into success stories.
During a mass casualty incident, I saw Dr. Arpitha coordinate blood bank resources for 12 critical patients simultaneously. Her triage decisions were swift yet meticulous,a masterclass in emergency transfusion medicine under pressure.
My teenage son with sickle cell disease had his first pain crisis away from home. Dr. Arpitha arranged an emergency transfusion within an hour of our arrival and calmed his fears about the procedure. She treats young adults with remarkable empathy.
After religious concerns about blood transfusions, Dr. Arpitha worked with our family and hospital ethicists to create an acceptable cell salvage protocol for my father's cancer surgery. Her cultural sensitivity matched her medical expertise.
Dr. Arpitha's follow-up care after my transfusion was exceptional,she called personally to check on me twice and adjusted my iron supplementation based on lab results sent to her phone. This level of dedication is rare nowadays.
As a 28-year-old software engineer, I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a marathon. Dr. Ashwin Udupa N and his team at Manipal Hospital performed immediate ECMO support and guided my complex recovery over three weeks in ICU. His calm expertise and personalized rehabilitation plan helped me return to work within two months.
My 82-year-old grandmother with multiple comorbidities developed severe pneumonia and sepsis. Dr. Udupa's meticulous monitoring and tailored antibiotic regimen saved her life when other hospitals had given up hope. His daily updates to our family were both honest and compassionate.
A construction accident left my husband with crush injuries and acute kidney failure. Dr. Udupa coordinated between nephrology, surgery, and critical care teams, performing continuous renal replacement therapy for 12 days. His round-the-clock dedication brought my husband back from the brink.
Our 7-year-old daughter contracted rare meningoencephalitis while we were traveling through Bengaluru. Dr. Udupa's rapid diagnosis and pediatric-critical care collaboration at Manipal Hospital prevented neurological damage. He even arranged play therapy during her recovery.
As a professional athlete with a rare autoimmune disorder, I went into respiratory failure during treatment. Dr. Udupa's innovative use of immunomodulators and precise ventilator management preserved my lung function completely - I'm back to competing internationally.
My brother suffered massive blood loss after a road accident and had refused blood transfusions due to religious beliefs. Dr. Udupa respected our beliefs while employing cutting-edge blood conservation techniques and cell salvage technology to save his life.
When my mother's pancreatic surgery led to unexpected septic shock, Dr. Udupa's team detected the infection source within hours using advanced biomarkers we'd never heard of. His proactive approach prevented multiple organ failure.
As COVID-19 overwhelmed hospitals, Dr. Udupa managed my father's critical case with limited resources, creating a prone positioning protocol that improved his oxygen levels without immediate ventilator need. His innovative thinking during the pandemic was remarkable.
Our newborn required emergency critical care after developing meconium aspiration syndrome. Dr. Udupa's expertise in neonatal critical care and his gentle explanations helped us through the most terrifying days of our lives.
A rare snake bite left me with coagulopathy and respiratory paralysis while visiting rural Karnataka. Dr. Udupa arranged emergency transfer to Manipal Hospital and used novel antivenom protocols that reversed the paralysis within 48 hours.
My wife's elective surgery led to anaphylactic shock from an unknown drug allergy. Dr. Udupa's immediate recognition of the reaction and mastery of advanced life support saved her life when seconds mattered most.
As a cancer patient with neutropenic sepsis, I was turned away from multiple hospitals. Dr. Udupa accepted my case and designed a protective isolation protocol that controlled the infection without compromising my oncology treatment.
My family and I are grateful for the care we received from Dr. Mallinath G. The hospital staff was also very supportive.