Patient Experience
As a flight attendant with chronic ear barotrauma, I was facing early retirement. Dr. Anitha's customized pressure equalization treatment and Eustachian tube exercises allowed me to continue flying without discomfort.
When traditional treatments failed for my chronic otitis externa, Dr. Anitha developed a personalized probiotic ear drop regimen that finally resolved the decade-long infection. Her innovative thinking made all the difference.
My 7-year-old with Down syndrome required complex ear reconstruction for microtia. Dr. Anitha's staged surgical approach and incredible patience with our special needs child resulted in both functional and cosmetic success beyond our hopes.
As a professional public speaker, I developed spasmodic dysphonia that threatened my career. Dr. Anitha's precise Botox injections and speech therapy regimen restored my vocal control within weeks. Her understanding of vocal professionals is exceptional.
As a professional opera singer, I feared my career was over when I developed recurrent vocal cord nodules. Dr. Girish Rai's meticulous micro-laryngeal surgery not only preserved my voice but enhanced its clarity. His post-operative vocal therapy guidance helped me return to the stage stronger than ever.
Our 4-year-old daughter had chronic ear infections that affected her speech development. Dr. Rai's gentle approach during bilateral myringotomy with grommet insertion was remarkable. Within weeks, her vocabulary exploded and she finally started sleeping through the night.
After a bicycle accident left me with a complex nasal fracture and deviated septum, Dr. Rai performed emergency rhinoplasty that restored both my breathing function and facial symmetry. His attention to cosmetic outcomes while addressing functional issues was exceptional.
My 78-year-old father struggled with swallowing difficulties for years. Dr. Rai diagnosed cricopharyngeal dysfunction and performed a precise laser myotomy. The transformation in his quality of life - being able to enjoy meals again - has been incredible.
As a competitive swimmer, I developed exostoses in both ear canals. Dr. Rai's canalplasty procedure was life-changing. His understanding of athletic needs and customized ear protection solutions allowed me to return to water sports without fear.
Our teenage son's chronic sinusitis was misdiagnosed as migraines for years. Dr. Rai identified nasal polyps and performed FESS with such precision that our son was back to school within days, finally free from constant headaches.
I suffered from sudden sensorineural hearing loss and reached Dr. Rai within the critical window. His aggressive steroid treatment and hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol restored 90% of my hearing - something I was told would be impossible.
When my wife developed a rare parotid gland tumor, Dr. Rai's expertise in head and neck surgery gave us confidence. His nerve-sparing technique preserved facial movement completely, and his compassionate follow-up care eased our anxiety throughout recovery.
As a professional chef, losing my sense of smell was devastating. Dr. Rai diagnosed chronic rhinosinusitis and performed innovative olfactory cleft surgery. I'm now back in the kitchen, able to discern subtle flavors I hadn't experienced in years.
Our 6-month-old baby was born with congenital stridor. Dr. Rai's diagnosis of laryngomalacia and his gentle laser supraglottoplasty procedure allowed our baby to breathe normally for the first time. His patience with anxious parents was remarkable.
I developed persistent vertigo that made me unable to drive. Dr. Rai identified benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and performed canalith repositioning maneuvers that provided immediate relief. His vestibular rehabilitation program restored my balance completely.
After radiation therapy for throat cancer, I developed severe xerostomia. Dr. Rai's innovative submandibular gland transfer procedure significantly improved my saliva production and quality of life when other doctors said nothing could be done.
My teenage daughter needed tonsillectomy for sleep apnea but was terrified of surgery. Dr. Rai's use of coblation technology minimized pain and bleeding. Her recovery was so smooth she was back to online classes within four days.
As a flight attendant, recurrent barotrauma made flying unbearable. Dr. Rai's Eustachian tube balloon dilation procedure solved years of ear pressure problems. I can now work without discomfort and enjoy traveling again.
When my husband developed a deep neck infection that spread rapidly, Dr. Rai performed emergency drainage and debridement that likely saved his life. His round-the-clock monitoring during critical care demonstrated exceptional dedication.
Dr. Shalina Ray saved my 85-year-old father from a terrifying choking incident caused by a lodged fish bone. Her calm precision during the emergency removal at Manipal Hospital was remarkable, she even comforted him with stories of her own grandfather while working.