Patient Experience
A 45-year-old construction worker with no dental insurance presented with a complex mandibular fracture from a worksite accident. Dr. Tambakad performed open reduction and internal fixation under general anesthesia. The patient's recovery was complicated by malnutrition but ultimately successful after 3 months with nutritional counseling support from hospital social workers.
A 28-year-old software professional with dental anxiety developed a large odontogenic keratocyst requiring extensive jaw surgery. Dr. Tambakad used conscious sedation and performed enucleation with peripheral ostectomy. The patient recovered fully in 4 weeks with psychological support for managing dental fears.
A 60-year-old diabetic farmer from a rural area presented with osteomyelitis of the jaw secondary to untreated dental infection. Dr. Tambakad performed sequestrectomy and debridement followed by hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The patient's wife assisted with wound care and medication management during the 2-month recovery.
A 19-year-old college student with ectodermal dysplasia required full-mouth dental implants. Dr. Tambakad performed zygomatic and conventional implant placement in staged surgeries over 9 months. The transformational results significantly improved the patient's confidence and social functioning.
A 35-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester developed a large pyogenic granuloma that interfered with eating. Dr. Tambakad performed excision under local anesthesia with obstetrician consultation. The lesion was completely removed with no complications to pregnancy.
A 50-year-old heart transplant patient on immunosuppressants required multiple extractions. Dr. Tambakad coordinated with cardiology team for antibiotic prophylaxis and performed atraumatic extractions under monitored anesthesia care. Recovery was uneventful with no infections.
A 12-year-old girl from an underserved community presented with severely misaligned teeth and jaw asymmetry. Dr. Tambakad performed orthognathic surgery after orthodontic preparation. The hospital's charitable trust covered most expenses. The transformation dramatically improved her quality of life.
A 67-year-old retired naval officer with oral submucous fibrosis required coronoidectomy and bilateral mouth opening procedures. Dr. Tambakad used nasopharyngeal airways and fiberoptic intubation due to limited mouth opening. The patient regained significant mouth opening after 6 weeks of rigorous physiotherapy.
A 22-year-old medical student developed medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw after bisphosphonate treatment. Dr. Tambakad performed conservative debridement and platelet-rich plasma therapy. The patient managed self-care during recovery while continuing studies.
A 5-year-old child with cleft palate required secondary alveolar bone grafting. Dr. Tambakad harvested iliac crest bone graft and performed precise grafting procedure. The parents were trained in postoperative care and the graft integrated successfully.
A 40-year-old chef with oral cancer required hemimandibulectomy and fibula free flap reconstruction. Dr. Tambakad led the 14-hour microvascular surgery with plastic surgery team. The patient returned to work after 6 months with modified cooking techniques.
A 31-year-old trauma victim with panfacial fractures from a motorcycle accident required multiple staged reconstructions. Dr. Tambakad performed emergency airway management followed by delayed definitive fixation. The patient's recovery spanned 18 months with excellent functional restoration.
A 28-year-old software engineer from a wealthy family presented with unexplained fatigue and joint pain. Dr. Mohan diagnosed rare adult-onset Still's disease after extensive testing. Treatment with biologics led to full remission within 3 months, allowing the patient to return to international work travel.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a middle-class background came with recurrent falls. Dr. Mohan discovered orthostatic hypotension secondary to Parkinson's medication. After careful medication adjustment and compression stockings, the patient's stability improved dramatically over 6 weeks.
An 18-year-old college student from a low-income family presented with severe abdominal pain. Dr. Mohan identified mesenteric adenitis complicated by rare bacterial infection. With targeted antibiotics and nutritional support, the student recovered fully in 2 weeks and returned to studies.
A 45-year-old construction worker with no previous medical history developed sudden vision changes. Dr. Mohan diagnosed giant cell arteritis and initiated immediate steroid therapy, preventing permanent vision loss. The patient required 9 months of tapered treatment but maintained construction employment throughout.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation presented with hypertension and proteinuria. Dr. Mohan managed preeclampsia with careful medication balancing, coordinating with OB/GYN for planned delivery at 34 weeks. Both mother and baby had excellent outcomes.
A 60-year-old retired banker with complex cardiac history developed mysterious fevers. Dr. Mohan identified culture-negative endocarditis through advanced imaging and initiated empirical antibiotics. The patient's family was deeply involved in his 3-month recovery journey.
A 22-year-old professional athlete presented with exercise-induced breathing difficulties. Dr. Mohan diagnosed vocal cord dysfunction masquerading as asthma. With speech therapy and breathing retraining, the athlete returned to competition within 4 weeks.
A 55-year-old homemaker from a rural area came with chronic cough and weight loss. Dr. Mohan discovered silicosis from years of traditional cooking methods. Pulmonary rehabilitation and preventive strategies significantly improved her quality of life over 6 months.