Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Reviews

The way Dr. Bhat involves family in care decisions stands out. He included my daughter in discussions about my liver cancer treatment options, ensuring everyone understood and supported the chosen approach.

A 7-year-old girl from a rural Karnataka village presented with severe fatigue and cyanosis; diagnosed with uncorrected Tetralogy of Fallot missed during infancy. Dr. Mallikarjun coordinated crowdfunding for her surgery, performed successful complete repair, and the child returned to school within 3 months with normal oxygen saturation.

An affluent 16-year-old national-level swimmer developed unexplained syncope during training; genetic testing revealed catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Dr. Mallikarjun implanted a subcutaneous ICD, designed a personalized beta-blocker regimen, and cleared him for modified athletic participation after 6 months of monitoring.

A 3-day-old neonate from a low-income family was transferred emergently with transposition of great arteries and intact septum. Dr. Mallikarjun performed balloon atrial septostomy within hours of birth, followed by arterial switch operation at 1 week, with the infant achieving normal developmental milestones at 1-year follow-up.

Panic attack mid-filling, Dr. Shetty stopped immediately, offered breathing techniques, and rescheduled without charge. His staff called later to ensure I was okay. Human-first care is his real specialty.

A 12-year-old Tibetan refugee with complex congenital heart disease (double outlet right ventricle with pulmonary atresia) underwent staged palliative procedures over 2 years. Dr. Mallikarjun collaborated with international charities for funding and finally achieved Fontan completion, enabling the patient to attend regular classes with moderate activity restrictions.

A 14-year-old girl from Bangalore's tech corridor presented with chest pain and palpitations; diagnosed with anomalous coronary artery origin. Dr. Mallikarjun performed robotic-assisted coronary unroofing, allowing minimal scarring and return to dance classes within 4 weeks.

A 2-year-old adopted from Cambodia with unknown medical history presented with failure to thrive; echocardiography revealed large PDA and pulmonary hypertension. After medical management to reverse pulmonary vascular changes, Dr. Mallikarjun performed device closure, with the child catching up to growth charts within 9 months.

An 8-year-old boy with Down syndrome and complete AV canal defect developed severe mitral valve regurgitation post-repair. Dr. Mallikarjun performed valve repair using innovative chordal techniques instead of replacement, preserving native tissue and avoiding lifelong anticoagulation therapy.

A premature neonate (28 weeks) from twin pregnancy developed patent ductus arteriosus refractory to medical management. Dr. Mallikarjun performed transcatheter closure at 1.8kg weight - one of the smallest in hospital history - preventing prolonged ventilator dependence and enabling discharge within 3 weeks.

A 15-year-old athlete from a sporting academy was discovered to have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy during pre-participation screening. Dr. Mallikarjun implemented a comprehensive risk stratification protocol, prescribed lifestyle modifications, and implanted a prophylactic ICD, allowing safe academic continuation with athletic restrictions.

A 5-year-old with Williams syndrome developed progressive supravalvar aortic stenosis. Dr. Mallikarjun performed intricate patch arterioplasty using autologous pericardium, followed by year-long cardiac rehabilitation with dramatic improvement in exercise tolerance and neurodevelopmental outcomes.

An infant from a family with consanguineous marriage presented with ventricular septal defect and suspected genetic syndrome. Whole exome sequencing revealed Ellis-van Creveld syndrome. Dr. Mallikarjun coordinated multidisciplinary care including dental, orthopedic, and cardiac surgery, with successful VSD closure at 6 months.

A 10-year-old COVID-19 survivor developed multisystem inflammatory syndrome with coronary artery dilation. Dr. Mallikarjun managed with immunoglobulins and steroids, followed by 18 months of serial monitoring showing complete coronary regression without residual damage.

A newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome was deemed inoperable elsewhere. Dr. Mallikarjun pioneered a hybrid approach combining surgical and catheter-based techniques, achieving successful three-stage palliation with the child now thriving at 3 years with modified physical activities.

My 85-year-old mother needed multiple extractions before her heart surgery. Dr. Shetty handled her fragile condition with incredible gentleness, coordinating with her cardiologist and using specialized techniques to minimize trauma. His calm demeanor eased her anxiety completely.

Brought my 7-year-old for her first filling, expected tears but got giggles instead! Dr. Shetty showed her all the tools, let her hold the mirror, and explained everything in cartoon terms. She actually asked when we could come back.

Emergency root canal at 10 PM after a cycling accident cracked my tooth. Dr. Shetty came to the hospital personally, did the procedure with precision despite the odd hours, and followed up twice by phone the next day to check on pain levels.

Complex wisdom tooth impaction required cutting near the nerve, was terrified of permanent numbness. Dr. Shetty used 3D imaging to plan millimeter-perfect access, and I woke up with zero complications. His surgical mastery is unreal.

Routine cleaning turned into an oral cancer screening catch, Dr. Shetty spotted a tiny abnormality I’d missed. Biopsy confirmed early stage, and his referral to oncology saved me. More than a dentist, a lifesaver.