Patient Experience
Emergency admission for septic arthritis saw Dr. Shukla personally supervising the joint aspiration procedure at 2 AM, then following up every four hours until the infection cleared. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
At 78, I'd given up hope after years of crippling rheumatoid arthritis until Dr. Shukla introduced me to aquatic therapy combined with targeted biologics. She personally demonstrated gentle pool exercises and now I can knit without pain for the first time in a decade.
My 8-year-old daughter's mysterious joint swelling had us terrified, but Dr. Shukla diagnosed Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis within hours. She explained everything using cartoon diagrams and made my child feel so brave during the blood tests. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
Rushed to emergency with vasculitis complications, Dr. Shukla stayed past midnight coordinating with vascular surgeons. Her calm presence during that terrifying night saved both my legs from amputation. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
During my routine lupus checkup, Dr. Shukla noticed subtle nail bed changes others had missed for years. Her early intervention prevented major kidney involvement - she literally changed my disease trajectory. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
Post-synovectomy follow-up was remarkable - Dr. Shukla used ultrasound imaging to show me how the inflammation had reduced. Her detailed surgical coordination with orthopedics ensured perfect rehabilitation planning. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
My gout flare-up during festival season was unbearable, but Dr. Shukla's emergency teleconsultation at 10 PM provided immediate relief protocols. She even adjusted my medication considering traditional sweets I'd consumed. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
As a truck driver with ankylosing spondylitis, Dr. Shukla designed unique seat modifications and driving schedules that let me keep working while managing my condition. She understands livelihoods matter too. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
When my mother's scleroderma made swallowing impossible, Dr. Shukla collaborated with gastroenterology to create a custom nutrient plan. Her compassionate explanation helped my family accept the feeding tube. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
My teenage son's unexplained fevers baffled multiple doctors until Dr. Shukla diagnosed Adult-onset Still's disease. Her ability to connect with a rebellious teenager while managing this rare condition is extraordinary. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
During my pregnancy with lupus, Dr. Shukla coordinated daily with my obstetrician, adjusting medications weekly. She celebrated each trimester milestone with us like family. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
Work-related repetitive strain injury threatened my IT career until Dr. Shukla's ergonomic assessment and novel injection therapy restored my hand function completely in six weeks. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
My father's polymyalgia rheumatica responded poorly to standard treatment, but Dr. Shukla's research into combination therapies from recent conferences gave him dramatic relief within days. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)
As a medical student shadowing Dr. Shukla, I witnessed her diagnose psoriatic arthritis from a patient's casual mention of fingernail pitting - a masterclass in clinical observation. (Patient of Dr. Shukla)