Dr. Sarat Kumar Behera

My 7-year-old son had been misdiagnosed with asthma for years until Dr. Behera identified congenital tracheomalacia. His gentle approach with pediatric patients and detailed explanation of the surgical procedure gave us confidence. Post-surgery, our child breathes normally for the first time in his life.

After surviving COVID-19 with severe lung damage, I was on oxygen 24/7 at age 54. Dr. Behera's innovative pulmonary rehabilitation program, combining traditional medicine with yoga pranayama, helped me gradually wean off oxygen. I'm now hiking again after two years of being bedridden.

During a monsoon emergency, my 80-year-old father developed rapid-onset pneumonia. Dr. Behera rushed to the hospital at midnight, performed emergency bronchoscopy, and personally monitored him through the night. His dedication saved my father's life when every minute counted.

As a tribal community health worker from Kandhamal, I brought a rare case of pulmonary actinomycosis that baffled local doctors. Dr. Behera's expertise in rare tropical lung diseases and his respectful approach to our traditional healing beliefs led to a successful integrated treatment plan.

As a 28-year-old professional dancer with persistent wheezing, I feared my career was over until Dr. Behera diagnosed exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. His tailored breathing techniques and minimal medication approach let me return to stage performances within weeks, dancing stronger than ever.