Patient Experience
At 82, I thought my palpitations were just age-related until Dr. Prasad's thorough examination revealed a dangerous arrhythmia. His gentle manner with elderly patients and clear explanation of the pacemaker procedure put my family at ease. Six months later, I tend my garden with renewed energy!
Our 9-year-old daughter's fainting spells terrified us, but Dr. Prasad's pediatric cardiology expertise was remarkable. He knelt to her eye level, used toy models to explain her heart condition, and successfully performed a minimally invasive correction. She now calls him 'the heart fixer'!
Rushed to SIMS with crushing chest pain at 3 AM, Dr. Prasad's emergency team performed life-saving angioplasty within the golden hour. His calm precision during the crisis and daily follow-up visits during recovery showed extraordinary dedication beyond just medical skill.
What I thought would be a routine cholesterol check turned into a life-changing consultation. Dr. Prasad noticed subtle signs others missed and diagnosed early stage coronary artery disease. His preventive approach and lifestyle modification plan probably saved me from a future heart attack.
After my complex quadruple bypass, Dr. Prasad's innovative post-op recovery protocol had me walking within 48 hours. His surgical precision combined with cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques made what should have been a grueling recovery surprisingly manageable.
Flying in from Dubai specifically for Dr. Prasad's second opinion proved worth every mile. Where others saw inoperable valve damage, he visualized a solution using a novel transcatheter approach that avoided open heart surgery. His global perspective on cardiology is exceptional.
As a young athlete with unexplained fatigue, multiple doctors dismissed my concerns. Dr. Prasad's comprehensive stress echo revealed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that could have been fatal. His sports cardiology expertise literally saved my career and possibly my life.
The way Dr. Prasad handled my mother's post-stent follow-up during COVID was ingenious, virtual consultations with instant ECG monitoring through a device he mailed to our home. His adaptation to telehealth while maintaining thorough care was impressive.
Having survived cardiac arrest, I arrived at Dr. Prasad's clinic filled with anxiety. His trauma-informed approach included explaining every beep of the monitor and involving me in every decision. He treated my psychological recovery as importantly as my physical healing.
Dr. Prasad's collaborative care stood out when coordinating my father's heart-kidney double complication. He worked seamlessly with nephrologists, adjusting medications with precision that balanced both organ systems perfectly, a true master of complex comorbidity management.
For my rare congenital defect discovered in adulthood, Dr. Prasad assembled an international panel for consultation without me even asking. His humility in seeking worldwide expertise while maintaining primary care showed incredible patient commitment.
The cardiac rehab program Dr. Prasad personally designed for me after my heart attack was transformative. His holistic approach incorporating nutrition, psychology, and gradual exercise progression made recovery feel like a guided journey rather than medical treatment.
As a medical student observing, I witnessed Dr. Prasad diagnose a critical aortic dissection from subtle symptoms others overlooked. His clinical acumen combined with immediate surgical intervention saved a life right before my eyes, an unforgettable masterclass in cardiology.