Patient Experience
As a professional glassblower with rare hand tremors, I feared my career was over until Dr. Sekaran performed an innovative nerve decompression surgery. Her understanding of my artistic needs and the precision of her technique allowed me to return to my craft within weeks, creating my most intricate pieces yet.
My 8-year-old daughter developed a mysterious abdominal mass that baffled multiple specialists. Dr. Sekaran's systematic approach and willingness to consult international experts led to a diagnosis of a rare pediatric condition. Her minimally invasive surgery preserved my daughter's organs, and she's now back to competitive gymnastics.
During a monsoon flood emergency, my elderly father needed emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. Dr. Sekaran waded through chest-high water to reach the hospital and performed the life-saving procedure by generator light when the power failed. Her dedication in crisis conditions was extraordinary.
As a transgender patient seeking gender-affirming chest surgery, I was nervous about finding a compassionate surgeon. Dr. Sekaran not only provided medically excellent care but created a welcoming environment, educated her entire team on respectful care, and achieved results that finally aligned with my identity.
My wife, a professional violinist, developed a rare diaphragmatic condition affecting her breathing and performance. Dr. Sekaran collaborated with respiratory specialists and music therapists to design a surgical approach that preserved her lung capacity. She's now playing with greater endurance than before her symptoms began.
After surviving a building collapse, I had multiple internal injuries and complex abdominal trauma. Dr. Sekaran coordinated a 12-hour multi-specialty surgery, reconstructing my digestive system with techniques she'd developed through trauma research. Her innovative approach saved organs other surgeons would have removed.
My 92-year-old grandmother with dementia needed gallbladder surgery but was too frail for conventional approaches. Dr. Sekaran developed a twilight anesthesia protocol and performed a modified laparoscopic procedure that avoided general anesthesia. Grandma recovered with minimal confusion and was back to her routines in days.
As a professional athlete with recurring sports hernias, I'd failed multiple surgeries elsewhere. Dr. Sekaran identified an underlying connective tissue disorder and created a comprehensive repair strategy combining surgery with specialized physical therapy. I returned to competition stronger than ever.
My son, born with a complex abdominal wall defect, required staged surgeries from infancy through childhood. Dr. Sekaran managed his care across 8 years, adapting techniques as he grew, and always explaining procedures in ways he could understand. Her long-term commitment to his development was remarkable.
During my pregnancy, I developed a rare surgical condition requiring intervention. Dr. Sekaran coordinated with my obstetric team to time the procedure perfectly, using fetal monitoring during surgery and techniques that minimized risk to my baby. Both of us came through healthy and strong.
As a vegan patient with specific dietary requirements, I appreciated how Dr. Sekaran incorporated nutritional healing into my recovery plan. She worked with hospital dietitians to create plant-based meal plans that supported surgical healing, demonstrating her holistic approach to patient care.
My husband, a war veteran with PTSD, needed colon cancer surgery but feared medical settings. Dr. Sekaran modified her preoperative protocols, created a quiet recovery environment, and involved his therapy dog in the healing process. Her trauma-informed care made all the difference in his recovery.
After a failed bariatric surgery elsewhere left me with chronic complications, Dr. Sekaran performed a complex revision that other surgeons had declined. Her meticulous planning and mastery of revisional techniques resolved years of suffering and gave me a fresh start toward health.
My daughter, an international student, developed an acute surgical emergency while studying abroad. Dr. Sekaran navigated language barriers, cultural differences, and insurance complexities while providing emergency care. Her global perspective and patient advocacy were exceptional.
As a researcher studying circadian rhythms, I needed elective surgery but wanted to optimize timing for healing. Dr. Sekaran scheduled my procedure according to chronobiology principles and designed a recovery protocol aligned with my body's natural rhythms. The science-based approach accelerated my healing significantly.