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My 72-year-old father was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease and we were told he had weeks to live. Dr. P Venkata Sagar not only performed a successful transplant but showed incredible patience explaining every step to our family. His calm demeanor during the 14-hour surgery gave us hope. Six months later, my father is gardening again - something we never thought possible.
As parents of a 9-year-old with biliary atresia, we'd lost all hope until we met Dr. Sagar. He created a customized pediatric transplant plan and even drew cartoons to explain the procedure to our daughter. The way he knelt to speak at her eye level showed his genuine care. Our child is now back in school and thriving - he gave us our daughter's childhood back.
Rushed to MIOT with acute liver failure, I was hours from death when Dr. Sagar took my case. His team moved with military precision yet he maintained remarkable compassion. What struck me was how he remembered small details about my family even during critical moments. His 3 AM check-ins showed dedication beyond duty.
Came for what I thought was a routine checkup but Dr. Sagar noticed subtle signs others had missed. His thorough examination revealed early cirrhosis that wasn't showing in initial tests. His direct yet gentle approach to delivering difficult news while immediately presenting solutions made all the difference. Preventive care at its finest.
After my transplant, I developed rare complications that baffled other specialists. Dr. Sagar spent nights researching similar cases internationally and devised an innovative treatment protocol. His willingness to think outside standard textbooks and his humble collaboration with overseas experts saved my life twice over.
Watching Dr. Sagar coordinate a multi-organ retrieval and transplant was like witnessing a master conductor. His ability to manage multiple teams while maintaining perfect surgical precision under pressure was awe-inspiring. He remembered every team member's name and role - true leadership in crisis.
As a medical student observing Dr. Sagar's clinic, I was amazed by how he tailored explanations to each patient's understanding. To an illiterate farmer, he used farming analogies; to a professor, detailed scientific explanations. This adaptive communication style is something textbooks cannot teach.
My follow-up care with Dr. Sagar has been exceptional. He personally calls to check on my recovery, and his team coordinates everything from medication delivery to home nursing. The comprehensive aftercare program he designed shows he cares about life after transplantation, not just the surgery itself.
When our family couldn't afford the entire treatment, Dr. Sagar worked with hospital administration to create a phased payment plan and connected us with support organizations. His compassion extended beyond medical care to ensure financial constraints didn't prevent life-saving treatment.
During my wife's transplant, Dr. Sagar noticed I hadn't eaten for 24 hours and sent a junior doctor to bring me food from the cafeteria. These small human touches amidst life-changing procedures show he sees patients as people, not just cases. We felt cared for as a family, not just treated as patients.
Dr. Sagar's innovative technique using partial liver transplantation from a living donor meant my brother could donate without compromising his health. His surgical innovation combined with ethical consideration for both donor and recipient sets new standards in transplant medicine.
As an NRI patient, I appreciated Dr. Sagar's seamless coordination with my overseas medical team. His detailed transfer notes and willingness to accommodate time zone differences for consultations showed exceptional patient-centered care across borders.
The psychological preparation Dr. Sagar provided before my transplant was as valuable as the medical care. His honest discussions about recovery challenges, paired with unwavering optimism, mentally prepared me for the journey ahead. This holistic approach made the difficult process manageable.