Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old marathon runner diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, I was devastated thinking my athletic career was over. Dr. Ram Prabahar created a tailored treatment plan that preserved my kidney function while allowing me to continue training. Six months later, I completed the Berlin Marathon with stable kidney numbers and renewed hope.
My 7-year-old daughter was airlifted to SIMS Hospital with acute kidney injury after a severe infection. Dr. Prabahar's calm expertise during the emergency dialysis saved her life. His gentle approach with children made her comfortable throughout her recovery, and she's now back to school with normal kidney function.
After years of struggling with polycystic kidney disease that took my mother's life, I found Dr. Prabahar at 45. His innovative cyst reduction therapy and genetic counseling approach not only managed my condition but helped my siblings get preventive care. He treated our entire family's legacy with compassion.
As an 82-year-old widow living alone, my declining kidney function terrified me. Dr. Prabahar arranged home-based peritoneal dialysis training and connected me with support services. His team calls me weekly to check in - I've never felt so cared for in my medical journey.
My husband's sudden kidney failure during our vacation in India left us stranded foreigners. Dr. Prabahar not only provided exceptional emergency care but helped navigate insurance and arranged temporary housing. His global perspective and kindness turned our medical crisis into a story of human connection.
As a professional chef with diabetic nephropathy, dietary restrictions threatened my livelihood. Dr. Prabahar collaborated with a renal nutritionist to create flavorful, kidney-friendly recipes that maintained my creativity in the kitchen while protecting my renal function.
Our 16-year-old son needed a kidney transplant, and Dr. Prabahar guided us through the living donor process with incredible sensitivity. He mediated family discussions, educated us about options, and performed the successful transplant that gave our teenager his future back.
After surviving COVID-19 with acute kidney complications, I developed rare secondary conditions that baffled other specialists. Dr. Prabahar's research-oriented approach identified the underlying issue and his targeted treatment restored my kidney function completely.
As a truck driver with hypertension-related kidney damage, my irregular schedule made treatment challenging. Dr. Prabahar developed a flexible monitoring system using mobile health technology that works with my on-the-road lifestyle while keeping my kidneys stable.
My mother's advanced dementia complicated her kidney care until Dr. Prabahar implemented a sensory-based treatment approach. He understood that reducing her anxiety was as important as managing her numbers, creating a peaceful care environment that improved both her renal and mental health.
As a professional athlete from Nigeria receiving treatment abroad, I appreciated Dr. Prabahar's cultural competence and understanding of how kidney health impacts peak performance. His sport-specific recovery protocol got me back to international competition faster than expected.
When my wife developed pregnancy-related kidney issues, Dr. Prabahar coordinated with her obstetrician in a beautiful display of collaborative care. His careful management allowed her to carry to full term, and we now have healthy twins thanks to his vigilant monitoring.
After a failed kidney transplant elsewhere left me hopeless, Dr. Prabahar's revision surgery and innovative immunosuppressive protocol succeeded where others had given up. His willingness to take on complex cases saved me from lifelong dialysis.
As a classical musician, my medication-induced kidney issues threatened my ability to perform. Dr. Prabahar worked meticulously to find alternative treatments that preserved my renal function without causing the hand tremors that would have ended my career.