Patient Experience
At 87, I thought my dancing days were over after my hip fracture, but Dr. Kumar performed a miracle with minimally invasive surgery. I was walking with support in 48 hours and back to my weekly ballroom class in 3 months! His gentle patience with my endless questions made me feel like his only patient.
Our 8-year-old daughter broke her arm in a playground fall, and Dr. Kumar was absolutely wonderful with her. He used dinosaur analogies to explain the cast process and even drew a little T-Rex on her cast. She went from terrified to thrilled!
I came to Dr. Kumar after a horrific car accident with multiple complex fractures. Where three other surgeons said amputation was likely, he spent 9 hours reconstructing my leg. Two years later, I'm hiking again. This man literally saved my limb and my livelihood.
Just a routine checkup for my arthritis, but Dr. Kumar noticed subtle changes others had missed. His early intervention with targeted injections prevented what could have been significant joint damage. Proactive care at its finest!
Emergency appendectomy gone wrong left me with a severe bone infection. Dr. Kumar coordinated with infectious disease specialists and performed multiple debridements with precision. His round-the-clock monitoring during those critical weeks was extraordinary.
My teenage son's scoliosis correction was life-changing. Dr. Kumar explained everything to him directly (not just to us parents) and involved him in decision-making. The post-op recovery was smoother than we ever imagined possible.
Follow-up visit for my knee replacement - Dr. Kumar remembered personal details from six months prior and noticed I'd lost weight. His genuine interest in my overall health, not just the surgical site, shows he practices whole-person care.
Complex pelvic fracture from a fall at construction site. Dr. Kumar's surgical planning was meticulous - using 3D printed models of my pelvis to practice the procedure beforehand. The results exceeded all expectations.
Brought my mother with advanced osteoporosis and dementia. Dr. Kumar modified his examination techniques to avoid frightening her and spoke to her with such respect. He treated the person, not just the bones.
Sports injury during championship game - torn ACL and meniscus. Dr. Kumar got me into surgery within days and designed a aggressive but safe rehab protocol. I was back on field for next season's opener!
Rare bone tumor diagnosis was terrifying, but Dr. Kumar's calm expertise and clear explanation of the limb-salvage procedure gave us hope. His collaboration with oncology ensured seamless care throughout my journey.
Follow-up after complex wrist reconstruction: Dr. Kumar noticed subtle nerve irritation others might have missed. His minor adjustment to my splint prevented what could have been long-term complications.
Elderly neighbor with no family - Dr. Kumar arranged transportation for her appointments and personally called to check on her recovery. This level of compassion is rare in modern medicine.
Workers' comp case that other doctors had given up on. Dr. Kumar's innovative approach to my chronic shoulder injury finally provided relief after years of pain. He fought with the insurance company when needed!