Patient Experience
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.
As an 82-year-old with chronic GERD, I was terrified of another endoscopy. Dr. Nayan Sri not only explained the procedure in Tamil with such patience but held my hand throughout. His team at Gem Hospital made me feel like family, and the results were clearer than any I've had in decades.
My 7-year-old daughter had severe stomach pains that baffled other doctors. Dr. Sri spent an hour playing with her, diagnosing her rare pediatric condition through games instead of tests. His creative approach saved us from unnecessary procedures and her smile returned within days.
Rushed to Gem Hospital with acute pancreatitis, I was in unbearable pain. Dr. Sri came in at 2 AM, his calm presence immediately reassuring. He coordinated a complex treatment plan that avoided surgery entirely, something I didn't think possible given my condition.
What started as a routine colonoscopy screening turned into life-saving early cancer detection. Dr. Sri's meticulous attention spotted what others might have missed. His follow-up calls personally checking on my recovery showed he cares beyond the clinic walls.
After my gallbladder surgery, Dr. Sri used augmented reality diagrams to show exactly what he'd done. As a tech professional, I appreciated this innovative approach to post-op care. His fusion of medical expertise and modern technology is revolutionary.
My teenage son's mysterious weight loss had us panicked. Dr. Sri identified it as Crohn's disease but focused on how he could still play basketball with proper management. He didn't just treat the disease, he treated my son's dreams.
During my Barrett's esophagus monitoring, Dr. Sri noticed my anxiety about the biopsy. He narrated a funny story throughout the procedure, turning what's usually uncomfortable into something almost enjoyable. His bedside manner is pure magic.
Emergency endoscopy at 3 AM for a foreign object ingestion, Dr. Sri handled it with such precision while cracking jokes to keep me calm. His ability to maintain humor under pressure is a rare gift in medicine.
My 90-year-old mother's complex diverticulitis case required careful medication balancing. Dr. Sri consulted with her cardiologist and created a color-coded chart even we could understand. His interdisciplinary coordination was impressive.
As a medical student observing, I watched Dr. Sri diagnose a rare autoimmune disorder through subtle symptoms others dismissed. He then spent an hour teaching me about the condition without making me feel inexperienced.
Post-colon surgery follow-up during Chennai's floods, Dr. Sri video-called me daily when roads were impassable. His commitment transcended physical barriers, adjusting my medication remotely until I could visit in person.