Patient Experience
As a medical student observing head and neck surgeries, I've never seen anyone with Dr. Duarah's anatomical precision. He narrates the entire procedure while operating, teaching residents without ever compromising patient safety. A true surgeon-educator.
Came in with what I thought was simple tonsillitis. Dr. Duarah detected early signs of throat cancer during what should have been a 5-minute visit. His diagnostic acumen and insistence on further testing probably added decades to my life.
Witnessed Dr. Duarah handle an incredibly difficult family situation where relatives disagreed on treatment for their elderly mother. He mediated with such compassion and clarity that everyone left feeling heard and confident in the decision.
Post-operative infection developed a week after my neck dissection. Dr. Duarah answered my panic call at 10 PM, met me at MIOT within the hour, and personally handled the wound cleaning. His dedication transcends hospital hours.
For my child's congenital ear reconstruction, Dr. Duarah used 3D-printed models to show us exactly how the procedure would work. His integration of technology with surgical expertise is cutting-edge while remaining deeply human-centered.
After botched surgery elsewhere left me with facial nerve damage, Dr. Duarah took on my complex revision case. Not only did he restore function, but he helped me psychologically cope with the trauma of medical negligence. He heals more than just bodies.
Dr. Senthil Kumar performed a complex Whipple procedure on my 72-year-old father with pancreatic cancer. His calm demeanor during the 8-hour surgery and daily bedside visits made us feel secure. Three years later, my father still tends his garden thanks to Dr. Kumar's precision and post-op care plan.
Our 9-year-old daughter was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her femur. Dr. Kumar not only saved her leg with limb-sparing surgery but connected with her through dinosaur analogies about 'rebuilding bones.' His team at MIOT created a child-friendly environment that eased her fears throughout chemotherapy follow-ups.
Rushed to MIOT with acute intestinal obstruction from metastatic cancer, I was terrified. Dr. Kumar performed emergency surgery at midnight, explaining everything to my family between procedures. His swift decision-making and the way he coordinated with ICU staff saved my life during those critical hours.
As a breast cancer survivor, my routine 6-month checkup with Dr. Kumar felt like visiting a trusted friend. He remembered details about my grandchildren and noticed subtle changes in my scans that others might miss. His preventive approach makes me feel protected beyond just treatment.
Flew from Dubai specifically for Dr. Kumar's opinion on my rare adrenal tumor. His multidisciplinary tumor board review offered options no other surgeon had proposed. The robotic surgery left minimal scarring, and his WhatsApp follow-ups across time zones showed incredible dedication.
Watched Dr. Kumar handle my mother's palliative surgery with profound humanity. He didn't just operate; he helped us understand quality-of-life tradeoffs, spending evenings drawing diagrams of what to expect. His honesty about outcomes while maintaining hope was exactly what we needed.
My thyroid cancer surgery was scheduled between Dr. Kumar's international conferences. He flew back specifically to perform my operation, then handled my post-op care via video consultations when he had to leave again. That level of personal commitment is unheard of.
Dr. Kumar detected my early-stage gastric cancer during what was supposed to be a routine endoscopy for acidity. His insistence on additional biopsies despite normal-looking mucosa caught the cancer at stage 1. I owe him more than surgery - I owe him vigilance.
As a medical student observing surgeries, I specifically requested to watch Dr. Kumar's sarcoma resection. His teaching during the procedure - explaining nerve-sparing techniques and oncological boundaries - was as precise as his surgical skills. He operates with both hands and wisdom.
After two failed surgeries elsewhere for recurrent abdominal tumors, Dr. Kumar took my complex case. His innovative approach using intraoperative radiotherapy combined with hyperthermic chemotherapy gave me hope when others had none. His research background shines in difficult cases.
My husband's emergency tracheostomy was performed by Dr. Kumar during a tumor-related airway crisis. The speed and precision with which he worked in that stressful situation, while calmly explaining each step to me, demonstrated extraordinary surgical prowess under pressure.
Dr. arun sampath provided exceptional care for my pulmonology condition. The treatment was personalized and effective.
Dr. Kumar managed my oral cancer reconstruction with tissue from my forearm. His attention to both oncological safety and cosmetic outcome shows he views patients as whole people. Even my dentist commented on the impeccable surgical work during my dental follow-up.
I was impressed by the professional approach at Miot Hospital Chennai. Dr. karthik sudhan mathivanan explained everything clearly and made me feel comfortable.