Dr. Aashutosh Soniya

An 8-year-old boy from an affluent family with complex congenital heart disease developed unusual neurological symptoms during recovery from cardiac surgery. Dr. Soniya collaborated with neurologists to diagnose cerebral fat embolism—a rare postoperative complication—and implemented targeted anticoagulation therapy, leading to full neurological recovery over six weeks.

A newborn from a middle-class family was transferred from a smaller clinic with suspected sepsis, but Dr. Soniya noticed subtle skin lesions and diagnosed congenital cutaneous candidiasis—an unusual presentation. With antifungal treatment and family education about hygiene practices, the infant recovered completely without sequelae.

A 12-year-old girl from an urban slum presented with progressive weakness and was initially thought to have Guillain-Barré syndrome. Dr. Soniya identified it as tick paralysis after finding an embedded tick, and simple removal resulted in dramatic improvement within hours, avoiding unnecessary intensive treatments.

A 5-year-old boy from an expatriate family presented with recurrent abdominal pain and was found to have lead poisoning from traditional pottery used at home. Dr. Soniya coordinated chelation therapy while working with public health authorities to address the environmental source, resulting in complete recovery.

A 3-year-old girl from a remote village presented with persistent high fever and joint swelling, initially misdiagnosed locally as rheumatic fever. Dr. Soniya identified it as Kawasaki disease through meticulous examination and started IVIG treatment within the critical window, preventing coronary complications. The family, though from a low-income background, received financial assistance through hospital programs.