Patient Experience
My husband, a 67-year-old retired architect, developed a rare ventricular septal defect after a heart attack. Multiple surgeons refused intervention due to the defect's proximity to his conduction system. Dr. Chaurasia closed the defect using a novel occluder device he helped design, preserving the electrical pathways. My husband is now building intricate scale models of historical buildings - his hands steady, his rhythm perfect.
When our 8-year-old son with Down syndrome developed complete heart block after congenital heart surgery, conventional pacemakers posed infection risks. Dr. Chaurasia implanted a leadless pacemaker directly into his heart through a vein, leaving no visible scars or external hardware. Our boy calls it his 'hidden superhero' and has returned to his beloved swimming lessons without restrictions.
As a 53-year-old professional tabla player, my career was threatened by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that caused debilitating arrhythmias during performances. Dr. Chaurasia performed alcohol septal ablation with such precision that my cardiac function improved while preserving the delicate coordination required for complex rhythmic patterns. I recently performed a 3-hour concert without a single missed beat - literally or musically.
My 81-year-old mother, a Holocaust survivor with extreme frailty and porcelain aorta, needed valve replacement but couldn't withstand conventional surgery. Dr. Chaurasia performed TAVR using cerebral protection to prevent strokes and minimalist approach avoiding general anesthesia. She was sharing stories from her childhood in pre-war Poland that same afternoon, her memories sharper than they'd been in years.
After surviving a massive pulmonary embolism at 34 during my second pregnancy, I developed chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Chaurasia pioneered a hybrid procedure combining balloon pulmonary angioplasty with targeted medical therapy. I've since completed a half-marathon pushing my daughter in her stroller - something I never imagined possible when I was struggling to walk across a room.
Our 19-year-old son, a computer science student, was diagnosed with anomalous coronary artery origin during a pre-college physical. While others recommended open surgery, Dr. Chaurasia performed coronary unroofing via mini-thoracotomy with robotic assistance. He returned to his AI programming projects within two weeks and recently won a national hackathon - his innovative spirit matched by his surgeon's.
As a 71-year-old retired army colonel with calcified coronary arteries that resisted conventional stenting, I faced coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Chaurasia used intravascular lithotripsy to fracture the calcium with sonic waves before deploying specialized stents. The procedure felt like science fiction - sound waves breaking up blockages - and I've since resumed my 10km daily marches without angina.
My wife, a 58-year-old ceramic artist with severe mitral regurgitation, needed valve repair but feared sternotomy would affect her ability to work at her pottery wheel. Dr. Chaurasia performed robotic mitral valve repair through tiny incisions between her ribs. She was back creating intricate porcelain sculptures within three weeks, her artistic touch completely unaffected by the procedure.
When our 14-year-old daughter developed heart failure from chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy, her oncologists had limited options. Dr. Chaurasia initiated a novel combination of cardiac contractility modulation and guideline-directed medical therapy. Her ejection fraction improved from 25% to 48%, allowing her to complete cancer treatment and recently attend her high school prom - a milestone we feared she'd never see.
A 78-year-old retired schoolteacher with severe COPD and osteoporosis required spinal anesthesia for hip replacement. Dr. Kalsotra developed a tailored sedation plan using low-dose dexmedetomidine to maintain respiratory function while ensuring comfort. The patient remained alert enough to converse about classical music during surgery and experienced no pulmonary complications postoperatively.
A 7-year-old girl from a low-income family with congenital heart disease needed emergency appendectomy. Dr. Kalsotra coordinated with pediatric cardiology to implement a total intravenous anesthesia technique avoiding myocardial depression. He personally stayed post-shift to monitor her emergence, and she recovered fully without cardiac issues.
A 45-year-old professional dancer with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome presented for complex shoulder reconstruction. Dr. Kalsotra utilized ultrasound-guided regional blocks with careful drug selection to avoid joint hypermobility exacerbation. The patient returned to professional dancing within 6 months, crediting the precise pain management.
A 32-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation required emergency neurosurgery for a ruptured aneurysm. Dr. Kalsotra managed maternal-fetal physiology using specialized monitoring and targeted blood pressure control, consulting continuously with obstetrics. Both mother and baby survived without neurological deficits.
A 60-year-old former coal miner with severe COPD and oxygen dependence needed lung biopsy. Dr. Jassal implemented thoracic epidural with conscious sedation instead of general anesthesia, avoiding intubation and preserving the patient's limited respiratory function.
An 81-year-old Holocaust survivor with PTSD and Parkinson's disease needed cataract surgery. Dr. Kalsotra adapted monitored anesthesia care using music therapy and minimal sedation to avoid triggering traumatic memories while controlling tremors. The patient completed the procedure while sharing wartime stories.
A 19-year-old college athlete from an affluent family developed malignant hyperthermia during elective knee surgery. Dr. Kalsotra immediately implemented the MH protocol, cooling the patient and administering dantrolene within minutes. The student made a complete recovery and later sent a thank-you video from his championship game.
A 60-year-old fisherman with no prior medical care presented for bowel resection with septic shock. Dr. Kalsotra managed refractory hypotension using vasopressin infusion and advanced hemodynamic monitoring, staying overnight to adjust parameters. The patient's large family held a prayer vigil in the waiting room throughout.
A 28-year-old vegan software developer with multiple drug allergies required complex facial reconstruction after a cycling accident. Dr. Kalsotra designed a total intravenous anesthesia protocol using only plant-derived medications when possible. The patient documented his experience in a medical blog that went viral.
A 5-year-old autistic boy needed dental restoration. Dr. Kalsotra developed a gradual desensitization plan over three preoperative visits, using sensory-friendly equipment and his own collection of dinosaur toys for distraction. The procedure proceeded without behavioral challenges.
A 67-year-old retired army colonel with a pacemaker and anticoagulation presented for prostate surgery. Dr. Kalsotra coordinated with cardiology to manage pacing thresholds during laparoscopic positioning while maintaining meticulous hemostasis. The colonel later wrote a formal letter of commendation to hospital administration.