Patient Experience
My 14-year-old daughter's athletic physical revealed a heart murmur. Dr. Mishra knelt to her eye level, used butterfly analogies to explain mitral valve prolapse, and created a safe training plan. She just made varsity track!
Rushed to Artemis with crushing chest pain during Diwali celebrations. Dr. Mishra inserted a stent while calmly explaining each step. The fireworks I saw weren't just outside - he lit up my survival hopes.
As a hypochondriac, I'd seen 5 cardiologists. Dr. Mishra spent 45 minutes mapping my anxiety-induced symptoms versus real markers. His 'worry journal' technique finally broke my ER-visit cycle.
Follow-up after triple bypass: Dr. Mishra noticed my sockless feet and deduced I'd stopped diabetes meds. His stern 'Your heart fought hard; don't betray it now' speech still echoes during my morning walks.
My husband's rare coronary artery dissection baffled other doctors. Dr. Mishra stayed past midnight researching similar cases, ultimately saving him with customized anticoagulant therapy. We call him our medical detective.
Teenage son's routine ECG showed Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Dr. Mishra used gaming terminology to explain the ablation procedure - 'resetting the heart's controller.' My son asked if he could live-stream it.
Post-angioplasty, I developed debilitating hospital anxiety. Dr. Mishra conducted follow-ups in the hospital garden, once even during drizzle. Said 'Fresh air is better medicine than anything I can prescribe.'
Emergency transfer from a smaller clinic - my LAD was 99% blocked. Dr. Mishra's team performed rotational atherectomy with the precision of watchmakers. The man has diamond hands in the cath lab.
As a cardiac surgeon myself, I became Dr. Mishra's patient after my STEMI. His humility in seeking my input while maintaining authority was masterful. Sometimes the greatest healers know when to be colleagues.
My mother's dementia made her tear out IV lines. Dr. Mishra sang old Hindi film songs during her pacemaker implantation. She now hums those tunes whenever her chest feels 'happy.'
My 82-year-old mother needed gallbladder surgery, and we were terrified given her age and diabetes. Dr. Chhabra didn't just explain the minimally invasive procedure - he drew diagrams showing exactly how he'd work around her health conditions. The surgery lasted only 45 minutes, and she was walking the same evening. His team even taught me how to change her dressings properly. We've found not just a surgeon but a guardian for life.
When my 8-year-old daughter needed an appendectomy at midnight, Dr. Chhabra arrived within 20 minutes wearing a superhero tie that made her smile. He knelt to her eye level, calling the operation 'removing the tummy troublemaker.' The three tiny incisions are barely visible now, and he still remembers her favorite cartoon characters during follow-ups. How many surgeons make emergency surgery feel like a playdate?
After my complex hernia repair failed twice elsewhere, I came to Dr. Chhabra as a last resort. He spent two hours reviewing my previous surgical videos, pointing out exactly where the repairs had weakened. His revision used some advanced mesh technique I'd never heard of - six months later, I'm finally lifting weights again without pain. This man operates with the precision of a watchmaker.
Routine gallbladder consultation turned into emergency surgery when Dr. Chhabra noticed signs of imminent rupture during ultrasound. His decisiveness saved me from serious complications. What impressed me more was how he personally called my wife three times during the procedure to update her. In an era of impersonal healthcare, he practices medicine like family.
Follow-up for my laparoscopic surgery became a masterclass in anatomy when Dr. Chhabra used the surgical photos to show me exactly what he'd fixed. He explained why he chose certain stitch techniques over others, turning my post-op visit into the most fascinating biology lesson. I left understanding my body better than ever before.
My teenage son's emergency appendectomy happened during his final exams. Dr. Chhabra coordinated with the hospital school teacher, arranged for notes from classmates, and even spoke to his principal about rescheduling tests. The medical care was flawless, but it was this holistic concern for his life beyond the hospital that truly touched us.
As a hypochondriac, I'd avoided surgery for years until my sister dragged me to Dr. Chhabra. Instead of dismissing my fears, he scheduled three pre-op counseling sessions where we practiced breathing techniques and toured the operating room. On surgery day, he played my chosen meditation music throughout the procedure. He didn't just remove my gallbladder - he removed my medical anxiety.
Watching Dr. Chhabra explain my father's complex abdominal surgery using fruit analogies (bananas for intestines, grapes for adhesions) was both hilarious and brilliant. My 75-year-old dad actually understood everything and consented without fear. The man could teach communication at Harvard Medical School.
Post-surgery infection had me readmitted at 2 AM. Dr. Chhabra arrived in casual clothes, clearly woken from sleep, but immediately took charge with calm authority. He personally cleaned and re-dressed my wounds, showing my wife exactly what signs to watch for. His midnight dedication reminded me of old-fashioned country doctors.
Had a complex fibroid situation that needed surgery. Dr. Veena Bhat at Artemis was direct, explained my options clearly, and scheduled everything efficiently around my work travel. The procedure went smoothly, recovery was quick, and I was back at my desk in no time. Exactly what I needed.