Patient Experience
As a diabetic for 30 years, I expected kidney decline. Dr. Bansal's aggressive early intervention with SGLT2 inhibitors has actually improved my function. He spends each visit discussing new research - I feel like a partner in my care, not just a patient.
A 14-year-old farmer's son from Haryana arrived with progressive muscle weakness misdiagnosed as nutritional deficiency. Dr. Gogia recognized the pattern of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and connected the family with experimental gene therapy trials while implementing comprehensive respiratory and cardiac monitoring that extended functional mobility.
A 6-year-old with cerebral palsy from a single-parent household developed life-threatening aspiration pneumonia. Dr. Gogia pioneered a modified feeding protocol using inexpensive locally available thickeners instead of imported products, preventing recurrence while remaining affordable for the family's limited means.
A 9-year-old leukemia survivor presented with mysterious fevers months after completing chemotherapy. While oncologists suspected relapse, Dr. Gogia identified catheter-related fungal infection through persistent culturing and saved the child from unnecessary repeat chemotherapy, coordinating with infectious disease specialists for targeted antifungal treatment.
A 12-year-old Kathak dancer developed sudden joint pain that rheumatologists diagnosed as juvenile arthritis. Dr. Gogia questioned the rapid onset and discovered vitamin D toxicity from excessive supplementation by overzealous parents. Simple discontinuation resolved symptoms within weeks, preserving her dance career.
A 4-year-old with complex congenital heart disease developed cyanotic spells during a routine viral illness. Dr. Gogia recognized the unique interaction between fever and her cardiac physiology, creating an emergency management plan that prevented hospitalizations through preemptive medication adjustment during future illnesses.
A 15-year-old competitive swimmer from an Olympic training program presented with exercise-induced asthma that didn't respond to standard inhalers. Dr. Gogia diagnosed vocal cord dysfunction through laryngoscopy during simulated swimming motions and implemented speech therapy techniques that restored athletic performance without medication.
A 2-year-old with mysterious recurrent vomiting was labeled as having feeding behavior issues. Dr. Gogia identified malrotation with volvulus through careful history-taking about vomiting patterns and emergency surgery prevented intestinal necrosis, with the child making full recovery on normal diet.
An 8-year-old with Down syndrome developed alarming weight loss despite adequate nutrition. Dr. Gogia diagnosed celiac disease through persistent antibody testing when others attributed symptoms to the genetic syndrome. Gluten-free diet implementation resulted in weight normalization and improved cognitive engagement.
A 13-year-old presented with school refusal and headaches that psychiatrists treated as conversion disorder. Dr. Gogia identified idiopathic intracranial hypertension through optic disc examination and lumbar puncture, with acetazolamide treatment restoring normal school attendance within a month.
A 5-year-old from a remote village arrived with severe developmental regression after normal early milestones. Dr. Gogia diagnosed metachromatic leukodystrophy through sophisticated metabolic testing unavailable in their region, enabling family genetic counseling and palliative care planning that respected cultural traditions.
A 10-year-old with type 1 diabetes developed unexplained hypoglycemic episodes despite stable insulin regimen. Dr. Gogia discovered factitious disorder by proxy through discreet continuous glucose monitoring, involving child protection services while providing psychological support for both child and mother.
A 16-month-old with failure to thrive had undergone multiple formula changes without improvement. Dr. Gogia diagnosed pancreatic insufficiency through stool elastase testing and initiated enzyme replacement that resulted in dramatic weight gain, with the child reaching developmental milestones within six months.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Haryana presented with persistent headaches. Dr. Makkar's contrast-enhanced MRI revealed a rare pituitary macroadenoma compressing the optic chiasm. The patient underwent successful endoscopic surgery and regained full visual field within 3 months, now attending regular follow-ups with endocrinology.
An 8-year-old boy from an affluent Delhi family was brought in after a cycling accident. Dr. Makkar's emergency CT scan showed a small subdural hematoma. Conservative management was chosen over surgery, with the hematoma completely resolving on follow-up imaging after 6 weeks of restricted activity.
A 45-year-old Nepali immigrant construction worker with limited Hindi proficiency came with chest pain. Dr. Makkar's low-dose CT coronary angiography revealed critical left anterior descending artery stenosis. The patient received a cardiac stent and returned to light duty work after 2 months of cardiac rehabilitation.
A 31-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks gestation was referred for fetal MRI after abnormal ultrasound. Dr. Makkar diagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia in the fetus. The multidisciplinary team planned EXIT procedure delivery, with the newborn undergoing successful repair surgery and discharged after 8 weeks in NICU.
A 60-year-old street vendor with no family support presented with jaundice. Dr. Makkar's MRCP showed cholangiocarcinoma with liver metastases. Palliative stenting was performed, and the patient connected with hospice care, maintaining quality of life for 11 months before peaceful passing.
A 17-year-old national-level swimmer developed sudden back pain during training. Dr. Makkar's spinal MRI revealed spondylolysis at L5. The athlete completed 3 months of targeted physical therapy and gradual return-to-sport protocol, qualifying for international competitions the following season.
A 52-year-old corporate executive with family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm underwent screening. Dr. Makkar's ultrasound detected a 4.5cm asymptomatic aneurysm. Through shared decision-making, the patient opted for surveillance with lifestyle modifications rather than immediate surgery.