Patient Experience
A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore relocated to Delhi developed chronic sinusitis. Dr. Makkar's cone-beam CT revealed complex frontal sinus anatomy requiring image-guided navigation during functional endoscopic sinus surgery, with complete symptom resolution post-operatively.
A 67-year-old grandmother with osteoporosis fell at home. Dr. Makkar's vertebral fracture assessment via DEXA scan showed multiple compression fractures. She received vertebroplasty and participated in a clinical trial for new osteoporosis medication, showing 15% bone density improvement at 1-year follow-up.
A 39-year-old Tibetan refugee with no medical records presented with seizures. Dr. Makkar's advanced neuroimaging identified Rasmussen's encephalitis. The patient underwent functional hemispherectomy and has been seizure-free for 2 years while relearning language and motor skills.
A 23-year-old medical student noticed a thyroid nodule during self-examination. Dr. Makkar's ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration confirmed papillary thyroid carcinoma. The student delayed residency start by 6 months for treatment and now advocates for early cancer detection among peers.
A 55-year-old farmer from Punjab with chronic kidney disease required vascular access mapping. Dr. Makkar's Doppler ultrasound identified suitable vessels for arteriovenous fistula creation, allowing successful dialysis initiation and preventing central line complications.
A 41-year-old single mother of three presented with breast pain. Dr. Makkar's digital breast tomosynthesis revealed clustered microcalcifications. Stereotactic biopsy showed DCIS, treated with lumpectomy and radiation. She returned to work as a school administrator after 4-week recovery.
A 79-year-old retired army colonel with pacemaker developed fever. Dr. Makkar's FDG-PET/CT identified lead-related endocarditis. The patient underwent lead extraction and prolonged antibiotics, celebrating his 80th birthday with full cardiac recovery.
A 34-year-old LGBTQ+ activist from Mumbai presented with unexplained weight loss. Dr. Makkar's whole-body MRI revealed sarcoidosis with multisystem involvement. Targeted steroid therapy led to complete remission, allowing the patient to resume advocacy work within 3 months.
A 28-year-old software engineer from Bangalore with no prior health issues presented with sudden jaundice and fatigue; Dr. Bora diagnosed autoimmune hepatitis, initiated immunosuppressive therapy, and achieved full remission within six months with virtual follow-ups due to the patient's remote work schedule.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Haryana, previously treated for tuberculosis, developed drug-induced liver cirrhosis; Dr. Bora coordinated a multidisciplinary team to manage complications, involving her grandchildren as translators, and stabilized her condition through medication adjustments over a year.
A 45-year-old fisherman from coastal Odisha with chronic hepatitis B and hepatocellular carcinoma received a living-donor liver transplant from his brother after Dr. Bora navigated complex logistical challenges; both donor and recipient returned to their livelihoods within nine months.
An 8-year-old girl from an affluent Delhi family with biliary atresia since infancy underwent a successful cadaveric liver transplant arranged by Dr. Bora; her parents funded post-transplant genetic testing that revealed a rare mutation, leading to personalized immunosuppression and rapid recovery.
A 33-year-old pregnant woman from Uttar Pradesh developed acute fatty liver of pregnancy; Dr. Bora performed an emergency delivery and liver support management, saving both mother and child, with the husband actively participating in care decisions throughout the two-week hospital stay.
A 60-year-old Afghan refugee with no family support and alcoholic cirrhosis presented with hepatic encephalopathy; Dr. Bora collaborated with social workers to secure temporary housing and medication access, achieving sobriety and clinical improvement over eight months.
A 17-year-old college athlete from Mumbai with Wilson's disease experienced acute liver failure; after chelation therapy failed, Dr. Bora expedited a transplant using an innovative perfusion technique, enabling the patient to resume lightweight training in four months.
A 50-year-old street vendor with limited literacy and hepatitis C-related liver damage received free direct-acting antiviral therapy through a hospital program Dr. Bora advocated for; his daughter assisted with medication adherence, resulting in viral clearance in 12 weeks.
A 39-year-old transgender patient with HIV and drug-resistant cholangitis required customized antiretroviral and biliary interventions; Dr. Bora worked with endocrinology to balance gender-affirming care, achieving biliary drainage and stable liver function after three procedures.
A 65-year-old retired army major with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors to the liver underwent Dr. Bora's novel combination of liver-directed therapy and immunotherapy, showing significant tumor regression and improved quality of life documented over 18 months.
A 22-year-old art student from Kolkata with primary sclerosing cholangitis and severe itching received a transplant after developing cholangiocarcinoma; Dr. Bora incorporated palliative care early, and the patient created a post-recovery art series about their journey.
A 55-year-old diabetic farmer with cryptogenic cirrhosis and hepatorenal syndrome was treated with sequential liver-kidney transplantation by Dr. Bora; his wife donated a kidney, and both surgeries were successful with coordinated recovery plans tailored to their agricultural lifestyle.