Patient Experience
A 4-year-old adopted child from an orphanage presented with failure to thrive and behavioral issues. Dr. Singh diagnosed reactive attachment disorder and worked extensively with both the child and adoptive parents through play therapy and parenting guidance, leading to significant emotional and physical improvement over nine months.
An infant from a remote village was airlifted to Manipal with congenital heart disease complications. Dr. Singh collaborated with cardiothoracic surgeons to stabilize the baby pre-operatively and managed post-surgical care, resulting in successful recovery despite the complex medical background and limited follow-up capabilities.
A 12-year-old chess prodigy developed psychosomatic abdominal pain before tournaments. Dr. Singh employed cognitive behavioral techniques rather than medication, teaching the child stress management strategies that eliminated symptoms and allowed continued competitive participation.
My follow-up visit for hypertension management turned into a discovery of underlying thyroid issues. Dr. Saran's thorough examination and willingness to look beyond the obvious diagnosis prevented years of mismanagement.
A newborn from a wealthy industrialist family presented with rare neonatal lupus syndrome. Dr. Singh coordinated a multidisciplinary team including rheumatologists and dermatologists, implementing an unconventional treatment protocol that prevented permanent organ damage despite the condition's typically poor prognosis.
A 9-year-old street vendor's child presented with advanced tuberculosis that had been untreated due to homelessness. Dr. Singh arranged hospital housing for the family during treatment, directly observed therapy, and connected them with rehabilitation services, achieving full recovery in eight months.
A 15-year-old athlete from an upper-middle-class family developed unexplained exercise-induced anaphylaxis. Dr. Singh diagnosed food-dependent exercise-induced allergy through provocation testing and created a personalized management plan that allowed safe continued athletic participation.
A 3-year-old with complex medical history including prematurity and multiple surgeries presented with feeding aversion. Dr. Singh implemented a novel sensory integration feeding therapy approach that gradually restored normal eating patterns over four months despite previous treatment failures.
A sibling pair from an impoverished family presented with lead poisoning from traditional medicine use. Dr. Singh arranged chelation therapy while educating the family about safe alternatives, preventing neurological damage in both children despite late presentation.
A 6-year-old with treatment-resistant epilepsy was brought by desperate parents who had consulted numerous doctors. Dr. Singh prescribed a rarely used antiepileptic medication in combination with ketogenic diet, achieving seizure freedom after two years of failed treatments.
A newborn from a conservative rural family presented with ambiguous genitalia. Dr. Singh carefully managed the sensitive diagnosis while coordinating with endocrinologists and psychologists, providing culturally appropriate counseling that helped the family make informed decisions about their child's care.
A 10-year-old cancer survivor presented with severe chemotherapy-induced cognitive deficits. Dr. Singh developed a comprehensive neurorehabilitation program incorporating computer-based cognitive training and school reintegration support, demonstrating measurable academic improvement within one school year.
A 28-year-old software engineer from Gurgaon, previously healthy, developed severe panic attacks after workplace harassment. Dr. Sharma employed cognitive behavioral therapy over 12 weeks, teaching grounding techniques and restructuring negative thought patterns. The patient returned to work with new coping strategies and no longer requires medication.
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from Old Gurgaon, living alone, presented with depression following the loss of her spouse. Dr. Sharma combined grief counseling with social activation, connecting her with community programs. After 6 months, the patient volunteers at a local library and reports significantly improved mood.
An 18-year-old college student from an affluent family was secretly self-harming due to academic pressure. Family discovered the situation and brought her to Dr. Sharma. Through family therapy and individual sessions focusing on perfectionism, the student developed healthier coping mechanisms over 4 months.
A 45-year-old construction worker from a migrant labor community presented with alcohol dependence masking untreated PTSD from a worksite accident. Dr. Sharma used trauma-focused therapy alongside community support groups in his native language. After 8 months, he maintains sobriety and has returned to light duty work.
A 9-year-old child from a middle-class family developed selective mutism after changing schools. Dr. Sharma worked with both the child using play therapy and the parents with behavioral management techniques. The child began speaking in school settings after 3 months of treatment.
A 33-year-old new mother from an upper-middle-class background experienced severe postpartum psychosis. Dr. Sharma coordinated with psychiatric colleagues for medication management while providing intensive therapy. The mother achieved stability after 2 months and continues maintenance therapy while caring for her infant.
A 60-year-old shopkeeper with limited education presented with somatic symptoms that multiple doctors couldn't explain. Dr. Sharma identified underlying health anxiety and used psychoeducation and exposure therapy. The patient's physical symptoms resolved over 5 months as he learned to manage his anxiety.
I came in with debilitating back pain from a herniated disc. Dr. Ratra recommended non-surgical methods first—physio and injections—which worked brilliantly. No push for surgery; honest care!