Patient Experience
As a professional musician fearing vocal cord damage during thyroid surgery, Dr. Saxena employed advanced nerve monitoring techniques and tailored the anesthetic to preserve my singing voice perfectly.
When my wife developed malignant hyperthermia during routine surgery, Dr. Saxena's team executed emergency protocols flawlessly. His expertise in this rare condition literally saved her life in minutes.
For my child's epilepsy surgery requiring awake brain mapping, Dr. Saxena managed the delicate balance of sedation and consciousness with incredible precision, making a frightening procedure manageable for all of us.
As an 82-year-old with complex cardiac history facing emergency hip surgery, Dr. Saxena's meticulous anesthetic plan kept me stable throughout. His calm explanation to my nervous family made them feel included in my care journey.
My 7-year-old daughter needed anesthesia for dental work and was terrified. Dr. Saxena used puppet demonstrations to explain the process and created a magical 'sleepy bubble' experience that left her asking when she could visit the 'sleep doctor' again.
During my high-risk twin delivery via C-section, Dr. Saxena's expertise in obstetric anesthesia was remarkable. He managed both my spinal block and the babies' needs simultaneously, making what could have been chaotic feel completely controlled.
As a professional athlete undergoing ACL reconstruction, I was concerned about anesthesia affecting my recovery. Dr. Saxena designed a regional nerve block protocol that provided perfect pain control while preserving muscle function for early rehab.
When my father with Parkinson's needed brain surgery, Dr. Saxena developed a specialized anesthesia approach that accounted for his tremors and medications. His innovative technique minimized complications we were warned about by other hospitals.
During a mass casualty incident, Dr. Saxena coordinated anesthesia for multiple emergency surgeries simultaneously. His leadership in the OR ensured all critical patients received timely care without compromising safety protocols.
My teenage son with autism required emergency appendectomy. Dr. Saxena modified the induction process to accommodate sensory needs, using visual schedules and allowing me to be present until he was asleep - a profoundly compassionate approach.
As a cancer patient needing multiple procedures, Dr. Saxena's consistent pain management strategies across different surgeries provided remarkable continuity of care. He remembered my specific needs and fears each time.
During my mother's complex abdominal surgery, Dr. Saxena detected subtle vital sign changes that indicated a rare complication. His immediate intervention prevented what could have been a catastrophic outcome.
As an elderly patient with severe COPD needing lung surgery, Dr. Saxena's lung-protective ventilation strategy and pain management allowed me to breathe comfortably immediately after operation - something I hadn't experienced in years.
During my bariatric surgery, Dr. Saxena's understanding of obesity-related challenges meant he customized everything from drug dosing to positioning. His attention to these details made me feel truly seen as a patient.
When my brother with Down syndrome needed cardiac procedure, Dr. Saxena's gentle approach and special knowledge of associated anatomical considerations made what we feared would be traumatic into a positive experience.