Patient Experience
Our 3-day-old newborn developed unexplained seizures within hours of birth. Dr. Arijit Chattopadhyay was called in emergently and diagnosed a rare metabolic disorder through rapid genetic testing. His immediate intervention with specialized medication stopped the seizures, and our baby is now meeting all developmental milestones at 6 months.
As professional dancers, we were devastated when our 12-year-old daughter developed functional neurological disorder causing sudden paralysis before performances. Dr. Chattopadhyay's innovative combination of neuro-rehabilitation and performance psychology helped her not only walk again but return to the stage within 4 months.
Our 16-year-old son, an aspiring astrophysicist, began experiencing mysterious cognitive declines. Dr. Chattopadhyay discovered an extremely rare autoimmune encephalitis attacking his brain. Through plasmapheresis and immunotherapy, he restored our son's cognitive function just in time for his national science olympiad.
A 7-year-old refugee child from Ukraine with untreated epilepsy came under Dr. Chattopadhyay's care. He not only managed her complex seizure disorder but coordinated with translators and social workers to ensure her family understood the treatment plan in their native language.
When our 9-year-old developed sudden-onset obsessive-compulsive symptoms and movement disorders after a strep infection, Dr. Chattopadhyay was the first to recognize it as PANDAS. His targeted treatment completely resolved symptoms that multiple doctors had misdiagnosed as psychiatric issues.
Our premature twins both developed cerebral palsy with very different manifestations. Dr. Chattopadhyay created individualized robotic-assisted therapy programs for each child, and now at age 5, one is running while the other has gained independent walking ability.
A 14-year-old professional junior golfer developed debilitating migraines that affected her game. Dr. Chattopadhyay's unique biofeedback and neuromodulation approach not only controlled her headaches but improved her focus and performance on the golf course.
Our 6-month-old was diagnosed with a rare brain malformation requiring delicate surgery. Dr. Chattopadhyay collaborated with neurosurgeons using advanced intraoperative monitoring to preserve cognitive function, and our child is now developing normally at age 3.
A 17-year-old with mitochondrial disease had been told she would never attend college. Dr. Chattopadhyay's comprehensive energy management plan and academic accommodations allowed her to not only graduate high school but begin university studies in biomedical engineering.
When our 8-year-old developed sudden blindness from optic neuritis, Dr. Chattopadhyay immediately recognized it as the first sign of multiple sclerosis. His rapid treatment preserved her vision and he continues to manage her condition with cutting-edge disease-modifying therapies.
Our 15-year-old son with autism developed self-injurious behaviors that no one could control. Dr. Chattopadhyay's deep brain stimulation protocol, rarely used in pediatric cases, transformed his quality of life within weeks without sedating medications.
A 10-year-old chess prodigy began experiencing absence seizures during tournaments. Dr. Chattopadhyay designed a treatment plan that eliminated seizures while preserving his exceptional cognitive abilities, allowing him to continue competing at international levels.
Our newborn was diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis complex with multiple brain tumors. Dr. Chattopadhyay's expertise in mTOR inhibitor therapy has shrunk the tumors significantly, preventing developmental delays we were warned to expect.
A 13-year-old developed locked-in syndrome after a rare brainstem stroke. Through intensive neurorehabilitation and assistive technology arranged by Dr. Chattopadhyay, she has regained communication abilities and continues to make progress years after other doctors gave up hope.
Our 5-year-old with Rasmussen's encephalitis underwent hemispherectomy surgery coordinated by Dr. Chattopadhyay. His post-operative rehabilitation plan helped her brain rewire so effectively that she now has minimal functional deficits and attends regular school.